https://www.bain.com/<![CDATA[Bain & Company Insights]]>a101edef-a5e7-41e9-8509-13588d38299chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ais-next-operating-model/From episodic agents to long-running agents.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI’s Next Operating Model ]]><![CDATA[By Eric Sheng and Xun Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f87635a29b04732b0a483728fb3f8dd/44764-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0dcc2ece-bee7-41e5-8778-6143ec368772https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-and-materials-outlook-2026/Modeling growth, build rates, and resource constraints helps shed light on the opportunities and risks ahead.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Energy and Materials Outlook 2026]]><![CDATA[By Alasdair Robbie, Grant Dougans, Brian Murphy, Dayle Nel, Kate Ramsey, Peter Meijer, and James Nixon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/40a649794b6e44c9b615a476b17711a8/43955-energyandmaterials-1440x810-v2.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1d37dab-fbaa-4a3b-b50d-a5d747b29e77https://www.bain.com/insights/four-things-ceos-need-to-do-differently-on-ai-forbes/CEOs need to take personal responsibility for AI adoption, leading by example, building a supportive culture, and focusing on the right priorities.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Things CEOs Need to Do Differently on AI]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/723a652111f647b2a6faf00a3507e93c/gettyimages-2248362432_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Strategy, Transformation, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>41e5f8bd-2f1f-4a21-ae44-5418ca1ded74https://www.bain.com/insights/the-brands-defining-the-next-era-of-consumer-growth-video/At Expo West 2026, Bain’s Charlotte Apps unveils this year’s insurgent brands list and joins a panel of brand founders to discuss shifting consumer and retail dynamics.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Brands Defining the Next Era of Consumer Growth]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ac5f73b9c1e4d75bfb81aa42974dbeb/v1_expowest26_videothumbnails_1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>e64bf805-d964-41bf-bb80-7903e631c5edhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-bain-video/Andrew Ng and Chuck Whitten discuss how their firms’ partnership benefits clients.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Bain?]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Whitten and Andrew Ng]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac795f40-313f-4e37-bb98-778cdd3a4f8fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-brings-headwinds-and-tailwinds-to-the-rule-of-40/Investing to keep up with new competitors may force SaaS companies to accept the Rule of 30 for a while.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Brings Headwinds and Tailwinds to the Rule of 40]]><![CDATA[By David Lipman, Greg Callahan, Daniel Goetz , and George Sunderland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c9625ee99552453d85f3346ceee45bf7/42688-swp-rule-of-40_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Software Leadership in the Age of AI]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8475215b-e05e-468b-97d7-349b6d4ec720https://www.bain.com/insights/buying-before-the-theme-with-tritons-peder-prahl-podcast/The founding CEO of Triton talks to us about investing in areas “before they become themes” and building an organization that is both deeply entrepreneurial and strictly disciplined.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buying Before the Theme with Triton’s Peder Prahl]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd4e745e2e7642868c42444572cf5597/v1_dp_pederprahl_part1_crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9343d7ae-0e23-4d26-a127-9938d8fff57dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-automation-from-control-to-intelligence/AI is reshaping the automation value pyramid into an hourglass.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Industrial Automation: From Control to Intelligence]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schertler, Neil Malik, Adrien Bron, Scott Duncan, and Mike Coxon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3b0ff3b99d74f2d8c1039a50d0d11d0/gettyimages-2247792889_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Paper & Packaging, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Automation, Operations, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d89cbe2-e60e-4983-83af-b7de73ca443ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/your-next-customer-will-find-you-using-ai-now-what/Marketers who adapt their customer discovery strategy for AI-intermediated search and commerce will own the next decade of customer acquisition.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your Next Customer Will Find You Using AI. Now What?]]><![CDATA[By Natasha Sommerfeld, Daniel Webster-Clark, Quentin de Louvencourt, and Leah Johns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dfb55775e44d47e1b38d2cf9481819c2/gettyimages-2228418771_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a785d0e-f55d-4220-8480-10ba182e05c5https://www.bain.com/insights/quantum-will-not-speed-up-your-enterprise/It will reshape a few critical problems—including cybersecurity and optimization—faster than many leaders expect. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Quantum Will Not Speed Up Your Enterprise]]><![CDATA[By Eric Sheng, Laurent-Pierre Baculard, and John Kanan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db3c7ed5ddcc42119ef21f2698910837/ecosystemandstructure_10_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>93d3128f-2831-45ce-8800-fba650ff22f9https://www.bain.com/insights/air-travel-forecast-interactive/Three charts mapping our projections for passenger aviation demand, updated to reflect scenarios for the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Air Travel Forecast to 2040]]><![CDATA[By Geoffrey Weston and Rostislav Khomenko]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a55330710f9a42a7a04f4fa2c8c34e63/v1-1_44058_airtravelforecast2040q1_promos16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Travel & Leisure]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4659cb8-d5c7-4693-b99b-bc0c11f9ce9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-three-layers-of-an-agentic-ai-platform/Modern AI platforms are converging around a shared architecture built for orchestration, visibility, and governed data access.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Three Layers of an Agentic AI Platform]]><![CDATA[By Eric Sheng, Roger Zhu, Brendan O'Rourke, Dale Pedzinski, and Kevin Zhang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/778a71eb88e444f6957f910fcdb99cf6/44140-three-layers_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[An Architecture for Agentic AI]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a47cf1b4-db47-448e-ac26-a22dff13ae21https://www.bain.com/insights/the-secret-to-scaling-circular-supply-chains/Most companies are betting on circularity. Very few are building the supply chains that make it work.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Secret to Scaling Circular Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz and Xavier Houot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61339b93f9eb4e1a80c9420965db14e8/gettyimages-2238062888_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c3e41af-4225-40e5-90ee-99bf272a76b8https://www.bain.com/insights/oil-and-gas-in-2026-staying-focused-in-a-disruptive-environment/In a volatile market, success depends on disciplined focus on a few fundamentals.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Oil & Gas in 2026: Staying Focused in a Disruptive Environment]]><![CDATA[By Brian Murphy and Lane Shelley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e1afa8f03624c62a6c859ade56f4552/44496_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6f26b61-e2aa-48d3-866d-e01b757b4809https://www.bain.com/insights/when-ai-optimizes-the-wrong-thing/Faster automated service, lower costs, and a quiet erosion of customer value hiding in plain sight.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When AI Optimizes the Wrong Thing]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey, Phil Sager, and Cassy Reichert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1fac097121c5499bbc33c706a7e2f994/gettyimages-2207236279_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>43be8569-21ed-4993-b050-9f3cac80b142https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ai-upskilling-boom-has-a-problem-forbes/Companies are spending billions on AI training at the wrong moment. There’s a better order of operations—and it starts with people who are being ignored.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The AI Upskilling Boom Has a Problem]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c62428ceebb3448089021340261bcff8/42212-ai-upskilling_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>021779e0-7150-4f5b-bc16-26aa664208cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-venture-capital-outlook-latest-trends-snap-chart/With AI infrastructure fueling the surge, 2025 closed strong. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Venture Capital Outlook: The Latest Trends]]><![CDATA[By Alice Leonard, Rishi Roongta, and Arun Gomatam]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e5574ce53e642d490bbf874943c965e/40747_globalventurecapitaloutlook_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building, Venture Ecosystem, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>233465ac-ee10-4d4b-be25-8c3ac8bdaaefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-talent-lab-underwriters/How generative AI is transforming the job of insurance underwriters and what companies can do to harness this moment. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Talent Lab: Underwriters]]><![CDATA[By Anna Cochemé and Vincent Greco]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/316e303450fe4669b0a4389983a3f339/v2_underwriters_hero_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>07bb2754-9c22-492e-8692-4effe4e20c64https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-brands-defining-the-next-era-of-consumer-growth-webinar/Bain's consumer products experts unveil the 2026 Insurgent Brands, spotlighting the challengers redefining growth and setting the pace for the industry. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Brands: Defining the Next Era of Consumer Growth]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Maria Kurenova, Sarah Yates, and Nadya Yankovskaya]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/907e3ddda00f45ba8fbf7a7f76479ae0/v3-1_43560_webinarinsurgentbrandsweb_1440x810_baincom.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3928df2-ab21-4fa8-b516-742cab468c38https://www.bain.com/insights/how-cmos-can-adapt-to-agency-consolidation-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain experts discuss how CMOs can simplify ownership and integration to stay in control through agency consolidation.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How CMOs Can Adapt to Agency Consolidation]]><![CDATA[By Stefano Gallazzi and Oliver Gertz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f1fc6287d0a48c3b293b6ab895eb5d1/v1-1_whatagencyconsolidationmeansforcmos_webinar_deliv3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>abf85cc4-c6a4-4edf-bce9-80be27048530https://www.bain.com/insights/infrastructures-next-frontiers-with-stonepeaks-michael-dorrell-podcast/In part two of our conversation, the Stonepeak CEO shares how he’s zeroing in on investment opportunities across the energy sector and why logistics infrastructure could see surging demand in an era of deglobalization.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Infrastructure’s Next Frontiers with Stonepeak’s Michael Dorrell]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/969cc2b0debf4910b3aac1535753a880/v2_dp_43404_michaelmikedorrell_part2_crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>df08e17f-0109-480d-86a9-dad52bfa69dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2026/Despite a fragmented recovery, improving exits and liquidity boosted investor optimism.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2026]]><![CDATA[By Sebastien Lamy, Ben MacTiernan, and Elsa Sit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/578090f15fd64be4bd6659df08718602/v1-apacpe2026-baincom-crops-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce017997-de8e-4906-be55-987403654b84https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-ripple-effect-managing-strained-semiconductor-supply-infographic/As vendors prioritize supply for AI data centers, memory chips and other components are seeing shortages and price hikes. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The AI Ripple Effect: Managing Strained Semiconductor Supply]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Padraic Brick, Alessandro Cannarsi, Moonsup Shin, and Alexander Smyth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f56c5fd3f934b9ba8061f2d9fe2700a/v3-1_43450_aidrivenhardware_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Hardware]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8967fbe-de53-4d22-bc35-2f15bafa953dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/nvidia-gtc-2026-ai-becomes-the-operating-layer/The companies leading in AI aren’t just deploying it. They’re rebuilding around it.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nvidia GTC 2026: AI Becomes the Operating Layer]]><![CDATA[By Noah Museles, Nikhil Prasad, and Mikhail Noskov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/296bb50e20ac45dfbd770f75a105d2d3/43756-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2353cdbc-4930-410e-803a-86bb1336ddf9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-circular-economy-is-now-an-economic-and-industrial-strategy-heres-why/Once framed predominantly as an environmental imperative, circularity is now an economic and industrial strategy that belongs in the boardroom.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Circular Economy Is Now an Economic and Industrial Strategy. Here’s Why]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>fcc992d3-bb93-49f8-8ccf-b03de3e68115https://www.bain.com/insights/why-consumers-choose-an-ai-chatbot-over-a-search-engine-snap-chart/Chatbots are used to demystify complexity, but AI overviews are helping search engines fight back.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Consumers Choose an AI Chatbot over a Search Engine]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Natasha Sommerfeld, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Lyne Jaroudi, and Florence Thienpont]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e241d2a794fa47f587276940459abd78/v2-1b_consumerlabaisearch_promo__16.9_promo-copy.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>53e8a47e-f4a8-4d54-a324-83ba901961ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-consumer-health-indexes/Consumers hold steady amid mixed signals, with no clear downturn or momentum ahead.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Consumer Health Update]]><![CDATA[By Brian Stobie]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9715821dae344698fa9e3e3a1da8132/34750_usconsmerhealthupdate_nov_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b810b12-8dde-407a-8acf-f3fc42b1163fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-agenda-2026-returns-restructuring-and-resilience/Our latest energy and natural resources executive survey shows capital chasing the most bankable tech, more restructuring ahead, and AI still searching for ROI.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Agenda 2026: Returns, Restructuring, and Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Joe Scalise, Brian Murphy, Cate Hight, and Peter Meijer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a02efb4067184e2783cc86ee25b504db/v1_enr_executivesurvey_hero_hero_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Mining, Chemicals, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>6736ffb0-f964-479c-a875-d03562abf2cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2025-asia-pacific-consumer-products-report-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain's David Zehner and Miya Wang join NielsenIQ's Craig Houliston to discuss key insights on consumer product trends in Asia-Pacific.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Consumer Products Report]]><![CDATA[By David Zehner and Miya Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f70181a4bcf241e49c868df763068445/v1-1b_insidebain_s2025asiapacificconsumerproductsreport_webinar_asset2_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bd465d5-2f2e-466d-904c-bcb007d23abahttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-the-airline-industry-ready-for-agent-led-bookings/To stay competitive, airlines need to appeal to AI—not just human users.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Is the Airline Industry Ready for Agent-Led Bookings?]]><![CDATA[By Rostislav Khomenko and Geoffrey Weston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b32d9abf84ef42019e2b153659deac10/v1_ai_travel_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Travel & Leisure]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1236ac8c-6f05-4759-a7cd-05a8690783cfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-jewelry-in-2026-what-valentines-day-told-us-snap-chart/Ahead of February 14, high-end jewelry in the US sold better than in 2025.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Jewelry in 2026: What Valentine's Day Told Us]]><![CDATA[By Joëlle de Montgolfier and Hélène Glaser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2d28e36c628f48c3b4a1640ec0b88bb3/v1-2_43695_luxuryjewelry2026valentines_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfe9cef1-6991-4770-b7ca-270ddcacebf7https://www.bain.com/insights/redefining-corporate-strategy-in-a-more-volatile-world-weforum/In a world of rolling shocks, companies have had to embrace continuous adaptation.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Redefining Corporate Strategy in a More Volatile World]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz and Karen Harris]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac2f0717-0d14-4e49-b9a5-308654033649https://www.bain.com/insights/six-provocations-to-future-proof-your-bank/From erosion of customers’ trust to disruption of the ecosystem, banks face a reckoning. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Provocations to Future-Proof Your Bank]]><![CDATA[By Samit Soni, Christy de Gooyer, Seow-Chien Chew, and Roberto Frazzitta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66363bcf1aab4ede8c3da7021fd210a7/gettyimages-2192176186_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1c829fa-a676-4cff-bebf-cdd0e458e1f4https://www.bain.com/insights/mastering-the-infrastructure-cycle-with-stonespeaks-michael-dorrell-podcast/We ask a pioneer of modern infrastructure how to invest across booms, busts, and technological revolutions.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mastering the Infrastructure Cycle with Stonepeak’s Michael Dorrell]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5b59d5b0087d4473b958247b3fe87b7a/v1_dp_42308_michael_mike_dorrell_part1_part1_crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>049a6800-36e6-4e2d-b896-da1689f2aaddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/constructing-m-and-a-strategy-building-products-infographic/Most building products companies play in mature markets, with low long-term growth. M&A can help them achieve growth ambitions.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Constructing an M&A Strategy in Building Products]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Adrien Bron, Renato Jorio, and Carla Schorpp]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ac3b7bf1d9244799537a420e72ccbbc/v1-1_constructing-ma-strategy_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>51a64381-9e54-40ab-a516-1100cb61a09ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-agentic-ai-demands-a-new-architecture/Legacy tech platforms weren't built to support collaborative agents. Here's why enterprises need to redesign their architecture to achieve the next level of performance.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Agentic AI Demands a New Architecture]]><![CDATA[By Eric Sheng, Roger Zhu, Brendan O'Rourke, Dale Pedzinski, and Kevin Zhang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9eb25e3e0fd34f6e987061b51c244193/transformation_06_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[An Architecture for Agentic AI]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>259eda48-c790-47c1-b11f-3e80158b7778https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2026-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur shares key insights from our 2026 Global Private Equity Report.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain's 2026 Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79ad61bade42416f8637f73be90bb4a5/v2-1-pe2026-mailing-webinar_webinarrecording-146-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>23a14133-30e9-4091-a31b-5fd6c536745ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mwc-2026-telecoms-at-the-inflection-point/AI, sovereignty, autonomous networks, and post-quantum cybersecurity were all hot topics at the world’s preeminent telecommunications conference.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[MWC 2026: Telecoms at the Inflection Point]]><![CDATA[By Alex Bhak, Brendan O'Rourke, Herbert Blum, and Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b776612088d4eba8cd00c8d6d04742c/43736-mwc-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>d51e8e10-08d2-4cc1-b892-0a1cb01ee1d0https://www.bain.com/insights/when-people-never-see-your-app-designing-brands-for-the-agentic-economy/How brands can thrive—and grow—in the age of AI agents.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When People Never See Your App: Designing Brands for the Agentic Economy]]><![CDATA[By Merritt Robinson, Andy Pierce, Holger Kömm, Eric Sheng, and Nikolaus Zacher]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b2ad5945fab4ba9b5a71e61715625bd/41920-gettyimages-1369632558-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d536434-4648-4421-aa01-1acb64f0e7e8https://www.bain.com/insights/global-job-market-trends/In the fourth quarter of 2025, job posting activity declined across all major markets as companies calibrate the balance between human talent and AI.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Job Market Trends: What the Latest Bain Data Reveals Worldwide]]><![CDATA[By John Hazan and Vincent Greco]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7dc906627c664d6f9a9d69aa8d637dab/v1-1_43713_globaljobmarket_1440x810_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f3b6647-cd84-4545-a42d-b6da0448b8c8https://www.bain.com/insights/2026-us-insurgent-brands-powering-the-next-wave-of-growth-snap-chart/Bain & Company’s 10th annual review recognizes 113 high-growth US consumer products brands that captured about 36% of market growth in tracked channels across all FMCG categories in 2025 despite accounting for less than 2% of total market share.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2026 US Insurgent Brands: Powering the Next Wave of Growth]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Jake Gorelov, Nadya Yankovskaya, and Sarah Yates]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/108e56e5fa784eb4aa22899e28a60e55/v2_43560_insurgentbrandsbadgesbackground_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7a6d024-1a11-4f8d-8c8b-4446e9232bbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/theres-more-than-one-way-to-win-on-value-in-us-grocery-snap-chart/Not all grocers have to offer the lowest prices to attract squeezed consumers.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[There’s More Than One Way to Win on Value in US Grocery]]><![CDATA[By Mansoor Kazi, Sumner Makin, Jared Lipsitz, Karl Zimmermann, and Liz Vargo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0bd8a3df86bf41de93948014255e977a/43427_theresmorethanoneway_promo_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8748f8f-d99d-4878-b228-992dcce5bb6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-conduct-difficult-conversations-as-a-leader-forbes/In an increasingly polarized world, leaders who deploy three principles in challenging conversations set themselves apart.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How To Conduct Difficult Conversations as a Leader]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5ce9bcea1cb47278761f6bede713e4f/43938-forbes-michels_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>5c66a622-10e6-44c4-b093-b09603c272e4https://www.bain.com/insights/agentic-ai-commerce-the-next-retail-revolution-is-here/Retailers need to place their bets as AI commerce shakes up retail economics.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agentic AI Commerce: The Next Retail Revolution Is Here]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris and Justin Miller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6d524de674274feba610c3eedcec061f/42114-gettyimages-1741910803-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Retail, Payments]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0668a338-48b1-4a7d-93ef-4a6837312caahttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-reality-check-gp-outlook-2026/What do general partners expect in the year ahead? Bain and StepStone surveyed investment professionals on multiples, margin assumptions, management fees, and more.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity’s Reality Check: The GP Outlook for 2026]]><![CDATA[By Brenda Rainey, Hugh MacArthur, Lindsay Creedon, and Aiyu Nicholson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e9cf2fe8358447c91166a1a5f050da8/stepstonesurvey-1950x650.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>026efbf6-20a6-4439-bf27-32093d7d695chttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustainable-leadership-in-2026-resilience-growth-and-action-webinar/Bain partners discuss how executives can build climate resilience and unlock B2B growth through sustainability.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainable Leadership in 2026: Resilience, Growth, and Action]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Charles van den Branden, Martha Moreau, Mattias C. Karlsson, and Jan Budde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43cb3e0ca4df4b8b80f0a1056018a820/v2-1_sustainability25_tumbnails_webinar_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>41c8e260-d599-4e76-8b49-051d6c7596e1https://www.bain.com/insights/commercial-aviation-forecast/The commercial aviation fleet is poised to grow by 2.4% annually over the next decade as deliveries of new aircraft outpace removals.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Commercial Aircraft Fleet Forecast to 2035: Tracking Growth]]><![CDATA[By John Wenzel, Massimo Sabella, and Yuriy Kurganov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b294ac38fc24bdba652eaff859c4d04/v1-1_commercialaircraftfleetforecastto2035_promo_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>8389220e-f604-4fa8-b32f-138fc89c8ed2https://www.bain.com/insights/dry-powder-live-from-nexus-2026-podcast/Jennifer Choi, CEO of ILPA, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the current mood among LPs, the mainstreaming of continuation vehicles, and the accelerating race to retail capital.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dry Powder: Live from NEXUS 2026]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df1263fe48084f6ea8ea331e9e6d8cd6/v1_dp_42329_nexus_jenchoi_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f48174f-8bd3-4811-81f1-5c27744de9cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-enterprise-code-red/Four questions every executive must answer now.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The AI Enterprise: Code Red]]><![CDATA[By James Anderson, Moez Draief, Florian Mueller, and James Hadley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b6b4e25451342c799d67b12e1ebfb7e/43873-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef6d94a5-69af-4d0f-8356-9a3dd698eba6https://www.bain.com/insights/the-business-case-for-prioritizing-the-human-side-of-ai-forbes/Those that see productivity gains are thinking about people changes alongside process changes.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Business Case For Prioritizing The Human Side Of AI]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc314d61ba6e404ca5a14169c742dd66/43430_businesscaseforprioritizing_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a40a605-e300-4780-944d-cd11ff0d8770https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-and-companys-global-private-equity-report-2026-executive-summary-podcast/A glance at the top-line numbers would suggest the industry is gaining traction, but is it?Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company’s Global Private Equity Report 2026: Executive Summary]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e2f94b2175da470a9e7620e16625551f/v1-pe2026report-drypowder-disruptors-flyins-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c70a51c-2c8d-4a00-bcf6-2528b2f65b5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/welcome-to-a-new-era-global-private-equity-report-2026/If you’re waiting for everything to get back to “normal,” don’t hold your breath.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Welcome to a New Era in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Claudia Bianchi, Brian Kmet, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc9328c303e344fcaa644e316291dd73/newera-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>881e0884-4fd9-4b03-8054-4fea68b3cf9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/outlook-gaining-traction-global-private-equity-report-2026/Deal and exit value surged reassuringly in 2025 in a narrow recovery powered by megadeals.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Outlook 2026: Gaining Traction]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Graham Rose, Alexander Schmitz, Kiki Yang, and Sebastien Lamy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1528d516fea849a39ef59cf271be74c1/outlook-2026-gainingtraction-1440x810-v2.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>72134374-c1b5-490f-82d8-0d9cac1d3652https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-telco-winning-the-race-to-autonomous-networks/Cross-industry benchmarking provides a reality check on where autonomy is working, where it’s stuck, and what it takes to pull ahead.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Telco Winning the Race to Autonomous Networks?]]><![CDATA[By John I. C. Gomes, Alex Bhak, and Aaron Boasman-Patel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c1183b9883d94f8cb54747c912cc3d9e/43233-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b1d40ad-4e52-41aa-ae06-1eea51e1eaf0https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-the-next-auto-cycle-playbook-for-dealers-webinar/Bain experts share how dealerships can reach their full potential in a shifting retail environment.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning the Next Auto Cycle: Playbook for Dealers]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Correa, Mary Stroncek, Edel O'Sullivan, and Kevin Griffith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9bd691d3223b4ff6b093da5993b4eaa5/v1-2_automotivenews_webinar_deliv3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b5dba3b-d5a3-414d-8554-e78f4de82e6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/execs-arent-prepared-for-the-post-quantum-cybersecurity-risks-they-know-are-coming-snap-chart/Most expect quantum computing to break today’s cryptography soon, but few have a plan to respond.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Execs Aren’t Prepared for the Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Risks They Know Are Coming]]><![CDATA[By Frank Ford and Syed Ali]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/30361a3302464ad7a3ab79927f621a20/43285_execsarentpreparedcybersecurityrisks_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5ad4805-1976-4ed6-9da7-edbd4375ff4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/megafund-capabilities-on-a-mid-market-budget-with-gryphons-david-andrews-podcast/In part two of our interview with Gryphon’s co-CEO, we discover why his $11 billion firm built a 40-person ops team—something most middle-market firms wouldn’t even contemplate.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Megafund Capabilities on a Mid-market Budget with Gryphon’s David Andrews]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b803441c6bf4ed5883d15e9cdfc3b03/v1_dp_davidandrews_part2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5877afe-0d39-4616-a4e7-741332e1d2fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-payments-the-real-prize-in-sme-commerce-is-ecosystem-control/Choices on integration are reshaping how European commerce platforms and payments providers will thrive.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Payments, the Real Prize in SME Commerce Is Ecosystem Control]]><![CDATA[By Mariagiovanna Di Feo, Karim Ahmad, and Roberto Catanzaro]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92f37e0efc8e41cc9de2fc9f009b442a/gettyimages-2232136360_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Payments]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ce33d21-e623-485f-9dc9-568daa34ef37https://www.bain.com/insights/six-threats-demand-a-new-playbook-for-banks-in-wealth-and-asset-management/AI, direct-to-consumer models, and the return of local priorities are redrawing industry lines.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Threats Demand a New Playbook for Banks in Wealth and Asset Management]]><![CDATA[By Markus Habbel, Mike Baxter, Ed Lin, and Manuela Frey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0753817946574fa2b2535a8f26274274/41862-gettyimages-2193997283-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9d4e935-4de7-4348-9998-a377bf95cb7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/key-insights-from-bains-2026-paper-and-packaging-report-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain's Ilkka Leppävuori, Michael Tonelli, and Eliza Kennedy share takeaways from our latest report.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Insights from Bain’s 2026 Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[By Ilkka Leppävuori, Michael Tonelli, and Eliza Kennedy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a62f908734af4e69b358e380b210d14a/v1-1_p_p26_web_webinar_018_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[English]]>93df739f-220c-4b0f-9fd9-56a3bfd42898https://www.bain.com/insights/takeaways-from-bains-2026-m-and-a-report-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain's Suzanne Kumar, Dale Stafford, and Kai Grass share key trends shaping the deal landscape.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Takeaways from Bain's 2026 M&A Report]]><![CDATA[By Suzanne Kumar, Dale Stafford, and Kai Grass]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5d98019171704a38af313bb5c8ec3609/v1-1_m_a26_thumbnails_webinar_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a27b49b5-bc45-45c1-8b18-2c4eebffde83https://www.bain.com/insights/want-more-out-of-your-ai-investments-think-people-first/To unlock AI’s exponential productivity potential, companies must modernize workflow and workforce in tandem. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Want More Out of Your AI Investments? Think People First]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton, Sarah Elk, Michael Heric, Matthew Harris, and Sanjay Dhiri]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4afbaf956fd9419695a04212a8441888/42485-gettyimages-2246219159-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Operating Model & Org Design, Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ea3e33f-00be-4dd2-9570-655bb4247f45https://www.bain.com/insights/life-sciences-ai-momentum-requires-a-workforce-redesign-snap-chart/AI scalers aren't waiting for new talent—they're building it.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Life Sciences’ AI Momentum Requires a Workforce Redesign]]><![CDATA[By Gina Fridley, Satty Chandrashekhar, Lori Sherer, and Max Cuda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b81ae7a753a54e06aa24f553beeb5acc/v1-1_hlsscalingai_promo_mailing-promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd866da0-c67d-4a14-9bf4-e9644333a666https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Compete-Evolve-Compete-Again/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Compete, Evolve, Compete Again ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Marcos Galperin, and Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb55df261bca4b7785c39e2654634147/v2-1_foundersmentality_eptile_ep10_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Retail]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>14ed2864-46ae-4605-8bcb-3a6e8b68348fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Pedro-Arnt/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stay Relevant, Spark Energy: Pedro Arnt, CEO dLocal ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Pedro Arnt, and Anne Wright]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dcfca203c3b54dc682c6091217fd134f/v2-3_foundersmentality_eptile_ep9_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Software, Retail]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>20ce95f5-f278-4402-8cc3-1397f8888603https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-ai-podcast-robert-smith/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Advantage of Scale with Robert F. Smith, Founder & CEO of Vista Equity Partners]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk, Andrew Ng, and Robert Smith ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98530126150e49c1a25e4e2d7b6d2178/v1-2_winningwithai_ep1landingpagebanner_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Podcast]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>734b8e9c-48fc-4d67-9e82-3ebc2eb5e6f9https://www.bain.com/insights/why-saas-stocks-have-dropped-and-what-it-signals-for-softwares-next-chapter/A sharp reset in valuations reflects AI-driven disruption, slowing retention, and a growing divide between incumbents and future winners.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why SaaS Stocks Have Dropped—and What It Signals for Software’s Next Chapter]]><![CDATA[By David Lipman, Greg Callahan, Greg Fiore, Grant Kieffer, and Ann Bosche]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37ff1dfba0a343668d455f7d7828a40c/43639-gettyimages-1428431649-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>793e344f-6fe1-4403-95a7-01228c0a0bbehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-magic-of-founder-led-companies-snap-chart/Companies with their founder present performed twice as well as their peers in the S&P 500 over the past decade.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Magic of Founder-led Companies]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Bhavya Nand Kishore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c62e27c681204509b0bdb714e70a5e7c/promos-3.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Leadership & Talent, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>1fef7a94-35f0-4136-a2bd-6d33ab43e4e2https://www.bain.com/insights/betting-on-the-future-without-a-plan-b-snap-chart/Fewer than half of CEOs say their companies have what it takes to thrive in today’s volatile world.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Betting on the Future without a Plan B? ]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Karen Harris, and Bhavya Nand Kishore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f475977a916440179d6815ec311f948c/43408-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>924c04dd-4609-4558-93e4-b7d09d3bf555https://www.bain.com/insights/what-agency-consolidation-means-for-cmos/As agency holding companies get bigger and deeper, CMOs must rethink ownership, integration, and how to stay in control.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Agency Consolidation Means for CMOs]]><![CDATA[By Stefano Gallazzi and Oliver Gertz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74151f278a69449f9e0162bb01a035eb/gettyimages-1454118442_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>93b5ccd3-d4dc-4fe8-babe-1f26087065abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-your-organization-five-times-faster-forbes/In the age of AI, there’s no time to wait.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make Your Organization Five Times Faster]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2935271658d449a698c62711aa256618/gettyimages-2194183591_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea3649c9-b659-4762-b741-2070c5d45074https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-qa-chomps-cofounder-rashid-ali/“Our retail expansion story isn’t about taking share—it’s about growing the category.”Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Q&A: Chomps Cofounder Rashid Ali]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ffa586004a344dab498f10132c1e22b/42100-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>9950ec70-aabf-44a6-a295-4a1896463082https://www.bain.com/insights/retailers-have-a-secret-weapon-in-ai-powered-shopping-trust-snap-chart/US consumers would be more comfortable with AI buying on their behalf if a familiar retailer were involved.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retailers Have a Secret Weapon in AI-Powered Shopping: Trust]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Stephanie Koszyk, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Florence Thienpont]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/babc59361c2a421fa6f0fb2693c485ac/retailerssecretweaponai_promos_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>623e834a-cc34-4102-a9e1-b403ec31ab36https://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-leaders-can-make-ai-redesigns-stick-forbes/As companies redesign to scale AI, these four lessons help leaders ensure their organizations actually live the new operating model.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways Leaders Can Make AI Redesigns Stick]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bbdc82312e42455aa215b01337eb17b3/42534-gettyimages-73266730-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c7c4324e-902a-49e1-ab8d-fd65972bb52bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-growth-and-innovation-in-european-mid-sized-pharma/Insights from the last decade of growth and portfolio innovation can help crack the growth code for EU mid-size pharma.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Growth and Innovation in European Mid-Sized Pharma]]><![CDATA[By Valerio Di Filippo and Lucia Tagliabue]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23dc55017ea64f92b170281bb50c047d/42121-gettyimages-1616591862-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e73a385-4e67-4c7b-aae3-9bfc0f77375chttps://www.bain.com/insights/spotting-the-downturn-early-and-coming-out-ahead-with-gryphons-david-andrews-podcast/We ask the co-CEO of Gryphon Investors how he spotted one of the harshest cycles in the industry’s history and when he thinks it may finally break.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Spotting the Downturn Early and Coming Out Ahead with Gryphon’s David Andrews]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/41ac951aed404c92a21c7bae4abf5c82/v1_dp_davidandrews_part1_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ce7dedc-3e5e-4bef-a81c-876dcfc76dd9https://www.bain.com/insights/2026-retail-executive-agenda/Here are letters to the C-suite to help strengthen strategy, catalyze collaboration, and expand value creation in the AI age.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 2026 Retail Executive Agenda ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Marc-André Kamel, Darrell Rigby, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70c129bc29044deb87f16abe882f2b55/40706_rhn5_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e4b736a-ab40-43d6-a1d8-8a4edf90d775https://www.bain.com/insights/when-a-new-organizational-structure-isnt-enough-how-to-truly-live-your-operating-model/The goal of any organizational redesign is for people to work differently, but that only happens if leaders invest in changing the work itself. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When a New Organizational Structure Isn’t Enough: How to Truly Live Your Operating Model]]><![CDATA[By Tracy Thurkow, Emily Emmett, and Adélaïde Hubert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a3f9712f82d4c95b04678079329ba61/42534-gettyimages-2202066978-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb536acd-d503-4430-a3d3-5249c1511d4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-transformation-lawrence-lam-on-leading-change-at-prudential-video/Frankie Leung speaks with Lawrence Lam, CEO of Prudential Hong Kong, about organizational transformation and sustaining change through a people-led approach.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking Transformation: Lawrence Lam on Leading Change at Prudential]]><![CDATA[By Frankie Leung]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7ac85d9a6dcc4c36bb0d9c0aa9979562/v1_ttwfrankielawrence_thumbnails_263367_thumbnails_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Executives on Transformations]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>38f3a48c-0a0f-4b5b-a83a-ebac5490fcaehttps://www.bain.com/insights/technology-in-building-products-turn-cost-into-value-webinar/Bain experts reveal how companies in the building products industry are unlocking growth with bold tech investments.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology in Building Products: Turn Cost into Value]]><![CDATA[By Adam Cox, Matthew Barron, Catherine Hicks, and Daan Kakebeeke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7879d1f27eee440596e619a02b58ce5d/v2-1c_global2026amswebinar25_social_asset3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c11fbb6-4b6b-467b-b5c8-d0903257fc90https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ai-is-starting-to-transform-circular-packaging/There are 15 AI use cases companies across the value chain can use today to accelerate circularity.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How AI Is Starting to Transform Circular Packaging]]><![CDATA[By Magali Deryckere and Olivia Florin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3ccc6a34dbc4ad591b616758f003579/41480-gettyimages-1496093307-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>b407a996-504d-4f1c-9b1a-bfafa65fdbbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-David-Haines/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shift to Vertical: David Haines, Group CEO, Flora Food Group ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, David Haines, and Iona Gaskell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6dae9d0feed14d0e9f8b1d52f1acc71b/v1-3_foundersmentality_eptile_ep8_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2d88d8a-8de1-4329-9b36-b08d56b55c63https://www.bain.com/insights/building-products-m-and-a-report-2026/Why more companies are acquiring for scope.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Building Products: Making the Right Bets in a Cyclical Industry]]><![CDATA[By Renato Jorio, Matthew McKenna, and Carla Schorpp]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7118ffaa0134e3080746efd1c858981/42742_ams_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Building Products & Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>6bfeb0d4-e3a6-4702-94a2-5d4042339ecehttps://www.bain.com/insights/defense-m-and-a-report-2026/Bold moves will determine the winners as a continent rearms.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Defense: Why All Eyes Are on Europe]]><![CDATA[By Michael Sion, Massimo Sabella, Andrea Pellegrini, and Jim Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d926a464fb646a4b1562f5b9b269f9e/41816_ad_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>39708464-389f-46f7-af66-bbb8a7ddd61dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mining-m-and-a-report-2026/The next frontier isn’t about avoiding failure; it’s about mastering repeatable success.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s Time for Mining Companies to Get More Serious About M&A]]><![CDATA[By Chris Braun, Matthew Birch, and Rosey Kaur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4efc52394d834544b2343e498cedb965/mining_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Mining]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>067a4af5-0b37-4754-a68d-4c869ca7a7dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/oil-and-gas-m-and-a-report-2026/Why some companies are winning by a wider margin.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Energy and Natural Resources: The Rise of the Oil and Gas Serial Acquirer]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer, Alexis de Meaux, and Sinead Mullen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0127ef4b4d2448f6ad513bcc5e0fc762/41791_enr_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>b74e5e49-cf85-4197-8aba-92bf083890dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/looking-ahead-m-and-a-report-2026/Why more companies will move from awareness to action.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking Ahead to 2026: Getting a Boost from the Great Rebound]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, Suzanne Kumar, and David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc6dcbd0f5e54f579cb8bd48dbd6533b/41382_lookahead_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>a15ca92b-fcda-4b6b-8c5c-fdd4ac6e01e1https://www.bain.com/insights/capability-for-a-new-era-m-and-a-report-2026/What companies are learning as they use AI across more of the M&A process.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Capability for a New Era: Five Ways AI Is Creating More Value in M&A Right Now]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Benjamin Farmer, Brooke Houston, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43fce79306a84ef5ae80d0413d2cf700/41792_ai_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>4000c85a-9b33-4c46-8c63-aa56c465102fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-the-deals-are-2025-top-markets-m-and-a-report-2026-infographic/Explore our interactive map for strategic M&A data and key takeaways from selected markets around the world.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Where the Deals Are: 2025’s Top M&A Markets]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6478d09bbf8d41ff9a07acce768fbeb7/v1-1-mareport26-wherethedealsare-promo_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>49170096-c401-4edb-98ed-88d1001a1974https://www.bain.com/insights/10-takeaways-from-our-m-and-a-executive-survey-m-and-a-report-2026-infographic/We asked more than 300 practitioners across the globe about their deal-making efforts in today’s market. Here’s what they said.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[10 Takeaways from Our M&A Executive Survey]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, Suzanne Kumar, and Kristen Stikeleather]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75054a64d5b6497ba1cbc79b0bf0478c/m-and-a-10-takeaways-from-our-executive-survey_2026_infographic-_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e6e8786-ae74-49a0-af0c-f7f3a83597dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/automotive-and-mobility-m-and-a-report-2026/As pressure to scale mounts, leaders are consolidating and buying technology.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Automotive and Mobility: New Strategic Moves and Bold Bets]]><![CDATA[By Dominik Foucar, Ingo Stein, Pedro Correa, and Mary Stroncek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3271197b0158440cbb98d00fe84da7dd/41991_automotive_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6ddde63-7dfc-410b-888a-825a04e2ed95https://www.bain.com/insights/banking-m-and-a-report-2026/As conditions shift, leading banks are fusing scale with scope to create future-ready organizations.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking M&A’s Modernization Moment: A Double Helix of Scale and Scope]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding, Harshveer Singh, Giulio Naso, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75f183e8c8f04d97ab4a525f4b3dc104/41783_banking_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf178c5c-5464-46b8-bd0d-9f1360021590https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-m-and-a-report-2026/In their quest for profitable growth, more companies are divesting brands or buying insurgents.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Consumer Products: Searching for the Parenting Advantage]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley and Maria Kurenova]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff5f8ebe9c83416c8744eed0e1344fc0/41790_consumerproducts_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>da59a19c-9a03-45dc-91d3-4650702cc527https://www.bain.com/insights/machinery-and-equipment-m-and-a-report-2026/As more companies discover software’s value as a growth engine, more will need to hone their M&A skills.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Machinery and Equipment: The Strategic Rise of Software]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schertler, Scott Duncan, and Ines Rodrigues]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e64783e9cc82408fb7744964d7320509/42065_machineryequipment_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5710b83-e79b-4388-8854-c524334c42eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/media-m-and-a-report-2026/AI and other tech tools can boost bidding confidence in this highly competitive environment.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[High-Fidelity Diligence Is Critical in Media’s Hot M&A Market]]><![CDATA[By Matt Keith and Alex Egan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c291ebd46cf44fc9509b82b30143661/41815_media_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>33795a91-3e3e-41ca-afba-868518d4a663https://www.bain.com/insights/software-m-and-a-report-2026/The good news: Most deal best practices still apply to AI acquisitions.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Software: Five Secrets to Creating Real Value When Acquiring AI Assets]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller, Elizabeth Trenkle, and Erin Gillman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fea7784a414c483ba9b2411c650a1eeb/41788_tech_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a46d359-3f66-46cb-aac7-30b485fd284ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/telecom-m-and-a-here-are-the-latest-deal-trends-worldwide-interactive/Deal activity slowed considerably in 2025 amid macroeconomic headwinds and strategic investments in areas such as AI and fiber networks.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telecom M&A: Here Are the Latest Deal Trends Worldwide]]><![CDATA[By Alex Bhak and Tomás Moreno]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6d365f649e0b42d5bb3698c6e44296f9/telecommunications-m-and-a-q4-2025_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc621e08-6202-41af-a441-b35075c72868https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-with-dynamism-ai-and-the-future-of-top-teams/In the age of AI, dynamic leadership—not just digital tools—is a true competitive advantage.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading with Dynamism: AI and the Future of Top Teams ]]><![CDATA[By Pete Gerend, Ineet Narula, and Sara Nilsson DeHanas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a8f06fd886f44aee8adb600429661692/40466-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>c67cbd82-20b3-42a6-99f3-44e8270a73cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/2026-global-retail-sales-outlook-snap-chart/What can retailers in the US, UK, France, and Germany anticipate from shoppers this year?Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2026 Global Retail Sales Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Sophie Horrocks, Marc-André Kamel, Miltiadis Athanassiou, and Kurt Grichel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6fa0803cec43459790b2b8b8d0534ee6/v1-1_rhn_40708_snapchart_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a046959c-eada-48af-85f5-64ba1fda26dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-life-sciences-leaders-widen-ai-capability-gap-snap-chart/Most pharma and medtech companies agree that a strong data foundation is table stakes. Few invest equally in the behaviors needed to move from pilots to adoption.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Life Sciences Leaders Are Widening the AI Capability Gap]]><![CDATA[By Gina Fridley, Satty Chandrashekhar, Lori Sherer, and Max Cuda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/257ff09682d14589a84a1122f308fc68/v2_43131_hlsscalingai_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>29d84f52-da08-44b6-89e9-c2a9a69f69b6https://www.bain.com/insights/in-an-ai-age-people-still-want-the-radio-star/Listeners are open to music artists using AI as a creative tool, but don’t expect an AI band to top the charts anytime soon.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[In an AI Age, People Still Want the Radio Star]]><![CDATA[By Matt Keith and Nicole Magoon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f0e2d1c7f5064571851aad67607355ce/gettyimages-2196497126_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>a216ddf8-814a-489c-a2ca-cc4b0a21212ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/exploring-ai-for-packaging-circularity/AI is already creating value across the packaging lifecycle, from optimising design and reducing material use to improving sorting and traceability.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Exploring AI for Packaging Circularity]]><![CDATA[By Magali Deryckere]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9275f3a422044114a189b54a4ac1febc/40930-cgf-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Goods Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Paper & Packaging, Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc7ca4e5-1627-43c0-a608-534dc8763744https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-qa-goodles-cofounder-ceo-jen-zeszut/“We measure success in tattoos and love letters on our office walls. It’s the best leading indicator for business success.”Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Q&A: GOODLES Cofounder and CEO Jen Zeszut]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff295a347f4e42b8a8d50c725e0f1287/42099-goodles-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e838113-4800-430d-8b4a-6b3916558c69https://www.bain.com/insights/the-great-talent-recalibration-how-macroeconomic-shifts-are-reshaping-the-chro-agenda/Insights from Bain’s Chief People Officer Forum with economist Karen Harris, covering geopolitics, automation, demographic decline, and the future of global talent.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great Talent Recalibration: How Macroeconomic Shifts Are Reshaping the CHRO Agenda]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, Susan Gunn, and John Hazan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b13065abcb747d79feca546f72184f7/42814-gettyimages-1682968902-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>acae56d0-3128-4d56-9055-7b188b77ac02https://www.bain.com/insights/first-movers-coalition-for-food-ceo-lessons-for-the-future-of-food-procurement/How companies can move beyond pilot initiatives to embed resilient, sustainable sourcing at scale.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[First Movers Coalition for Food: CEO Lessons for the Future of Food Procurement]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Euan Murray, and Vikki Tam]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4bf2f1dc-6982-4c15-be04-b3be5f80e84bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-businesses-can-prepare-for-post-quantum-cybersecurity-threats/Your company will soon face attackers armed with quantum technology. Will you be ready?Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Businesses Can Prepare for Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Threats]]><![CDATA[By Syed Ali, Frank Ford, Mark Leggate, and Alexandra Juegelt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bfc662695994189b05c1f94041ebc2f/gettyimages-1479484722_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b823a5d-1dc4-4a38-b7ba-674a8c6c94cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-business-leaders-need-to-know-about-ai-sovereignty/Aligning business strategy with national AI priorities is necessary to compete and scale.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Business Leaders Need to Know About AI Sovereignty]]><![CDATA[By Florian Mueller and Philipp Sautner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7464e750d0c540308d9f7fb8adf02ce5/ai-sovereignty_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e776878-d10c-4672-a55b-8e0d0d81aaa8https://www.bain.com/insights/what-kind-of-ai-cycle-are-we-actually-in-podcast/The question for investors is not whether AI will boom or bust, but who may be unwittingly subsidizing the buildout.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Kind of AI Cycle Are We Actually In?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/89fb3c5d49ee44c0baa331036adac5be/v1_dp_karenharris_part2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>02dd5b33-ed9f-42ee-aafd-eb3009247413https://www.bain.com/insights/fueling-the-future-how-business-finance-and-policy-can-accelerate-the-clean-fuels-market/Why global clean fuel ambitions are outpacing investment, and what leaders must do to unlock capital and scale viable projects.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fueling the Future: How Business, Finance, and Policy Can Accelerate the Clean Fuels Market]]><![CDATA[By Cate Hight, David Frampton, and Per Karlsson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e595c9c-4c41-45dd-ad65-79507a63c071https://www.bain.com/insights/where-have-all-the-sales-reps-gone/The math has changed: Future growth won’t reflect the size of the sales staff, but how much value you add. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Have All the Sales Reps Gone?]]><![CDATA[By Greg Callahan, Greg Fiore, Jonathan Frick, and Laila Kassis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/965c12e162204705aef750568ac97de2/43125-gettyimages-107670101-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>b3323636-706e-4da3-a1ca-45cdb4f371dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-what-could-derail-2026-podcast/Bain’s leading macroeconomic expert examines the cracks beneath the surface of the US market and how investors should prepare for post-globalization realities.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: What Could Derail 2026?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08c1d828bf3d4349ba77d984350c9e40/v1_dp_karenharris_part1_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>de15b44b-14d4-43fd-91af-b53fb7dea7c8https://www.bain.com/insights/five-of-the-most-insightful-podcast-episodes-on-ai-forbes/AI experts share what leaders need to know about agentic systems, data, and team dynamics in order to succeed in 2026.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five of the Most Insightful Podcast Episodes On AI]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/63533649ed0b4e06afabb53540815e79/43142-gettyimages-1372744239-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc60446f-954c-4815-8f1a-c935dffbcf51https://www.bain.com/insights/humanoid-robots-how-early-commercial-exploration-can-lead-to-large-scale-use-snap-chart/Although early uses exist, core technologies are years away from offering human-level capability.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Humanoid Robots: How Early Commercial Exploration Can Lead to Large-Scale Use]]><![CDATA[By Xin Cheng, Anne Hoecker, Peter Hanbury, and Arjun Dutt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff404bd94d754e329668fc965782e30a/v1_chinese-humanoid-robotics_thumbnail_promo_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Hardware, Semiconductors, Automotive, Machinery & Equipment, Building Products & Technologies, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[English]]>684fb9ab-2fa1-4fad-9253-87c827d826ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-silos-to-pods-scaling-ai-life-sciences-snap-chart/Cross-functional collaboration is the real differentiator between those that see meaningful returns and those that don’t. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Silos to Pods: Scaling AI in Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[By Gina Fridley, Satty Chandrashekhar, Lori Sherer, and Max Cuda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9b4173b4ce34a768d3acbd5723b9ed7/42853_hlsscalingai-2_snap_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>79b63021-667d-437e-a849-cccb9807b63fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-m-and-a-report-2026/As leaders refocus portfolios, dealmaking officially returns.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Medtech: The Boom in Portfolio Reshaping]]><![CDATA[By Allen Granzberg, Cate Miller Goldstein, Mattias C. Karlsson, and Kevin Chang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4a3d525f75647c390c1dcbceeb6f69e/41780_medtech_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>736ed1c5-a548-4ad9-b9f1-fee60153a9d8https://www.bain.com/insights/pharmaceuticals-m-and-a-report-2026/Dealmaking in 2026 may redefine what it means to buy growth.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Pharmaceuticals: Bigger, Bolder, and Far More Strategic]]><![CDATA[By Saskia Carlebur, Kai Grass, and Fabio La Mola]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95ba0ddd69c64ba69fdc800a1f64c040/41781_pharma_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba3d3aea-38b9-4112-a3d6-f8bf7d030815https://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-merchandising-in-the-era-of-agentic-ai/The future of merchandising is not better analysis, but faster, smarter execution—and agentic AI is what makes that possible.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reimagining Merchandising in the Era of Agentic AI]]><![CDATA[By Wes Janson, Mikey Vu, Emily Stern, and Yogi Pillay]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c8d76f01597485baf3b75327da223cc/42935-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0c937c7-dbd5-48ad-9839-9b51b8b1b212https://www.bain.com/insights/its-time-to-rethink-every-link-in-your-supply-chain-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/A function that once got little attention is now becoming a key differentiator.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s Time to Rethink Every Link in Your Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Mikael Johansson, Emily Kasavana, Joshua Hinkel, and Mikko Peni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6605ea03b3684e639f0a6e1a55686aa3/optimizationofsupplychain-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>544b31c3-8f27-43f9-81e6-f1435434ab27https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-bigger-but-fewer-deals-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Still, the number of deals relative to the size of the industry remains high.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Paper and Packaging: Bigger but Fewer Deals ]]><![CDATA[By Florian Mueller, Michael Tonelli, and Matthew McKenna]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7ea16ae8fbd242829af1bec9627f61d8/mandaimplicationsofmegamergers-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf879542-5c05-4d8e-904f-08c8df1d0023https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-underestimate-the-cost-of-overcapacity-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Overcapacity is endemic to the paper and packaging industry, but these actions can help you maintain margins.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don’t Underestimate the Cost of Overcapacity]]><![CDATA[By Ilkka Leppävuori, Joshua Hinkel, and Michael Tonelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6c3fc714018849e4be58cd5a23a79015/howtodealwithovercapacity-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>9862a5d0-6771-460d-bf53-d6cf7ded9494https://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-maintenance-with-artificial-intelligence-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/With little to no capex, companies can turn maintenance into an engine of cash flow.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming Maintenance with Artificial Intelligence]]><![CDATA[By Marcos Rutigliano and Ben Grant]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/769fa6cc2255417d8af5a8a40843194b/useofsmartsensors-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Performance Improvement, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Automation, Service Operations, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>700deb88-265c-4139-944d-558e3532078fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-make-money-follow-the-money-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Unlock the value in commercial excellence with three key steps to get ahead in paper and packaging.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Make Money, Follow the Money]]><![CDATA[By Eliza Kennedy, Elena Tegnér Recio, and Stephanie Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1a21e09e8f74ddbab56f11596b7d6de/commercialexcellenceinpaperandpackaging-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>04191bf1-b06e-42eb-bdc4-4d88dabbcdd6https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-less-talk-and-more-action-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Despite elusive targets, the business case is stronger than ever.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability: Less Talk and More Action]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau and Emily Kasavana]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c5454360624349b594df4c8a3b3140cf/sustainabilityanddecarbonization-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>66b30e77-a2a7-47f5-9aa6-14f3c0a19675https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-private-equity-market-2025-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2026/Healthcare private equity investment posted a very strong year for deal value and volume, paired with a strong rebound in exits.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Market 2025: Resurgence and Record Growth]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27dfef714fdd4b7488e857446a82be75/chapter-1_yir_1440x810-80.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>36ff4092-1e9e-4823-8d05-218a9f5d1e1ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-differentiates-winning-healthcare-IT-investments-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2026/Amidst continued high-valuation multiples and competitive deal processes, a disciplined focus on value-creation levers distinguishes winning bids and successful exits.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[What Differentiates Winning Healthcare IT Investments]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c79f27ea89a74194bf3306c086cbc772/chapter-2_hcit_1440x810-80.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>fb2646ab-5ea4-4c3b-a85f-efee6aee2ed3https://www.bain.com/insights/playing-the-long-game-in-pharma-services-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2026/While uncertainty persists, many investors have focused on gem assets and attractive subsectors, with an eye toward value creation.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Playing the Long Game in Pharma Services]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23f286ef6aae436d8ef2a4e713d590ce/chapter-4_longgame_1440x810-80.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>11e0afe8-1fca-4455-b253-74f7ddbf0d78https://www.bain.com/insights/new-models-of-value-creation-for-physician-groups-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2026/Investors are retooling their physician group approach, building performance-driven platforms for the long term and positioning assets for strategic exits.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[New Models of Value Creation for Physician Groups]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4d29b72101884062ac25360ac3128486/chapter-3_provider_1440x810-80.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>95a9f72d-3d0a-48b1-b13a-8b4e93ca8403https://www.bain.com/insights/weight-loss-drug-users-spend-less-on-groceries-fast-food-snap-chart/GLP-1 drugs result in notable drops in food spending. By 2030, as many as one in four Americans may have tried them.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Weight-Loss Drug Users Spend Less on Groceries, Fast Food]]><![CDATA[By Emily Miller, Sarah Hershey, Kirk Willmarth, and Dan Topler-Garcia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76b3a11e50b14f9e83262bfe6233f390/v1_42929_glp-1research_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Consumer Products, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf430b48-3d39-4048-8335-8df658421294https://www.bain.com/insights/life-sciences-ai-moves-fast-when-leaders-do-snap-chart/Why do some companies struggle to successfully scale AI? A lack of leadership buy-in.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Life Sciences, AI Moves Fast, but Only When Leaders Do]]><![CDATA[By Gina Fridley, Satty Chandrashekhar, Lori Sherer, and Max Cuda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa250722d12248d1bb12d38f1576b186/42820_hlsscalingai_snap_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c1b937c-a4b7-421d-95e3-1f33d8cffb31https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Holiday-Special/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What CEOs Bring Home: A Holiday Special ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ac986ef66be49aaa15b0545d7646cb6/v2-1_foundersmentality_eptile_holidayspecial_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdf59f7b-0033-4301-95fb-d16477d1b372https://www.bain.com/insights/neurips-2025-signals-for-enterprise-leaders-from-the-ai-research-frontier/Five themes that matter most for executives and boards. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[NeurIPS 2025: Signals for Enterprise Leaders from the AI Research Frontier]]><![CDATA[By Eric Sheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb0e0595850644eab7fcaed1ad07c74c/42976-signals-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea0d248a-b85a-43e4-aeac-7d474a748d27https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-a-new-longevity-for-luxury/After stabilizing in 2025, the industry can now reinforce its enduring value, according to the Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding a New Longevity for Luxury]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Andrea Steiner, Giulia Babbini, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Hélène Glaser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e45f5daa36c4650b83c8a9ba2f83336/v1_luxuryreport2025_hero_hero_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Luxury, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5faf9ee-73a2-4012-87e1-edbda622dd57https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-leadership-moment-forbes/Why the world’s most effective executives now treat dealmaking as a test of adaptability, not ambition.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A’s Leadership Moment]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/816967b3a9ee4b3784e634e6a1628e3b/42798-gettyimages-675766837-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>301b6ada-c8a5-44d6-b625-1b1247e3071ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/2030-forecast-how-agentic-ai-will-reshape-us-retail-snap-chart/Bain estimates that AI agents could be responsible for 15% to 25% of US e-commerce sales. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2030 Forecast: How Agentic AI Will Reshape US Retail]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Mikey Vu, Stephanie Koszyk, and Katherine Hall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ed3f2cb3d04b47c9b224e29887ae4e6d/v2_40707_agenticaicommercemarketsize_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>40924de4-2691-40d4-86a6-a5547722dc26https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-success-at-a-crossroads-evolve-with-ai-or-fade-away/Most teams see AI’s potential, but many are stuck in pilots without ROI to show for their efforts. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Success at a Crossroads: Evolve with AI or Fade Away]]><![CDATA[By Matt Eldridge, Sushil Upadhyayula, and Greg Fiore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46fd64bb1d6e4562a37fe20a9981f17b/42282-customersoftware_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d93d2b5e-ac33-4458-9335-715731b0d06fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-ai-efficiency-a-conversation-with-intuits-ivan-lazarov/“Ultimately, we must be audacious enough to envision the impossible and bold enough to build it.” Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond AI Efficiency: A Conversation with Intuit’s Ivan Lazarov ]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, Jue Wang, Alex Attia, Ryan Petranovich, and Brian Dennehy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3017df9c6d2f42d19501cfc1a29efc06/ivan-lazarov.jpg<![CDATA[Executive Conversations]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7e91467-5632-4ba7-b3d9-62192b7b6d53https://www.bain.com/insights/the-gap-between-ai-strategy-and-reality-is-execution/AI’s eventual reshaping of financial services is clear, and now it’s a question of who can sequence, scale, and sustain execution across the enterprise.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Gap Between AI Strategy and Reality Is Execution]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec1765578ccb42f8b126d2fcee52634a/42834-gettyimages-83544978-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>fae72de5-9418-4b1f-b1b7-3f84ad620a74https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Tanuja-Randery/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rediscover The Art of Business Building: Tanuja Randery, Managing Director EMEA, Amazon Web Services ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Tanuja Randery, and Erika Serow]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fdd5f9c6ff264155acc133765aa4a58e/v9-2_foundersmentality_eptile_ep6_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[IT Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d1510a2-b060-4ad1-8ee0-4e4fa7c0718dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Stuart-Gent/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Simplify: Stuart Gent, Partner, Bain Capital]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Stuart Gent, and David Fleck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98155c0c32154495b239a03d67707fa3/v2-2_foundersmentality_eptile_ep7_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>3757d8cb-d958-43a9-9945-a3794c8c7ef4https://www.bain.com/insights/nothing-is-fundamentally-broken-yet-again-podcast/Host Hugh MacArthur reflects on an emotionally turbulent year, the data underlying the noise, and the potential for a turnaround in 2026.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nothing Is Fundamentally Broken … Yet Again]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1c4e391daac448d9a50f2963407bfa3/v3_dp_eoymonologue_hugh-macarthur_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>14ec2861-4294-43cb-8928-5f98ad69a7a3https://www.bain.com/insights/scaled-ai-is-transforming-the-claims-process-infographic/While most insurers are still dabbling in generative AI, leaders are gaining an advantage in speed, cost, and productivity.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaled AI Is Transforming the Claims Process]]><![CDATA[By Marcos Bargallo, Keith Donnelly, Sean O'Neill, and Tanja Brettel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5ded6879e244438a1f4d68bf3068357/scaledaiistransformingclaimsprocess_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Insurance, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1215df7-189d-4d31-aa50-69598f6d700ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/strategy-is-about-making-things-happen/The best companies develop strategies with execution in mind, then put them through their paces with initiatives designed to push through failure. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategy Is about Making Things Happen]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Bhavya Nand Kishore, and Martin Toner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94d230d829d04e6db959970e91fafb87/strategy-is-about-making-things-happen-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Full Potential Transformation, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>e50780d0-a49d-4043-ac4d-3cd0a90b1ab5https://www.bain.com/insights/stablecoins-could-make-cross-border-payments-faster-cheaper-and-more-transparent/Most CFOs are not using stablecoins today, but evolving regulations could reduce risk and create competitive advantage.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stablecoins Could Make Cross-Border Payments Faster, Cheaper, and More Transparent]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Fortner and Karim Ahmad]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5aa964bd1b6149739d2978b17a486116/42515-gettyimages-91496535-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba18ac1a-fce2-4608-a891-1bb59f6f8fc5https://www.bain.com/insights/positioning-oil-and-gas-companies-for-todays-capital-markets/We interviewed senior investment professionals, and here’s what we heard.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Positioning Oil & Gas Companies for Today’s Capital Markets]]><![CDATA[By Liz Ziccardi and Dave Rennard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0687a1e333d340e3a3074a9601e99aeb/42685-gettyimages-1072252170-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ec97788-f00a-46e7-98b9-d4a3d481fd2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/music-discovery-more-channels-more-problems/Consumers find new music via more sources than ever, requiring artists and their record labels to meet them where they are with targeted messages.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Music Discovery: More Channels, More Problems ]]><![CDATA[By Matt Keith, Nicole Magoon, and Quynh Onel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b183f435f29a4261b046745cf535ec8c/music-discovery-channels_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>2014d854-7edf-48ad-a5fa-ad650bb93cd3https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-back-m-and-a-report-2026/What we can learn from the resurgence in M&A. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking Back at M&A in 2025: Behind the Great Rebound ]]><![CDATA[By Suzanne Kumar, Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, David Harding, and Kristen Stikeleather]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c59f92529f94200bf799dcbbcf6faee/41383_lookback_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, Divestitures and Spin-offs, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>be037e19-9c54-4f7e-923d-200b80fdf447https://www.bain.com/insights/too-much-marketing-technology-too-little-impact/Marketing leaders build tightly integrated systems that fuel growth, personalization, and real ROI.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Too Much Marketing Technology, Too Little Impact]]><![CDATA[By Hayden Ostendorf and Betsy Schneider]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d105ccf07a44b10b68411121890bede/toomuchmarketingtechnology-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>eeb40a48-3d29-4993-aeae-5c78a95625e0https://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-cinema-how-movie-theaters-can-fill-seats-again/Audiences haven’t abandoned theaters; they need a more compelling reason to go.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reimagining Cinema: How Movie Theaters Can Fill Seats Again]]><![CDATA[By Chris Xanthakis, Nicole Magoon, and Daniel Hong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ed69fe9058744982a0976a10da1c0666/gettyimages-1458636582_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>a99f8576-05e4-409d-9242-ad9e599e4973https://www.bain.com/insights/yards-after-the-catch-with-tas-hythem-el-nazer-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we explore how TA hits the ground running on value creation.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Yards After the Catch with TA’s Hythem El-Nazer]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2284881b4729479c95f48e1eaabceff5/v1_dp_hythemel-nazertaassociates_ep2_crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>3330527c-e59d-4ea5-b50c-271a09da2ca4https://www.bain.com/insights/china-shopper-report-2025-volume-2/China Shopper Report 2025, vol. 2 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting to Channel Evolution: Opportunities and Challenges for FMCG ]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Derek Deng, and Rachel Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b81b17e76392485fb678c5d87eaead2b/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f701218-3b5d-420f-9931-357f34def9a7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-us-consumers-are-adopting-generative-ai-snap-chart/Daily use of gen AI is becoming routine, but some mistrust lingers. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How US Consumers Are Adopting Generative AI]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Natasha Sommerfeld, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Florence Thienpont]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5351658c50a24f548f14b4579a876a93/usconsumeradoptionofai.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>62c7f4ce-5179-462c-bdab-a8b5e684a6b1https://www.bain.com/insights/cnbcs-2025-cfo-council-summit-rebuilding-finance-in-the-age-of-ai/Leaders are using AI to transform finance into an insight engine.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CNBC’s 2025 CFO Council Summit: Rebuilding Finance in the Age of AI]]><![CDATA[By Steve Beam and Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d576392e0b9435abeddca94183cc40d/42702-summit-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>36e526cb-350e-4c96-ba34-6bf6c7020435https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-ai-stack-speed-scale-and-real-world-roi/AWS re:Invent 2025 demonstrated how agents, fine-tuned models, and custom silicon are redefining performance and productivity for enterprises.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New AI Stack: Speed, Scale, and Real-World ROI]]><![CDATA[By Purna Doddapaneni, Frank Ford, and Numan Waheed]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/355bb1d0449747d29202782bb4a99023/42463-gettyimages-1300017972-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>406b210d-b0a9-4f40-a316-8d99eebe7eb3https://www.bain.com/insights/cop30-what-businesses-need-to-do-now/At this year’s COP30 in Brazil, the message for businesses was clear: Climate strategy can’t just be commitments—it must be about execution.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:30:00 Z<![CDATA[COP30: What Businesses Need to Do Now]]><![CDATA[By Cate Hight, Jean-Charles van den Branden, and Daniela Carbinato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e762e8856ea44144b5de408ef2a7292f/gettyimages-2157583943_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3cc92057-c116-454a-88b7-c3025eda156dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-growth-continues-but-some-cios-are-cutting-back-snap-chart/Despite 80% planning AI budget increases, a growing minority are hitting pause.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Growth Continues, but Some CIOs Are Cutting Back]]><![CDATA[By Adam Barrowclough and Greg Fiore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8846e9bd9e9648749cfad7ecacd0bf4b/v3_42135_ciosurveyq325_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>400b2e1f-bef4-4324-ae4d-80ae8ad3d9cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/autonomous-finance-and-the-cfos-next-frontier-video/At the CNBC CFO Council Summit, Bain Partners Michael Heric and Steve Beam discussed how innovative CFOs are using AI to transform finance.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Autonomous Finance and the CFO's Next Frontier]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Steve Beam]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/99a39ec6ada94f6ebf252be8731fd78a/v1-1_cnbccfocouncilsummitpromotion_web_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd21b02e-e3fb-4697-98cf-7010fbca389ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-most-powerful-ai-partnership-the-ceo-and-cto-forbes/Real ROI from AI requires teaming and trust at the top.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Most Powerful AI Partnership? The CEO and CTO]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23321d8465b6493e8cf7bdbc9aaf1df7/powerfulaipartnership-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b58fc3f7-202a-48fe-bcd0-44aa7c24b86ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Sunny-Verghese/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pursue Repeatable Models: Sunny Verghese, CEO & Co-Founder, Olam ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Sunny Verghese, and Tabu Osusa ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c16fe19d9f1c4e518ebcb189c2d6407d/v9-2_foundersmentality_eptile_ep5_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f761c79-ae6c-41bb-8bf9-7153831f2359https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-a-needle-in-a-haystack-with-tas-hythem-el-nazer-podcast/How does TA find the time—and the manpower—to sift through 40,000 companies a year?Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding a Needle in a Haystack with TA’s Hythem El-Nazer]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37520920bbbc46c8b67cb1e83ae1b799/v1_dp_hythemel-nazertaassociates_crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f215f682-1419-4bd0-a0b2-be2becf045ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/get-off-the-transformation-treadmill-hbr/Too much change can traumatize your organization. The remedy is to minimize the need.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Get Off the Transformation Treadmill]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Zach First]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Medical Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d99e711-e4f3-419c-a381-ddbbe0d2cbcdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/educated-but-underprepared-closing-the-career-readiness-gap/Both young Americans and potential employers are navigating a rapidly evolving job market. Career-connected high school experiences lay the foundation for success.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Educated but Underprepared: Closing the Career Readiness Gap]]><![CDATA[By Abigail Smith, Janna Buckingham, Keri Larkin, and Rebecca Russell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a153db899125475daa0ef88d278de8d3/gettyimages-1465474306_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>180463aa-3508-4b5f-85e3-4ae53258d148https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ai-bookings-will-rewrite-the-travel-company-playbook-snap-chart/Executive teams need to take swift action to avoid being disintermediated.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How AI Bookings Will Rewrite the Travel Company Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Jon van der Veen, Andrea Alori, and David Hodges]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af45d34608014931ae9228b33c6286a9/howaibookingwillrewritetravel_promos_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Travel & Leisure]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cf03424-aa21-4704-96f9-964d3b66e8behttps://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-private-equity-deals-are-getting-bigger-snap-chart/Deal size continues to grow, holding total invested value steady despite fewer deals—especially in consumer services, where volume may be past its peak.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer Private Equity Deals Are Getting Bigger]]><![CDATA[By Emily Miller, Charles Tillen, and Sierra Stewart]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/308fd962642d4e31863b9007c54b7109/promo_consumer-private-equity-deals-are-getting-bigger_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>824ce303-c432-40ee-91bc-b5843250c8d6https://www.bain.com/insights/microsoft-ignite-2025-how-data-driven-intelligence-powers-the-age-of-ai-agents/Microsoft is pushing to make AI integral to every business process and platform.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Microsoft Ignite 2025: How Data-Driven Intelligence Powers the Age of AI Agents]]><![CDATA[By Willem Vervarcke and Bill Groves]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/424b051da3a94d20a3925d4e362dd49a/gettyimages-2024908559_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>707ebd85-0ff7-4108-8069-f377576f5b9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/executive-survey-ai-moves-from-pilots-to-production/As AI becomes a top priority, businesses are scaling faster, seeing more impact—and preparing for disruption.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Executive Survey: AI Moves from Pilots to Production]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Sanjin Bicanic, and Muyiwa Talabi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a538757d88374fa8b8555093c653b6e7/gettyimages-118548110_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f21bff1-f17b-4465-a08e-2896b93ed277https://www.bain.com/insights/in-the-rush-to-harness-ai-dont-lose-sight-of-your-corporate-purpose-forbes/It’s time to worry a little less about gen AI and a little more about purpose.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In the Rush to Harness AI, Don’t Lose Sight of Your Corporate Purpose]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8a6c73b38b84ac89e0539f5c1a139e7/gettyimages-2203914027_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>2932643b-d72a-4ed2-a191-347d43a31e1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-pe-fund-just-bought-your-company-now-what/Private equity ownership can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be fatal for the incumbent CEO.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Private Equity Fund Just Bought Your Company … Now What?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a8813393f8fe43919feca375cbcacaf9/42237_pe-funds_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8fc7164-e2f4-4a88-81ef-049fb68075b0https://www.bain.com/insights/automotive-profitability-how-oem-and-supplier-margins-are-faring-interactive/The post-pandemic profit surge has reversed, as OEM margins have fallen more than 50% since 2023.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Automotive Profitability: How OEM and Supplier Margins Are Faring]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Stricker, Pedro Correa, and Ingo Stein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a332ee9126c4b79bee8cf3331ef629d/automotive-financials-update-v1_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>4253080b-f533-4e9d-af69-d3203999aee2https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-is-ready-for-a-new-era-after-stabilizing-in-2025-snap-chart/Underlying annual sales of personal luxury goods are set to be flat. That’s a good base for renewal.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Is Ready for a New Era After Stabilizing in 2025]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/285d2c5b84774e069631205b31ea217e/16-9_luxurytrends2025report.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>c46fdb20-460c-456d-a7be-8f3a6ac3cc86https://www.bain.com/insights/defining-the-intelligent-enterprise/A recap from DeepLearning.AI’s AI Dev 25 × NYC.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defining the Intelligent Enterprise]]><![CDATA[By Shipra Arora, Dale Pedzinski, and Jameson Knoll]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c3c4483fc8340b6b7dfe586587dfe98/gettyimages-2229405718_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b1179933-0d9b-4782-98fb-e3f5a6952b10https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Nirav_Tolia/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Sapling to Forest, Master Deliver and Develop: Nirav Tolia, CEO & Co-Founder, Nextdoor]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Nirav Tolia, and Herman Spruit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aee1ba354b97425d876526774ca87ede/v7-3_foundersmentality_eptile_1440x810_ep4.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a19b5dd-fd4c-4cee-b09a-269aa100ab0bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-markets-quiet-progress-on-decarbonization/How general partners and limited partners use the Private Markets Decarbonization Roadmap to improve transparency and communication.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Markets’ Quiet Progress on Decarbonization]]><![CDATA[By Deike Diers and Marc Lino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a7ae56fbe194db0b054fa927905d1e1/41755-privatemarkets_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>67a41844-cf20-4795-8e60-bb9ae2e3aa34https://www.bain.com/insights/new-growth-equation-for-tech-services/As AI and geopolitical change upend the status quo, service providers face a stark choice—transform or fall behind.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Growth Equation for Tech Services ]]><![CDATA[By Kushal Raja, Megha Chawla, Shuvabrata Nandi, Sandeep Nayak, and Gaurav Sadana]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f607e5bb38274bf4a09b61217b9b4d03/38609_new-growth_1440x810-16_9-.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f834e9c1-d3c5-415c-b03e-354479730b89https://www.bain.com/insights/pragmatic-ceos-guide-to-ai/Although no one can perfectly predict what AI success will look like in their industry, the best CEOs are focused on pushing AI to failure … and beyond. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Pragmatic CEO’s Guide to AI]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Jamie Cleghorn, Raj Pherwani, and Martin Toner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0450cf88996340af9976d60498b8e8c4/apragmatistsguidetoai-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>739f5b44-356f-4cc7-9c30-4a14a3b9bbbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/better-questions-better-sales-calls-snap-chart/Top reps dig deep even when the deal doesn’t close on the first contact. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better Questions, Better Sales Calls]]><![CDATA[By Alex Kadesch, David Schottland, and Sanjin Bicanic]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/292e089ca392494b86fddf6e7074430b/v1-1_41819_betterquestions_promo_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe03f750-cd59-4094-a0a8-4d99f7a9918dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-ai-to-transform-the-enterprise/Five insights from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling AI to Transform the Enterprise]]><![CDATA[By Florian Braun and Stephen Phillips]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d4044212119454dbeb7ee9051c1881f/41538-gartnerit_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d409e300-d417-4c13-8e91-408f23441818https://www.bain.com/insights/agentic-ai-in-retail-how-autonomous-shopping-redefining-customer-journey/As agentic AI transforms retail economics, industry leaders will compete for shoppers and agents alike.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agentic AI in Retail: How Autonomous Shopping Is Redefining the Customer Journey]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Marc-André Kamel, Mikey Vu, Stephanie Koszyk, Maureen Burns, and Ruth Lewis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/edc848f30dfc4cf69c5512108bd1b776/40705_agentic-ai_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>27bcb61f-8d19-430e-a941-770747a80ea8https://www.bain.com/insights/clear-transformation-of-industries-the-art-of-scaling-circular-supply-chains-wef/Circularity is becoming a business necessity—scaling it fast enough will define the leaders.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Circular Transformation of Industries: The Art of Scaling Circular Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz and Xavier Houot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4be93d236bf4de58b4a2cc082b5fdf1/wef_circularity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>546cd734-f7cc-4312-9c9c-43523e3ba175https://www.bain.com/insights/early-innings-with-kristin-olson-of-goldman-sachs-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we consider how Goldman Sachs is positioning itself for scale in alternatives and just how far the industry is from truly democratizing private markets.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Early Innings with Kristin Olson of Goldman Sachs]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a132595610a040b580bcfee13b2fa3e3/v1_dp_kristinolsongoldman_ep2_crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec858f5f-90fe-4f6a-8b9f-f8babd8d115ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/technology-leadership-is-evolving-quickly-infographic/Cutting-edge skills that once set leaders apart quickly become table stakes as technology advances.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology Leadership Is Evolving Quickly]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont and Lauren Brom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7de1fe862fc4f4c93d01e19db9907b1/it-leaders_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ffdaf71-6f02-4474-9b69-c9b54c4734f4https://www.bain.com/insights/why-ai-stumbles-without-a-solid-data-strategy/Most AI pilots stall before they scale. Data strategy and governance are not new, but they’re even more critical in the AI age.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why AI Stumbles Without a Solid Data Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Roger Zhu, Willem Vervarcke, Bill Groves, Alex Kling, and Bharat Bansal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3f968a957de4731aa36aae1dfc970b7/gettyimages-1021054492_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a4fc228-38ff-499b-bf90-acd4ae34fdd9https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-wont-just-cut-costs-it-will-reinvent-the-customer-experience/Beyond efficiency, AI helps create a more personalized experience that delivers a triple play of customer loyalty, employee engagement, and revenue growth.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Won’t Just Cut Costs, It Will Reinvent the Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Richard Hatherall, Priscilla Dell'Orto, Eduardo Roma, and Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1c0af9d1ef94f3ab632f6cb5a6f66b8/41338_ai-wont-just-cut-costs_1440x810-16_9-.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>df8ed8a2-ede2-4c54-b64f-a96909952fc4https://www.bain.com/insights/is-agentic-ai-the-inflection-point-for-scaling-ERP-transformations/The technology promises to transform ERP platforms, but many organizations are stuck in pilot mode. Four questions help CIOs scale.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Agentic AI the Inflection Point for Scaling ERP Transformations?]]><![CDATA[By Florian Braun, Cyrille Vincey, Erwan Vezin, Juan Francisco (Paco) Jimenez, and Radhika Vyas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa812aded976457ba964591232614964/42115-ai-in-erp_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb279a92-c938-48af-94c9-3dcc8180b650https://www.bain.com/insights/growth-leaders-redefine-productivity-webinar/Bain partners share how today's top companies are turning efficiency into strategic advantage.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth Leaders Redefine Productivity]]><![CDATA[By Peter Henle and Jordan Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9af70d93a756432aa9b44cdf44abfe0b/growthleadersredefineproductivity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b47f494-81d4-4ada-bd02-0e8385748dabhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tech-execs-lack-confidence-in-system-integrators-snap-chart/Only 6% said that they would recommend their system integrators for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech Execs Lack Confidence in System Integrators ]]><![CDATA[By Florian Braun and Tony Pagliarulo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2230264a82e4cd68890cec3bc7ee8b1/v1-2_39783_techexecslackconfidence_promos_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bb7e1fc-c5a1-4735-aaf6-81e78ea59738https://www.bain.com/insights/capital-one-cio-mark-mathewson-on-bank-modernization-video/Bain’s Steven Breeden sits down with Capital One divisional CIO Mark Mathewson to discuss the bank’s decade-long tech transformation. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Capital One's Tech Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Steven Breeden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61a1e42158994a2f8900c3ed83bd9a3c/25000212_06-thumbnail-full-interview_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Executive Conversations]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f80816a5-acaf-4b57-8558-20ad929ec42fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-customer-loyalty-metrics-that-matter-most-for-b2b-companies-snap-chart/Mining customers’ perceptions of the brand, account relationships, and joint projects inform the best next actions to foster loyalty and long-term growth.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Customer Loyalty Metrics That Matter Most for B2B Companies]]><![CDATA[By Laurens-Jan Olsthoorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/33f317851c07400c880ba8ab8cd856d9/41820_customerloyalty_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>30560686-eef1-45db-9386-9fa815769799https://www.bain.com/insights/utilities-can-power-growth-through-a-better-customer-experience/Top performers turn everyday interactions into loyalty, lower costs, greater revenue streams, and stronger reputations.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Utilities Can Power Growth Through a Better Customer Experience ]]><![CDATA[By Chris Jarrett, Jonas Hahn-Petersen, Angie Han, Phil Sager, and Scott Beymer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc2c9bdc6cfa44f8ac47db0514d9e566/gettyimages-1370116732_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c82c735-3385-4a7b-8f15-c700320a550chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-five-principles-of-a-successful-pivot-forbes/AI may be the latest disruption, but time-tested leadership essentials will still help companies execute bold business model reinvention.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Five Principles of a Successful Strategic Pivot]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/538fb8a87b154f20827584076082c47f/42185_five-principles_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>68584854-4bbd-4bf3-a4b1-720e1b45d6e8https://www.bain.com/insights/companies-with-higher-technology-maturity-get-the-most-out-of-ai-infographic/Our survey reveals how technology trailblazers are outperforming on value, performance, and customer loyalty.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies with Higher Technology Maturity Get the Most Out of AI]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont and Lauren Brom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7cb97a9b3024ec7a1bed2833f59f498/promo_companieswithhighertechnologymaturitygetthemostoutofai_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>419d993e-3bb0-4021-bef0-d34de2ebc585https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-global-push-in-retail-what-executives-need-to-know/Chinese e-commerce players are outgrowing their domestic market—as Singles Day 2025 is set to show.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Global Push in Retail: What Executives Need to Know]]><![CDATA[By Weiwen Han, Melanie Sanders, Derek Deng, and David Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/26c5449e18d84e71a907735845b2f89c/gettyimages-1461065150._16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8884229-4a38-4523-9642-3851f5c55d3dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/european-construction-outlook-growth-rates-snap-chart/A patchy recovery is underway, fueled by pent-up residential demand and infrastructure investment.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[European Construction Outlook: Tracking Growth Rates]]><![CDATA[By Marc Jeker, Adrien Bron, and Carla Schorpp]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c665531ac5b442fa4e315ebb909dfb2/v1_40357_euroconstructiondashboardpromo_fig1_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Real Estate, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[English]]>43c65f4f-a9f4-4b5c-b575-c62a258e1905https://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-strategic-fit-in-retail/Strengthening and aligning seven strategic elements can boost total shareholder return and resilience.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Strategic Fit in Retail]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Zach First, and Sanjin Bicanic]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce074629baeb43178234a3f7cf7119e8/39672-strategic-fit_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>38c2a5e7-1b16-48b6-ae67-3025965edb66https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-future-of-private-wealth-portfolios-with-kristin-olson-of-goldman-sachs-podcast/Kristin Olson, global head of alternatives for wealth at Goldman Sachs, explains how her team is preparing for more than 30% yearly growth in the individual investor space.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building the Future of Private Wealth Portfolios with Kristin Olson of Goldman Sachs]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c11ce3e6a004783952b0fe5a24e7da7/v1_dp_kristinolsongoldman_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>62f973bd-61c9-4eef-94e3-98151eda0201https://www.bain.com/insights/new-diligence-challenge-uncovering-ai-risks-and-opportunities/Five questions that financial sponsors and M&A dealmakers ask to evaluate AI’s (sometimes unexpected) impact on a target.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Diligence Challenge: Uncovering AI Risks and Opportunities]]><![CDATA[By Benjamin Farmer, Gene Rapoport, Richard Lichtenstein, Emmanuel Coque, Amy Wall, and Parker DeRensis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c73d2e5d388a462da6756244e0ebe241/gettyimages-2038894674_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Digital, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>53f8d1d7-3fc7-42d0-954d-825aec2a5c73https://www.bain.com/insights/what-should-retailers-do-about-ai-shoppers-hbr/Agent-to-agent commerce is here, and the brands that shape it early can determine the future of shopping.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Should Retailers Do About AI Shoppers?]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu, Maureen Burns, and Aaron Cheris]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Retail, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>014e3c11-7428-4935-953a-161715005b42https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-is-giving-telcos-a-winning-edge-snap-chart/As agentic AI and autonomous networks advance, telcos with a stronger tech focus often generate higher returns and growth.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech Is Giving Telcos a Winning Edge]]><![CDATA[By Alex Martynov, Brendan O'Rourke, John I. C. Gomes, Ali Parvin, and Glyn Truscott]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e98cb574e964e558ce14a27130b8f14/v1_snapchart_promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec4f201b-6da7-4988-950a-54686c7f44adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/predictions-are-hard-especially-about-the-future/Companies can’t opt out of predictions. Every choice they make is an implicit bet. The best companies make those bets explicit and then pressure test them. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Predictions Are Hard, Especially about the Future]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Martin Toner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e73831eb9a743108c3b7637704a56b9/v1-41261-projectredbook-predictionsarehard-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>57769e93-091a-445d-a21e-09ad074cc5a5https://www.bain.com/insights/six-steps-to-speed-insurgent-brand-growth-post-acquisition/How insurgent brands can make an outsized contribution to a parent company’s growth.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Steps to Speed Insurgent Brand Growth Post-Acquisition]]><![CDATA[By Maria Kurenova, James Furnival, and Peter Horsley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23291d15865447fabd843ebdabd98a43/gettyimages-1141665043_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdf1e2c4-4281-4d91-8f36-bcee0b643598https://www.bain.com/insights/can-the-us-energy-grid-keep-up-with-ai-data-centers-snap-chart/Our latest forecast projects data centers will consume 9% of US electricity by 2030, straining the grid without new solutions.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can the US Energy Grid Keep Up with AI Data Centers?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Maeghan Rouch, Peter Hanbury, Padraic Brick, and Tatum Quinn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/38af57c80dbc42bfa3fdc019374f94dc/v1_41412_usenergygrid_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>515b0299-9467-40b7-97c0-09e7111de6dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-data-center-forecast-from-scramble-to-strategy-snap-chart/Hyperscalers and enterprises are shifting from raw expansion to disciplined, power-aware growth across global hubs.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Data Center Forecast: From Scramble to Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Padraic Brick, Tatum Quinn, Peter Hanbury, Aaron Denman, and Alessandro Cannarsi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c9c72b410dd64511ac814f3937cbaf27/v1b_41307_aidatacenterforecast_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ac72c6a-a893-4ab1-89dd-3efd43955204https://www.bain.com/insights/program-performance-aerospace-external-direct-link/At MRO Europe, Bain Parners Katherine Kajzer-Hughes and Massimo Sabella discuss how outcome-driven reform is essential to success.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improving Program Performance in Aerospace and Defense]]><![CDATA[By Katherine Kajzer-Hughes and Massimo Sabella]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6da3338326eb43b6970e05da9d9151e3/v2-1_global2025ams_heroimage_1440x810_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Aerospace Global News]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>792f1aee-2d94-4735-a7be-c8c4721aeaefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-in-financial-services/Leading companies can control the chaos of generative AI requests through smart risk segmentation.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI in Financial Services: Eight Risks and How to Overcome Them]]><![CDATA[By Maria Teresa Tejada, Bhavi Mehta, and Marta Alves]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/615aca1b0514461c989bdb98872003b7/39996_ai-in-fs_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1100544d-1b61-402b-9734-ec1f809c03e8https://www.bain.com/insights/solving-for-ais-data-center-construction-crunch-infographic/AI’s computing needs could reach 200 gigawatts of new global demand by 2030, requiring companies to build faster and smarter.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving for AI’s Data Center Construction Crunch]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Arjun Dutt, Alessandro Cannarsi, and Moonsup Shin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1241578b49744e0a505222d056fea16/v3-1_datacentercapitalprojectsacceleration_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Utilities & Renewables, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Capital Projects Acceleration, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b59bdff5-0ca3-4b9a-99ff-39533215c0dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Don-Katz/Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manage Complexity by Returning to the Why: Don Katz, Founder, Audible ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Don Katz, and Elliot Wenman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7533af59ce164057937bb5eb22700013/v6-4_foundersmentality_eptile_1440x810_ep3.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dc19ae5-e0a3-4aed-887a-1f1d6da1797ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-christina-zhu/Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Create Joyful Routines: Christina Zhu, President & CEO, Walmart China ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Christina Zhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/698b52e8269c4da392e9a2c5548e948d/v5-1_foundersmentality_eptile_1440x810_ep2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f59ac27a-d786-434c-a9a8-a0fbccdb3de0https://www.bain.com/insights/a-uniquely-portable-magic-why-book-publishing-has-hope/People are reading less, but those who read focus more and are willing to pay for the good stuff—if you give it to them.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[“A Uniquely Portable Magic”: Why Book Publishing Has Hope]]><![CDATA[By Nicole Magoon, Laurent Colombani, and Daniel Hong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cf42d5d756c04698aa07b94624b3dc9e/40939-media-trends-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>591fcf25-e698-4eb8-8e05-d6bf52aad48chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-purchasing-survey-interactive/Our survey shows curiosity is high, but consumer trust is still catching up.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Purchasing on the Cusp]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc24f18e7939459ab4fa29e2389e5b01/v1-40072-aipurchasingdata-promos_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Retail, Payments]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f291572f-c7de-463c-abba-720bebb2142chttps://www.bain.com/insights/patient-comfort-with-ai-is-rising-fast-snap-chart/Patients have become significantly more comfortable with generative AI, especially with tools that support providers rather than fully automate care.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Patient Comfort with AI Is Rising Fast]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD and Monica Pinto Basto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19001b18c92d4220bfe95d862e5341b2/patient_comfort_rising_fast_16-9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9913fb8-80c7-4868-8367-df4b151d315ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-is-still-far-from-becoming-the-doctor-patients-prefer-snap-chart/Even for low-acuity sick visits, patients prefer to see their physician in person.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Is Still Far from Becoming the Doctor Patients Prefer]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD and Monica Pinto Basto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e201487e39f4e90bf57e2309f3d5980/doctor_patients_prefer_16-9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>10e612de-bce0-4781-8abe-b98c4075e01chttps://www.bain.com/insights/gen-ai-in-finance-isnt-failing-its-working-where-its-built-in/The fastest payback comes from automating workflows, not piloting experiments.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gen AI in Finance Isn’t Failing—It’s Working Where It’s Built In]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/502cfd697e464cbf94fff4171f8bdd8c/genai-in-finance_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Automation, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a64d0d08-e2af-4d94-b992-d78b0440b0e8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-consumer-products-in-the-age-of-ai/To move from “hype” to “hyper returns,” consumer products companies need to scale AI and build bold new competitive advantages.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Consumer Products in the Age of AI]]><![CDATA[By Rajesh Narayan, Joao Valadares, and Holger Kömm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/902808d98f5c4145b4ac6d9dff05e1a7/gettyimages-bb1162-003_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>93ba9ec4-a11b-49bd-b6ef-1cb9a6369a27https://www.bain.com/insights/2025-european-holiday-shopping-outlook-snap-chart/Can retailers in the UK, France, and Germany unwrap cheer amid uncertainty?Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2025 European Holiday Shopping Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Miltiadis Athanassiou, Hemant Chhabra, Stephanie Koszyk, and Ruth Lewis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce94d246490c4b3a80c299ddf2d08554/v2-1_40704_rhn-25_snap-chart_promo_1440x810-copy.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>802e4180-4f63-4134-9665-b584d4f2dfe8https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-health-system-ready-for-AI-at-scale-snap-chart/Five questions can help health system executives boost AI adoption in primary care and fuel organization-wide transformation.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Health System Ready for AI at Scale?]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD and Cate Miller Goldstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/baed7d7153294f0e9aeda30d20d9df8e/40663_isyourhealthsystemreadyforaiatscale_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c1ae9cd-0111-4306-966d-47d8f2209755https://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-barriers-in-primary-care-transformation-snap-chart/Health system executives share their strategic priorities for transforming primary care—and what keeps them up at night. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming Barriers in Primary Care Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD and Cate Miller Goldstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90da1acf73f248759db1e835a812b5ae/v1_40730_overcomingbarriers_promo_1.1_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b39eb3d7-1dc6-42a6-82ab-99ddc3a76716https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-media-holiday-gift-that-keeps-giving-infographic/It’s the most lucrative time of the year. With holiday retail media spending surging, is your offering enough to earn you a piece of the pie?Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Media: The Holiday Gift That Keeps On Giving]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Stephen Mewborn, Jackelyn Livesey, Stephanie Koszyk, and Naomi Alford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a6c5cd501e84bef936107ab52e50357/v1-1_40702_rhn-_25_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea48614d-7f78-4203-9b69-7a6a077ba7c9https://www.bain.com/insights/food-vs-fuel-why-us-sustainable-crops-are-suddenly-in-high-demand/New clean fuel incentives are reshaping US crop economics—and raising strategic risks for food companies. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Food vs. Fuel: Why US Sustainable Crops Are Suddenly in High Demand]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Keech, John Blasberg, Sasha Duchnowski, and Tanja Pick]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd472c84e5fd4384a5b25a7e4da8ba07/foodvfuel_16-9_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>878a1c09-beb5-4abb-b5da-5f186070fc0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-ai-while-controlling-costs/AI adds complexity, but it’s also a powerful tool to control spending.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling AI While Controlling Tech Costs]]><![CDATA[By Danielle Burgs Escobar, Gianni Huaman, Pascal Gautheron, and Mac Dinsmore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5c4f5a4944a4e25aa56ca577cdfd296/39850-gettyimages-1435948585-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>32c4fa31-5a49-42c3-addd-32d72f551f90https://www.bain.com/insights/bending-the-revenue-curve-with-permiras-dipan-patel-podcast/Permira’s co-CEO shares how the firm has successfully scaled across Europe and the US in equal measure.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bending the Revenue Curve with Permira’s Dipan Patel]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/14aec1afad524b4c91ef593a728c8717/v1-1_dpdipanpatelpermira_heroimage_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9b27633-5037-48cb-b0b0-1073c6df84f6https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2025-technology-report-webinar/Bain's Christophe De Vusser and David Crawford unpack the key developments reshaping technology and the ripple effects across industries.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain's 2025 Technology Report]]><![CDATA[By Christophe De Vusser and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65b41747a873473eb7de8fc5ca04fa8f/bain-2025-technology-report-webinar_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>7921cd07-3084-4ab8-9146-788a7a8c8d61https://www.bain.com/insights/how-tariffs-are-shaping-us-consumer-behavior-snap-chart/Pricing fears have eased a little, but more shoppers say they are accelerating purchases.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Tariffs Are Shaping US Consumer Behavior]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Ian Weber, and Florence Thienpont]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d1cf6dde19a40ad995783466eefd8fc/how-tariffs-are-shaping-consumers_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e888eea0-49e4-4e10-9536-f91718bb46d8https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-2025-visionary-ceos-guide-to-sustainability-webinar/Bain experts discuss insights from our latest sustainability guide and how leaders can meet the moment with pragmatism.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the 2025 Visionary CEO's Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Charles van den Branden, Martha Moreau, Leah Johns, and Jan Budde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c90ccf5721f14b47b29932baa3dad618/bain-2025-visionary-ceo-sustainability-guide-webinar_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>053ca38e-6ab4-42a7-968b-f4b781038c71https://www.bain.com/insights/microfactories-the-back-to-local-moment/Automation could allow much smaller factories to operate closer to consumers and deliver more bespoke products.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Microfactories: The Back-to-Local Moment]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Andy Pierce, Jeffrey Crane, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8e897d0849042c7a9f3d1c83480cf21/40552-gettyimages-1655315067-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Operations, Manufacturing, Automation, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>594abf13-eeed-41d5-94b7-38441f03fac7https://www.bain.com/insights/black-friday-2025-sales-forecast-snap-chart/The weekend from Black Friday through Cyber Monday could see its highest share of holiday sales yet, Bain research shows.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Black Friday 2025 Sales Forecast]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Stephanie Koszyk, Ian Weber, and Liz Vargo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c53a4b15c00447eb740cbdaaccd83b8/v1-1_rhn25_40703_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>740b3e08-8b65-4187-ae02-f40dde1387c0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-leaders-inspire-cracking-the-code/Inspirational leadership starts with a unique combination of high-impact strengths.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Leaders Inspire: Cracking the Code]]><![CDATA[By Pete Gerend, Gregory LeStage, Rob Goodenough, and Vanessa William]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2024cdcfe439496d99d49e84e4c489d9/how-leaders-inspire-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>64261cf1-5ed5-4a9f-a47a-f40816e70829https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-it-investment-ai-moves-from-pilot-to-production/Revenue cycle management and clinical workflow return as providers' key priorities while payers emphasize utilization and network management.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare IT Investment: AI Moves from Pilot to Production]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Feinberg, Eric Berger, and Caitlin Dowling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7744ed97cb804910ac22713061a8b757/klas_healthcareprovider_hero_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d6beb20-e163-41d1-b9c6-aa6adf4cf01dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/per-seat-software-pricing-isnt-dead-but-new-models-are-gaining-steam/AI features force vendors to rethink pricing models, raising several tough challenges.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Per-Seat Software Pricing Isn’t Dead, but New Models Are Gaining Steam]]><![CDATA[By Eric Maltiel and Josh Sandberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dca5b8a6a39d446ba9fac99b353ee21e/40825-per-seat-software_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d50071b-08e7-4744-a835-aa2b6b4ec1a9https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-becomes-a-modular-business-platform/OpenAI’s 2025 Developer Day marked the beginning of AI’s platform phase.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Becomes a Modular Business Platform]]><![CDATA[By Eric Sheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ea856e6261a4abca7a11225048dc288/ai_becomes_a_modular_business_platform_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d0476b0a-5abe-4c9b-825f-2b013e612d48https://www.bain.com/insights/why-change-sticks-or-doesnt/Forget change management—successful execution is not about telling people what to do, it’s about making them want to do it.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Change Sticks (or Doesn’t)]]><![CDATA[By Tamar Dor-Ner and Martin Toner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f64618ad817419a93fa7c3f2cfc1725/why-change-sticks-or-doesnt-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2df851a6-490b-4dc9-9ae9-9a4a4df49cf0https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-aaron-powell/In this inaugural podcast episode, Bain's Jimmy Allen sits down with Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell to discuss the importance of celebrating your product and your people. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fall Back in Love with Your Product: Aaron Powell, CEO, Pizza Hut]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Aaron Powell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e25596e621a43c0a5a4162dc8a72375/v5-1_foundersmentality_eptile_1440x810_ep1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions]]><![CDATA[Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>a33f3d50-3e2e-4c34-97a3-3ea7f4cdbc19https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-is-radically-reshaping-auto-economics/Digital technologies and AI are poised to increase the efficiency of automotive processes by 30%.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology Is Radically Reshaping Auto Economics]]><![CDATA[By Björn Noack, Pedro Correa, Eric Zayer, Dominik Foucar, and Niclas Vieten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75b239e54fa344b38a4deb030c00a3a1/40098-auto-economics-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>206c3528-ba13-4eb9-a8eb-d7cdc994f6ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mining-operational-excellence-from-basics-to-breakthroughs/Mining companies can unlock lasting value by getting the fundamentals right and knowing where innovation makes the greatest impact.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mining Operational Excellence: From Basics to Breakthroughs]]><![CDATA[By Nathan Campbell, Alistair Corbett, Stuart Love, Tony Walker, and Rosey Kaur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b0e855f092e43939131ec51229e9d32/40278-gettyimages-896157870-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mining, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>10212f2d-7a62-4795-82da-4de892768f11https://www.bain.com/insights/sustaining-capital-from-chaos-to-discipline/Fragmented budgets, poor visibility, and missed forecasts are fixable with the right approach.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustaining Capital: From Chaos to Discipline]]><![CDATA[By Liam Connolly, Stuart Love, Alistair Corbett, and Rosey Kaur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c54bbbb00be4788b25aa42f49240b3c/gettyimages-1166201759_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mining, Oil & Gas, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>37d4eff1-4146-4d3a-80c9-409c392b6688https://www.bain.com/insights/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-2025-sales-forecast-snap-chart/Bain research shows it will be Amazon’s biggest October Prime sales event yet.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 Sales Forecast]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Dan Brenner, Stephanie Koszyk, and Liz Vargo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/389892214911471c9be421d06e3462b1/v1-1_41375-rhn-25_snap-chart_promo_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ceb2018f-d387-462c-9ecd-c2aac837ceb8https://www.bain.com/insights/value-creation-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/Creating value is every CEO's No. 1 priority. Here's what it takes.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Value Creation: What It Is and Why It Matters ]]><![CDATA[By Christophe De Vusser, Matthew Crupi, Guy Brusselmans, and Martin Toner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6742e0db29594f308b6f81ebed7e42d1/value-creation-what-it-is-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>871e2904-c84c-4ee4-81c3-245dddcdd12dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-a-success-of-corporate-carve-outs-private-equity-international/PE-backed carve-out deals can still deliver, but it takes disciplined operational value creation to make them work.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making a Success of Corporate Carve-outs]]><![CDATA[By Greg Schooley, Ben Siegal, and Colleen von Eckartsberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cdf56f5d22d945fbaac01a7a6bb735a2/gettyimages-110627630_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[Private Equity International]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a34a1318-cd7e-4d17-98a3-5ae2875dba6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-the-ai-edge-in-construction-webinar/Bain partners share how top construction firms are using AI to boost productivity, accelerate delivery, and capture real value.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking the AI Edge in Construction]]><![CDATA[By Karim Shariff, Mahadevan Seetharaman, Vittorio Bonori, and Paolo Cerini]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bee88a758203472d83e3ad58d74f93e6/unlocking-ai-value-construction_16x9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f71ca31-2b2a-40e0-bef2-a4ab356f684ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-boldest-innovators-stay-ahead-webinar/Bain’s Marissa Dent, alongside top executives, explores how today’s leading companies are rewriting the playbook on how innovation gets done.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Boldest Innovators Stay Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Marissa Dent]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0767344a236940e0863260842ea9ab55/innovation_report_webinar_recording_16-9_promo.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>705946e0-927a-4eae-8d70-17a2a1054358https://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-across-the-pond-with-permiras-dipan-patel-podcast/Permira’s co-CEO shares how the firm has successfully scaled across Europe and the US in equal measure.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling Across the Pond with Permira’s Dipan Patel]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/834e93d75d1244179f21ee5a3b397588/v1_dipanpatel_permira_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2021c38d-25f6-4534-99ae-b5bf754e2d6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/climate-week-nyc-2025-sustainability-integrates-into-the-core/Leaders shift from pledges to practical solutions, revealing how energy, finance, manufacturing, and food systems are turning sustainability into strategy.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Climate Week NYC 2025: Sustainability Integrates into the Core ]]><![CDATA[By Cate Hight, Jean-Charles van den Branden, Marc Lino, Torsten Lichtenau, Aaron Denman, Sasha Duchnowski, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c5efa96c57d14ecfafaf0a4647473a52/41272-climate-week-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b39e3ff-4d57-4bf0-bf5c-f9741d0370e1https://www.bain.com/insights/the-boards-edge-in-turbulent-times-strategic-backlogs-forbes/Boards face unprecedented change. Learn how a strategic backlog helps directors steer company strategy with agility, oversight, and lasting value.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Board’s Edge in Turbulent Times: Strategic Backlogs]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6853e6c954084a5ea3bee60a9ad98b81/lean-strategy-marketing_16x9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>44498d57-3ddb-4a1a-972a-e595106c78eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-efficiency-prompting-ai-to-innovate-forbes/AI won’t spark real innovation until we stop using it to validate ideas and start using it to break them.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Efficiency: Prompting AI To Innovate]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/797002c1db6646e9a74ff032a98360ac/gettyimages-2197495847_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>ecb1e668-857e-4f84-8c81-bfd6ff143987https://www.bain.com/insights/when-bots-say-no-customers-dont-let-go/For complex service episodes, a machine’s answer often feels hollow. To earn trust and loyalty, companies need human agents in the loop—backed by AI.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Bots Say No, Customers Don’t Let Go]]><![CDATA[By Richard Lichtenstein and Jason Barro]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c47bac9c910a4f72b91a2f07ba156bf6/digital-customer-journeys_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Aviation, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>30567d5e-8671-40fc-8cf1-807b5d657472https://www.bain.com/insights/why-health-systems-are-expanding-primary-care-snap-chart/Health systems are investing more in primary care—not just as the front door to care but also as a strategic move aligned with accelerating value-based models and boosting performance.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Health Systems Are Expanding Primary Care]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD and Cate Miller Goldstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76dd654847bc42c8b20647285d057d1b/v1-1a_40487_healthsystems_promo1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>27fde613-2d2a-4655-9cbd-c2768d230fa0https://www.bain.com/insights/primary-care-2030-health-systems-move-toward-value-based-models-snap-chart/Successfully implementing value-based care means evolving the care delivery model—particularly moving toward population-focused clinics. Many health systems plan to make the shift. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Primary Care 2030: Health Systems Move toward Value-Based Models]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD and Cate Miller Goldstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce96005e3e8a4b2ea1bd105a89ae508d/40417_primarycare2030healthsystems_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>65917958-57d3-4c3d-b4ae-a965ecae2682https://www.bain.com/insights/will-agentic-ai-disrupt-saas-technology-report-2025/Disruption is mandatory. Obsolescence is optional.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Agentic AI Disrupt SaaS?]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Chris McLaughlin, Purna Doddapaneni, and Greg Fiore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c3dea8848f040bc844ad98e5b54abab/v1-39636-techreport25-aiandsaas-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>97b8ecb0-155c-46bd-8bc0-00fe24835b39https://www.bain.com/insights/quantum-computing-moves-from-theoretical-to-inevitable-technology-report-2025/Quantum will likely become part of a mosaic, working with classical computing to solve big problems. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Quantum Computing Moves from Theoretical to Inevitable]]><![CDATA[By Gabe Dunn, Velu Sinha, Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Syed Ali, and Willy Chang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ac20825fd6a64ef09ed1da3f8e1ee0ce/7-39768-quantumcomputing-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Hardware, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5a213fd-17fe-4fab-aa1f-8d681e81d00fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/state-of-the-art-of-agentic-ai-transformation-technology-report-2025/Tech-forward enterprises have cracked the code on ROI for AI. Falling behind is riskier than ever as the next wave of agentic AI raises the stakes. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[State of the Art of Agentic AI Transformation]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Anne Hoecker, Chuck Whitten, Jue Wang, Aaron Lewis, and Ryan Petranovich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be9a2d2cdabc4b1b8120773d8c95d269/8-39287-enterpriseadoptionofai-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>edfe1267-de87-4878-b00f-2d4ba8fe435ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-transforming-productivity-sales-remains-new-frontier-technology-report-2025/Potential applications of generative and agentic AI could free up more selling time and boost conversion rates.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Is Transforming Productivity, but Sales Remains a New Frontier]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, Jue Wang, Peter Bowen, Tamara Lewis, Justin Murphy, and Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22c674ad207346beb27578f9ef31df3b/9-37545-aiandsales-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1daa398b-fbea-4df0-a9fc-6f5c87f36617https://www.bain.com/insights/from-pilots-to-payoff-generative-ai-in-software-development-technology-report-2025/AI tools improve productivity, but process changes are necessary to generate real value.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Pilots to Payoff: Generative AI in Software Development]]><![CDATA[By Purna Doddapaneni, Bill Radzevych, Steven Breeden, Bharat Bansal, and Tanvee Rao]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1346d0784374a0a837de8021372ef6d/10-39769-aiandsdlc-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d69dc98-37f7-4e40-b2cc-9b2659016456https://www.bain.com/insights/will-ai-disrupt-techs-most-valuable-companies-technology-report-2025/Hyperscalers and other market leaders have adapted well to technology shifts, but generative AI poses new challenges. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will AI Disrupt Tech’s Most Valuable Companies? ]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Matthew Crupi, and Adam Haller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e96cd03f069447a78e2324b2ba8af8a3/1-39765-techvalueevolution-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software, Hardware, Cloud Computing, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>7379ae5b-8631-4ec0-9535-32031497986dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/sovereign-tech-fragmented-world-technology-report-2025/In a post-globalized era of tariffs and decoupling, semiconductors and sovereign AI are realigning global power.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sovereign Tech, Fragmented World]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker, Karen Harris, Jonathan Frick, and Ravi Vijayaraghavan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2bf74442c8a64065ade1809308d909ff/2-39766-globaltensions-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[English]]>e115d628-1673-4c35-99de-40dc755cb06ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/deals-rise-in-2025-but-easy-wins-may-be-over-technology-report-2025/Riding growth used to be easy in software. Now investors have to go out and find it efficiently.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deals Rise in 2025, But Easy Wins May Be Over]]><![CDATA[By David Lipman, Christopher Perry, Jennifer Smith, and Jonny Holliday]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/394f76fc990b46699003f0dae8908999/3-39767-peinvesting-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bb3aa81-792d-46d7-9ea4-be83eae0beeehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-can-we-meet-ais-insatiable-demand-for-compute-power-technology-report-2025/Technological innovation, new revenue, and public support may be needed to fund and supply enough electricity.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Can We Meet AI’s Insatiable Demand for Compute Power?]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Michael Schallehn, Paul Renno, Peter Hanbury, and Alessandro Cannarsi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/577dd9b5667b4e80843ad73af6887d60/5-39528-aiandcompute-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Capital Projects Acceleration, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>ddf62f18-0a29-4390-a692-58acf35b2845https://www.bain.com/insights/humanoid-robots-from-demos-to-deployment-technology-report-2025/With capabilities evolving rapidly, now is the time to begin assessing when and how bipedal robots may change industries. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Humanoid Robots: From Demos to Deployment]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Arjun Dutt, and Neil Malik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad14900798604cbe942124ff4da3b60c/6-39678-humanoid-robotics-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Hardware, Semiconductors, Software, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Operations, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f76ad28-e82d-46ec-9309-d3b88ac9b402https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-foundation-for-agentic-ai-technology-report-2025/Capturing the full potential of agents will require modernizing enterprise architecture. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building the Foundation for Agentic AI ]]><![CDATA[By Pascal Gautheron, Chris Bell, and Stephen Hardy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8496133fb2e44b899b09b34e4e9680e1/11-40105-agenticaiarchitecture-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Financial Services, Banking, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d26dcc0a-4a92-4abc-9f7b-c7340ad69c62https://www.bain.com/insights/germany-electric-vehicle-market/Our survey of auto dealers across Germany shows strong consumer interest in EVs, but striking differences between premium and mass-market segments.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Germany's Evolving Electric Vehicle Market]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer, Ingo Stein, Klaus Stricker, and Mariia Nykytiuk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4fcd2b7d4495403fa235cb0db3544c2d/41213-gettyimages-1056208760-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>12a6a2f4-e559-435a-a423-dc32f20358d9https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-and-technology-tailoring-investment-strategies-for-greater-business-impact/As the industry accelerates its tech transformation, more precision and collaboration can boost ROI.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury and Technology: Tailoring Investment Strategies for Greater Business Impact ]]><![CDATA[By Joëlle de Montgolfier, Luca Diomede, Hélène Glaser, Bharat Bansal, Mathilde Haemmerlé, Bénédicte Epinay, and Laurent Dhennequin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc251f2dca0744e3a695a3360b12c9ec/gettyimages-802301280_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>02d54e7a-21d0-4c98-a75e-97b7ccb2244chttps://www.bain.com/insights/competitive-advantages-and-carve-outs-with-tpgs-steve-ellis-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we explore how the impact lens can enhance carve-outs—from deal sourcing to execution.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Competitive Advantages and Carve-Outs with TPG’s Steve Ellis]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5581559554884d72baaf91aa648dc346/v1_steveellis_tpggrowth_part2_crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>63ab3a5e-905e-477e-b177-40bd2c69567ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/defense-investment-at-a-turning-point/Private investment in new entrants is up sharply, but large shifts in market share will take years, given long investment and development cycles.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defense Investment at a Turning Point]]><![CDATA[By Michael Sion, John Wenzel, and Eric Quirk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9fadaca1daa143209d2862ddb92bd3e1/gettyimages-1194330540_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>366cba35-855e-4804-8747-2f31c1b8c5f2https://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-the-do-say-gap-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/Three pragmatic questions that shift sustainability from ambition to action.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing the “Do-Say” Gap ]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Charles van den Branden, François Faelli, John Blasberg, Dominik Utama, Martha Moreau, and Jan Budde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/494fcaece8c345ed8ba65ffbb6a20106/39820-ceo_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Retail, Technology]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>8c5327da-5df2-4d73-8927-144c709ca300https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-still-stopping-consumers-from-living-sustainably-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/Overloaded consumers want to act sustainably, but underwhelming solutions leave them wishing for better choices.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Still Stopping Consumers from Living Sustainably?]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, John Blasberg, Harry Morrison, and Yang Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/636e234f6b2949eb8c595d054ee1244f/38921_b2c_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab28da29-9700-46dd-9d3e-0aa936679b9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-sustainability-is-creating-b2b-growth-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/Our survey of B2B buyers and sellers finds growth leaders using sustainability to create commercial value while laggards focus on compliance.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Sustainability Is Creating B2B Growth]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Yelena Ageyeva-Furman, Mattias C. Karlsson, Emily Kasavana, David Schottland, and Jan Budde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c6edb6349794e57bc3af4f7bc6e900d/38922_b2b_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Paper & Packaging, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3e11b93-e639-49f2-82b3-0da89819716chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-playbook-for-climate-resilience-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/Build to bend, not break, when managing climate adaptation. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Playbook for Climate Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Harry Morrison, Torsten Lichtenau, Martha Moreau, Magali Deryckere, and Jelle Dhaen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a800dc5facf14d2e8804a3c0cd264b5f/38849_climate-adaptation_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Financial Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Performance Improvement, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef9d43a9-7767-40c0-aedb-b3bc3b99fa66https://www.bain.com/insights/decarbonization-that-works-five-key-actions-in-private-equity-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/Scope 1 and 2 emissions-reduction leaders focus on both decarbonization and value creation.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decarbonization That Works: Five Key Actions in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Deike Diers, Marc Lino, and Radhika Mehrotra]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1003301a9d240f68a80bdf485f8fd05/31170-gettyimages-1385849551-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>781bbfe6-ddcd-42a9-a59c-7b1e04ca8880https://www.bain.com/insights/why-leaders-must-focus-on-carbon-removal-markets-now-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/The business case for building the net-zero future.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Leaders Must Focus on Carbon Removal Markets Now]]><![CDATA[By Henning Huenteler, Dale Hardcastle, and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/085d88c51cb242eb89a9f4016da8d517/38926_carbon-markets_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Performance Improvement, Transformation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e2ce1fc-e075-4d61-9c5a-b982a02faa60https://www.bain.com/insights/circular-business-models-unlock-new-profit-and-growth-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/Companies are using circular strategies to reap economic benefits.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Circular Business Models Unlock New Profit and Growth]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel, Hernan Saenz, Xavier Houot, and Abhijit Prabhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a40034fc9274965a059dd22fab03d2f/35683-gettyimages-485206597-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Sustainability, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba4fa7c4-6391-47f8-8432-afab9616fe33https://www.bain.com/insights/the-store-is-striking-back-as-a-tech-enabled-space-driving-efficiency-experience-and-monetization/From bottom-line improvements to enhanced experience, tech-enabled stores deliver big wins for retailers and customers.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Store Is Striking Back as a Tech-Enabled Space Driving Efficiency, Experience, and Monetization]]><![CDATA[By Mauro Anastasi, Eugene Belashchenko, François Vayleux, Jérôme Hamrit, and Maxence Louis-Delmas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/01f59b1abd5a4a6ea5128a33b7020675/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4de410bc-1a98-4b31-88d2-846903c17fd1https://www.bain.com/insights/can-food-companies-unwrap-a-new-strategy-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/Industry relevance is up for grabs as macro forces disrupt the old order. Bold moves will herald the sector’s future leaders.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Food Companies Unwrap a New Strategy?]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Sasha Duchnowski, and Tanja Pick]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27f80bf292794047bdc345841ff5c22e/38919-food-systems_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources, Retail, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0907f60-318f-42c9-b001-c9246caf2f1bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asias-carbon-markets-strategic-imperatives-for-corporations-hbr/ Integration across Asia’s carbon markets is reshaping corporate strategies for the low-carbon transition.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia's Carbon Markets: Strategic Imperatives for Corporations]]><![CDATA[By Dominik Utama and Yang Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/beaff926cf5b4c3f9f55eff1f98d6b9b/v1-1_asiascarbonmarkets_strategicimperativesforcorporationswef_china_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>69635e44-cd9c-4ef9-98a6-29962522f707https://www.bain.com/insights/built-to-be-bold-why-the-best-innovators-run-two-systems-innovation-report-2025/The most innovative companies don’t avoid risk—they design for it. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Built to Be Bold: Why the Best Innovators Run Two Systems]]><![CDATA[By Marissa Dent, Logan Stevens, Laurent Migom, Karsten Petersen, Joost Spits, and Eva Savioz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e28163a32a6f4cb48adbe8eb78e7c2be/04_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Innovation Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>154618f9-2184-4b10-87c7-c4c8c28a8653https://www.bain.com/insights/built-to-reinvent-strategy-innovation-report-2025/The best innovators are committed to growth beyond their core and pursue it with clarity and capital discipline.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Built to Reinvent: The Strategy of Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Marissa Dent, Dunigan O'Keeffe, Mikaela Boyd, Dennis Jones, and Eva Savioz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a2fedbfd6503441f8eefa3e730fa9f7e/01_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Innovation Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>91d8b955-562f-48c1-b0c7-b87a30a6f8c4https://www.bain.com/insights/innovation-rewired-when-imagination-meets-ai-innovation-report-2025/AI can’t dream. Humans can. The smartest companies combine them into a dream machine.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Innovation Rewired: When Imagination Meets AI]]><![CDATA[By Marissa Dent, Satty Chandrashekhar, Florian Hoppe, Merritt Robinson, and Eva Savioz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/407ef245bcde4766adda7cffae4b9612/02_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Innovation Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>f98281a0-5bae-434a-bcb7-2ed6b67bcdeahttps://www.bain.com/insights/human-insights-at-speed-with-ai-innovation-report-2025/Input from customers is the cornerstone of innovation. AI is accelerating and expanding how it is gathered and applied.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Human Insights at Speed, with AI]]><![CDATA[By Marissa Dent, Jon van der Veen, Joachim Allerup, Michael Egan, Daniel Sobol, Lesley Butler, and Eva Savioz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c7295c411a7a4cbaa5398aaa24a2e44a/03_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Innovation Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation, Innovation & Business Building, Customer Experience Leadership]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ba84fde-c869-457a-8049-89cc44e6fee8https://www.bain.com/insights/2025-holiday-shopping-outlook-infographic/Bain forecasts healthy but below-average 4.0% growth in US retail sales this holiday. Four actions can help retailers stand out to shoppers.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2025 Holiday Shopping Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Kurt Grichel, Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae7798003e4e4f669102705e27733184/v1-1_retailholidaynewsletter-25_infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ddeffff1-0e41-44b6-aaea-3251a61dbbdehttps://www.bain.com/insights/choose-to-win-the-five-decisions-that-make-or-break-banking-modernization-international-banker/Banking modernization involves more nuance than the binary-bet caricature of an existential “rip-and-replace” gamble versus a cosmetic refresh. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Choose to Win: The Five Decisions That Make or Break Banking Modernization]]><![CDATA[By Vitor D'Agnoluzzo]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/v1-2b_choosetowin_web_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[International Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>df37326c-23c8-49b1-b3b9-2b74c2361c5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-double-b2b-sales-growth-webinar/Bain experts outline three key ingredients for successful sales plays, why top companies view them as a system, and how to scale winning plays for sustainable commercial impact.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Double B2B Sales Growth]]><![CDATA[By Jordan Lee, Eliza Kennedy, and Srikumar Ramanathan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04969d741a5643d883f254975a7701a5/v1-1_2025growthagendawebinar3_web_deliverable3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed3863c6-0661-4113-84ea-f7a155f02c1bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/joyful-routines/How “joyful routines” rooted in purpose, simplicity, and frontline empowerment can transform execution into a source of energy and growth.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Joyful Routines]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd2e6b874ba5495b9310a8f1825da82a/1757324041916_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>253b1c4a-4f2b-420c-be93-5eef410337fbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/cash-is-king-snap-chart/Want to improve total shareholder return (TSR)? Don’t overlook cash efficiency.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cash Is King]]><![CDATA[By Maria Arnaoudona, Klaus Kremers, and Eric Thompson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2ae470ecda5445dd8ab0235c9bf0c081/promos.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Support Functions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>efce34dc-0f6b-4a11-ad9d-04e93031d607https://www.bain.com/insights/start-building-the-competitive-edge-of-bespoke-ai-solutions-forbes/Don’t wait for AI to be a feature in another company’s roadmap. Turn it into your own engine for reinvention.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Start Building: The Competitive Edge of Bespoke AI Solutions]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b48411579f3b49958b5f172ef7142089/41033-gettyimages-2173955349-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab24705c-fe96-49f4-bda8-e8345655c4c0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-can-banks-modernize-their-data-to-support-ai-agents-snap-chart/With legacy systems hindering innovation, banks must set a new course.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Can Banks Modernize Their Data to Support AI Agents?]]><![CDATA[By Bhavi Mehta, Marta Alves, Reina Tabbara, Rajat Jain, and Debajyoti Roy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5e442b99b4a4434bdec36c74d08a046/39995_howcanbanksmodernizetheirdatatosupportaiagents_snap_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>12931f4f-8548-469c-be56-d86becdba05chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-german-dealers-view-evs-and-chinese-oem-competition-webinar/Bain experts explore battery electric vehicle (BEV) demand in Germany and the growing competitive pressure from Chinese OEMs.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How German Dealers View EVs and Chinese OEM Competition]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer and Ingo Stein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e46a72b487ff455f82df12d5af208420/v1-1_roadtoiaa_postevent_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>80e315a6-24e2-4261-845a-5b9e26c07475https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-pulse-check-tracking-the-sectors-performance-snap-chart/Bain’s quarterly analysis shows that low growth continued amid ongoing pressure.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer Products Pulse Check: Tracking the Sector’s Performance ]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Richard Webster, and Sarah Yates]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d31a0d85c2ca494db93c042c4047cfc1/1440x810_promos2_39192-cp-volume-growth2x.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2c77450-f1c0-42e9-84fc-37bcf9e4e22bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-impact-investing-reaches-critical-mass-with-tpgs-steve-ellis-podcast/A pioneer in the realm of impact investing reveals how The Rise Funds have scaled over the past decade—and why this is the year they’re hitting “escape velocity.”Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Impact Investing Reaches Critical Mass, with TPG’s Steve Ellis]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ddafcb06e32d4d058c0cebf4673b8533/v1_steveellis_tpggrowth_part1_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>da9f7b0e-202b-4848-9f5d-98d7bce2da19https://www.bain.com/insights/deal-markets-recalibrate-healthcare-private-equity-midyear-update-snap-chart/Tariffs gave investors pause, but IT deals surged, with India maintaining strong momentum.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deal Markets Recalibrate: Healthcare Private Equity 2025 Midyear Update]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, Alex Boulton, and Sam Campbell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11cd521f9aea4c808360bf3068b2a9cb/1440x810_promos_39981hcpe.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>77a3b69e-d59a-403b-891e-308a41871150https://www.bain.com/insights/not-yet-robots-how-to-win-in-medias-flooded-era/As AI floods the market with cheap content, human creativity will stand out—and new tech tools might even help.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Not Yet, Robots: How to Win in Media’s Flooded Era]]><![CDATA[By Nicole Magoon, Amanda OBrien, and Matt Keith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66541b4a36434987a3ebbebc648cd154/39979_futureofmedia_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e32775e5-c7c7-416f-9dc8-7861dfa56158https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-autonomous-networks-a-reality-check-for-telcos/Early leaders are using AI to reengineer core business processes, but cultural and technological hurdles remain.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Autonomous Networks: A Reality Check for Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Alex Bhak, John I. C. Gomes, Ulli Dannath, and Aaron Boasman-Patel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7833b0e04a5144e290ba71e8eb6e947f/38973-gettyimages-982293320-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Operations, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe659872-2ff8-4983-b191-e2752824130ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-brand-ready-for-tiktok-shop/Mastering TikTok and TikTok Shop is essential not only for reaching next-generation consumers today but for thriving in the era of rising social commerce.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Brand Ready for TikTok Shop?]]><![CDATA[By Miya Wang, Elle Yang, David Zehner, and Carrie Zhang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ca51d758b1a47b0b331cae4509a1e8c/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6cc89b1-f4b8-476a-ab65-ee6c4300a10dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-private-label-has-truly-hit-the-mainstream-in-grocery-snap-chart/The countries, consumers, and categories making own-brand products a rising force.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Private Label Has Truly Hit the Mainstream in Grocery]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Morenike Adewale-Sadik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d589aade30a48969321a75f08866aac/promo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[English]]>51203bbd-d7d4-4313-9580-86d4460dd4e4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ai-is-powering-commercial-pharma-teams-snap-chart/Companies investing in two proven areas are seeing three to four times ROI. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How AI Is Powering Commercial Pharma Teams]]><![CDATA[By Grace Shieh and Bree Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cabe05a756af469cab582e700922285a/v5-1_40737_howaipoweringpharmateams_snapchart_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>7458dda5-0af7-4490-a801-2cbb3cd0b738https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-gaining-ground-commercial-pharma-snap-chart/Companies have long focused on R&D, but leaders are growing confident in commercial use cases. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI Is Gaining Ground with Commercial Pharma Teams]]><![CDATA[By Grace Shieh and Bree Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b1febaf33bd4d37b2c34553d961a262/40736_genaiisgaininggroundinpharmasales_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b15d0d2a-04fe-4372-a429-e57a98cfaa75https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-liquidity-wake-up-call-podcast/Host Hugh MacArthur unpacks the industry’s unprecedented liquidity bottleneck and what it means for LPs and GPs.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity’s Liquidity Wake-Up Call]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/149368904f294200b8410b44c229ff4c/v1_capitalallocatorscrops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3469d3f-8279-489a-ad2d-039f818c479ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-it-takes-to-deliver-a-great-customer-experience-infographic/Beyond customer surveys, companies should benchmark their capabilities and execution against best-in-class competitors.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What It Takes to Deliver a Great Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Paul Smith, Phil Sager, Erin Wallace, and Kirstin Simons]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d93dfe8762234b299db41ddc83eba8e1/v1-1_cx-benchmarking_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>83ee1fdc-bef6-4d7f-ad97-88f2e381058ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-m-and-a-strategy-big-bets/Reaching new heights takes more than size. It’s about making smarter moves.Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech M&A Strategy: More Than Big Bets]]><![CDATA[By Allen Granzberg and Cate Miller Goldstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/032f3d32df104108af386f5b8cd6aa83/40191-gettyimages-1029227546-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bf7087f-9786-4733-a9f5-af96e1bbab98https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-tops-priority-list-for-b2b-software-sales-teams-snap-chart/Tech imperatives compete with traditional priorities such as engaging new customers and improving salesforce productivity.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Tops Priority List for B2B Software Sales Teams]]><![CDATA[By Alex Benjamin and Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6a37dcbdd3148e690187c61fdea668d/39444_aitopsprioritylist_snapchart_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>e84437ab-e5f9-4ee5-bb62-ae4748ff8b78https://www.bain.com/insights/gamer-survey-great-gameplay-is-no-longer-enough-gaming-report-2025/Top games are winning with community building, user-generated content, and innovative revenue models.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gamer Survey: Great Gameplay Is No Longer Enough]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson, Anders Videbaek, Tom Rowland, and Matt Madden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/955daacb2d0b4376998a39b6a2fcee4c/v3-7_gamingreport_chapters_39739_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[English]]>2090bf59-2b32-474d-bc7b-2c3591b41efahttps://www.bain.com/insights/winning-beyond-the-game-gaming-report-2025/For companies with a hit video game, building a long-term strategy to extend IP beyond gameplay is the next frontier of competitive advantage.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning Beyond the Game]]><![CDATA[By Tom Rowland, Maureen Sullivan, and Anders Christofferson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f2f768e19784910918d6d7ffa7f81f9/v3-7_gamingreport_chapters_38850_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[English]]>71d87e51-3d4a-4f2a-ba50-22d83fec79b0https://www.bain.com/insights/squeezed-in-the-middle-aaa-gaming-studios-must-adapt-gaming-report-2025/Indies and “games-as-a-platform” are gaining share. Here’s how AAA studios can win in the reshaped gaming landscape. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Squeezed in the Middle: AAA Gaming Studios Must Adapt]]><![CDATA[By Yohann Plantec and Anders Christofferson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d34dcf003534f7ca8c78b22de15217e/v3-7_gamingreport_chapters_39102_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[English]]>59d3fc91-5e7d-44ae-82a1-71f3a6f21129https://www.bain.com/insights/skipping-the-storefront-direct-distributions-growth-in-gaming-gaming-report-2025/Today’s top game developers are going direct-to-consumer to boost margins, build loyalty, and own their relationships with players.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Skipping the Storefront: Direct Distribution’s Growth in Gaming]]><![CDATA[By Anders Videbaek, Benjamin Sommer, and Christoffer Karlsmose]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9b41be06b79474e85b70bb6189962fd/v3-7_gamingreport_chapters_39254_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6c0a233-23a8-4ffa-bc04-f0245ed4d537https://www.bain.com/insights/how-customers-are-using-ai-search/Market intelligence from Sensor Tower shows a 70% overall increase in ChatGPT use, with a 25% rise in shopping-related prompts.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How Customers Are Using AI Search]]><![CDATA[By Richard Lichtenstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05bff6211e124f02b2b714f92230085f/ai-gettyimages-769716553-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d93eb2d-09c1-4b70-ad15-02610ab2b455https://www.bain.com/insights/investors-are-losing-confidence-in-most-insurers-growth-plans-snap-chart/From opaque life products to unsustainable P&C pricing, insurers must tackle structural issues to win back credibility.Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Investors Are Losing Confidence in Most Insurers’ Growth Plans]]><![CDATA[By Sean O'Neill, Andrew Schwedel, Daniel Jones, and Tanja Brettel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7f403fae48cd4f498379c35339d85e2f/40241_investorsarelosing-confidence_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b99002af-d20c-41f4-a9d0-ee76454e96d6https://www.bain.com/insights/alone-on-the-ice-a-conversation-with-arctoss-ian-Charles-podcast/In part two of our conversation with Ian Charles, we reflect on a career of consummate innovation in the secondaries market.Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Alone on the Ice: A Conversation with Arctos’s Ian Charles]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6d56f34b350647efbef85a6106694796/20577-gettyimages-1367797954-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca4d2552-0ef9-478f-b81c-6cf88df309f6https://www.bain.com/insights/how-soon-will-agentic-ai-redefine-enterprise-resource-planning-snap-chart/Bain’s latest survey reveals a divide: tech leaders find ERP enables AI adoption, while laggards say it hinders it.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Soon Will Agentic AI Redefine Enterprise Resource Planning?]]><![CDATA[By Florian Braun and Tony Pagliarulo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5d154d12637247539f4c272fffbea6a8/v1-1_39782_agenticaierp_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>021f36d7-addc-42fe-bfd1-417fad5ce445https://www.bain.com/insights/tariffs-the-next-chapter/Companies need to rebuild their strategies for a world in which the free movement of goods, capital, IP, and people cannot be taken for granted.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariffs: The Next Chapter]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Jeffrey Crane]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/142bdc40c7094ac58de0c30fb772c595/38697-gettyimages-1143488295-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Strategy, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8153aca-596f-4ef3-b18a-1f8d8f0f41dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-roi-in-pharma-the-power-of-strategy-snap-chart/Leading companies are already seeing material returns and efficiency gains from commercial initiatives. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI ROI in Pharma: The Power of Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Bree Allen and Grace Shieh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c9aee5b783d47fbb191df51a87eb136/v1-1_extracting-ais-value_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6617789f-7251-44f9-8433-812058bb7dd1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-turn-ai-hype-into-hard-results-in-pharma-snap-chart/AI is starting to deliver real ROI—but only for a few. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Turn AI Hype into Hard Results in Pharma]]><![CDATA[By Grace Shieh and Bree Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0165263f68c4e8bb47cf8fd88d6cbca/v2-1_how-much-value-are-pharma_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>328a08a9-19e2-422d-a466-9be1c674ba07https://www.bain.com/insights/four-moves-that-separate-ai-leaders-from-laggards-forbes/Most companies feel stuck in generative AI experimentation. Real change comes from business redesign, not tool deployment.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Moves That Separate AI Leaders from Laggards]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05b78aacbb4a427bbf0c5d9160f8494a/40401-four-moves-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>841087c4-e778-42d6-8b56-645ef713d430https://www.bain.com/insights/what-audible-and-a-studebaker-have-in-common2/The surprising power of leading with kindness and joy, and putting your people first.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Audible and a Studebaker Have in Common]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68c97581b29c4a23905e94ec06f06cd3/fm-audible-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a2fce4a4-dc34-46b4-bc47-45065441c13ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-value-creation/A framework for driving financial value through sustainability in private markets.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability Value Creation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b642c54fc1f49e58d2811b471b7f12e/38546_sustainabilityvaluecreationprivatemarkets_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Principles for Responsible Investment]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3cfad1b7-ea4a-4ae1-bbbb-e3b2c441a2a2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-hire-a-cio-infographic/Beyond IT delivery, the role now enables strategy as a change agent for the business.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Hire a CIO]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont and Alyson Thompson ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8963a322b218407b96a0c84d22645efb/v1-1_hiring-the-cio_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>239ffe3e-1530-4133-9d46-2732d83f931dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-a-league-of-his-own-a-conversation-with-arctoss-ian-charles-podcast/Ian Charles, managing partner of Arctos Sports Partners, takes us inside the world of sports investing.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In a League of His Own: A Conversation with Arctos’s Ian Charles ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61e99c0720314aef86fc5aaaed2d8b4a/16238-gettyimages-1159866068-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>49c8be7d-3f35-4cdd-bed2-0d455fc76e46https://www.bain.com/insights/why-the-systems-that-helped-you-grow-might-now-be-holding-you-back/Professional management systems are built for delivery and treat development as a distraction. But in turbulence, it’s essential to build new solutions and businesses.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why the Systems That Helped You Grow Might Now Be Holding You Back]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ef1c10672774e4e8fe7f07140640b89/fm-systems-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[English]]>77b7c319-6827-4d1a-863f-831cc2bd7d31https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-is-changing-work-is-your-talent-strategy-evolving-too-forbes/The Archetype Effect asks why companies know so little about their employees—and offers a path to a more inspired workforce.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Is Changing Work. Is Your Talent Strategy Evolving Too?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1109aebf477747c1a74dfa17d9a9ee04/40242-michels-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Digital, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>309e7cf5-d1ea-4384-abdb-368d8fb8e2b4https://www.bain.com/insights/from-silos-to-speed-how-product-operating-model-is-transforming-consumer-products-companies/In a market moving faster than ever, product operating model helps leading CP companies move faster, invest smarter—and pull away.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Silos to Speed: How Product Operating Model Is Transforming Consumer Products Companies]]><![CDATA[By Claire Leslie, Grégoire Schaub, Joost Spits, Joao Valadares, Laura van Dijk, and Daan van Ginneken]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0826f784a2b540329152033ef92a15db/37640_2_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>c7a61da5-a2cc-43d2-b0a6-95dd21c683c5https://www.bain.com/insights/youve-decided-to-buy-a-carved-out-business-now-what/Too many buyers overlook the fundamental rules of success.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[You’ve Decided to Buy a Carved-Out Business. Now What?]]><![CDATA[By Ben Siegal, Jeff Haxer, Kai Grass, and Dustin Rohrer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa8af63d1c10429dbe21d3044c4bd87c/gettyimages-2195042344_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>adaf2a83-9ca8-4a10-82eb-b2d1347f5b3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-steps-for-successful-divestitures/Use divestitures to reset the remaining company and increase shareholder value.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Steps for Successful Divestitures ]]><![CDATA[By Ben Siegal, Jeff Haxer, Marc Jeker, and Dustin Rohrer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6eba4ca9ab4e4be4a949bf450c8c8cc1/v1-47281-fivesteps-crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>1dcbd320-873f-4296-bf1a-017bf25f88d3https://www.bain.com/insights/deliver-or-develop-why-ceos-must-master-both/In turbulent times, companies must develop and deliver simultaneously. This demands that CEOs start asking some difficult questions.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deliver or Develop? Why CEOs Must Master Both]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/710f81f20d4c46c7a1518b3f76ecfb81/40300-founders-redirect-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[English]]>048e488a-ecfc-40e4-a52d-0c2e51e0cadehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-financial-planning-is-autonomous/Generative AI and intelligent agents are transforming finance.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Financial Planning Is Autonomous]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Steve Beam]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a03277c4afd470f9813fbcc7a111649/gettyimages-591407453_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Support Functions, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>27c06854-40ea-4609-a711-775f8db558b0https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2025-private-equity-midyear-report-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris unpack the trends shaping the industry in the first half of the year and where private equity is heading next.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain's 2025 Private Equity Midyear Report]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d1d04937e7a4186a6dc1426fa979dd9/v2-1-midyearpereport2025_webinarpromo_1440x810_recording.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>dfc2cb84-ef34-411a-b462-c6e1be6a188bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/procurement-redesigned-for-uncertainty/In a volatile world, procurement can help build resilience.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Procurement, Redesigned for Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Diego Barillà, Kalit Jain, and Edward Winterschladen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/821b952eb9324d69af37f8969672fe66/gettyimages-1131211366_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>966d7ed8-5522-4cfe-b958-564e3b4cea72https://www.bain.com/insights/pharma-commercialization-in-the-age-of-ai-and-active-patients/Healthcare provider and patient engagement are evolving fast. Success depends on a future-ready commercial model.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pharma Commercialization in the Age of AI and Active Patients ]]><![CDATA[By Casey Carey, Giorgio Ortolani , and Chase Thomas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/869872115f96411f9af6fe4f0cf88fa1/gettyimages-1204472581_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Customer Episode Design, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>99a9b86f-ee42-4694-a9f5-1edcb8744e12https://www.bain.com/insights/peak-protein-not-even-close-snap-chart/Consumers—especially the young—still want a protein boost.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Peak Protein? Not Even Close ]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Ian Weber, and Morenike Adewale-Sadik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e3a8f646482d4a479faec775b9170550/v1-1_rc_39853peakprotein_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>32af8a3d-e710-4d1c-a974-b8d77021c408https://www.bain.com/insights/new-life-for-life-insurance-revitalizing-industry-growth/Aligning marketing and distribution can bridge the life insurance coverage gap and boost industry growth.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Life for Life Insurance: Revitalizing Industry Growth]]><![CDATA[By Rebecca Stephens-Wells, Andrew Schwedel, Jake Crandall, Bryan Hodgens, Laura A. Murach, and Todd A. Silverhart]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfe62aa3129d419a8bd3b2b1c67daa3a/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>835c6eb9-fd60-4892-bb2d-ed3cad67c053https://www.bain.com/insights/lifting-the-veil-why-showing-the-people-behind-the-product-matters/The people who make and sell your product will surprise and delight your customers if you give them the chance to be seen. 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Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agentic AI Commerce Hinges on Consumer Trust]]><![CDATA[By Roger Zhu and Mikaela Boyd]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/63ad25b27d284b80a042da0672f59303/39072-gettyimages-1363267286-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Payments, Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>464e279a-a161-49c7-aec5-47eebaec0ed1https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-capital-expenditures-steady-growth-ahead-infographic/Utilities, oil and gas, and mining will see uneven capex growth through 2027 as companies balance supply security with energy transition goals.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Capital Expenditures: Steady Growth Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Juan Carlos Gay, Edward Stone, Grant Dougans, Alistair Corbett, and Luis Uriza]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d3bf2c745fb4d33a7afbe57af0bfdb9/v2-39237-energycapital_promo-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>36ade82c-fc8b-44e8-b58c-c71834a294echttps://www.bain.com/insights/roof-repairs-and-the-home-insurance-squeeze-linkedin/As convective storms and hail become more severe, roofs have moved from the margins of risk modeling to the center of the affordability equation.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Roof Repairs and the Home Insurance Affordability Squeeze: Lessons from Mature Markets]]><![CDATA[By Sean O'Neill]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>86d76bb1-96aa-45b9-9aaf-2614688207e5https://www.bain.com/insights/wef-summer-davos-the-view-from-china/Key themes in China’s expanding technological capabilities.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[WEF Summer Davos: The View from China]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming, Kiki Yang, Yang Liu, and Satish Shankar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b38817cfa75d40ea8cba3ede81552083/39888-wef-china-ai_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>15d046dd-0a48-4712-bf83-03e61bcb0a5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/unsticking-your-ai-transformation/Treating gen AI as a tool isn’t working. It’s time to redesign work, rethink operating models, and lead from the top. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Unsticking Your AI Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Whitten, Sarah Elk, Florian Mueller, and Richard Fleming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df7b8c64486b49f4a98d8071b04fdd41/39976-gettyimages-990950150-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>848e8610-d8be-4e1c-953f-7de5f16319eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-midyear-report-2025-separating-signal-from-noise/What lessons from recent shocks apply to today’s challenging M&A environment?Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Midyear Report 2025: Separating the Signal from the Noise]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, Suzanne Kumar, and David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/880912f3fb6b418f86bdce821d949c85/v1-1_midyearma25_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9d4473a-18f7-4648-8b60-ab7df8927c14https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-growth-agenda-2025-parsing-how-winners-use-ai-webinar/Bain experts unpack insights on how top performers use AI to win in sales, marketing, and pricing.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Growth Agenda 2025: Parsing How Winners Use AI]]><![CDATA[By Sanjin Bicanic, David Valentine, Alex Benjamin, and Rasmus Krogsgaard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6a03f71e7eda46209b5773efe9fd408f/v1-1_growthagenda25_webinar2_recording_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[English]]>d43acfda-9c03-4fb2-956f-055de3797c9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/cannes-lions-2025-how-marketing-leaders-win-webinar/Bain partners share insights from CMOs at Cannes Lions and explore what separates today's marketing leaders from the rest.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cannes Lions 2025: How Marketing Leaders Win]]><![CDATA[By Philip Dowling, Francine Gierak, and Shweta Bhardwaj]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f82a67122ff74dc28ef69a5e28a26d8f/v1-1_canneslions25_webinarrecording_website_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec00d23f-3216-49d1-a69a-79752199c13ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-product-passports-introduce-new-sources-of-value/Most brands are pursuing DPPs for compliance. Those that adopt a consumer-centric position can create new value from their investment. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Product Passports Introduce New Sources of Value ]]><![CDATA[By Matteo Capellini, Francesca Caramenti, Aaron Cheris, Claudia D'Arpizio, Beatriz Reyero del Rio, Alexis Hoopes, and Lennart Schlinkmann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/977e9caf402947f4afbb7a2eee23e9fe/1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>01813e41-7a45-4455-81cc-611f6c0db258https://www.bain.com/insights/toddlers-running-downhill-why-great-teams-embrace-vulnerability/Building businesses in a turbulent market is chaotic. The key for the CEOs leading through it? Celebrate the stumbles.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Toddlers Running Downhill—Why Great Teams Embrace Vulnerability ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ccfc7eaf1d5d4f57bbe1743d0cc68bda/39331_toddlers-01-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d69159f-cff4-4aad-ba0a-dd2759732bf6https://www.bain.com/insights/wealth-management-firms-can-take-out-costs-while-reducing-risk-and-improving-client-loyalty-snap-chart/Six tactics allow firms to reduce operating costs by 17% to 38%.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wealth Management Firms Can Take Out Costs While Reducing Risk and Improving Client Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Markus Habbel, Liza Selyavina, Thomas Herbeck, and Sjors van der Zee ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e606fd17360416b95d04aa3d1638393/v2-1_38044_wealthmanagementfirms_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>167a66b0-3860-48f9-9201-2c3d73cb46behttps://www.bain.com/insights/light-the-candle-bring-light-not-heat-into-meetings/Lessons from the head of a music studio on staying present and getting out of the way to get the most from those around you.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Light the Candle—Bring Light Not Heat into Meetings]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/652d6f2aa56d489886eb4245b250057f/candle-1747150096112-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[English]]>f98d6d26-42e4-40b6-840f-0a0e3560b45fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gen-ai-in-private-equity-game-changer-or-work-in-progress-podcast/Hugh MacArthur shares his latest thinking on a highly experimental phase of generative AI.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gen AI in Private Equity: Game Changer or Work in Progress?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b36775d5af2845eea1c83d7b3a927c92/v1_thebartonpartnership_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6077c3b6-a2c2-42d7-abe0-871fde996738https://www.bain.com/insights/business-breakthrough-barometer-2025/The annual pulse check from leading businesses on the pace of the net-zero transition.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Business Breakthrough Barometer 2025 ]]><![CDATA[By Cate Hight, Per Karlsson, and Jennie Dodson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2da28a7020d94865b845547f73de75aa/gettyimages-1372101816_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WBCSD]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Freight & Logistics, Machinery & Equipment, Utilities & Renewables, Transportation, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2eb007f9-b418-4f64-9fa3-0a1872bc7e27https://www.bain.com/insights/escape-the-commoditization-trap-fall-back-in-love-with-your-product/The CEOs who view their company's product as special, differentiated, and loved also value the people that make and sell it.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Escape The Commoditization Trap—Fall Back In Love With Your Product]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab1b0b28e2524ada84d1e5a3bbf16d80/allen-baseball-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[English]]>54c20e89-e91c-4e05-8b99-19b2a45e404ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/putting-food-on-the-balance-sheet-financing-strategies-to-scale-investment-in-food-systems-transformation-wef/Seven innovative financial models could lower investment barriers and convene a broad range of financial actors to coordinate across the value chain.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Putting Food on the Balance Sheet: Financing Strategies to Scale Investment in Food Systems Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Iwona Steclik, Christian Graf, and Euan Murray]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/01ab48a5fb6c46f0b01dc156049d5635/adobestock_575032290_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>0bf1ed7e-03f9-486d-b67c-d32b99e2ca4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-to-turn-control-functions-into-ai-accelerators-forbes/When done right, governance doesn’t paralyze AI progress. It makes scaling safer, faster, and smarter.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways To Turn Control Functions Into AI Accelerators]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/859685697c08462e837acdae012fcaca/39659_four-ways_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3fb7e07-4476-46d3-a5e9-c84342b656afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-pods-as-a-service-modular-scalable-and-built-for-speed/Emerging services offer the agility enterprises need to test, deploy, and scale faster, with fewer barriers.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Pods as a Service: Modular, Scalable, and Built for Speed]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Mark Brinda, Sushant Khandelwal, Megha Chawla, and Chaitanya Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b39f36b1063d480cb583dd5ea061f544/39818_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>db9cd682-7c98-4213-b87f-a575a11792dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-synthetic-customers-bring-companies-closer-to-the-real-ones/From product design to campaign testing, companies are using synthetic customers to get sharper answers faster.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Synthetic Customers Bring Companies Closer to the Real Ones ]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pierce, Louise Keely, Todd Papaioannou, Richard Lichtenstein, Basma Abdel Motaal, and Colleen Lin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e71cc6e74b6d4da9953b7774dfed43a9/gettyimages-2190964583_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d1af997-c305-4685-abd4-6d3278e0e9aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-decisions-that-matter-most-when-modernizing-banking-technology-infographic/Done right, modernization speeds time to market, enhances personalized services and customer experiences, and improves cost efficiency. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Decisions That Matter Most When Modernizing Banking Technology]]><![CDATA[By Vitor D'Agnoluzzo, Steven Breeden, Liza Selyavina, and Chris Bell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8b8ae343add542b383e770bda0a65f05/v4-1_five-decisions_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Strategy, Transformation, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>aec1c1ba-f9f3-4896-ab4d-0892789e99e1https://www.bain.com/insights/no-place-to-hide-ai-demands-excellence-in-all-aspects-of-marketing-snap-chart/Top performers don’t just use generative AI, they create deep consumer insights and embrace robust data and technology to grow six times faster than peers.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[No Place to Hide: AI Demands Excellence in All Aspects of Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin, Francine Gierak, Jeff Katzin, and Ben MacTiernan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3ce598e7478473ea00c937ab58b9a11/39022_noplacetohide_ai_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Financial Services, Technology, Retail, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>af37d4ab-241c-4fce-adb8-3e4aa058bff4https://www.bain.com/insights/databricks-data-and-ai-summit-2025-enterprise-intelligence-platforms-come-into-view/Are we closer to running the business on AI?Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025: Enterprise Intelligence Platforms Come into View ]]><![CDATA[By Dale Pedzinski, Atul Shah, Andrew Mackin, and Mark Chang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3b917068793402285327597c3dec37d/gettyimages-1345710594_adj_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d955d52-6be2-4c9d-a99d-8bb0c3357fa1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-cios-think-about-agentic-ai-infographic/Most are running pilots, but few have a roadmap yet. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How CIOs Think About Agentic AI]]><![CDATA[By Greg Fiore, Grant Kieffer, and Sushil Upadhyayula]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7a07000b3514fd882772cdc3919671d/v5-1_tmt-survey_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>386866ad-22f5-4aef-a21a-6966adc58e46https://www.bain.com/insights/interview-with-chris-koch-chairman-and-ceo-carlisle-companies/"I think the biggest misstep a CEO could make in their portfolio comes down to not making the decision to move forward with a divestiture."Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview with Chris Koch, Chairman and CEO, Carlisle Companies]]><![CDATA[By Preston Henske]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b0ad8293a8b46fd8924bc3f5070a005/chris-koch-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bebc694a-59cc-41ea-81b2-a52653fa8f80https://www.bain.com/insights/four-new-trends-reinforce-medtechs-core-playbook-brief/Today’s trends aren’t fleeting fads—they’re rooted in industry fundamentals, which means updating your strategy, not tossing it out.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four New Trends Reinforce Medtech’s Core Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Amanda Adler and Cate Miller Goldstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0018ca66bd1c46d6a68041d2b468288c/39196-gettyimages-1178748271-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9df5bdc-9d5a-4ab8-9d39-9f4601c8bd19https://www.bain.com/insights/lean-strategy-make-smarter-moves-faster-webinar/Bain's Michael Mankins and Thomas Sweet, former CFO of Dell Technologies, share how a lean strategy framework accelerates smarter decision-making and enhances performance.Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lean Strategy: Make Smarter Moves, Faster]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Melissa Burke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1fb6c6bca7bf450da202833c325efa95/v2-1_leanstrategy25_socials_asset3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>46e64284-f607-440a-a9bf-f4106db05075https://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-hidden-value-a-new-approach-to-data-monetization-with-ai/Model Context Protocols are the key.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking Hidden Value: A New Approach to Data Monetization with AI]]><![CDATA[By Brock Simon, Bill Groves, Eric Sheng, Giorgio Saladino, and Vineeth Gogineni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66c26b509dcb408294a8b2a974038b1a/39687-gettyimages-1488179335-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a0625e8-6b70-4ffd-a4a4-0c670564bfc6https://www.bain.com/insights/bains-2025-midyear-private-equity-report-executive-summary-podcast/Amid a turbulent year, is the industry poised for more of the same or a sudden turnaround?Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain’s 2025 Midyear Private Equity Report: Executive Summary]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df28217083e742b4acfb28f44b48ee92/v1-midyearpe-dry-powder-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0737b1d5-d1d0-4283-b131-014f08463083https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-program-management-a-bold-fix-for-aerospace-and-defense-programs-brief/Program performance continues to fall short. A smarter approach can achieve step-change improvements in cost and speed.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Program Management: A Bold Fix for Aerospace and Defense Programs]]><![CDATA[By Erich Fischer, Jessica Port, Katherine Kajzer-Hughes, and Blaine Pellicore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dba8addd7de7469db66bcda69cbcef08/38615-gettyimages-1319037274-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Capital Projects Acceleration, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>1864da3f-d28c-4574-9634-207058715e24https://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-scale-agentic-ai-linkedin/Most banks are stuck in pilot mode. Here’s how to scale to a full platform with the right strategy, systems, and early wins.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Scale Agentic AI]]><![CDATA[By Purna Doddapaneni]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c65479b-bab6-4066-9610-2439feee9849https://www.bain.com/insights/perform-today-prove-tomorrow-propel-the-stock-valuation/Leading banks build credibility with investors by aligning their strategy, execution, and equity story.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Perform Today, Prove Tomorrow, Propel the Stock Valuation]]><![CDATA[By João Soares, Giulio Naso, Alessandro Magarini Montenero, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/86f92383fb864bbb89d1616c2d5bbcad/39020-gettyimages-113189943-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Performance Improvement, Transformation, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>5af986c1-6c10-4be4-abb3-6111426e1097https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-and-power-a-marriage-of-necessity/Tech and utilities are an unlikely pair, but how well they balance data center electricity demand and finite energy resources will have huge implications.Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI and Power: A Marriage of Necessity]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Grant Dougans, Matthew Crupi, Hannes Grassegger, and David Armstrong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0bd3987dcaaf4e4da5aef41269002239/gettyimages-154948671_1-1.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Audio]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4b71f29-98ea-4134-8003-4f00928b31c2https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-retail-six-disruptions-that-could-shape-the-next-decade/Imagining tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities—from AI shopping agents to cross-border M&A.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail: Six Disruptions That Could Shape the Next Decade ]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Stephanie Koszyk, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Ruth Lewis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19e1669071d4475797c6f307035f24a0/v1-4_thefutureofretail_illustration_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>93989956-9b3b-497d-bbae-3b086bdd08f9https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-packaging-resolving-the-tension-between-creativity-and-impact-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Integrated digital experiences elevate sustainable packaging from reducing planetary harm to enhancing customer value.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Packaging: Resolving the Tension Between Creativity and Impact]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Matteo Capellini, Andrea Isabella, and Francesca Caramenti]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dcc252f66dda45aab20123b095dd885a/luxurypackaging_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ee5936a-74fc-4bc9-8b0b-79167eb38cdchttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-control-functions-can-enable-ai-ambition-at-scale/The question isn’t whether you need strong AI governance. It’s whether you’re willing to build it in a way that accelerates—not suffocates—your AI strategy.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Control Functions Can Enable AI Ambition at Scale]]><![CDATA[By Maria Teresa Tejada and Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f2cf6b597754711b97b097ba23fa8fe/39125-gettyimages-2205854914-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3e76d92-e331-4fcd-8471-1111bcd6e998https://www.bain.com/insights/road-to-iaa-tech-induced-cost-reduction-webinar/Bain partners unpack how AI and automation are driving speed, efficiency, and innovation in auto manufacturing.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Road to IAA: Tech-Induced Cost Reduction]]><![CDATA[By Björn Noack, Eric Zayer, and Dominik Foucar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83a3364fb4c74033b97db6cabcdc901a/v1-1_roadtoiaatech-inducedcostreduction_web_asset1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f646bae-232f-4507-9fc5-93a5e4449862https://www.bain.com/insights/engineering-at-scale-realizing-full-value-with-gen-ai-and-automation-linkedin/Generative AI and automation can help software engineering teams close the productivity gap.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Engineering at Scale: Realizing Full Value with Gen AI and Automation]]><![CDATA[By Simo Zerrifi, Jed Fallis, and Gary Clare]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>438311ce-e236-4d54-9092-ec101acfa864https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-ai-ready-enterprise/Five insights from SAP Sapphire 2025.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building the AI-Ready Enterprise]]><![CDATA[By Florian Braun, Juan Francisco (Paco) Jimenez, Numan Waheed, and Tony Pagliarulo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4d2d3aeb2dc44f2aba042c4ae3e6bb03/39443-gettyimages-2195187418-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Performance Improvement, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>db33af44-b538-4378-abdd-fb5a1311563bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-midyear-report-2025/Opportunities can flow out of today’s uncertainty and ease mounting pressure on the industry. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leaning Into the Turbulence: Private Equity Midyear Report 2025]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Or Skolnik, Brenda Rainey, Alexander De Mol, Graham Rose, and Alexander Schmitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/25d9ffa78aa14aca9a0237abcaeaa24f/v1-midyearpereport2025-baincom-crops_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9889223-b6f5-41a1-b8a4-9d45b5ddc34ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-next-decade-of-air-travel/Near-term challenges abound, but strong industry fundamentals should power long-term growth.Fri, 30 May 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Next Decade of Air Travel]]><![CDATA[By Michael Sion, John Wenzel, Massimo Sabella, Geoffrey Weston, and Rostislav Khomenko]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9bb87a87a42c494f8e3d1ff5809470d7/38999_air-travel_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a797bb7-cf04-4579-aa78-95d3f5fb4ae9https://www.bain.com/insights/hr-the-hidden-accelerator-of-ai-adoption-forbes/Scaling AI starts with people. Yet only half of companies involve HR in their strategy.Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[HR: The Hidden Accelerator of AI Adoption]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db12c5a51b154af79d1a457e5a72f71d/39393-gettyimages-1911522171-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ca228e4-347e-49ba-9e45-8de2366b71cfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-case-for-zero-based-cost-management/A clean-sheet approach helps leaders produce savings that stick—even in turbulent times. Tue, 27 May 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Case for Zero-Based Cost Management]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich and Andrew Mintz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f841ff42124d41c6abbdca001e03b15d/gettyimages-90803190-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Performance Improvement, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>08663d9f-b480-4b2a-aafa-556cb391d449https://www.bain.com/insights/a-140-trillion-riddle-wrapped-in-a-mystery-inside-of-an-enigma-podcast/Stanford’s Ashby Monk studies the inner workings of pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and foundations—in short, LPs that straddle the public and private sectors.Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A $140 Trillion Riddle, Wrapped in a Mystery, Inside of an Enigma]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13efb6bf3c5f4f6ea6b8be9509f37c3e/22461-gettyimages-537682679-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e20221d-c106-4da6-a555-5890bd27b7dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/chemical-recycling-plastics-firms-must-move-now-or-miss-out-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Those who act quickly can secure premium positions as the market ramps up, while those who wait risk falling behind as demand and policy converge.Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chemical Recycling: Plastics Firms Must Move Now or Miss Out]]><![CDATA[By Mark Porter, Jeff Wen, Jelle Dhaen, Mattias Banck, and Peter Meijer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f960d8e584f4f5681b6e1efa0e864f9/chemicalrecyclingplasticsfirms-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Sustainability, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>97f3c266-283c-422f-b527-349f46fd4ff7https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-change-in-the-ai-era-familiar-rules-new-realities-forbes/Amid the AI hype, the differentiator won’t be who builds a particular use case fastest—it will be who best leads the organizational change.Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading Change In The AI Era: Familiar Rules, New Realities]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96017ad9622c4d4abc177be64bdfdf29/39364-gettyimages-1889930414-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd6216c0-0ec5-4154-8477-6c313492e72ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ma-in-a-new-economic-world-order-snap-chart/The questions every CEO should ask about the 2025 M&A agenda.Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in a New Economic World Order]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, David Harding, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6924c61f19947289b3c7cf75f15d4dd/39115-ma-new-world-order-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b06b1bea-d67c-4058-ae0a-4ec1f9a00d2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/strong-start-for-consumer-investing-in-2025-but-uncertainty-emerging-in-q2-snap-chart/While consumer buyout deal value surged in the first quarter of 2025, tariff turbulence could slow momentum.Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strong Start for Consumer Investing in 2025, but Uncertainty Emerging in Q2]]><![CDATA[By Emily Miller and Charles Tillen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78a707515c5e405da8807dabef0a488f/1440x810_promo_39104_cpepesnapchart.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4a3d91a-4c95-4195-99cf-38563300b7f2https://www.bain.com/insights/interview-brendan-foley-mccormick-company-ceo/“While the industry was focused on zero-based budgeting, McCormick focused on top-line growth.”Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview: Brendan Foley, McCormick & Company CEO]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0f8e169f5b64b9d9a023e65dee79120/38562-foley-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products CEO Spotlight]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>2fcde42c-5b04-41b6-a8ae-b4f3f0942a63https://www.bain.com/insights/the-us-nuclear-energy-comeback-is-showing-signs-of-life-snap-chart/Surging electricity demand has reignited interest in nuclear power, but steep costs, long timelines, and an atrophied domestic supply chain are significant hurdles.Mon, 19 May 2025 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[The US Nuclear Energy Comeback Is Showing Signs of Life]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Grant Dougans, Cate Hight, and Anisa Mechler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c3f53a7194c4baca432077141c8b7c3/v1-38294-usnuclearsnapshot_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>fbf4438f-147c-491f-b27f-f4f265651a64https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-mission-critical-teams-in-pharma/Learn why these teams matter, why they struggle, and how to help them succeed.Mon, 19 May 2025 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Mission-Critical Teams in Pharma ]]><![CDATA[By Tracy Thurkow, TJ Kozy, and Pete Hultman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92a78332bd2643fba81c3fc84e5182ee/gettyimages-2198067510_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>78354d6d-bf59-43d5-9e0b-b73e54d34f72https://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-software-companies-path-to-$1B-in-revenue/Few have crossed the chasm from $100 million to $1 billion in annual revenue. Here’s how the winners increased their odds.Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling Software Companies: The Path to $1B in Revenue]]><![CDATA[By Greg Callahan, Greg Fiore, and Kenzie Haygood]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8a3713be28c2414f9906c610bed0d153/37411_scaling-software_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>141520f4-4135-4f1e-b69f-a2b045e3ab59https://www.bain.com/insights/in-an-era-of-tariffs-and-turbulence-four-moves-that-matter/Understand your exposure. Understand your competitors’ exposure. Adjust your pricing and supply chains accordingly. Repeat as necessary.Thu, 15 May 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In an Era of Tariffs and Turbulence, Four Moves That Matter]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/edc18b761622439b8270f747a64d98aa/39236-gettyimages-707445631-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Performance Improvement, Strategy, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1aab3ee-6e1a-445e-bd8e-3df139861649https://www.bain.com/insights/survey-uncertainty-weighs-on-it-budgets-except-for-ai-snap-chart/B2B software buyers are scaling back growth expectations and scrutinizing expenditures, but AI remains a favored investment.Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Survey: Uncertainty Weighs on IT Budgets—Except for AI]]><![CDATA[By Greg Fiore and Grant Kieffer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/929ea0ff59694be581f72236d8762779/v5-1_35711_surveyuncertaintyweighsonitbudgetsexceptforai_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>07a4bfe2-4d07-459e-86bf-3dd61c53d423https://www.bain.com/insights/how-good-is-your-company-at-scaling-gen-ai-interactive/Every company is talking about generative AI, but few are using it to create real business value. Is your company one of those leading the way, or is it still assessing its options?Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Good Is Your Company at Scaling Gen AI?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22131c627af54fadbf8709c2da96a602/v1-1_noaiwithouthr_archetypes_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5438880-17fe-44a2-855f-7495123f5d5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hard-earned-lessons-from-ceos-interactive/The most trusted advice shared inside our CEO Community — from hundreds of top leaders.Wed, 14 May 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hard-Earned Lessons from CEOs]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2d8715e47a42420198bc693283b19885/v1_best_advice_ceos_promos_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2bdf5ea4-f966-49f2-b4cf-950da3fd44a5https://www.bain.com/insights/tariff-turbulence-what-consumer-goods-companies-need-to-know-snap-chart/How leaders will turn tariff risk into strategic advantage.Tue, 13 May 2025 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariff Turbulence: What Consumer Goods Companies Need to Know ]]><![CDATA[By Adam Borchert, Carlos Cruz, Jim Drews, Bahige El-Rayes, and Sarah Yates]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb11002a7f4d4144a794c01e4cd44113/promos-1440x810-v2-raw-inputs-ranked-by-tariff-exposure2x.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>43af614f-6672-4e3c-8550-529d922dcde2https://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-evolution-of-private-equity-an-interview-with-hugh-macarthur-podcast/At a moment of heightened uncertainty, we reflect on the industry’s watershed moments.Tue, 13 May 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Evolution of Private Equity: An Interview with Hugh MacArthur]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/984d52a940804d608280c7427503d2fb/v1_mascience_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>51bf420c-3f39-4aae-83a1-f425818b6703https://www.bain.com/insights/charting-a-bold-course-in-CIOs-first-100-days-infographic/With the CIO’s role more strategic than ever, new leaders must set the pace from day one.Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Charting a Bold Course in the CIO’s First 100 Days]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont and Alyson Thompson ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e3a76b6abb94827adb0e867b385f682/v1_vectorciosfirst100days_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f7ce4b5-abe3-4850-86cc-ee20fce6a062https://www.bain.com/insights/ft-future-of-car-summit-2025-video/At the 2025 FT Future of the Car Summit in London, Bain Partner Eric Zayer discusses how leaders are addressing the challenges facing the electric vehicle market.Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Shifting Landscape Around EV Adoption]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7066a2754faa482e85613e68f321ff0e/ftfutureofthecar_thumbnail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>086f33c1-942d-496c-a053-9e99e013c41fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tariffs-what-utilities-leaders-need-to-know/As tariff uncertainty and pressures mount, leaders are upskilling procurement teams, rethinking inventory strategy, and diversifying the supply chain.Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariffs: What Utilities Leaders Need to Know]]><![CDATA[By Kelly Swaintek, Aaron Denman, and Jeffrey Crane]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3dcd1c8b844f4a34a080f3437cb1982d/39081-gettyimages-1423318321-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>51ba9e47-2583-4ef7-9249-d4c0ad0f2be0https://www.bain.com/insights/sourcing-uncertainty-fashion-footwear-retail-strategies-infographic/Costs are mounting, supply chains are in flux, and the future is murky. Winning brands are acting now to reinforce their resilience.Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sourcing amid Uncertainty: Fashion and Footwear Retail Strategies]]><![CDATA[By Kanaiya Parekh, Monisha De La Rocha, Alberto Requena, Kristin Miller, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/162cb8805de84dc9836ffed3b7cc3052/v3_apparelsupplychain_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ee06b6b-6587-46a5-ad99-a00560817bbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/driving-efficiency-in-legacy-environments-modern-tools-to-transform-financial-services-firms/New tools—not just AI—allow companies to overcome legacy issues and permanently reset their cost position.Wed, 07 May 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Driving Efficiency in Legacy Environments: Modern Tools to Transform Financial Services Firms ]]><![CDATA[By Jed Fallis and Mohit Wadan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be02e2860401482198546c9b8676d970/33631-gettyimages-1408898551-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Performance Improvement, Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ac2c8c9-2512-48de-bee6-b13747509f52https://www.bain.com/insights/survey-generative-ai-uptake-is-unprecedented-despite-roadblocks/Bain’s periodic assessment on generative AI readiness finds nearly ubiquitous adoption, tempered by security and quality concerns.Wed, 07 May 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Survey: Generative AI’s Uptake Is Unprecedented Despite Roadblocks ]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Sanjin Bicanic, and Muyiwa Talabi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03f9df292d9540a4ac2454ac92edef4f/gettyimages-1362609320_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>89c81b17-0f48-43f4-a0b8-d7a9a4252fb8https://www.bain.com/insights/tariff-response-what-you-need-to-know-webinar/Bain's Karen Harris and Hernan Saenz discuss the lasting impact of tariffs, what leading companies are doing to adapt, and the strategic moves to make for success.Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariff Response: What You Need to Know]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6dd8459f04941fcac9b34b059826564/v2-1_tariffresponseclientbriefing_social_asset3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Performance Improvement, Strategy, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Strategy, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>418bdd8c-d688-48bc-a1f6-d735dc4b931dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/key-takeaways-from-bains-2025-b2b-growth-agenda-webinar/Bain partners discuss our 2025 Commercial Excellence and Revenue Growth Agenda report, sharing what sets winners apart.Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Takeaways from Bain’s 2025 B2B Growth Agenda]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn, Jens Friis Hjortegaard, and Rob Stein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98f0760830de4127918ef2b77d29e55c/v3-1_growthagend_webinars_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0cae0ef-58be-479b-80f3-d69d5377a9eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-grocery-price-inflation-is-causing-the-most-shopper-stress-snap-chart/Here’s who’s feeling the strain in the US and Europe, and how they’re dealing with the sticker shock.Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Grocery Price Inflation Is Causing the Most Shopper Stress]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Morenike Adewale-Sadik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6736bf30da34d4696d2b541f0a0ad31/promos_aprconsumerlab2x.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>7bca86f2-fb7d-4193-870a-a08b7452c730https://www.bain.com/insights/how-medtechs-are-rerouting-supply-chains-for-resilience-snap-chart/In the face of continued tariff uncertainty, most medtech companies are getting ready to take action. Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Medtechs Are Rerouting Supply Chains for Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Amanda Adler and Scott Daubin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ada356144f1545718c1ed0801bcf8d27/v1-1_medtech_s-rerouting-supply-chains_promo_1440.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>958608dd-c5f6-4cc5-b2c3-a505e7b276dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-tease-out-the-loyalty-metrics-that-matter/Measuring performance on the key episodes for a bank’s customers allows the bank to focus on investments that will improve loyalty—and its economics.Fri, 02 May 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Tease Out the Loyalty Metrics That Matter]]><![CDATA[By João Soares, Anna Krementz, and Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d7610f5425b4594abf14a1d2f4398fb/38050-banks-can-tease-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>8798e4af-92c1-4829-8a5f-6210f9866cf8https://www.bain.com/insights/boosting-carve-out-success-in-consumer-products-webinar/Bain partners and industry leaders share strategies for carving out and scaling growth in consumer products M&A, helping companies unlock value for shareholders.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boosting Carve-Out Success in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Maria Kurenova, Peter Horsley, and Sam Rovit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75c9b457dd21407cbf3640f23814c0ed/v6-1a_cpm_a2025webinar_web_asset2_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>42d992eb-4140-4157-af1a-c1d4ac4ee6b4https://www.bain.com/insights/from-niche-to-utility-stablecoins-move-toward-the-financial-mainstream/Widespread adoption depends on regulatory clarity, a compelling value proposition, and seamless integration with legacy systems.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Niche to Utility: Stablecoins Move toward the Financial Mainstream]]><![CDATA[By Douglas Kurdziel, Ricardo Correia, Thomas Olsen, Mike Baxter, and Philipp Grimmig]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b4dca6210b44990845e0b3e00b769f1/38440-stablecoin-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Technology, Payments, Digital Assets and Blockchain, Risk, Finance and Regulation, Banking]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>7956eb6e-9dc8-41a2-bec6-df8ccbd0fe51https://www.bain.com/insights/cto-insights-how-to-lead-a-transformation/We spoke with executives who have run transformations at large companies about the three most critical roles of a chief transformation officer.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CTO Insights: How to Lead a Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Peter Slagt, Raj Pherwani, Pete Gerend, and Amber Erskine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37dcdd2a95aa47ee8f1c297dcd1ba8b0/37651-cto-insights_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Executives on Transformations]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation, Leadership & Talent, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>d595a411-ad11-4601-baca-a54686d4e46dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/linking-organizational-effectiveness-and-employee-engagement-interactive/A Bain analysis shows that efforts to make an organization more effective also improve employee engagement.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Linking Organizational Effectiveness and Employee Engagement]]><![CDATA[By Zach First and Ludovica Mottura]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4593d758364f4d7aa231e3fe0b693cf7/v1-1_35554_promos_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>eca37d48-c981-4b92-9045-b03a349d9222https://www.bain.com/insights/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-secondary-market-with-lexington-partners-wilson-warren-podcast/A 30-year veteran shares why the secondary market’s growth continues to surprise him.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Rise and Rise of the Secondary Market with Lexington Partners’ Wilson Warren]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3443f47038f4d8999e7e06451087b14/v1_wilsonwarren_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1beb9c67-50e3-4052-a650-bcd66636f71dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/whats-ahead-for-energy-executives-in-2025-webinar/Bain partners discuss findings from our latest survey of energy executives and how today's challenges are reshaping priorities across sectors.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Ahead for Energy Executives in 2025]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise and Grant Dougans]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd3f23639578478fb7412ac1063270aa/v1-1_enrexecsurvey_postwebinar_1440x810_a.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy, Sustainability, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>55c2b759-67d4-48d5-9379-98e598df84ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-us-hospitals-ready-tariffs-snap-chart/While 70% of health systems and hospitals are concerned, only 10% have a formal mitigation strategy in place. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are US Hospitals Ready for Tariffs?]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger and Ishaan Anand]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca784f1e6b284f718581188380cb8852/39005---are-us-hospitals-ready-for-tariffs---16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>26364635-dd41-44e3-bbfd-d480c13d4be6https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-efficiency-rewritten-new-ai-tools-demand-a-second-look-at-your-costs/Tech-enabled cost transformation can ease the mounting pressure on retailer profits.Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Efficiency Rewritten: New AI Tools Demand a Second Look at Your Costs]]><![CDATA[By Kurt Grichel, Christian Fenner, Carla Nasr, Will Poindexter, and François Vayleux]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9090e52d7e84c52b549bb9e2b25fcee/36697_retail-efficiency_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d9a75fc-424d-4491-bb21-ff36971d5d7ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/understanding-the-five-types-of-ai-consumers/While many still hesitate over trust and security, early adopters are already shaping the future of AI engagement.Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Understanding the Five Types of AI Consumers]]><![CDATA[By Natasha Sommerfeld and Mackenzie Griffin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/18ecbf16d80242d1bf8f1302c29ac5ef/37230-gettyimages-2162555242-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b10ab57-a756-42f1-9c72-45b4a24508d8https://www.bain.com/insights/what-type-of-generative-ai-consumer-are-you-interactive/AI is becoming a bigger part of everyday life—but how do you engage with it? Are you skeptical, curious, or an avid user? Take this quick survey to discover your generative AI persona and see where you fit in the world of AI.Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Type of Generative AI Consumer Are You?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b7d800f6d4d45299c29cc7481121d50/v1_genaiconsumerpersonas_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>41b3ac96-673a-4d47-af7c-0aedf0aa6fa2https://www.bain.com/insights/leap-to-win-a-playbook-for-consumer-products-multinational-corporations-in-inda/Learn how to navigate—and win—in one of the world’s most promising emerging consumer products markets.Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[LEAP to Win: A Playbook for Consumer Products Multinational Corporations in India]]><![CDATA[By Vignamitra Karthikeyan, Nikhil Prasad Ojha, and Ravi Swarup]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/06d4a77ae17d4cb09468a2a1451cc8a2/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[English]]>546773cd-ebed-4547-9082-3357efeddae1https://www.bain.com/insights/customers-want-relationships-not-just-easy-experiences/Five notable trends are shaping the future of CX.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customers Want Relationships, Not Just Easy Experiences]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey, Phil Sager, Cassy Reichert, Eduardo Roma, Joanna Zhou, and Sophia Rodawig]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61597f901dc64ab2bbbc1d0f361272c5/38959-gettyimages-2197910262-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Customer Experience Leadership]]><![CDATA[English]]>9cc1a5fc-4a1c-410f-9f13-e818c7418ae2https://www.bain.com/insights/the-b2b-growth-divide-commercial-excellence-agenda-2025/Industry leaders excel in AI and supporting technologies, sales plays, pricing, and productivity.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:04:00 Z<![CDATA[The B2B Growth Divide: What Sets Winners Apart]]><![CDATA[By Rob Stein, Jamie Cleghorn, Jason McLinn, Jens Friis Hjortegaard, Mackenzie Bushy, and Thomas Luedi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db75044c1ef042979bf0553165648769/36796_b2b_growth_divide_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Commercial Excellence Agenda]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e48f140-764c-4765-bd10-a9facb0d7017https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-ignite-more-growth-out-of-sales-plays-commercial-excellence-agenda-2025-infographic/Achieving predictable growth through sales plays requires following six best practices—the hardest of which is integrating the system into the revenue technology stack.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:02:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Ignite Two Times More Growth Out of Sales Plays]]><![CDATA[By Jordan Lee, Jurre Nitert van Schijndel, Srikumar Ramanathan, and Tyson Ford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31765b89f0ce4d5c8f9649322448decd/v9-1_chapter-3_infographic_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Commercial Excellence Agenda]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>47ebe934-e7d8-4c25-97f8-0c23d0d0651ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/expanding-profit-margin-through-intelligent-pricing-commercial-excellence-agenda-2025/How leading firms use technology to strategically set prices and master the value story.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Expanding Profit Margin Through Intelligent Pricing]]><![CDATA[By Mark Burton, Stephanie Yee, Mukarram Bhaiji, and Amanda Chin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e43aa4add0bf44ae88a3800dd491a44a/37433_breaking_through_price_ceiling_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Commercial Excellence Agenda]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>0bd598f8-91b0-4851-ad03-47275ed65a8fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-quest-for-ever-greater-efficiencies-commercial-excellence-agenda-2025-infographic/Commercial productivity entails senior sponsorship and sometimes spending more on the right initiatives.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Quest for Ever-Greater Efficiencies]]><![CDATA[By Peter Henle, Shounak Gadre, Laurens-Jan Olsthoorn, and Tyson Ford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8f36d5e34ef046149e443837e506c48c/v4-1_chapter-5_infographic_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Commercial Excellence Agenda]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>613f26c1-42a5-417a-b90e-cd02dacc9662https://www.bain.com/insights/what-every-business-leader-wants-to-know-about-tariffs-forbes/Tariffs are in the spotlight. Here’s what executives are asking and how they can navigate the volatility.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Every Business Leader Wants To Know About Tariffs]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/971f9d0570cc44bb9446ff9eef1a2d5c/38846_michels-forbes-april_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c55c2d49-f21b-4a5c-ae86-24c4d58f3d2dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-prescription-for-us-pharmacy/As drug store retail chains rightsize, mass merchants and grocers are best positioned to pick up the scripts.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Prescription for US Pharmacy ]]><![CDATA[By Marie Boon-Falleur and Alia Lahr]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34534b7e5dbb49d2982c098817f769a5/35422-gettyimages-629063708-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>6442b076-1409-4124-8a61-2183a2e52601https://www.bain.com/insights/the-healthcare-ai-adoption-index/A survey of more than 400 healthcare buyers reveals what’s fueling their AI experimentation and pinpoints opportunities for innovation partners. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Healthcare AI Adoption Index]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger and Caitlin Dowling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a13b03d7aae42be889e7dd5889913c9/gettyimages-1401987509_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c62ff796-122c-40ac-8e10-3df3ddeba22fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/humanoid-robots-at-work-what-executives-need-to-know/The convergence of AI, cost, and dexterity is putting humanoid robots on a fast track to adoption.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Humanoid Robots at Work: What Executives Need to Know]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Arjun Dutt, and Emanuele Veratti]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/290160f214e94006a1e4078d309cf7d6/38612-humanoid_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Hardware, Machinery & Equipment, Automotive]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>010609fd-8a93-44d0-9a88-01abe4a5b796https://www.bain.com/insights/nav-loans-under-the-microscope-with-17capitals-pierre-antoine-de-selancy-podcast/We ask a leader in NAV loans about the enthusiasm and the skepticism around this growing trend.Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[NAV Loans Under the Microscope with 17Capital’s Pierre-Antoine de Selancy]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c9d5a976107f4835b5a20c191ecbed96/v1_pierreantoineselancy_17capital_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>01db0b05-000e-40f9-8cc0-1cee536839a6https://www.bain.com/insights/google-cloud-next-2025-ai-moves-from-possibility-to-foundation/Seven takeaways for executives. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Google Cloud Next 2025: AI Moves from Possibility to Foundation]]><![CDATA[By Brock Simon, Todd Papaioannou, Eric Sheng, and Stuart Sim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca961558dbeb49deb209098c4f5cf2b0/gettyimages-1582988356_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5ad75ae-9af9-4a27-8436-64f050b540f5https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-is-back-in-us-banking/But it’s not a cinch. Beyond the standard merger playbook, banks that avoid pitfalls in scale, technology, and customer experience will emerge stronger.Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Is Back in US Banking ]]><![CDATA[By João Soares, Mike Baxter, Joe Fielding, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/15d5fc3a1a764794a079d80d2bdb5505/36958-gettyimages-548700527-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a234ea58-8e38-481e-a792-7a6dd26ab3d2https://www.bain.com/insights/why-generative-ai-exceeds-expectations-in-marketing-infographic/Generative AI accelerates content creation, personalization, and testing—empowering marketers to deliver better outcomes at lower cost. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Generative AI Exceeds Expectations in Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Rishi Dave and Saber Sherrard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/26470b280d4d419d9b6bad7b0e9e7fde/v4-1_whygenaiexceeds_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Digital, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>04edb4d2-e63b-49c3-8548-51df13420d7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/marketings-new-middleman-ai-agents/From discovery to decision, large language models are starting to gatekeep the marketing funnel, so brand stewards must learn to speak their language.Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Marketing’s New Middleman: AI Agents]]><![CDATA[By Natasha Sommerfeld, Rishi Dave, and Daniel Webster-Clark]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b98b43f6f9349cbb87159468af45d20/38485a-marketings-new-middleman_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>da40464b-79d6-493a-b20a-edea86f5e917https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-executives-double-down-on-core-business-snap-chart/Amid global turbulence and a slowing energy transition, a growing share of leaders are concentrating on the core.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Executives Double Down on Core Business ]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/52c8c850a6464865a78bdebfc2e93c7a/01fig_tab1_37555_energyexecutivesdoubledown_social_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>74c46bd5-edfe-4981-9198-cfc5f6caa090https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2025-asia-pacific-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain partners share the trends and insights that are setting the pace for private equity in Asia-Pacific.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Sebastien Lamy and Prabhav Kashyap Addepalli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/030f560936754f63bc6dac1f9f9d2136/v6-apac-pe-report-webinar_webinarrecording_1440x810-1.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7e807f4-a629-405e-95e6-7ff429eb3845https://www.bain.com/insights/top-performers-unlock-more-revenue-from-sustainability-snap-chart/Across global industries, leaders are capturing more revenue from sustainable products—and some expect the momentum to build.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Top Performers Unlock More Revenue from Sustainability]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5274f1a2f40943ca800c49fc8579664d/1440x810_promos_38249-fig-1-scatter.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment, Paper & Packaging, Freight & Logistics]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>0407f277-f0e4-4205-822d-81cf714d9930https://www.bain.com/insights/customers-prefer-digital-banks-basic-accounts-snap-chart/To strengthen loyalty, traditional banks can modernize their legacy technology and center the account experience around users’ priorities.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customers Prefer Digital Banks’ Basic Accounts]]><![CDATA[By Alessandro Magarini Montenero, Anna Krementz, Maureen Burns, and Eduardo Roma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88dde3d395a14c08ada2bee818a5bccb/01fig-36662_digitalbanksbasicaccounts_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f741fa6-738f-4efb-a37b-00938fde41f7https://www.bain.com/insights/full-speed-ahead-with-hamilton-lanes-erik-hirsch-podcast/In the second of our two-part series, we learn how Hamilton Lane is building an analytics engine that can serve both institutional and individual investors. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Full Speed Ahead with Hamilton Lane’s Erik Hirsch]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5464fa624aef432ab0ff01fc441000a1/v1_erikhirschhamilton_part2_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>adfbaffe-9584-4288-9ca5-d96293cee8c1https://www.bain.com/insights/lean-strategy-making-hbr/Standardizing your company’s approach can pay off. Here’s how.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lean Strategy Making]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>11e981c6-a51a-498d-be70-b5d7607daf28https://www.bain.com/insights/tariffs-and-the-us-consumer-where-to-focus-amid-the-noise/Executive teams should track the factors that directly influence whether people spend—or not. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariffs and the US Consumer: Where to Focus Amid the Noise]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Stephanie Koszyk, Amanda Howe, Morenike Adewale-Sadik, and Brian Stobie]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/459599e2ee704c96b34ee1aa2258aa8a/38592-gettyimages-1302455054-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ff40ebe-6075-4e57-a230-7c7484e52bf8https://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-tech-outsourcing-five-actions-to-create-value/Despite predictions that outsourcing would decline, Bain’s research shows most companies still rely on it—and many plan to expand their use.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking Tech Outsourcing: Five Actions to Create Value]]><![CDATA[By Nigel Cornish, Danielle Burgs Escobar, and Leo Hirson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ecede06dc45e447a8be5330c9dea5554/35541-gettyimages-1059088660-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>10549a77-5b0e-4b34-bda4-d219c0abf3edhttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-china-to-trouble/Swapping supply chains doesn’t mean escaping risk.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From China to Trouble?]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Jeffrey Crane]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d0cb55d5b1c4dc9a26b2bde605ef527/38377-march-mgt-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9dd53940-fd01-4ec9-a835-dd8fc39c5680https://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-customer-experience-with-ai-a-guide-to-sustainable-growth-webinar/Bain partners unveil a three-part playbook to transform customer experience and drive sustainable growth.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming Customer Experience with AI: A Guide to Sustainable Growth]]><![CDATA[By Eduardo Roma, Rob Markey, and Phil Sager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28478313731d412a94ff957d98cf3c42/v2_qualtricsx4_webinar_thumbnail_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd1531be-1787-47b6-b51b-9893c22cb26bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/utilities-confidence-in-their-climate-resilience-is-falling-snap-chart/A declining share of utilities and renewables executives feel very confident in their company’s resilience to climate-related physical risks. Is it time for new approaches?Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Utilities’ Confidence in Their Climate Resilience Is Falling]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3bd4d704a07040d98b172355e4f1fa00/v1_37556_utilitiesconfidenceintheirclimateresilienceisfalling_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3e92ccc-e62e-4b9c-ba5c-9e1e8d6c4284https://www.bain.com/insights/warp-speed-with-hamilton-lanes-erik-hirsch-podcast/Hamilton Lane’s co-CEO takes us inside the rapid build-out of private market infrastructure.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Warp Speed with Hamilton Lane’s Erik Hirsch]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/caa2ee6895e641c3b465aadca04529f7/v1_erikhirschhamilton_part1_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>21fcacc8-6cc9-482e-9df8-fe5334ca3a68https://www.bain.com/insights/three-takeaways-on-the-future-of-ai-from-the-nvidia-conference-forbes/AI is becoming core enterprise infrastructure, re-architecting how companies compete.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Takeaways on the Future of AI From the Nvidia Conference]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0fb0dbd29bb3473aa4fb3a9f4f725c55/38560-three-takeaways_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ad7a522-e4ee-40ba-90c1-3d1ca3e83fcdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-value-from-digital-technologies-in-industrials-video/At Hannover Messe 2025, Bain Partner Numan Waheed and AWS's Magnus Akesson discuss how industrial companies can effectively scale technology and AI pilots.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking Value from Digital Technologies In Industrials]]><![CDATA[By Numan Waheed]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e1f26788f70e40218bdff9d8337aaaa9/_hm25_aws_thumbnails_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Performance Improvement, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>de7b2797-0225-49c6-a563-0648d9fbe941https://www.bain.com/insights/the-state-of-m-and-a-the-uk-and-global-trends-webinar/M&A experts Peter Horsley, Suzanne Kumar, and Ankur Ahuja share insights on the shifting UK and global M&A landscape and what it means for businesses moving forward.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The State of M&A: The UK and Global Trends]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Suzanne Kumar, and Ankur Ahuja]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e39c1151b544cd38d8320e9128f2af9/v1-1_thestateofmna_webbanner_webinar_asset6_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ce338d0-37f5-4fcb-a409-857adec1425fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bridging-the-protection-gap-in-insurance/With many customers finding P&C coverage too expensive and life coverage not relevant, insurers have to evolve their products, channels, and business models.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bridging the Protection Gap: Affordability, Access, and Risk Prevention]]><![CDATA[By Sean O'Neill, Andrew Schwedel, Daniel Jones, and Tanja Brettel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a2dab534c9a4af2896e044c1ebcbb6e/32770-insurers-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Insurance Industry Outlook]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5d50077-3502-4e0b-a1a2-2a610a198a43https://www.bain.com/insights/breaking-the-g-and-a-cost-cycle/How leading companies are unlocking sustainable efficiency. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Breaking the G&A Cost Cycle ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Emilia Fallas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f3a7229f4abe470d9ca3d2c19ab3a57a/37460-ga-costs_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Support Functions, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>7088c37c-2dbf-45a9-91c1-6e65204e4cfehttps://www.bain.com/insights/you-cant-spell-ai-without-hr-the-surprising-secret-to-scale/High-performing companies are integrating HR into their generative AI strategies as they balance big bets with near-term wins.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[You Can't Spell AI without HR: The Surprising Secret to Scale]]><![CDATA[By Vincent Greco and John Hazan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af747f7830be42228a26b8ab00f471bf/36006-gettyimages-2154859655-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>249daed6-fb08-4883-b2a0-59d6983e3803https://www.bain.com/insights/which-industries-and-countries-are-getting-the-most-out-of-generative-ai-snap-chart/The tech and auto industries report the greatest business value from generative AI, and US companies have a slight lead over their European counterparts.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Industries and Countries Are Getting the Most out of Generative AI?]]><![CDATA[By Vincent Greco and John Hazan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f8da0b82c964e4fb5acdf034fce0447/v1-1_37203_which-countries_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>19b528ba-3d18-4060-b788-afbf9f4be13dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/using-external-perspective-to-build-resilience-and-drive-change-forbes/To identify your organization’s true strengths and weaknesses, examine yourself as an external buyer would.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using External Perspective to Build Resilience and Drive Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c7a2e80ff8a247f594ce5f3982f67131/38438-gettyimages-638007550-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Change Management, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>34399c7b-a601-40af-a868-b7dee0331c41https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-tariffs-the-supply-chain-reinvention-imperative/Tariffs are accelerating businesses’ operations overhaul. Winning in today’s disrupted world demands bold trade-offs and strategic transformation.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Tariffs: The Supply Chain Reinvention Imperative]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Adam Borchert, and Tracy Parker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/764a1364b7f04581871343fee22e446b/36042-gettyimages-835228224-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Transformation, Strategy, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb6090cf-363b-4680-a50b-a2eb41de301fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-raises-the-stakes-for-product-model-infographic/AI technology gives businesses a chance to rethink how product model creates value.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Raises the Stakes for Product Model]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter, Daan van Ginneken, Darren Johnson, and Betsy Peretti]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2380a25b908749c882bd59ab508043b5/v1_vectorproductmodel_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc203e1c-df3a-4d39-9293-6402399e0511https://www.bain.com/insights/the-holdouts-for-dining-together-at-home-snap-chart/Our latest survey shows where the household dinner habit is strongest in the US and Europe.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Holdouts for Dining Together at Home]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Morenike Adewale-Sadik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/801512245f0a417092976164caf1d2a5/v1-38097-consumerlab_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fd0ab77-b780-46b2-9400-15128f9acb00https://www.bain.com/insights/losing-control-how-zero-click-search-affects-b2b-marketers-snap-chart/The rise of AI-generated summaries portends big changes in the way brands find buyers and position themselves online.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Losing Control: How Zero-Click Search Affects B2B Marketers ]]><![CDATA[By Natasha Sommerfeld and Zak Prauer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0c58ca7b5194526943b7edeafcfc430/v1-1_37425losingcontrolhowzero_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce09e1ce-88da-436c-b5fb-831154cacd04https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2025/Most markets showed signs of bouncing back, but fund-raising remained in freefall.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2025]]><![CDATA[By Sebastien Lamy, Prabhav Kashyap Addepalli, and Elsa Sit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6772c63baf704910a409f0ad8b7ef820/36296-apac-pe-report-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bedfc30f-c3af-4354-b9d0-28cebc5f52b7https://www.bain.com/insights/where-infrastructure-deals-are-heading-podcast/In the second of our two-part infrastructure series, we look at which subsectors are heating up and how opportunities across sectors are converging.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Infrastructure Deals Are Heading]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Andrew Kunkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a6b2dcd2c82401d88953b2ffa353630/v1_andrewkunkel_infrastructure_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c7ffe86c-930c-42b3-b879-36d61d1f3d23https://www.bain.com/insights/nvidia-gtc-2025-ai-matures-into-enterprise-infrastructure/Companies are changing the architecture for how they compete. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nvidia GTC 2025: AI Matures into Enterprise Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[By Eric Sheng, Brock Simon, Sarah Elk, Daniel Reznikov, Srikanth Munjuluri, Sandeep Singh, and Apoorv Sharma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b094a74f97f44c0d94555ff8c9a4711b/38388-gettyimages-1800750606-3-1.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>00f3cc14-8558-4505-a0e5-7e5069448262https://www.bain.com/insights/nearshoring-overcoming-the-obstacles/Most companies want to bring production closer to home, but rerouting supply chains is complicated.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nearshoring: Overcoming the Obstacles]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Jordi Ciuró, Carlos Cruz, and Scott Daubin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f084b99e9cfb4d84aa5cd1c9a3ba0448/33890-gettyimages-2123124996-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>66c56de8-8422-4542-b12a-8e85b16ae8f7https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-personalization-ai-marketing-magic/Leading retailers are adopting AI-powered personalized marketing to better resonate with and win over shoppers.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Personalization: AI for Retail Marketing Magic]]><![CDATA[By Beth Myers, Mikey Vu, Aaron Cheris, Stephanie Koszyk, and Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23c4ae9465ec436aaf32a79cd285ccae/31358-rhn4_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a015a38-0b0c-41ee-b5c4-5fd3280c73e1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-cfos-are-planning-for-geopolitical-risk-snap-chart/Facing macroeconomic shifts, CFOs are adjusting their plans but holding the line on capital investment.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How CFOs Are Planning for Geopolitical Risk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fcbfd2a73ecd4d8cad715a1894ba4146/38288-how-cfos-are-planning-geopolitical-risk_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>37092019-27bd-416d-b7f2-23de80c4a55bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-cfos-need-to-know-about-inflation-tariffs-and-capital-markets-webinar/Goldman Sachs’ Tim Ingrassia joins Bain's Karen Harris and Pam Yee to unpack the macro forces shaping the CFO agenda.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What CFOs Need to Know About Inflation, Tariffs, and Capital Markets]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Pam Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc8053594bd44864bc95359d434c3778/v2-1_macro-update_postwebinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, Supply Chain, Support Functions, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b85e6e49-aa34-46b5-897e-c3f57c5ec329https://www.bain.com/insights/reclaiming-growth-in-consumer-products-in-2025-webinar/Bain's consumer products experts showcase our 2025 Insurgent Brands list, share Expo West insights, and explore investment opportunities within the sector's evolving landscape.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reclaiming Growth in Consumer Products in 2025]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Jen Holland, Maria Kurenova, and Sarah Yates]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e5e78952372b43cb97626c462f77d2db/v1-1_reclaiminggrowthinconsumerproducts25_webassets_asset3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a8f72b3-954b-4ab0-aa02-85ad796ae0e6https://www.bain.com/insights/infrastructures-new-playbook-podcast/Infrastructure deals are evolving, and private capital could play a pivotal role in the space.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Infrastructure’s New Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Andrew Kunkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e981a253fc145c8b48d41f3767a121f/infrastructureandrewkunkel_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>26f1263a-4a3a-4647-a29e-dac068c3af68https://www.bain.com/insights/executives-top-worry-about-tariffs-uncertainty-snap-chart/The lack of clarity about US policy is COOs' biggest concern, outweighing cost increases.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Executives’ Top Worry About Tariffs? Uncertainty.]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d074dec5569b4ca6b434f706d1a07314/38083_tariffs_social_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Strategy, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4f0f476-f8db-4dbe-9ddd-a6cbf88b0360https://www.bain.com/insights/why-private-capital-is-essential-to-us-defense-aviation-week/The chorus for change in defense acquisition grows louder each day. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Private Capital Is Essential To US Defense]]><![CDATA[By Michael Sion]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>2146dc60-ed72-4c60-934c-24a10b1945b0https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-capital-projects-reset-faster-smarter-leaner-snap-chart/As costs rise and delays abound, executives are rethinking their approaches to capital projects.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy’s Capital Projects Reset: Faster, Smarter, Leaner]]><![CDATA[By Juan Carlos Gay, Grant Dougans, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37265910d49342338a7044e12768d69b/01fig_37422_energyscapitalprojectsreset_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Corporate Strategy, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f70d64a-7598-4389-8690-fbe246f75a08https://www.bain.com/insights/expo-west-2025-winning-brands-ride-on-strongest--consumer-trends/Innovation is concentrated in a few high-potential areas of consumer demand.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Expo West 2025: Winning Brands Ride on the Strongest Consumer Trends]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Jake Gorelov, Nadya Yankovskaya, and Sarah Yates]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b05e670ad2494b2b9fe5ed3f0204bb3d/36031_expo-west_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>31dc090d-8da9-4c32-a541-e25f1ecfd583https://www.bain.com/insights/data-strategy-in-retail-the-gen-ai-tipping-point/A Q&A on the need for an enterprise-wide approach to data and analytics.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Data Strategy in Retail: The Gen AI Tipping Point ]]><![CDATA[By Bill Groves]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31e13bf21ed6443c9fe7d37ddd88d8b2/35267-gettyimages-1874423522-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d19c59c5-14ad-4a5a-99a4-84ec04c6a3c8https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2025-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur shares key insights from our 2025 Global Private Equity Report.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain's 2025 Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a737a91bbcf4ceea1070225543ba014/v2-2_pereport_webinarpromo_1440x810_a1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b28068a-d339-4cb6-891c-c9667b5ebb52https://www.bain.com/insights/what-we-learn-from-early-adopters-of-wearable-ai/The success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses signals the arrival of generative AI in wearable technology. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What We Can Learn from Early Adopters of Wearable AI ]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Natasha Sommerfeld, and Mackenzie Griffin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c82ad4a0d06643fcb85d0bb93023c8ed/36413-ai-wearables-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>dedfe423-9069-4532-8454-0edbabe46fedhttps://www.bain.com/insights/dry-powder-live-from-nexus-2025-podcast/Carlyle’s Brian Bernasek shares his 2025 market outlook, his thoughts on sector expertise, and how his team is rapidly deploying generative AI.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dry Powder: Live from NEXUS 2025]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c325fbeb8b4401cb42c2177210bbf40/v1_brianbernasek_carlyle_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>55fe0dea-604c-44c8-a084-e8bf81dd69f9https://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-chinas-female-leadership-potential/Closing the workplace gender gap creates a more prosperous future for everyone.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking China's Female Leadership Potential: An Actionable Path Forward]]><![CDATA[By Helen Liu, Yali Hou, Yang Liu, and Christina Zhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c7a0e698d0c4445d9fbb9d468974df70/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>8aa1abd9-ba58-4fc3-9bb5-be72c54282achttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-us-telecom-cost-cutting-imperative/With growth harder to achieve, a bold cost strategy is key to sustainable value creation.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:45:00 Z<![CDATA[The US Telecom Cost-Cutting Imperative: $28 Billion by ’28]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Souza, Stephen Bertrand, Corey Stone, and Anastasia Bournelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43380269278a496e94c1453b91bfbbea/gettyimages-215333_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>75a20a13-730a-410d-a333-eba84eda31bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-boards-need-to-do-about-ai/Navigating the opportunities and risks.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Boards Need to Do About AI]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Whitten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59480df36fe647d2a46034898b17ac02/37834-gettyimages-93812328-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>84dcb394-b6d3-450d-beaf-6c284863ad22https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-agenda-2025-new-challenges-new-innovations/Our latest survey finds executives facing rising costs, surging demand, and a long to-do list.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Executive Agenda 2025: New Challenges, New Innovations]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Joe Scalise, Valeria Sterpos, and Brian Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/106a428c4ca34335b47c29102f292db9/36139-enr-executive-survey-brief-2025-1-1.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy and Natural Resource Executive Pulse]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Corporate Strategy, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc3a4a00-9057-4272-8372-72788d2a942bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-brands-2025-snap-chart/Bain & Company’s ninth annual review recognizes 120 high-growth US consumer products brands that have captured a staggering 39% of growth within their categories, including 43 newcomers to the list.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Brands Steal the Spotlight in 2025 ]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps and Jake Gorelov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68fae004d10c4895adacf494efd54cce/insurgent-brandst-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>71a126f0-c0d8-4b94-81e3-1f38ff946dcdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-policies-leadership-behaviors-that-propel-women-to-the-top/After a decade of progress, the next chapter of growth will rely on inclusive behaviors from every leader, every day.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Policies: Leadership Behaviors That Propel Women to the Top]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman, Andrea D'Arcy, Erin Grace, and Krystle Jiang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0776913c75924a65990ffb993da10470/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6736208-36db-4294-aaea-cfe62b3081b1https://www.bain.com/insights/what-deepseek-means-for-data-center-investment-risk-infographic/Lighter models won’t slow data center growth, but they do add uncertainty. Investors must assess demand shifts and readiness for AI’s power and cooling needs.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What DeepSeek Means for Data Center Investment Risk]]><![CDATA[By Alessandro Cannarsi, Padraic Brick, and Robert Ferguson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c707ebe0ca24c05a62a66355a1b1022/v4-2_tmt-aichangingdata_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1693338a-2503-4f7a-89f5-3ebd7a256700https://www.bain.com/insights/can-us-banks-protect-their-card-issuing-business/Consumer payments have been gravitating to neobanks and technology firms.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can US Banks Protect Their Card-Issuing Business? ]]><![CDATA[By Antonio Cerqueiro, Erin McCune, Tevia Segovia, Joe Fielding, and Philipp Grimmig]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eeb161e652934379a3f76daa3cf92bd0/gettyimages-1424692527_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Fintech, Payments, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>952ebc92-72ae-48ff-8038-ed3b6c649e74https://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-the-next-leap-in-renewable-fuels-webinar/Bain partners discuss the current landscape, strategies for securing resources and funding, and navigating investment decisions in times of uncertainty.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for the Next Leap in Renewable Fuels]]><![CDATA[By Sasha Duchnowski, Felipe Cammarata, Wren Kabir, and Per Karlsson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/182820bbd7d34d3c8b451b905f60e97d/v2-1_webinarrenewablefuels25_social_asset3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Aerospace & Defense, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc69e764-5a3b-4351-ab31-c4217f263dfehttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-and-companys-2025-global-private-equity-report-executive-summary-podcast/We cover three overarching themes from this year’s report, including clear evidence of an industry recovery, continuing challenges for general partners, and strategies for winning the future.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company’s 2025 Global Private Equity Report: Executive Summary]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f863ebfa08bc4718a0760dae78a89f87/dry-powder-global-pe-report-2025-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>81669c28-f3ef-43ee-8920-203fea1cdc3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/wanted-margin-growth-in-software-investing-global-private-equity-report-2025/Private equity investors have relied almost exclusively on revenue growth and multiple expansion to power software buyout returns. That was nice, but those days are over.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wanted: Margin Growth in Software Investing]]><![CDATA[By Jonny Holliday, Laila Kassis, Thibaud Chabrelié, Sid Mehra, Alexandre Warzee, and Prabhav Kashyap Addepalli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9abc3a28737e429f988cf987b1dcab95/34287-global-pe-report-2025-idd-in-software-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0711ad6a-9af3-403a-9a98-0ce3243c272bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/outlook-is-a-recovery-starting-to-take-shape-global-private-equity-report-2025/Dealmaking rebounded in 2024, but regaining fund-raising momentum may take longer.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Outlook 2025: Is a Recovery Starting to Take Shape?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Graham Rose, Alexander Schmitz, Kiki Yang, and Sebastien Lamy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1eb865d81b6a4a6eb21acef964cb6016/34285-global-pe-report-2025-market-outlook-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3413c42-befc-461e-bbcb-d166b8f59e21https://www.bain.com/insights/field-notes-from-generative-ai-insurgency-global-private-equity-report-2025/Private equity is learning fast what works and what doesn’t when applying AI to create value. Here’s how firms are organizing themselves to win.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Field Notes from the Generative AI Insurgency in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Richard Lichtenstein, Richard Allinson, and Geoffroy Descamps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e572049433cb485f9337cc1f704a208c/34288-global-pe-report-2025-genai-in-pe-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9798be2-7303-4a98-8d0d-afc315512691https://www.bain.com/insights/pe-backed-carve-outs-global-private-equity-report-2025/Top-tier deals still deliver, but the average carve-out lags. Here’s how the best funds continue to win.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[PE-Backed Carve-Outs Used to Be Reliable Winners. So What Happened?]]><![CDATA[By Greg Schooley, Ben Siegal, Colleen von Eckartsberg, and Lars Dingemann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e7c1a54458f449e2947b3b3c106e1477/34286-globalpe-report-2025-carve-outs-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d3ea02f-0bb8-4c18-bb41-4f5e5e9c7305https://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-imperative-in-private-equity-global-private-equity-report-2025/Structural changes are already altering the competitive landscape in alternatives. Do you have a plan to stay ahead over the coming decade?Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[This Time It’s Different: The Strategic Imperative in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Or Skolnik, Alexander De Mol, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/acb3bcaec4c849d48cbd6dae0829db3a/34289-global-pe-report-2025-pe-at-an-inflexion-point-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7de2cf67-d99b-4b7c-937d-b9db898d0791https://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-multinationals-can-invest-in-china-without-damaging-their-valuation-hbr/Strategies from Anheuser-Busch InBev, Danaher Corporation, and McDonald's.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Ways Multinationals Can Invest in China—Without Damaging Their Valuation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Jason Ding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>4eeaacbc-2533-41a1-a61a-dd2714bea2f9https://www.bain.com/insights/mastering-sustainable-selling-creating-b2b-value-by-meeting-buyers-needs-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain partners share strategies for generating maximum value in the B2B space by meeting buyer needs for sustainability.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mastering Sustainable Selling: Creating B2B Value by Meeting Buyers' Needs]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Emily Kasavana, Yelena Ageyeva-Furman, and Abhijit Prabhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c7f4c2880c0849ed9a66dbb79b8eed08/v7-1_sustainability_webinar_2025_post_webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8582afc-d294-4cb8-9fb5-dc8afe0b5fcbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/takeaways-for-asia-pacific-from-bains-2025-consumer-product-report-webinar/Bain partners share perspectives on the state of Asia-Pacific CPGs and how leaders can sustain growth by leaning into tech and AI-led business transformation.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Takeaways for Asia-Pacific from Bain’s 2025 Consumer Product Report]]><![CDATA[By David Zehner, Richard Webster, Nikhil Prasad Ojha, and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85317f22d65d459d8de09fffe6dcb073/v5-consumerproductsreport2025-1440x810_webinar2.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c53c5a47-e920-4efb-81d4-ee2b256a8264https://www.bain.com/insights/tariffs-three-keys-to-developing-a-winning-pricing-strategy/Pricing is one of the quickest-acting tools available to executives, making it critical to any tariff response plan. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariffs: Three Keys to Developing a Winning Pricing Strategy ]]><![CDATA[By Stephanie Yee and Mark Burton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5af1a273a2d4dae8b60e47cf78ff42a/gettyimages-480550180_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3bf1a33-00aa-4c8c-98ef-e6b2109c11a3https://www.bain.com/insights/change-management-in-the-ai-era-lessons-from-the-tech-industry-forbes/AI is changing business fast. Here are 6 key lessons leaders in any industry can learn from the tech giants that thrive on disruption.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Management in the AI Era: Lessons from the Tech Industry]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e425940d66047e99f04596878e79e78/gettyimages-sb10069772bm-001_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d0361e6-cbd7-483c-8ae2-b0d4b6c26a14https://www.bain.com/insights/ais-powerful-pricing-potential-infographic/Generative AI-enhanced pricing can boost revenue growth, widening the gap between leaders and laggards.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI's Powerful Pricing Potential]]><![CDATA[By Mark Burton, Nimit Mehta, Mónica Oliver, and Mukarram Bhaiji]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/855d55ef84e44161aa786f8f6e9e3023/v1-15_ai-enhanced-pricing-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a584b1a0-f7f2-437c-a13c-1890870b838chttps://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2025-consumer-products-report-webinar/Bain experts share strategies for CPG growth, focusing on productivity and AI-led transformation for sustainable success in 2025. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s 2025 Consumer Products Report]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster, Charlotte Apps, and Jorge Rujana]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/17b642026b9f46fd8b6fc6ab47ae3b60/v5-consumerproductsreport2025-1440x810_webinar1.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c7c41a91-55c9-44ce-bf05-9afdd34bcb18https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-the-war-for-ai-talent-forbes/AI ambitions are soaring, but a widening talent gap threatens to ground them. Here’s how to stay ahead.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning The War for AI Talent]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a0f98f5c9b5476b8b250a5d8ac9c49c/gettyimages-2160434605_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, People and Organization, Digital, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>9fe0118e-091c-4c98-ab2a-b40fe42f32ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-focused-tech-strategy-leads-to-better-business-outcomes-infographic/Too many companies try to do “everything, everywhere, all at once,” and end up executing their plans inefficiently.Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Focused Tech Strategy Leads to Better Business Outcomes]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont and Alyson Thompson ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7d32497092042f18f83986967102e02/v3-1_vectortechstrategy_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba3e0d84-9f6c-479a-b097-e416b50b2bdfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/value-or-vanish-the-diverging-paths-of-north-american-banks-snap-chart/Management’s equity story will make or break the bank’s standing with investors. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Value or Vanish: The Diverging Paths of North American Banks ]]><![CDATA[By João Soares and Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b19f9e8bc8424ee6b50dd3c0feb05331/34566-value-or-vanish-diverging-paths_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9aba7761-5583-4641-9d02-9225de75a04bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-work-from-home-trend-varies-by-income-and-weekday-snap-chart/Highly paid Americans and Europeans are more likely to work remotely, particularly on Fridays.Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Work from Home Trend Varies by Income and Weekday]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns and Alexandra Gerson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0347de17a5894e0b90c6ce08f28aaf2d/v1-36668-workfromhometrend_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>616be21d-fbac-4dda-9d0d-b0e7a5bb709bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/renewable-fuels-seizing-the-generational-opportunity/Leading companies are separating signal from noise and investing in a strategy reflecting their strengths. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Renewable Fuels: Seizing the Generational Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Wren Kabir, Sasha Duchnowski, Valeria Sterpos, Felipe Cammarata, Per Karlsson, and David Frampton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/502984b40c6a4ccaa1b6ae1e069a7243/34458-gettyimages-868922846-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>31581293-a1c9-492e-baf8-dcf85a93f3c5https://www.bain.com/insights/from-start-ups-to-scale-ups-with-insight-partners-deven-parekh-podcast/We ask how the Insight team invests across venture capital, growth equity, and buyouts.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Start-Ups to Scale-Ups with Insight Partners’ Deven Parekh]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27465e70616342419711b5671f8047ee/v2_devenparekh_insightpartners_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad697808-a8b2-4b29-a1df-9d7c172750c0https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-the-ambitions-are-bold-but-the-talent-is-scarce-snap-chart/A growing gap between AI talent supply and demand is derailing executives' generative AI ambitions.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI: The Ambitions Are Bold, but the Talent Is Scarce]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab61781557c847be9c0ef665fd31f663/v1-33922-aiwarfortalent-flourish-socialspromos_snap_16.9_promo-1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>58baac4f-c706-4a38-aab8-8e3d97e173b4https://www.bain.com/insights/tariffs-are-shaking-up-investment-priorities-snap-chart/As input costs rise, companies are revising forecasts and shifting capital to supply chains and tech.Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariffs Are Shaking Up Investment Priorities]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Adam Borchert, and Tracy Parker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c389c6f876fc4060a27bab34f0ccb78e/v1-1_tariffsurveysnap_social_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2539cc90-590a-47d4-9e44-da97bbdcbe5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/goodbye-clicks-hello-ai-zero-click-search-redefines-marketing/As consumers rely more on AI-based search and summaries, how will brands adapt their strategies?Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Goodbye Clicks, Hello AI: Zero-Click Search Redefines Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Natasha Sommerfeld, Megan McCurry, and Doug 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Feb 2025 05:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer Products Report 2025: Reclaiming Relevance in the Gen AI Era]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e87d3b3f663422d95a6bf735678394f/v1_33960-cp_baincom-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>8152b552-a9db-4605-9a02-db6b196f156bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-crisis-in-value-in-china-and-southeast-asia/Challenges are intensifying for multinationals in the consumer products sector.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[A Crisis of Value in China and Southeast Asia]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Praneeth Yendamuri, and David Zehner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2b3dad2da254626baa8b7ce5617124a/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb8a663b-a3d0-4de6-9f69-8ed6b619f3eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-strategic-fit-hbr/Aligning these seven factors creates greater value for a company and its stakeholders.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Strategic Fit]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Zach First]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1341b0eb-03c0-4750-9057-fe2e572c3fachttps://www.bain.com/insights/profile-of-an-industry-innovator-with-tpg-jim-coulter-podcast/Jim Coulter reflects on the legacy of his cofounder, David Bonderman, while asking whether private equity still makes room for unorthodox investors like him today.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Profile of an Industry Innovator with TPG’s Jim Coulter]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca4ea7bf447746559faf8af034fd5c48/36091_drypowder_bondermanwithjimcoulter_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c928841e-8f97-45ce-a013-0dc4f9a7fdd0https://www.bain.com/insights/for-marketers-generative-ai-moves-from-novelty-to-necessity/Companies that scale up their initiatives will gain an edge by delivering consistent value and better engaging customers.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Marketers, Generative AI Moves from Novelty to Necessity ]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Katzin, Laura Beaudin, and Hayden Ostendorf]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e32e5701456249e7ba1d2e5cf1b5dcf1/gettyimages-1382390088_16-9_alt.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e4a9aab-6631-4e87-a3f3-734a590088d1https://www.bain.com/insights/the-impact-of-climate-disclosure-standards-stephane-biquet-cfo-slb-video/Stephane Biguet, CFO of SLB, discusses the company's role in the energy transition.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Impact of Climate Disclosure Standards]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3c63700364144728a5ce37c02040572/v01_thumbnails_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>db73bc8f-63c0-455d-b8d3-cbc7d3231092https://www.bain.com/insights/when-less-is-more-shifting-gears-in-automotive-r-and-d/To remain competitive, it’s time for traditional OEMs to prune product portfolios and boost R&D efficiency.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Less Is More: Shifting Gears in Automotive R&D ]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer, Daniel Suter, Michael Hoening, and Johannes Gussmann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea72c2ed85cf42248573effadc79607f/16534_rdefficiencyinautomotive_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Operations, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ab0713c-5b99-403d-934e-0804869db0eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/will-north-american-banks-get-serious-about-efficiency-snap-chart/They still have too many branches, paper checks, and manual processes.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will North American Banks Get Serious About Efficiency? ]]><![CDATA[By João Soares and Jed Fallis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f014c8d82ef34136974192d86797e4cf/34553_willnorthamericanbanks_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8e65238-0f4f-468c-a177-851f3b8c13b6https://www.bain.com/insights/five-keys-to-navigating-organizations-through-turbulence-video/CEOs share insights for industry leaders on how to navigate their business through challenges.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Keys to Navigating Organizations Through Turbulence]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42424cffaefd417bb945f181ccdbe9e9/video-thumbnail_1440x810_5messagesfromourceoforums.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0215389-69ee-43aa-bc86-bd38a14bf241https://www.bain.com/insights/deepseek-a-game-changer-in-ai-efficiency/Here are some early implications for executives and investors.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[DeepSeek: A Game Changer in AI Efficiency?]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Jue Wang, Padraic Brick, and Alessandro Cannarsi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe5d465e251342488e42103beef4b905/36718-gettyimages-147456329-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>62fa372f-fce9-467d-a7f5-5897581a7629https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-ahead-m-and-a-report-2025/As the M&A market regains footing, it will be defined by those that can adapt to a new game.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking Ahead to 2025: Preparing for What Comes Next ]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, David Harding, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/befd82fac3fc472c8e861b74578a977c/34462_lookahead_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>75dd9429-96e4-4512-a639-c3948f2de8e6https://www.bain.com/insights/where-the-deals-are-2024-top-ma-markets-m-and-a-report-2025-interactive/Explore our interactive map for strategic M&A data by region and key takeaways from selected markets around the world.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where the Deals Are: 2024’s Top M&A Markets]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/edc1a5707b784927ab35057e6b32c8e5/v1-34461-globalmap-promos_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>92379eb2-e0c0-44db-8c13-783f20c74f1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/aerospace-and-defense-m-and-a-report-2025/Successful incumbents will pursue acquisitions that add capabilities and talent.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Aerospace & Defense: How Incumbents Can Respond to Well-Funded Disrupters ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Sion, Pierluigi Serlenga, Katherine Kajzer-Hughes, and John Wenzel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/954f73e53f2341cca7ca966f789b96bc/34472_ad_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>88c4e6b6-31d2-46e4-a65c-ff2a0bea077ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/financial-services-m-and-a-report-2025/Four sectors, four ways to use M&A to grow. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Financial Services: Coming Back to Life]]><![CDATA[By João Soares, Phil Anselmino, Markus Habbel, and Erin McCune]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/108b3c840144413ab99c7631ff1da1a2/34355_fs_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbad83f8-d3a6-496f-be08-ccc3ab29b3a6https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-m-and-a-report-2025/Most retail M&A practitioners don’t expect regulations to change the number or size of their deals in 2025.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Retail: A Rebound—and No Sign of Letting Up]]><![CDATA[By Michael Parshley, Yael Mohan, Vincent Vandierendonck, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3666d936ef1747428e9af35f3da10382/34470_retail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0147026-e667-4844-aed8-74eec0fa1607https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-m-and-a-report-2025/Success requires a mindset shift to improve productivity.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Technology: Revenue and Cost Synergies in Tandem]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller, Elizabeth Trenkle, Erin Gillman, and Madhurima Bhattacharya]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b36e7d5e873f4700b5dce3bf2a63c5e6/34465_technology_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>940ec48f-6f02-4c45-9b49-4aa159949f05https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-m-and-a-report-2025/How early adopters are getting faster and better at dealmaking.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI in M&A: You’re Not Behind—Yet]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Maja Omanovic, Ben Siegal, and Brooke Houston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/620ca577f689449e9f0dd09efd4ad56a/34463_ai_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4885330-48c2-4690-b148-fe1f99754d80https://www.bain.com/insights/ten-takeaways-from-our-m-and-a-executive-survey-m-and-a-report-2025-infographic/We asked over 300 practitioners across the globe about their dealmaking efforts in today’s market. Here’s what they said.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ten Takeaways from Our M&A Executive Survey]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, Suzanne Kumar, and Rebecca Telzak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88fd3f2ae4cb44c58b6b2df5855a6a97/v4-1_ma-infographic-2024_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f16311b5-4a51-4cca-b6aa-174f97ac8e0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/automotive-and-mobility-m-and-a-report-2025/More companies will opt for flexibility.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Automotive and Mobility: Hedging Bets until a Clear Future Emerges ]]><![CDATA[By Dominik Foucar, Pedro Correa, Yuma Yano, Natasha Patel, and Ingo Stein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e92ec9e8b4b04d0d8cf622f7d6f47fef/34190_automotive_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb7ce295-16b8-423c-95c5-df7ff761d0f3https://www.bain.com/insights/building-products-and-technology-m-and-a-report-2025/Acquirers are focusing their attention on five critical capabilities.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Building Products and Technology: Deals to Shape the Future]]><![CDATA[By Renato Jorio, Adrien Bron, Nate Anderson, and Shounak Gadre]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/17b3409dba944ea1bebecd67df4a6afb/34189_building_products_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[English]]>97b03144-6212-4dec-9fc1-9fe73827d9c0https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-m-and-a-report-2025/Consumer products companies are separating to enable more focus and simpler business models.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Consumer Products: Carving Out to Grow ]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Maria Kurenova, Sam Rovit, Allison Snider, Joost Spits, and Dustin Rohrer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9855127c72a84597a8ce0102a6a5cf16/34471_consumer_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d56d7be2-f827-4dc1-85c5-ae2ffdd7f19chttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-and-natural-resources-m-and-a-report-2025/The keys to generating higher deal value at a faster pace.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Energy and Natural Resources: Making Deal Economics Work in a Record Year ]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer, Arnaud Leroi, and Margaret Persons]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cc1083253f40480d96dcc13877a5d017/34466_enr_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebac63f7-4771-49c1-865f-8d7dbc4a1092https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-and-life-sciences-m-and-a-report-2025/Participation in the M&A market has long been a strong predictor of success in this industry.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Healthcare and Life Sciences: Why Companies That Adapt to the New Realities Will Come Out Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Jason Asper, Kai Grass, Allen Granzberg, Sarah Yanes, and Saskia Carlebur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96047e9661504bff9be5c28f1b79b515/34356_healthcare_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>519a3c82-621d-456e-ad74-0956dd9d9e6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/machinery-and-equipment-m-and-a-report-2025/How three industrial conglomerates used M&A for long-term growth.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Machinery and Equipment: Learning from the Best ]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, Neil Malik, Maja Omanovic, and Michael Schertler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3858bbb9921b495db8609baa1a1e27a7/35317_machinery_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>14761a31-464a-4aa6-9ef2-772dfded9ccbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/media-and-entertainment-m-and-a-report-2025/How to compete in a world of tech mega-platforms? More cross-sector M&A and deals for IP.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Media and Entertainment: Own the Consumer, Own the IP, or Own Nothing]]><![CDATA[By Nicole Magoon, Matt Keith, and Alex Egan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47ba7d9d64e24d94b3b913ff4b2ada4b/34467_media_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a218794-0511-4474-b0dc-1b044cd0bb54https://www.bain.com/insights/what-separates-ai-leaders-from-ai-laggards-video/Bain’s Chuck Whitten breaks down the key questions CEOs should be asking as they lead their organizations on a generational change effort.Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Separates AI Leaders from AI Laggards?]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Whitten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f70b33a109da415ca8f917568ba8ea77/chuck-on-ai-intro-panel-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>70a101d7-e29f-4101-8fe5-91d8628b6edahttps://www.bain.com/insights/agentic-ai-believe-the-hype-video/Bain’s Chuck Whitten explains why agentic AI will transform not only corporate operations but many aspects of daily living.Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agentic AI: Believe the Hype]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Whitten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7bcc6c635ae14c47aaa900213b5d6033/chuck-on-ai-intro-panel-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>587828e8-38df-4419-9047-906cdb737f9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-leaders-strategy-with-gtcrs-collin-roche-podcast/In an industry where management change-out rates hover around 50%, GTCR is a curious outlier.Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Leaders Strategy with GTCR’s Collin Roche]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77b47df1cebc4a62a9774c4b6e4e06cd/v1_collinrochegtcr_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d323fc9c-146f-490b-a6ae-7a3b1372718dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/its-true-gen-z-does-prioritize-mental-health-more-snap-chart/ In the US and Europe, older teens and twentysomethings are unusually focused on both mind and muscle.Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s True: Gen Z Does Prioritize Mental Health More ]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns and Alexandra Gerson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9877caef707d4f0eaca2ff433ef75b14/v1-1_consumer-lab_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>92a0554c-3271-4cf2-a892-367b0a1d7bbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-investors-want-from-north-american-banks-snap-chart/There’s a wide disparity among banks in convincing investors about prospects for profitable growth.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Investors Want from North American Banks ]]><![CDATA[By João Soares and Mike Baxter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53f95bd4cfa04953a1080889e58a95de/34565_whatinvestorswantfromnorthamericanbanks_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f7fe082-70d5-4711-a316-62b9f5da9ba3https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-paper-and-packaging-with-data-led-pricing-and-sales-webinar/Bain experts share insights on how paper and packaging companies can leverage data-driven sales and marketing to boost revenue growth.Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in Paper and Packaging with Data-Led Pricing and Sales]]><![CDATA[By Stephanie Yee, Eliza Kennedy, and Elena Tegnér Recio]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e83a1105097a448d880a96f24bcb2c4a/v3-1_amswebinar_web_asset3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[English]]>228ebe77-6912-4821-9728-3493b20a504bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-reading-list-three-books-to-help-better-understand-geopolitics-today-forbes/Books on the rise and fall of empires, the life of Elon Musk, and a fictional next world war offer powerful lessons for leaders.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CEO Reading List: Three Books to Help Better Understand Geopolitics Today]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3bc888afbb8a47a494e2825c0f5abb7f/36228-michels_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f3ae7a8-a745-4cc9-83db-97cfdc3621fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-agentic-ai/The next wave moves beyond generative AI with proactive intelligent agents that work through steps toward a goal.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Is Agentic AI? ]]><![CDATA[By Jue Wang, Anne Hoecker, and Chuck Whitten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1da85078a1aa44fe8a182a048cabd2fb/agentic2-gettyimages-2159544073-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a96d4577-a5d3-4b24-b7f9-31cec557c62ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-great-debate-will-agentic-ai-kill-saas/The jury is still out, but history suggests technological revolutions tend to expand ecosystems rather than replace them outright.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:30:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great Debate: Will Agentic AI Kill SaaS?]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Whitten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2827a03e514f4df497ed0f237f6f96b4/agentic1-gettyimages-2148113350-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>87211037-01ca-453f-a739-70cee99f7dd6https://www.bain.com/insights/2024-holiday-shopping-inside-latest-retail-sales-snap-chart/US holiday sales growth surpassed expectations at 4.2%, despite macroeconomic headwinds. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2024 Holiday Shopping: Inside the Latest Retail Sales]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/325582a27cdd45a6a2c44fb666fd3e24/v1-1_rhn-snap-chart_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>126bd2fe-ef83-4daa-aba0-24b2ef6b4093https://www.bain.com/insights/top-5-for-2025-retailer-resolutions-forecast-for-new-year/Thriving in 2025 will require fresh strategies around emerging technologies, customer loyalty, operations, and adaptation.Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Top 5 for 2025: Retailer Resolutions and Forecast for the New Year]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Kurt Grichel, Marc-André Kamel, Stephanie Koszyk, and Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d76be4d520624065ae1b3018f3f58d1d/31505_rhn5_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c2fb610-c1cd-47d5-a8be-119f3f81e3a9https://www.bain.com/insights/maintaining-relevance-amid-uncertainty-video/Ensuring your business remains significant to employees and customers is crucial during unprecedented times. Here’s how successful leaders have achieved that. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Maintaining Relevance Amid Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/558b397e4a704ac6a54fff5b501cd0a7/video-thumbnail_1440x810_relevancetoday_tomorrow.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>459639ff-7fa1-47aa-9023-e0e3a803dd94https://www.bain.com/insights/sustained-value-creation-the-test-of-the-best-infographic/Delivering net profits and real top-line growth year after year is a rare feat. The companies that achieve it reward their investors handsomely.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustained Value Creation: The Test of the Best]]><![CDATA[By Guy Brusselmans, Zuzanna Szmuc, and Jenny Lundqvist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f17610d3439e4028b4e37173672cdd08/v4-1_sustained-value-creators_promo_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bafc687c-c985-4392-8a31-521f2132ba96https://www.bain.com/insights/circular-transformation-of-industries-unlocking-economic-value-wef/In collaboration with the World Economic Forum and the University of Cambridge, this report explores how circularity can boost resilience, revenues, and cost savings.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Circular Transformation of Industries: Unlocking Economic Value]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a57df3a665214095b0fb55eb1f35ecbe/v1-2a_circulartransformationofindustries_web_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1bf28d06-0b75-4420-b3b0-fd57dfecbf0ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-in-transition-securing-future-growth/The latest Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study forecasts long-term growth after spending dipped in 2024, although reinvention is needed for brands to benefit fully.Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury in Transition: Securing Future Growth]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Andrea Steiner, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c63fb9c380540da902565cec20f9401/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cd70e61-5753-4e36-80e1-4409f321599chttps://www.bain.com/insights/tariffs-what-retailers-need-to-know-snap-chart/In the face of this immediate challenge, forward-thinking retailers are acting decisively to stay ahead. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariffs: What Retailers Need to Know]]><![CDATA[By Kurt Grichel, Aaron Cheris, Ryan Fisher, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42a64fd904544a0f835d446eda59d2e3/35487_retailresponsetoustariffs_snap_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[English]]>4817fc82-61d4-48d8-9707-93ab88dda985https://www.bain.com/insights/transform-business-with-ai-five-questions-for-every-ceo/Five questions for every CEO.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming Your Business with AI]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/99d6de37854f4a4b90791734c45120dd/winning-with-ai-five-questions-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>84e87f75-f954-4192-8a64-4237ed597c42https://www.bain.com/insights/interview-damodar-mall-ceo-reliance-retail-grocery/“I don’t see progress slowing down. We stay very bullish on the consumption opportunity in India.”Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview: Damodar Mall, CEO of Reliance Retail Grocery]]><![CDATA[By Kanaiya Parekh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e4cfe3184854ee48c7798413c698524/damodar-mall-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>912bb9cf-8073-44e4-9ca3-1b30dc4905b7https://www.bain.com/insights/from-code-to-competitive-edge-revolutionizing-software-efficiency-webinar/Bain experts reveal how to unlock software development efficiencies to gain a competitive advantage and reduce costs.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Code to Competitive Edge: Revolutionizing Software Efficiency]]><![CDATA[By Bill Radzevych, Purna Doddapaneni, Tanvee Rao, and Martin Goette]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1350eaad68d14e4992c3d6532e06b55f/v2-1a_fromcodetocompetitiveedge_webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>184eaf7a-1e81-4d81-a5c8-0d09df139cbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-the-expanding-frontiers-of-automation-podcast/From strawberry picking to bricklaying, automation is revolutionizing unexpected corners of the workforce.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: The Expanding Frontiers of Automation]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca7bbfb3738942dba5532e4238768ae5/25001_automationagingworkforce_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>947531a8-2a87-4ae0-8fb1-c2925cb5789fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/year-in-review-and-outlook-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2025/Despite high borrowing costs and extended hold times in 2024, dealmaking roared ahead, marking the second-highest year on record.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Market 2024: Year in Review and Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95d9ed42a9e3421a808beb824f2d951a/33961-healthcareprivateequitymarket_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>989f8659-79b0-4a1a-a4c7-5df080eddf9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-mid-market-healthcare-private-equity-firms-are-outperforming-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2025/Limited partners have embraced mid-market fund managers for their strong returns and industry expertise.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Mid-Market Healthcare Private Equity Firms Are Outperforming]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/275e4585199044e9885fc4de1c12565c/33926-with-middle-marketfunds_1440x810-v2.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>acaf7f96-6a9d-487f-96f2-ba0c17b74b7bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/carve-outs-open-up-value-in-a-tight-deal-market-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2025/Carve-outs give private equity firms access to undervalued assets while allowing public companies to divest slow-growth businesses.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Carve-Outs Open Up Value in a Tight Deal Market]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7840ba0f55204ab2a17a5ed463e3faa4/33928-carve-outsopenupvalue-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f9e1e5e-69ed-4f91-9d5d-acbaaa3959a1https://www.bain.com/insights/maximizing-exit-value-an-imperative-for-both-sellers-and-buyers-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2025/Challenging market dynamics and macroeconomic factors are adding to an exit slowdown.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Maximizing Exit Value: An Imperative for Both Sellers and Buyers]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Dieter Meyer, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3c36c97f351464ca0ae0750e29ebb5e/34007-maximizingexitvalue-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>84c41220-e2eb-4133-9fef-a03252230e82https://www.bain.com/insights/an-optimistic-growth-outlook-in-asia-pacific-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2025/An evolving macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape has fueled investment diversification to India, Japan, and South Korea. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Optimistic Growth Outlook in Asia-Pacific ]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dieter Meyer, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfefc359123448d080f47595ff2d60c6/33927-anoptimisticgrowthoutlook_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdacc95a-e556-4703-abeb-a84774ede5cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/executive-reading-list-six-timeless-books-for-2025-forbes/In a world drowning in information, it’s valuable to revisit the classics.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Executive Reading List: Six Timeless Books For 2025]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f915614711144d685a3db27c51af674/35486-decforbes_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>85103a50-ff08-478b-9e9a-dae16beb6a5bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/continuous-transformation-alger-fung-on-leading-aia-through-change-video/Henrik Naujoks speaks with Alger Fung, CEO of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, about fostering agility, aligning teams, and embedding transformation into daily business.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Continuous Transformation: Alger Fung on Leading AIA Through Change]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8610447c9b824d1785fc11d852dc098f/_website_-2-shot-v1-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Executives on Transformations]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>a23725ad-8ce0-4141-abb0-28f723557e96https://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-navigating-inflation-and-policy-shifts-under-a-new-administration-podcast/With inflation easing and public markets on the rise, the key questions are whether the Federal Reserve has overcorrected and how the new administration will impact the path to recovery.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: Navigating Inflation and Policy Shifts Under a New Administration]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8ebb131c8784da1861b676da08a8011/25242_macrooutlookq1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e77de5cf-4077-43f6-9722-1940cbf9e4e0https://www.bain.com/insights/cto-insights-how-to-maintain-energy-in-a-transformation/We spoke with four executives experienced in running transformations at large companies about the critical task of building and maintaining energy. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CTO Insights: How to Maintain Energy in a Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Peter Slagt, Raj Pherwani, and Amber Erskine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79c141beeffc482daecc40090b6ef32c/29743-gettyimages-723506145-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Executives on Transformations]]><![CDATA[Full Potential Transformation, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>cce8e831-9388-4754-a85a-8bac989c252bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-defense-the-role-of-private-capital/The defense sector needs private capital to fuel innovation, expand capacity, and improve affordability.Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking Defense: The Role of Private Capital]]><![CDATA[By Michael Sion, John Wenzel, and Blaine Pellicore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a16e6fbdf43e43c08918ad0e86387493/34210-gettyimages-1058382956-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd474f86-495e-43e9-a593-ad428c63e906https://www.bain.com/insights/ais-power-surge-the-looming-data-center-energy-challenge-snap-chart/Data centers’ electricity demand could double by 2027, consuming 2.6% of global power.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI’s Power Surge: The Looming Data Center Energy Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Maeghan Rouch, Aaron Denman, Peter Hanbury, Paul Renno, and Ellyn Gray]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6feb5d90f494b19afa6218be96e933b/35432_enrdatacenter_16-9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>32dbcdef-ffd5-41cd-83d7-05b25f27475ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-keeps-top-auto-suppliers-ahead-of-the-profitability-curve-snap-chart/Companies that prioritize operational excellence can stay on top, even in the face of economic headwinds.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Keeps Top Auto Suppliers Ahead of the Profitability Curve?]]><![CDATA[By Markus Bürgin, Björn Noack, Michael Weber, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ed289157428348c19c1f1973f0a830da/31869_autosupplier_16-9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9c373ec-b2b9-4a9b-b91c-d19c38074265https://www.bain.com/insights/five-new-years-resolutions-for-ceos-in-an-ai-world-forbes/In 2025, CEOs who focus on data, strategy, and scaling will see the greatest benefits.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five New Year’s Resolutions for CEOs in an AI World]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ae35c5ac58f4f9db7f91a582bf5ebd6/35520-gettyimages-1359398753-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>727e1750-4479-4ff3-8b9e-d8dcc4772e6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-a-winning-finance-team-infographic/Technology and analytics provide new tools to improve performance.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build a Winning Finance Team ]]><![CDATA[By Susan Gunn and Pam Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e2902dce2bd45ebb21c56e05a165146/v6-1_winning-finance-team_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c8f58e9-be8e-48e4-9497-5cce2d940731https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-beliefs-on-strategy-story/Companies that outgrow and outearn their peers live by these five lessons. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Beliefs on Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Martin Toner, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Sophie Horrocks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/abb0aa520ed44f7d8bc2cb023fd4e12c/bainbeliefsonstrategy-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f23a5c66-dc1f-4f29-80c6-818e06906133https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-sector-update-waiting-for-a-recovery/Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech Sector Update: Waiting for a Recovery]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Christopher Perry, and David Lipman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96e9b8565f3d4a83ab0e1066abd63b69/chrisperrydavelipman_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a75cb5fc-5789-4ac1-b152-b0c89ae4836bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/weight-loss-drugs-arent-just-changing-waistlines-snap-chart/A Bain survey shows GLP-1 drugs, like those known as Ozempic or Wegovy, lead to significant changes in consumer behavior that often persist even after consumers stop taking them. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Weight-Loss Drugs Aren't Just Changing Waistlines]]><![CDATA[By Emily Miller, Sarah Hershey, and Samantha Gorang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0320956ab474d48999f9fe8694c736b/v5-33925howglp-1drugs-snapchart_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[English]]>0bd2b8b9-f857-485c-808f-7b4cdd9c758chttps://www.bain.com/insights/cto-insights-talent-is-key-to-a-transformations-success/We spoke with four executives experienced in running transformations at large companies about retaining, developing, and acquiring the talent critical to success. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CTO Insights: Talent Is Key to a Transformation’s Success]]><![CDATA[By Peter Slagt, Raj Pherwani, and Amber Erskine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0590b0f3707b43db9aec25cb10c57ea0/31963-gettyimages-1126023937-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Executives on Transformations]]><![CDATA[Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>16f09b95-2ade-4508-a1ec-078613ef59a1https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-in-financial-services-survey-shows-productivity-gains-across-the-board/Companies report the technology improves software development, customer service, and other areas.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI in Financial Services Survey Shows Productivity Gains Across the Board]]><![CDATA[By Bhavi Mehta, Oren Salomon, Marta Alves, and Elaine Barth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6418760840f14dfd8ddcabb6c57f60ac/33107-ai-in-fs_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a46537c0-257f-4304-8c42-8baa20c07029https://www.bain.com/insights/to-avoid-activist-investors-think-like-them-infographic/CFOs can prepare for—and reduce—activism risk with a strong strategy that is well executed and well communicated.Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Avoid Activist Investors, Think Like Them]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi, Hubert Shen, and Greg Wool]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/729d4155b0e24e0f88d18fe7298925b6/v1-8_to-avoid-activist-investors_-think-like-them_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Support Functions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4cb9981-f491-41aa-a295-f30de6b47f4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/leading-transformations-wilf-blackburn-on-steering-change-in-global-insurance-video/Harshveer Singh speaks with Wilf Blackburn about engaging teams, sparking cultural shifts, and leaving a lasting legacy over many years spent transforming global insurers.Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading Transformations: Wilf Blackburn on Steering Change in Global Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f758a0888b2540649c2aa6caf566d693/two-shot-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Executives on Transformations]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6738da1-4b0b-49d4-a45b-18c0ccfc7815https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-survey-never-mind-the-skeptics-interactive/Bain's quarterly survey of executives finds that companies are just as bullish on generative AI as they were a year ago.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Survey: Never Mind the Skeptics]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Sanjin Bicanic, and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb713a33798248b8a1bab60a1cff5e55/v1-1_aisurvey_hero_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a299d87-9da5-4631-9546-a9b020040be4https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-back-m-and-a-report-2025/In a year of anticipation, movers got deals done.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking Back at M&A in 2024: Dealmakers Adapt as the Market Idles]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, Suzanne Kumar, and Rebecca Telzak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d97a51abebd4e92b42be079f18b676b/33891_look_back_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>aad8b62f-4883-4c13-8cf7-795a68152e9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/post-globalization-five-steps-for-business-leaders-outside-the-us-forbes/How global executives are assessing the US presidential election, taking quick tactical action, and making strategic plans.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Post-Globalization: Five Steps for Business Leaders Outside the U.S.]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8638b2beaa7149b091cf4f4680a3fbed/34780-globalexecs_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>5460086e-d04c-41b5-86a4-bd82aaaf5a5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/game-changes-in-generative-ai-with-hg-david-toms-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we explore how generative AI is forcing a radical reconsideration of how software is priced and deployed at scale. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Game Changers in Generative AI with Hg’s David Toms]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0608460a19e49e19dcf9c6d0636cc9f/v1_dp_davidtoms_pt2_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2eb5545-aac0-4a2c-aa94-8e758756c9b7https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainable-aviation-fuel-supply-race-is-on/European production is projected to fall nearly 20% short of mandate-driven demand by 2030, a big opportunity for global feedstock suppliers and refiners that invest now.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Supply Race Is On ]]><![CDATA[By Sasha Duchnowski, Wren Kabir, Per Karlsson, Valeria Sterpos, and David Frampton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0b86d945a9943d7bad050575fba258a/v3-1-sustainableaviationfuels_snapchart_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Aerospace & Defense, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability, Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>1976cca4-93b0-4d7d-848c-ae0e3da24cbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-to-improve-performance-in-financial-services-infographic/Smart technology choices alone won’t fuel change. True adoption requires a culture shift.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways to Improve Performance in Financial Services]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d0da9194a624d058707960994850989/v4-1_fourwaystoimprove_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Full Potential Transformation, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>93cd0ed4-5824-48e5-83e3-9ae01ecb460chttps://www.bain.com/insights/will-versus-wallet-consumers-want-green-energy-but-not-at-any-cost/The lack of customers willing to pay higher prices to fund capital investments continues to hinder the energy transition.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will vs. Wallet: Consumers Want Green Energy, but Not at Any Cost ]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Joe Scalise, António Farinha, Olga Muscat, and Anita Sapre]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee8db8677b254dd49b1248bba7fed51f/33854_customerwillingness_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Automotive, Mining]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>cb65a535-c7d2-4bca-ba5a-581253d754f3https://www.bain.com/insights/tariffs-the-costs-of-inaction/Trade levies are more than a headline. As tariffs tighten their grip on global commerce, companies must act decisively to mitigate risks and seize opportunities.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tariffs: The Costs of Inaction ]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, François Faelli, Hugo Parkinson, and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b8629218ccf142caaae9b8004958f004/35349-gettyimages-1800382479-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c500b8a-22e6-4b5f-b407-2796cc08b0f0https://www.bain.com/insights/interview-dr-sebastian-walter-dr-boris-ewenstein-otto-group/“To respond with relevance to customer signals, to master that art, is a big deal.”Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview: Dr. Sebastian Walter and Dr. Boris Ewenstein of Otto Group]]><![CDATA[By Miltiadis Athanassiou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e8bd800b92741b5995c7fb0598a1598/v3-1_otto-group-interview_1440x810_b2.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc58ac36-c934-4965-b7ae-142ff811a9f7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-carbon-removal-crisis-are-companies-doing-enough/The importance of carbon removal to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement continues to urgently grow.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Carbon Removal Crisis: Are Companies Doing Enough?]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7229b9fd4c3b4eb4b379eab3b21dc8ce/v1_climateworkscobrand_web_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Climeworks]]><![CDATA[Construction & Infrastructure, Automotive, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Oil & Gas, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>f90552eb-f4e8-4bb7-89b9-f8e11fb3ac52https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-primary-care-traditional-and-nontraditional-models-continue-to-evolve/Changes in the primary care landscape over the past two years have led to important shifts in our 2030 market share forecast.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Primary Care: Traditional and Nontraditional Models Continue to Evolve]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD, Michael Brookshire, and Monica Pinto Basto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c450b18e8e7c47328e98772ad416919d/gettyimages-1487540665-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>19d48542-7e69-4f43-878b-d5e0cc8449b2https://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-tech-services-with-generative-ai-webinar/Bain partners explore how generative AI enhances efficiency, elevates service delivery, and powers scalable, tailored tech solutions.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming Tech Services with Generative AI]]><![CDATA[By Jani Kelloniemi, Saikat Banerjee, Sandeep Nayak, and Megha Chawla]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/54759b0ed97d40518b3c8389376ba551/v1-1a_transformingtechserviceswithgenerativeai_web_mailings_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7508a73-f3b0-41d6-b9cd-1f5273e2bc05https://www.bain.com/insights/wins-in-generative-ai-with-hg-david-toms-podcast/Hg’s head of research shares some of the more remarkable generative AI use cases and what they reveal about the future of work.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wins in Generative AI with Hg’s David Toms]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a25778e1e9748bc85684e24414b4805/v1_dp_davidtoms_pt1_crops_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9ac9801-1d47-4897-91fd-a4bfa7d433a6https://www.bain.com/insights/key-takeaways-from-cop29/The conference fell short of expectations—for some, considerably so—but there were several notable outcomes.Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Takeaways from COP29]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Cate Hight, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Xavier Houot, and Grant Dougans]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c1eaad8266741178fb37a7db5ef3f5a/v2-1_cop29_webheadersdisruptors_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>fbb58b8f-1b2c-46cd-a37a-2f8f7a50b42ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/creating-value-with-ai-the-race-is-on-in-private-equity-infographic/Private investors are already making strides to operationalize generative AI and test it in the portfolio.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating Value with AI: The Race Is On in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Richard Lichtenstein, Richard Allinson, and Ken Ho]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/10d54bbd3404404998db47362d4388c0/v5-2-aiinpe_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe76e190-737e-45e5-b383-60cc9d5f7275https://www.bain.com/insights/how-focus-fuels-superior-margins-for-automotive-suppliers-snap-chart/Specialization, paired with operational excellence, can deliver higher margins than chasing multiple markets.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Focus Fuels Superior Margins for Automotive Suppliers]]><![CDATA[By Markus Bürgin, Björn Noack, Michael Weber, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d637c900d104011b11f9024fb29e2df/31868_autosupplier_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Automotive Supplier Viewpoint]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dc550c9-7c8a-44d7-a29c-b847e9e17ae5https://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-transformation-to-maximize-organizational-potential-video/David Michels asks Masashi Oka, former CEO of Sony Financial Group, how to recognize when an organization needs a major transformation and how to then manage it.Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing Transformation to Maximize Organizational Potential]]><![CDATA[By David Michels and Masashi Oka]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e46bedc020a345cb8438241dc2ff5047/japansonytransformation_thumbnail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Executives on Transformations]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>9fee0374-73ae-4b2e-837c-dde58757dd27https://www.bain.com/insights/better-faster-leaner-reinventing-hr-with-generative-ai/By unlocking a more personalized and cost-efficient employee experience, generative AI makes HR more human—not less.Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better, Faster, Leaner: Reinventing HR with Generative AI]]><![CDATA[By John Hazan and Susan Gunn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2352293b7d5d4dad9b6eb77100534cfd/gettyimages-2169867235_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, People and Organization, Digital, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ea95d2e-3f2c-497e-861b-7df68ced5bc0https://www.bain.com/insights/will-the-ai-boom-cause-another-chip-shortage-webinar/Bain partners explore the potential impact of a surging, AI-driven demand on the semiconductor market and its critical fault points.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will the AI Boom Cause Another Chip Shortage?]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Anne Hoecker, and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf7932c85e354094807b666b5bd58eef/v3-1_techreport_socials_livewebinar_1440x810_b.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b8dbc68-b2a9-4a17-8b7d-81ac0343ed9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/not-so-distant-shores-snap-chart/Amid geopolitical uncertainties and rising costs, more companies are planning to move supply chains and operations closer to home while reducing dependence on China. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Not-So-Distant Shores]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/567e9d2b33254b63b3eae8197ebc7caf/33924_rightshoring_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1c044db-af21-4822-b2c3-84356b4aedf6https://www.bain.com/insights/stress-its-tough-at-the-top-snap-chart/Executives report greater stress—but also greater satisfaction—than other workers.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stress: It's Tough at the Top]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e82d22010504f52a9c8ce1652ed20d9/33815_executivestress_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>e91b072a-7dad-4f2b-8546-3d40a6ee6c0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/stress-no-surprise-it-hurts-worker-satisfaction-and-loyalty-snap-chart/Highly stressed workers are 3.5 times more likely to be dissatisfied and 1.7 times more likely to be disloyal.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stress: No Surprise, It Hurts Worker Satisfaction and Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c70ffdb548c45c19955aa2c29df8090/33814_cost-ofstress_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0fb93a6-8950-4035-b745-f31142a30f6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/stress-wellness-programs-dont-work-the-way-you-think-snap-chart/Flexible hours, time-off policies, health support and other wellness programs do not make people less stressed, but they do make them feel more satisfied.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stress: Wellness Programs Don't Work the Way You Think]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd620b8991ac4dc38b046ebd173164bd/33813_wellnessworks_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>28840870-9a09-4e90-9962-376502e2398ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-can-incumbents-stand-out-offer-an-easy-button-video/Colt CEO Keri Gilder explains how tech companies can wow their customers by making things simple and how she approaches growth through M&A.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Can Incumbents Stand Out? Offer an “Easy Button”]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35d67bb15d6a44b68528c6b0c91df3cd/video-thumbnail_1440x810_colt.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>321b6e23-63f4-4ec2-a635-e83601965e44https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-potential-to-improve-customer-experience/Bain's research identifies five design principles for deploying generative AI in the customer journey.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI’s Potential to Improve Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Merritt Robinson, Mikey Vu, Arpan Sheth, Andre Tanaka, and Colleen Lin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3cb6a28b34a64d58885af8c527036ac5/25305_aipotential_1440x810-16_9-.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Innovation & Design, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ced19e0-2125-46c3-a832-fc76bce5bf0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-stumbles-in-2024-but-can-still-return-to-solid-growth-snap-chart/The value of the personal luxury goods market is set to erode by 2% this year, amid long-term positive fundamentals.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Stumbles in 2024 but Can Still Return to Solid Growth ]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc2460cf593b456ba777817260c1e64b/33957_luxuryreport_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2f1b880-789f-42d6-a337-ac41c4acc266https://www.bain.com/insights/focus-to-scale-the-path-to-ai-success-forbes/Companies can’t scale AI without improving their data and technology foundations and changing the way work gets done.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focus To Scale: The Path To AI Success]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab979424669a468392289f60488e942d/34079-focus-to-scale_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>01ab0eea-d8f2-4e6b-a763-43bd95b3fb6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-media-an-evolving-growth-opportunity-that-wont-wait-infographic/Brands are poised to spread ad spending across fewer US retailers, our latest survey shows.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Media: An Evolving Growth Opportunity That Won’t Wait]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn, Jackelyn Livesey, Naomi Alford, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/839c3f20b5cb4381800a4c7a31106e29/v7-2-retailmediaevolvinggrowthopportunity_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>10b03d9b-57ea-4139-a9f7-cf08e59306f7https://www.bain.com/insights/what-do-cfos-want-from-boards-snap-chart/Most say more strategic discussions, less time on operations.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Do CFOs Want from Boards?]]><![CDATA[By Pam Yee, Thomas Gerber, Matthew Crupi, and Charles Ormiston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f43af2580b94837a20751db6d705ffe/v1-34580-wherecfosfeelboardsaddvalue-16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>63130734-4ea6-475a-af23-2c8dfc85b424https://www.bain.com/insights/transform-your-companys-performance-with-an-owners-mindset-infographic/Winners make productivity a strategic priority.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transform Your Company’s Performance with an Owner’s Mindset]]><![CDATA[By Simon Henderson and Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b823c71e23104bf09e4089f3957d34db/v1-1_transform-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Full Potential Transformation, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ffeb09e-0c6d-4f82-93b8-cd1936278c12https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-clunky-digital-tools-alienate-many-small-firms-snap-chart/Small and medium-sized businesses want digital channels that are easy to access and use. Will banks step up?Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks’ Clunky Digital Tools Alienate Many Small Firms]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding and Manfredi de'Mozzi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/51f31751fb864c98889499300e13c15a/27334_banksclunkydigitaltools_snapchart_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>db030b86-ac05-40ce-86e4-e9bb535d8b0bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-the-price-more-right-webinar/Bain's Monica Oliver, Mark Burton, and Nimit Mehta dive into the transformative impact of AI and generative AI on pricing capabilities.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting the Price (More) Right]]><![CDATA[By Nimit Mehta, Mark Burton, and Mónica Oliver]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74deff6a1c7f4ef78acd7d83ee25cdf3/v1_pricemorerightupdate_web_web_1440x810_1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>47e9ca25-2773-43c6-a1a9-38b5ba79dd07https://www.bain.com/insights/us-election-initial-economic-implications/An early read by Bain's Macro Trends Group sees the election as another indication of the country’s path toward post-globalization.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Election: Initial Economic Implications]]><![CDATA[By Austin Kimson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/527722fdd720408994542249a097ae9a/34633-gettyimages-607580342-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>301f86ca-202c-41e5-a039-4420b4c24587https://www.bain.com/insights/where-tech-meets-patient-care-podcast/Healthcare IT has the potential to not only make healthcare more efficient but also revolutionize how we deliver care.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Tech Meets Patient Care]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Eric Berger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f1238ceaa9047ab9e6a5f622c8d09e6/v1-1_drypowder_adamgalesklas_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>2cbbc20a-d4c6-4895-93e3-22b221a42921https://www.bain.com/insights/under-the-hood-whats-powering-automotive-suppliers-profit-pool-growth-snap-chart/Industry trends have shifted over the past two decades, and the semiconductor and battery subsectors are reaping the rewards.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Under the Hood: What’s Powering Automotive Suppliers’ Profit Pool Growth?]]><![CDATA[By Markus Bürgin, Björn Noack, Michael Weber, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b3d30aeb4854acb815749e3331e65bb/31867_autosupplier_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Automotive Supplier Viewpoint]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>7904e948-aca9-4863-8c02-2b41be92f377https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2024-technology-report-webinar/Bain’s David Crawford and Roy Singh share key takeaways from our annual report.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain's 2024 Technology Report]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford and Roy Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78375723296b402c8ef4fbff085d25e4/v1_1_techreport_livewebinar_1440x810-_1_.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c46724e-9b6a-4e17-986f-b89234564305https://www.bain.com/insights/100-billion-dollar-opportunity-for-generative-ai-in-p-and-c-claims-handling/To improve productivity and the claims experience, insurers will need to scale up the most promising initiatives. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The $100 Billion Opportunity for Generative AI in P&C Claims Handling]]><![CDATA[By Keith Donnelly, Sean O'Neill, Kara Tolub, Tanja Brettel, and Marcos Bargallo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c00fd3d5ff384d6b826b350f9131711b/27333_1bopportunity_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>3125aa67-4258-49f5-8795-2b2aad1c0bbbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/business-breakthrough-barometer-2024/The annual pulse check from leading business on the net zero transition.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Business Breakthrough Barometer 2024]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/775bda6b2a564cb5b1bcfbcb8e4203f8/244928_businessbreakthroughbarometer_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WBCSD]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Freight & Logistics, Machinery & Equipment, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Public Sector, Transportation, Utilities & Renewables, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce905233-2763-4d1c-96d3-aa053c4e554fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/2024-state-of-pharma-services-and-it-infographic/New research from Bain highlights the need for strategic flexibility as pharma service providers plan for a range of recovery scenarios.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2024 State of Pharma Services and IT]]><![CDATA[By Jason Evers, Jackie Flanagan, Matt Sullivan, and Kirk Willmarth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bb0d6309f8b427dbe043ae64f781974/v3-1-stateofpharma_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>8661738a-b854-4200-8344-cd8973a7d9e9https://www.bain.com/insights/gen-ai-can-help-retailers-defy-chinas-economic-slowdown/This year’s Singles Day festival should herald a generative AI acceleration in Chinese retail.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Gen AI Can Help Retailers Defy China’s Economic Slowdown ]]><![CDATA[By James Yang, Kelly Liu, and Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aec4c026a936469db3efb0c046fb811e/gettyimages-1365749410_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>67d9b421-6d34-4e2e-a9f6-7118d6cf6534https://www.bain.com/insights/from-disillusionment-to-action-four-ways-ceos-can-boost-sustainability-forbes/Extreme weather is increasing pressure on leaders to make real progress on sustainability, but this isn’t all about risk. There’s plenty of opportunity too.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Disillusionment to Action: Four Ways CEOs Can Boost Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/947c347d778d4c66b50e70de771fed7c/gettyimages-1498502327_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Sustainability, Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>8544d618-a16d-4793-aaf0-83b6358e793dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/revitalizing-joy-to-remain-relevant-video/Aaron Powell, CEO of Pizza Hut, discusses how innovation is motivated by purpose and going back to the basics.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Revitalizing Joy to Remain Relevant]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff20f3363c3943efa3845ef9fb50fb0f/video-thumbnail_1440x810_pizzahut.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0a2fe1e-5f2c-4544-a279-48ebf4c415fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/interview-jeff-harmening-general-mills-ceo/“Challenging times don’t create character, but I do think they reveal it.”Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview: Jeff Harmening, General Mills CEO]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a9ebb725c3349219179b5b9febcead7/jeff-harmening_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products CEO Spotlight]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb233d61-b99d-48a2-adc4-d8735e8e94afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/its-a-love-story-the-power-of-patient-and-employee-experiences-in-healthcare/The US healthcare system is falling short on patient and clinician experiences. Fostering a culture of love can spur a virtuous cycle that benefits everyone.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s a Love Story: The Power of Patient and Employee Experiences in Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Adrienne Boissy, MD, MA and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad30daa50b95417c9e039e694fe3c044/23423-gettyimages-108112936-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>76771d46-8300-44f0-a085-b9997259576bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/adapting-to-a-multipolar-world-with-bain-capitals-david-gross-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we explore how private equity can continue expanding its global footprint and what it will take to thrive in a multipolar world.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting to a Multipolar World with Bain Capital’s David Gross ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1dfc2191a86f4f82b8ccbe3633879523/v1_dp-e106-adaptingmultipolarworlddavidgross_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9f44fad-52fa-42ed-98c6-7d4c1f316ad4https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-is-revolutionizing-industrial-operations-infographic/Supply chain planning, procurement enhancements, manufacturing optimization, and engineering augmentation are emerging AI opportunities.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Is Revolutionizing Industrial Operations]]><![CDATA[By Mike Coxon and Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe575eef58044fe3bb5b95ebc0d3240e/v2-3_aiisrevolutionizingindustrialoperations_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Paper & Packaging, Automotive, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>e88fe4a3-1f1d-40cb-844f-b2e296cfeb9ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/companies-that-earn-customers-loyalty-outperform-with-investors-snap-chart/Net Promoter Score℠ leaders in the US excel in shareholder return as well as revenue and operating income growth.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies That Earn Customers’ Loyalty Outperform With Investors]]><![CDATA[By Joanna Zhou, Richard Hatherall, Phil Sager, Daniel Möllerhenn, and Anna Krementz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/97421747b8714c5faa866c344e5f5f50/v1-33310-companiesthatearnloyalty-16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>12732fa6-18b3-48fa-b083-e821a1ce2a2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-annual-power-generation-additions-to-more-than-triple-snap-chart/Renewable energy and storage resources comprise more than 90% of planned capacity additions, which will require unprecedented capital investments.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Annual Power Generation Additions to More Than Triple]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Preston Henske, Aaron Denman, Maeghan Rouch, and Dedra Casey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bef000eb1e8b4623a09962f7d64de3a4/33769_uspowergenerationforecast_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Mining]]><![CDATA[Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1796d7ae-2655-440a-8be1-ce45f119b8a4https://www.bain.com/insights/most-loved-private-label-brands-in-fresh-and-perishable-food-snap-chart/Texas grocer H-E-B tops our second ranking of US own-label brands.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Most Loved Private-Label Brands in Fresh and Perishable Food]]><![CDATA[By Madison Dyal Anderson, Stephanie Koszyk, Wes Janson, and Mansoor Kazi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a1af95a65a44993a650934c3adaab92/v1-33830-themostlovedprivatelabelbrands-promos_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>0baa55a4-8699-4644-aabc-d232ef3c8cd7https://www.bain.com/insights/five-shopper-led-strategies-for-holiday-season-infographic/Bain research shows that global consumers plan to spend less, shop more online, and wait until November to check off their gift list.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Shopper-Led Strategies for the Holiday Season ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Leah Johns, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78366d5708ac471b9aa3b598893e3de6/v2-4_rhn-2-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>87359e50-e13e-492a-a0e0-cea26070df40https://www.bain.com/insights/five-predictions-for-the-2030-ev-battery-market-industry-week/Which battery chemistries will pull ahead—and how should OEMs proceed?Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Predictions for the 2030 EV Battery Market]]><![CDATA[By Mahadevan Seetharaman and Vincent Goffin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Automotive, Chemicals, Metals, Mining, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>31c03a0d-5b3e-4c78-985a-e2962b71ffebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/smarter-bank-pricing-in-the-age-of-ai-infographic/Understanding each customer's price sensitivity helps banks balance discounting with sales conversions.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Smarter Bank Pricing in the Age of AI]]><![CDATA[By Roberto Frazzitta, Luigi Esposito, Simone Battistino, Joe Fielding, and Seow-Chien Chew]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8cac928bb54e41f8b5a7e2b1451ad3eb/v5-1_smarterbankingpricingai_16.9_promo-copy.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>99cf48ae-e39c-4cd1-9682-5b7cb2ddcc11https://www.bain.com/insights/the-cross-platform-playbook-with-bain-capitals-david-gross-podcast/The co-managing partner of Bain Capital takes us inside of its remarkably diversified portfolio, where venture capital, private equity, real estate, and credit don’t just coexist—they actively reinforce each other. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Cross-Platform Playbook with Bain Capital’s David Gross]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/411c0f27244f4374b47379f4682d966e/v2drypowder_crossplatformplaybookdavidgross_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>5df70ba1-88ae-4c8b-9224-2b4d61fd0690https://www.bain.com/insights/marketers-agency-partnerships-are-strained-now-comes-ai/Hybrid models supported by generative AI and the right capabilities can increase both efficiency and expertise in marketing.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Marketers’ Agency Partnerships Are Strained. Now Comes AI]]><![CDATA[By Francine Gierak, Will Warren, and Sarra Demashkieh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/99729a7b7b8d4160ad0290c28a9f7dd1/29850-gettyimages-1332176260-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0942b7f7-103f-4841-a974-8f164b4b025ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-portfolio-company-ready-to-run-through-the-finish-line/When the exit dam finally breaks, sellers will need to show evidence of clear business momentum in what promises to be an overcrowded market.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Portfolio Company Ready to Run through the Finish Line?]]><![CDATA[By Brian Kmet, Lars Dingemann, and Kiki Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f20851f47021432faadea0fd53b0f948/32248-pe-vcp_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0048eb8-ee6f-4d78-80b5-18afe485e27bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/for-the-upside-of-our-much-maligned-phones-ask-women-snap-chart/Female consumers in the US say their phones make them feel safer and socially active.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For the Upside of Our Much-Maligned Phones, Ask Women]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11c43cdd5c4340a796f6d53ef01d918c/27836_cellphoneusage_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>76639064-dfdf-40b2-a6c9-fbf2fde9e2c1https://www.bain.com/insights/four-steps-to-building-a-high-performing-leadership-team-forbes/Teams can boost their effectiveness when they turn the right behaviors into habits through consistent practice.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Steps to Building a High-Performing Leadership Team]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/def7498c985d4250b33004054d22d4ac/gettyimages-1172164599_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>40bcd06c-7ff0-4196-ade5-1c5d18838d84https://www.bain.com/insights/utilities-must-reinvent-themselves-to-harness-the-ai-driven-data-center-boom/Balancing growth, reliability, affordability, and sustainability is the sector’s biggest challenge in decades.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Utilities Must Reinvent Themselves to Harness the AI-Driven Data Center Boom]]><![CDATA[By Maeghan Rouch, Aaron Denman, Peter Hanbury, Paul Renno, and Ellyn Gray]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6c43e7ad1f304d2db9a88ed954162eb4/gettyimages-1394550211_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>39be5418-a31c-409d-b4ff-00ac791f9e90https://www.bain.com/insights/the-peter-pan-principle-why-some-unicorns-never-fully-grow-up-snap-chart/Insurgent companies have been reaching scale faster than ever, but now fewer companies are figuring out how to fly.Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:30:00 Z<![CDATA[The Peter (Pan) Principle: Why Some Unicorns Never Fully Grow Up]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77467232a58d4be49a33a90636dec965/32838_fasterbutfewer_howinsurgentsreachscale_snap_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Design, Innovation & Business Building, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d185807-d2e4-4468-b96a-ce5b5de663e3https://www.bain.com/insights/improving-capital-project-delivery-systems-webinar/Bain experts reveal how top energy companies are revolutionizing their capital project delivery to excel in cost, timing, and quality in the energy transition.Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improving Capital Project Delivery Systems]]><![CDATA[By Nir Feinstein , Edward Stone, Juan Carlos Gay, Felipe Gattass, and Katherine Kajzer-Hughes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/09e939ceaae84e148aac40f207a3dcba/v1_enrcapitalprojects_webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>88e779aa-b0cc-4ab0-972c-9d7d7f76abe6https://www.bain.com/insights/a-cfos-best-defense-against-activist-investors-think-like-them/Activists are hunting for missing value. Being prepared for them makes sense, but the best move is to beat them at their own game.Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A CFO’s Best Defense Against Activist Investors? Think Like Them]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi, Hubert Shen, and Greg Wool]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ea428cf5b9b446fac773e8ad4f17dd0/28497-gettyimages-160179694-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Support Functions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2982e14-a725-47be-9b94-1465ee63d88ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/electric-vehicles-profit-puzzle-us-manufacturers-snap-chart/With EV profitability trailing internal combustion engine vehicles, automakers face a tough call on their investments. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Electric Vehicles: The Profit Puzzle for US Manufacturers]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Correa and Trent Murphey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf885124578d4b16863676414c2bd445/v5-1_ev-vs-ice-profitability_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>072a5ea8-171b-480a-acc3-d0f8eaff3e63https://www.bain.com/insights/at-the-top-teamwork-is-key-webinar/Bain partners detail how top-performing senior teams significantly boost revenue and shareholder return through effective teamwork strategies.Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[At the Top, Teamwork Is Key]]><![CDATA[By Gregory LeStage, Sara Nilsson DeHanas, and Pete Gerend]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1863ab30f144e8785e83facca7625df/v1-1_allaboutteamwork2024_social3_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b9a0c87-de6f-443e-a253-a6d8ba9179a6https://www.bain.com/insights/signs-of-hope-in-private-equity-consumer-investing-snap-chart/The resurgence of megadeals and the growth of platform building via smaller add-ons show that investors are finding opportunity at both ends of the spectrum.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Signs of Hope in Private Equity Consumer Investing?]]><![CDATA[By Emily Miller and Charles Tillen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b138fe4bc4f4b65999967499702fdb1/33534_peconsumerinvestingpov_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>14265d21-59a0-4cf7-96d7-f70209c23b53https://www.bain.com/insights/boosting-physician-satisfaction-lessons-from-physician-owned-practices/Physician-led organizations provide a model for sustaining physician satisfaction, offering valuable insights for lagging health systems.Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boosting Physician Satisfaction: Lessons from Physician-Owned Practices ]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD, Michael Brookshire, and Monica Pinto Basto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82e6651e2d4c4cecb7f1c6ce81c65c55/gettyimages-1168369682-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f6749d0-6dfe-4e08-9e7b-86900c24f84fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-and-technology-artificial-intelligences-quiet-revolution/Far from being incompatible, luxury and AI can complement and enrich each other.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury and Technology: Artificial Intelligence’s Quiet Revolution]]><![CDATA[By Mathilde Haemmerlé, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Cyrille Vincey, Charlotte Bouttier, Bénédicte Epinay, and Laurent Dhennequin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e61cb19e37a244018685e50345996327/v1_comitecolbert24_landingpagebanner_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>836cd831-4194-4a1b-9685-8ba65352cdd6https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-accelerate-progress-on-ai/Our rapid internal deployment offers useful lessons for our clients.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Accelerate Progress on AI]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a245f6a5741744129de8b26b5f6661db/32883_ai-at-bainnb007401-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>577414a6-7056-4c8d-89f6-84ed08c226d1https://www.bain.com/insights/early-adopters-and-ai-what-are-the-best-use-cases-industry-week/Industrial machinery manufacturers are finding applications in procurement, quality, logistics, and more.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Early Adopters and AI: What Are the Best Use Cases?]]><![CDATA[By Prashanth Parthasarathy and Guido Vetter]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[English]]>00f786a3-06d1-4b66-8ba6-0d0666dd91b9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-disruption-is-shaping-the-future-of-consumer-products-webinar/Bain partners discuss the need for enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformations for consumer products companies to succeed amid ongoing digital disruption.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Disruption is Shaping the Future of Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By James Baker, Rajesh Narayan, Richard Webster, Florian Braun, and Colin Armstrong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f4109faa1e24c70a8c2220a07c032f0/v1-1_glimpseatthefutureofdigital_web_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0ecb485-a587-49ee-b5bd-b6196936beechttps://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-focus-drives-profitability-for-automotive-suppliers-snap-chart/Twenty years of data shows that it’s possible to expand profitability through focus and scale in innovation-supported segments.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategic Focus Drives Profitability for Automotive Suppliers]]><![CDATA[By Markus Bürgin, Björn Noack, Michael Weber, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6d37095c4e7466897731762fcaa81c5/31866_autosupplier2_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Automotive Supplier Viewpoint]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>15dfeb80-de23-4475-9c86-410d8809b994https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-companies-your-strategy-evolves-so-why-doesnt-your-organization/What’s needed now is an organization that can meet the unexpected.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer Products Companies, Your Strategy Evolves, So Why Doesn’t Your Organization? ]]><![CDATA[By Joost Spits, Rebecca Russell, and Grégoire Schaub]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7decd9a53b94933923afcfce14a3e5c/gettyimages-493796712_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>33dc140d-7e04-4d4d-843e-494a1e0bb405https://www.bain.com/insights/black-friday-2024-sales-forecast-snap-chart/Bain estimates that from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, US retail sales could reach a record-breaking $75 billion.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Black Friday 2024 Sales Forecast]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Stephanie Koszyk, and Ian Weber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/422ea06d057d4c2985be25b3c7d90d19/v3-1-rhn24blackfriday_snapchart_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5b82205-99c2-4259-8f91-90de4ed83848https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-2024-visionary-ceos-guide-to-sustainability-webinar/Bain experts discuss our latest sustainability guide and how executives can meet the moment.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the 2024 Visionary CEO's Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Martha Moreau, Harry Morrison, and Jan Budde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0ef1741f3da8408aaa7c94db00c083b6/v5-2_sustainabilityreport_webinarrecording_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>aaad1864-7030-492c-ba45-172993018acdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-deep-dive-into-private-equitys-future-podcast/Host Hugh MacArthur takes the hot seat in this special episode about the future of the private equity industry.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Deep Dive into Private Equity’s Future]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c93a8eeee84b4a94b8b3a65391937599/1140x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bab7114b-c485-4a9b-88d7-6740e7ca2f73https://www.bain.com/insights/the-five-traits-of-highly-effective-teams-forbes/Here’s how leaders at top companies harness collective power for success.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Five Traits Of Highly Effective Teams]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75eeffb2a42b4b9ca5560414793e3096/gettyimages-2160065260-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2a55acf-ac5a-4a19-b005-1b69b0b910f2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-tech-leaders-commercialize-innovation-tech-report-2024/Today’s incumbents know how to nurture new businesses even when it means disrupting existing ones.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:15:00 Z<![CDATA[How Tech Leaders Commercialize Innovation ]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi, Chris Johnson, and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76fee75c033247ae9420ec8d6000c15e/26458-techindustryvalueevolution-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>0203dc4d-fd6d-4016-b104-61ececfb0feehttps://www.bain.com/insights/investing-to-win-in-a-shifting-technology-market-tech-report-2024/With private equity investors targeting profits—not just growth—value creation is all about operational acumen. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:14:00 Z<![CDATA[Investing to Win in a Shifting Technology Market ]]><![CDATA[By David Lipman, Christopher Perry, Jonny Holliday, Thibaud Chabrelié, and Jen Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/898037b55cda4972a0af3a346b628952/28007_peg-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Private Equity, Software]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cdf41f1-066d-4a99-a61b-22a94681404dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tech-ma-the-new-rules-for-scope-deals-tech-report-2024/Successful deals focus on revenue synergies, not just cost savings.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech M&A: The New Rules for Scope Deals]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller, Erin Gillman, and Colleen von Eckartsberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12894d4fa2334864ab847e8b7b0089c0/25941-howtoscopema-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>87c91d74-3aa6-4737-bd73-13554d2a4c70https://www.bain.com/insights/sovereign-ai-is-the-next-fault-line-in-the-global-tech-sector-tech-report-2024/The electronics supply chain was only the start of tech’s global decoupling.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:12:00 Z<![CDATA[Sovereign AI Is the Next Fault Line in the Global Tech Sector]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker, Jonathan Frick, Jue Wang, Balaji Thirumalai, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31ff2682b9644be6a3a46164f1b83280/27378-postai-sovereignai-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e552928c-f575-4015-9aec-633be573c3cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-functions-where-ai-is-already-delivering-tech-report-2024/Spurred on by early success, companies of all sizes are increasing their spending on generative AI.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:11:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Functions Where AI Is Already Delivering]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Jue Wang, and John Kanan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2bb4d980d9a9419abfd69e37eeb7bb33/27367-aienterpriseadoption-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Higher Education]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ed08f75-49a5-44ad-9064-8f90022e2302https://www.bain.com/insights/ais-trillion-dollar-opportunity-tech-report-2024/The market for AI products and services could reach between $780 billion and $990 billion by 2027.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:10:00 Z<![CDATA[AI’s Trillion-Dollar Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Jue Wang, and Roy Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c89a8564c1274db9b5eed46e5fce75e8/28006-aiimpactsontechsector-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6caded7-9a79-487e-a6e4-47dfc513483ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-changes-big-and-small-computing-tech-report-2024/Data centers will get bigger, while more processing will move closer to the edge.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:09:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Changes Big and Small Computing]]><![CDATA[By Arjun Dutt, Paul Renno, and Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/45abae50ab114258a41976112288598d/26276-futureofdatacentercompute-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a07c9872-aef9-4828-af11-5d341857b050https://www.bain.com/insights/prepare-for-the-coming-ai-chip-shortage-tech-report-2024/While businesses couldn’t predict the pandemic, they can guard against the next big threat to semiconductor supply chains.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Prepare for the Coming AI Chip Shortage ]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Anne Hoecker, and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef9be96fe4574b96b93d8b77ba82b267/26263-semiconductors-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2397c3b1-203a-4be1-baea-a62143ae0cddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/thriving-as-the-software-cycle-slows-tech-report-2024/After a period of strong investment, software vendors can reset with a disciplined portfolio strategy.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:07:00 Z<![CDATA[Thriving as the Software Cycle Slows]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap, Greg Fiore, Greg Callahan, Dan Levy, and Jay Bhatnagar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4640e81650c24925b05ca797de34763d/25928-software-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>962d0e8e-221a-4332-be7e-43c885835aaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-generative-ai-changes-the-game-in-tech-services-tech-report-2024/Tech service providers are using generative AI to operate and deliver better; leaders use this technology to help customers reinvent and innovate. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:06:00 Z<![CDATA[How Generative AI Changes the Game in Tech Services]]><![CDATA[By Saikat Banerjee and Sandeep Nayak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4700b326a3e6441b8e02eb6b46766e37/19991-howgenaichangesthegameintech-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c46d683a-b8fd-4306-bf05-e8a5a0371882https://www.bain.com/insights/to-deploy-generative-ai-successfully-look-to-earlier-automations-tech-report-2024/The most experienced firms are widening their lead in cost savings and productivity. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:05:00 Z<![CDATA[To Deploy Generative AI Successfully, Look to Earlier Automations]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Purna Doddapaneni, and Don Sweeney ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d619f8cc2b6e46d6b3bf8b9a4065674a/26851-automation-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Automation, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>80108c3c-364b-4a65-bccf-88ea652a0774https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-code-generation-more-efficient-software-development-tech-report-2024/Generative AI saves time, but meaningful improvements require a broader agenda.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Code Generation: More Efficient Software Development ]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Bill Radzevych, Jue Wang, Purna Doddapaneni, and Martin Goette]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3a55adf65c04aa28f50d9f3502d1207/26264-randdbeyondcodegen-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fb5d88cd-5241-4d7d-90cb-7afb0e3fb49ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-software-companies-customer-success-is-failing-tech-report-2024/Spending on customer success is up, but customer retention is down. Post-sales teams must evolve.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Software Companies’ Customer Success Is Failing ]]><![CDATA[By Matt Eldridge, Greg Fiore, Simon Heap, and Kenzie Haygood]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/852ba4a0bbb643638fa2f1456b072b76/27369-postsalesgotomarket-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae7dd43a-74eb-418e-a91e-74888a36d424https://www.bain.com/insights/updating-enterprise-technology-to-scale-to-ai-everywhere-tech-report-2024/The rapid adoption of generative AI has CIOs managing significant changes in the ways that work gets done. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Updating Enterprise Technology to Scale to “AI Everywhere” ]]><![CDATA[By Bharat Bansal, Stuart Sim, and Bala Parameshwaran]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fddeaa040f4246909b3a34089652d2df/26275-techforai-modernizingtechstack-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0ae1e03-b3f6-4c4a-84fb-3e0cd332346ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-consumer-product-companies-quest-for-global-expansion-webinar/Bain experts David Zehner and Jiho Park examine how businesses in Asia-Pacific are succeeding and establishing themselves as leaders in international markets.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Consumer Product Companies' Quest for Global Expansion]]><![CDATA[By David Zehner and Jiho Park]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/10e4192cc83b48b6a140135f6e2157f6/v2_apaccpoverexp24_webinar_recording_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>57304e53-8d42-4210-a8b6-7d6f9f037a7chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-enhanced-pricing-can-boost-revenue-growth/From guidance to prediction, the technology will upend traditional pricing for the better.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI-Enhanced Pricing Can Boost Revenue Growth ]]><![CDATA[By Mark Burton, Nimit Mehta, Mónica Oliver, and Mukarram Bhaiji]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e381949712754626a9da8aaa9e97cb8e/27209-aienhancedpricing-cropped-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cc8f610-9979-4ea9-b4ec-2116bdaab8d9https://www.bain.com/insights/five-ways-ai-is-changing-how-we-work-and-live-interactive/In a world where we can talk to computers, here’s how our daily interactions will transform.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Ways AI Is Changing How We Work and Live]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b155e7a7e26a4c719e8e6d3155dba90e/v1-1_imagine-if_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a2852c9-2052-4c96-8ada-f1751edcaf70https://www.bain.com/insights/recruiting-like-an-insurgent-video/Microsoft Brazil General Manager Tania Cosentino reveals her winning strategy on maintaining a company’s appeal to future talent.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Recruiting Like an Insurgent]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3da44a485994541b3112ed98c6b7b0d/video-thumbnail_1440x810_microsoft.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>f995d2f3-7b41-4142-ae66-7ddfa10984f2https://www.bain.com/insights/ready-set-go-ai-is-poised-to-automate-procurement-interactive/By 2027, the activities that fill a procurement worker's typical nine-hour workday will shrink to less than one hour.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ready, Set, Go: AI Is Poised to Automate Procurement]]><![CDATA[By Diego Barillà and Thibault Lecat]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1060ded1debb4335bda26db56e8087d3/01fig_28464_generativeaiinprocurement_promos_16-9-1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Operations, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3209bc4f-62f1-4319-a622-6d52b7a87f99https://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-a-chief-operating-officer-coo-role-explained-forbes/Who is the COO? Learn the key responsibilities, role, salary and career path of a Chief Operating Officer across industries. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Is A Chief Operating Officer? COO Role Explained]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cea0cf09a7d044318d09065ffa341d9d/32739-forbes-seo-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a28bebf-f2bf-48df-8ce8-6ed7367323cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/premium-blend-mix-core-and-new-businesses-to-spur-growth-infographic/Most large companies have realized that a second growth engine isn't a nice-to-have, it's essential.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Premium Blend: Mix Core and New Businesses to Spur Growth]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Alice Leonard, and Marissa Dent]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e6bc5d14b6f449cab6dc4f83a2d07fd/v1-1_engine-2-infographic_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c8e677f2-709a-4e9c-910c-ea02921f3dc2https://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-ups-and-downs-in-the-automotive-supplier-industry-snap-chart/The industry has maintained profitability for 20 years, but remains vulnerable to volume fluctuations.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating Ups-and-Downs in the Automotive Supplier Industry]]><![CDATA[By Markus Bürgin, Björn Noack, Michael Weber, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/496fd1841e924b9f85a8c3bc0139deaf/31865_automativesupplier_snap_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Automotive Supplier Viewpoint]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>578a8062-71de-4c01-bdbc-c8ff0d6f6be1https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-it-spending-innovation-integration-ai/Providers and payers are more willing to experiment with advanced technologies.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare IT Spending: Innovation, Integration, and AI]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, Caitlin Dowling, Aaron Feinberg, and Rebecca Hammond]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/859edc54540f480d885b59c06ba443f2/28592-healthcareproviderpayerit-hero-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9db31ca5-ebd5-4f9c-b9a6-fcc4a3251760https://www.bain.com/insights/three-tips-for-business-plans-and-budgeting-in-a-volatile-market-forbes/It’s budget season, and this year more companies are adopting a faster, more strategic approach.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Tips for Business Plans and Budgeting in a Volatile Market]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad65eb1580404b5aaf69dca0524d1201/31962-gettyimages-106886145-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2e917f8-a269-4901-8da6-f89c4262c0f9https://www.bain.com/insights/why-loyalty-programs-fail-hbr/And how to fix them.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Loyalty Programs Fail]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns, Andy Pierce, and Basma Abdel Motaal]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Payments]]><![CDATA[English]]>48f7986c-41a8-463b-ab20-3d41aa8a1fd4https://www.bain.com/insights/scoring-big-with-latino-sports-fans-infographic/The segment is a growing opportunity for US leagues, teams, and sponsors, but Latinos feel under-engaged. Winning organizations will make big bets. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scoring Big with Latino Sports Fans]]><![CDATA[By Stuart Campbell, David Sanderson, David Mortlock, and Raj Pherwani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/426e05317e8141ac80b8b9754ee60b44/v3-1_lattitude_infographic_16.9_promo-copy.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>74565f49-8e36-41ee-ae23-95cd9c8a737ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/2024-holiday-shopping-outlook-infographic/Bain forecasts a subaverage 3% growth in US retail sales this holiday season. By following five tips, retailers can still deliver joy. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2024 Holiday Shopping Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Kurt Grichel, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7760444560be441297a094da6cbadaf8/v1-2-retailholidaynewsletter_infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>69adf50a-51cd-4d3b-af4b-e8ca0fcfa4a4https://www.bain.com/insights/four-questions-for-every-ceo-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/Amid competing priorities, CEOs and consumers still say sustainability matters. By acting now, companies can set the stage for profitable growth. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:09:00 Z<![CDATA[From Sustainability Commitments to Impact: Four Pragmatic Questions for Visionary CEOs]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Charles van den Branden, François Faelli, John Blasberg, and Karan Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28709c6dd1d24bf6b500db14765ca2ab/25770_commitments_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Transformation, Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>81a3f151-d66f-4863-a5ea-e84d2f0feccdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-do-consumers-really-want-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/How businesses can unlock the challenge of helping consumers live sustainably.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:08:00 Z<![CDATA[The Sustainability Puzzle: What Do Consumers Really Want?]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Jean-Charles van den Branden, Harry Morrison, David Zehner, and Leah Johns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5576e742d8084237845d31ba5f8ecb46/25769_b2c_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>b901b928-9d13-470f-be73-8e2d47e2b00chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-master-art-of-selling-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/Our survey of 500 B2B buyers and sellers shows a widening chasm on sustainability. A new industrial sales model is needed to close this buy-sell gap. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:07:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Master the Art of Selling Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Jamie Cleghorn, Xavier Houot, Mattias C. Karlsson, Yelena Ageyeva-Furman, and Jan Budde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8569389cfdeb41a98c218a8969afccdd/25768_b2b_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Customer Experience, Procurement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>a7b98614-ebc1-4699-afee-669b0fee830ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-ceos-turn-decarbonization-setbacks-into-progress-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/Successful companies are establishing a strong business case and then collaborating across the value chain.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:06:00 Z<![CDATA[How CEOs Can Turn Decarbonization Setbacks into Progress]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Peter Guarraia, Abhijit Prabhu, Anna Fritz Månsson, and Euan Murray]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d9fad6c04ebc4bf29aa51fd236aaf82d/25767_decarbonization_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4203ffa-c522-4303-9328-7d3b7124bf06https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-and-sustainability-power-of-integration-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/Three practices will help companies deploy a more carbon-conscious “eco-AI” approach to their technology and sustainability priorities.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:05:00 Z<![CDATA[AI and Sustainability: The Power of Integration]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Charles van den Branden, Caroline Jean, and Martha Moreau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92b1e0261910439aac8ea4761e5464e7/25764_ai_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail, Technology]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a28f0a4-81d1-4951-963f-cc7400e34b56https://www.bain.com/insights/olam-food-ingredients-pioneering-a-new-financial-model-for-sustainability-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/CFO Rishi Kalra has finance and sustainability speaking a common language, valuing comprehensive impact, and reporting results investors can count on. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Olam Food Ingredients: Pioneering a New Financial Model for Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Sachin Shah]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f949006ce4d4318938e621e952f323b/finance_cfo_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>71273472-e42b-48aa-ad06-699765d32da9https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-the-energy-transition-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/Forget 2050. The next 5 to 15 years will make or break the race to net zero.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in the Energy Transition, One Step at a Time ]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia, Emily Emmett, Cate Hight, Valeria Sterpos, Brian Murphy, and James Baird]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/40e0399882e9469f8fd871f03c8a68a3/26202_winning_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Agribusiness, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>7cf6cc9e-096f-44ea-9ef7-edec19512d5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/partnerships-are-key-to-circularity-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/Broad alliances help circular businesses increase revenues and gain new customers.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:02:00 Z<![CDATA[All Together Now: Partnerships Are Key to Circularity]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Joshua Hinkel, Tessa Bysong, Xavier Houot, and Simone Doms]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2a239fc84ba4567b6684cebc29f868f/25760_circularity_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>f32f4464-e8de-48e6-8823-7782a9948105https://www.bain.com/insights/new-models-for-financing-the-food-transition-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/We know how to build more resilient, climate-smart, and nature-positive food systems, but we must move faster. New models can help. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Faster by Design: New Models for Financing the Food Transition ]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Sasha Duchnowski, Andrew Keech, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Vikki Tam]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/054af16e577243109a62e1b3c1c243fe/24985_faster_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Energy & Natural Resources, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Retail, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>fb1bb48f-61e9-4f5c-a50b-ad13e6617564https://www.bain.com/insights/seven-reasons-theres-a-b2b-buy-sell-gap-on-sustainability-infographic-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/Why is the chasm growing between buyers and sellers? Our survey of 500 companies across industries and countries offers some clues.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seven Reasons There’s a B2B Buy-Sell Gap on Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau and Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35a75fbb406545048a60f1fd8adb3d18/v2-1_sustainabilityguide_sevenreasons-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>921b8a92-3232-42ae-958e-767f1ae9de67https://www.bain.com/insights/ten-takeaways-from-our-2024-sustainability-survey-of-consumers-infographic-ceo-sustainability-guide-2024/We asked nearly 19,000 consumers globally about their efforts to live a sustainable lifestyle. Here’s what’s changed—and what hasn’t—since last year.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ten Takeaways from Our 2024 Sustainability Survey of Consumers]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Jean-Charles van den Branden, Harry Morrison, David Zehner, and Leah Johns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35c581d588034ec0995f70443ddb0173/v2-1_sustainabilityguide_topten-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>961acdbb-b0f7-4ce0-a6dd-1de332432921https://www.bain.com/insights/most-loved-private-label-brands-shelf-stable-frozen-food-snap-chart/Trader Joe’s tops our first ranking of loyalty-boosting own-label brands in US grocery.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Most Loved Private-Label Brands in Shelf-Stable and Frozen Food]]><![CDATA[By Madison Dyal Anderson, Stephanie Koszyk, Wes Janson, and Mansoor Kazi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/123128bbbb564677bf37fdff698a0928/v1-29835-privatelabel-promos_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>35c658f8-9770-44d4-b42b-eec707d0d384https://www.bain.com/insights/hiring-trends-in-marketing-squeeze-brand-managers-snap-chart/As the number of specialists rises, who can coordinate the complex campaigns of modern marketing?Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hiring Trends in Marketing Squeeze Brand Managers ]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Carlson, Francine Gierak, and Hayden Ostendorf]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f061fde4d42144b88c44019e65344bff/v1-27580-hiringtrends-socialspromos_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6977d5ad-329e-4e41-9927-8689ba17b057https://www.bain.com/insights/the-three-most-important-steps-in-m-and-a-due-diligence/Great diligence is the foundation for every successful deal.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Three Most Important Steps in M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[By Benjamin Farmer, Amy Wall, Emmanuel Coque, and Matthew McKenna]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a8bd2a4cdb74e41b3a6ebaf6e48e7f8/29920-gettyimages-pha183000005-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>b54ab0af-beb9-4a64-97ff-211355fc02b0https://www.bain.com/insights/climate-related-solutions-offer-insurers-big-growth-prospects-snap-chart/New segments are emerging that will substantially expand the market size by 2030.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Climate-Related Solutions Offer Insurers Big Growth Prospects ]]><![CDATA[By Camille Goossens and Christian Graf]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7dd330147a244f9dbd9a629471b8242d/v1-1_climate-solutions-snapchart_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc6d0e7d-98f4-483f-aceb-baec979a8175https://www.bain.com/insights/warren-buffett-portfolio-is-even-better-than-you-think-snap-chart/The Oracle of Omaha famously focuses on returns for shareholders, but the companies that Berkshire Hathaway buys tend to outperform for other stakeholders, too. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Warren Buffett’s Portfolio Is Even Better Than You Think]]><![CDATA[By Zach First]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aac086cb509b4654af5e995d9190baa1/warrenbuffetsportfolio16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>041e8644-f5de-42f5-9a96-c1df1981fa15https://www.bain.com/insights/big-deals-rule-healthcare-private-equity-midyear-update-infographic/North American deals rebounded, large-scale assets and IT investments drew significant interest, and more investors gravitated to India.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Deals Rule: Healthcare Private Equity Midyear Update]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Jeff Woods, Justin Doshi, Sharon Fry, and Mike Vandenberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78a8d45c4ab348b59dbe7d505af408e2/v9-1_bigdealsrulehealthcare_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ccff45a-c895-4a03-b038-1dcb6d9e4336https://www.bain.com/insights/the-case-for-guarded-optimism-in-the-healthcare-sector-podcast/It’s shaping up to be a surprisingly robust year for private equity deal activity in the healthcare sector.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Case for “Guarded Optimism” in the Healthcare Sector]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6faa720ed12240629063e3d282e01c5c/dp_ep104_midyearhcpereport2024_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>f89de680-8aa2-4dbd-a8ed-dec05950f5a7https://www.bain.com/insights/gamer-survey-young-players-reshape-the-industry-gaming-report-2024/Players want more immersive games and more interoperability.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gamer Survey: Young Players Reshape the Industry]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson, Anders Videbaek, Alex Egan, Tom Rowland, and Matt Madden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c041ecdf340e47c4b5c5c259c3c57dce/gamingreport24-gamesurvey-1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bfa809f-2c42-43fd-941b-7151fd3f8f87https://www.bain.com/insights/next-big-disruption-in-video-games-distribution-gaming-report-2024/Gamers say they want more interoperability across devices, and many want to consolidate all their games onto a single marketplace.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:40:00 Z<![CDATA[The Next Big Disruption in Video Games: Distribution]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson and Yohann Plantec]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa0d724ef6ed49c68c75a8bcd07481af/gamingreport24-distribution-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[English]]>753b917b-a6da-4775-bf1f-fe8bf8c54901https://www.bain.com/insights/boosting-marketing-performance-in-mobile-games-gaming-report-2024/Making great games is no longer enough; great marketing is critical.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Boosting Marketing Performance in Mobile Games]]><![CDATA[By Anders Videbaek, Benjamin Sommer, and Anders Christofferson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/14a745de86604abbba74279d1dd2f049/v1-gamingreport24-chapter1-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>443b5bd3-bc6d-4e88-a8e4-9d0e4d6787c3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-video-game-companies-can-evolve-operating-models-for-growth-gaming-report-2024/Leading companies are adapting their models to capitalize on greater scale while also maintaining connections with players.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Level Unlocked: How Video Game Companies Can Evolve Operating Models for Growth]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson, Tom Rowland, Alex Egan, and Matt Madden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/150050b56150433ea455dfcf68dc615f/25503-gaming-report-game-op-model-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef734ed6-8c9e-4bb7-acdb-9df90b372176https://www.bain.com/insights/zero-based-redesign-the-key-to-realizing-gen-ai-cost-savings-potential/Productivity gains alone won’t create ROI for companies investing in generative AI.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Zero-Based Redesign: The Key to Realizing Gen AI’s Cost Savings Potential ]]><![CDATA[By Roger Zhu, Patrick O'Hagan, Evren Sungur, and Sanjin Bicanic]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af015d3067ed43eb85db1a4ec0ff91ab/zerobased_flyins-anddisruptor_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Higher Education]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Digital, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e689b3e-8216-4ec6-9262-38e9d8b441d3https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-qa-once-upon-a-farm-ceo-john-foraker/“Everyone will always tell you disruption can’t work for a million reasons until it does. You have to have conviction and belief that you will prove them wrong.”Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Q&A: Once Upon a Farm CEO John Foraker]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e4fb9b1180b541cea9c4c0b57ebcdf03/foraker-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdfffbc2-18d6-417b-bb56-d122253caa09https://www.bain.com/insights/why-strategic-workforce-planning-is-more-valuable-than-ever-forbes/Operational headcount planning isn’t holding up in an age of digital transformation and artificial intelligence integration.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Strategic Workforce Planning Is More Valuable Than Ever]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de4710073bb54304a5f9efc75fde1b40/31610-gettyimages-1857025467-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>78ddd252-a742-4d64-9dcb-7da64566b7e4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-omnichannel-imperative-a-conversation-with-ozgur-tort-of-migros-ticaret/The CEO of the Turkish retailer explains why "omnichannel is the backbone of the business."Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Omnichannel Imperative: A Conversation with Özgür Tort of Migros Ticaret]]><![CDATA[By Joëlle de Montgolfier and Leah Johns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa46d50182bf45a3bebe359e29ae7bb6/tort-migros-group-ceo_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Executive Conversations]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2610d6a-f490-4a76-b603-7d4c440b727ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/buy-and-build-dealbreakers-and-dealmakers-podcast/Absent certain market conditions, buyer beware.Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buy-and-Build: Dealbreakers and Dealmakers]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Tim O'Connor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c174506cf0014037994488f1c944a2d3/v1_drypowderbuyandbuild_image_1140x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>530b32e3-8bb1-4fe7-a2f2-38e79cde84d5https://www.bain.com/insights/demand-is-soaring-for-commercial-engine-maintenance-repair-slots-aviation-week/The surge in demand has left airlines facing historically high shop turnaround times, up by 35% or more for legacy engines and more than 150% for new-generation engines compared to pre-pandemic levels.Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Demand Is Soaring For Commercial Engine Maintenance, Repair Slots]]><![CDATA[By Jim Harris and Michael Sion]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>f71339e4-e84b-4cd0-ba37-5f11d746f00ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/avoiding-wipeout-how-to-ride-the-wave-of-private-markets/Companies will need to develop new capabilities to succeed in the fast-growing private assets market.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Avoiding Wipeout: How to Ride the Wave of Private Markets ]]><![CDATA[By Markus Habbel, Adam Swirski, Lisa Huang, Michael Badtmann, and Herbert Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6535ac26480415ea5839e2f4a5bff3d/gettyimages-523418590_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Private Equity, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c74d6906-798c-4caf-9c50-f6eb8adcbac4https://www.bain.com/insights/executive-reading-resources-for-catching-up-on-generative-ai-forbes/This technology is moving fast but there are good resources that will help you get your footing.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Executive Reading: Resources For Catching Up On Generative AI]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f191421be21c4317aa5842887d4afd05/29742_ai_catchup_michels_forbes_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1971d37-88ff-4880-ac67-f9a2a992069dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/teamwork-at-the-top-hbr/It’s not just who’s in the room—it’s how they behave together.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Teamwork at the Top]]><![CDATA[By Gregory LeStage, Sara Nilsson DeHanas, and Pete Gerend]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>31c2bcea-ac4b-4a3a-913f-cc0da438ec7chttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-modern-organization-for-modern-technology-forbes/In a digital world, the challenge isn’t adopting new technologies. It’s integrating them across organizational silos.Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Modern Organization For Modern Technology]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11271bbd27994a939c0eff973aa3f48f/29670-gettyimages-1355632301-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a574338-0d36-4625-bec3-7d70ad77ffbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/e-styling-india-decoding-online-fashion-and-lifestyle-shopping-trends-webinar/Bain’s Shyam Unnikrishnan and Myntra’s Nandita Sinha share our latest insights on India’s e-lifestyle market, shopper journeys, key fashion trends and a playbook for lifestyle brands to scale their online presence.Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[E-Styling India: Decoding Online Fashion and Lifestyle Shopping Trends]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Shyam Unnikrishnan, Manan Bhasin, Nandita Sinha, Prasanna Rajan, and Amanpreet Talwar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb756506beaf486398fa41baac50afb6/v2b-1_e-stylingindia_webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4c2fe61-32f0-4bc7-8938-6ab66387c165https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-in-food-and-agriculture-in-asia-pacific-webinar/Bain partners explore the novel use cases of generative AI across the Asia-Pacific agriculture industry.Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI in Food and Agriculture in Asia-Pacific]]><![CDATA[By Aadarsh Baijal, James Larmer, and Amanda Chin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de8b8bbc98404c2eab6e9fb190c1f823/v2_apacenrgenai_web_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>06a2a713-d814-48f7-9348-afd7e09bc8c8https://www.bain.com/insights/three-lessons-on-nurturing-young-talent-forbes/How a supportive mentor can inspire innovation and growth.Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Lessons On Nurturing Young Talent]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bbc159b58e1345ae94a8adea4a45519c/29741-mentorship-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>771ae99b-04b5-4ec3-b397-aaa63b7acb5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-take-private-playbook-podcast/A small but growing cohort of investors are taking midsize tech companies private and driving substantial margin improvements.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Take-Private Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Greg Schooley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a886bfba8dd34c16b46dc08f765096d9/dp_ep103_banners_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfc788d9-2b03-4132-84af-9eef0ba82e96https://www.bain.com/insights/long-wait-times-outrank-cost-patient-frustration-generative-ai-help-snap-chart/Leading providers will embrace innovative solutions to improve the customer experience.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Long Wait Times Outrank Cost as Patients’ Top Frustration. Generative AI Can Help.]]><![CDATA[By Michael Brookshire, Erin Morrissette, MD, and Monica Pinto Basto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96b09eeb9d1f42e0bca59ffdff6363d8/26478-longwaittimes_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e428740-1f02-4210-afec-9f456dd26738https://www.bain.com/insights/call-the-doctor-are-patients-ready-for-generative-ai-in-healthcare-snap-chart/Patients and physicians worry about how generative AI will affect their relationship. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Call the Doctor: Are Patients Ready for Generative AI in Healthcare?]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7cfe6a1fa3dd4ad388b99d29dddeb335/26476-callthedoctor_promos_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8682bdf-3e83-46ff-a260-2985aa1a7974https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-trends-and-transformations-in-asia-pacific-webinar/Bain experts Melanie Sanders and Radhika Sridharan discuss the near term challenges facing retailers in Asia-Pacific.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Trends and Transformations in Asia-Pacific]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and Radhika Sridharan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/87f39f137bf441e2812ef1a6d48a7c49/v5_webinarrecording_futureofretailapac24_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad0c2897-fe4d-41ba-86cb-2308d6f0c7a7https://www.bain.com/insights/interview-scaling-ai-in-insurance-a-conversation-with-zurichs-christian-westermann/“More than a transformation, I see a revolution. Responsible AI is paramount.”Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling AI in Insurance: A Conversation with Zurich's Christian Westermann]]><![CDATA[By Tanja Brettel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0f411bf942d444d9b1f3e2332127394/christian-westermann-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Executive Conversations]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1799f707-f334-4e44-8e44-f394a07e677ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/interview-marco-settembri-executive-vice-president-nestle-sa/“Covid was a moment in which we saw an opportunity to be united with consumers, retailers, and society.” Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview: Marco Settembri, Executive Vice President, Nestlé S.A.]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c180b7daa3d249fdb30dc6bafefc1fb8/settembri-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products CEO Spotlight]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7a97cf0-e2a1-49b5-93f8-65e7cab28fe9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-pharma-can-gain-edge-with-m-and-a-infographic/As dealmaking becomes more competitive and expensive, the margin for error is shrinking. Companies need to double down on M&A fundamentals.​Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Pharma Companies Can Gain an Edge with M&A]]><![CDATA[By Kai Grass, Sarwar Islam, Floriane Haas-Falanga, and Andy Pasternak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9aee085ac8d8451a8ba0115b84b0f468/v2-2-howpharmacompaniesgainedge_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f55789d3-a2b8-472e-b651-e69285671d95https://www.bain.com/insights/us-department-stores-its-time-for-a-new-day-one/Our latest NPS research offers further proof that the customer value proposition needs a reset.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Department Stores: It’s Time for a New Day One ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Monisha De La Rocha, Darrell Rigby, and Sam Thakarar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e950068389b44f379b6a7e230115bc46/gettyimages-516391045_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b4366c6-b9a5-42ae-aab1-2f5f9d6a5279https://www.bain.com/insights/takeaways-from-bains-2024-midyear-m-and-a-report-webinar/Leaders from Bain’s M&A practice share key findings from our 2024 M&A midyear report.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Takeaways From Bain’s 2024 Midyear M&A Report]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller, Peter Horsley, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/522b85291f7e47b587f1c7c085fe25bc/webinar-recording_1440x810px_e.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc98a75e-f5a9-4381-ad07-eb9693d358f6https://www.bain.com/insights/advanced-air-mobility-what-electric-air-taxis-need-to-take-off/Small electric aircraft that take off and land vertically create new investment opportunities.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Advanced Air Mobility: What Electric Air Taxis Need to Take Off ]]><![CDATA[By Mattia Celli, Jan Schmidt, and Jim Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfe9e6a624284279b7c985ff300eb6c5/gettyimages-1396387306_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Transportation]]><![CDATA[English]]>24fa287c-cfb1-4eff-8260-b93f3810498ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-preserve-the-essence-of-founder-driven-companies-video/Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Money, discusses strategies for acquiring and scaling founder-led enterprises while maintaining their entrepreneurial integrity.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Preserve the Essence of Founder-Driven Companies ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfb59c3069c04c66808eb9240bde9f83/v1-1_octopus_ceoforumvideo_episode_videothumbnail_1440x810_1440x810-02.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f0d1f1a-0d90-43b7-bc61-3fdd82726e6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/leading-with-energy-through-turbulent-times-video/ CEO of Albertsons Vivek Sankaran shares what he’s learned from managing a business through a global crisis and how he applies those lessons today.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading With Energy Through Turbulent Times]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c82f1f53505040acbc07559377b27699/v1-1_albertsons_ceoforumvideo_episode_videothumbnail_1440x810_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>74cb776a-3f1c-4b46-99e4-76c7837de2a3https://www.bain.com/insights/from-founder-led-origins-to-a-decentralized-business-model-video/Macquarie Technology Group’s David Tudehope, CEO, and Bart Vogel, non-executive director, reflect on successfully transforming their business model by empowering others to lead.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Founder-Led Origins to a Decentralized Business Model]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75cd6e67b41c4cd89f646e23f6392ab7/v1-1_macquarie_ceoforumvideo_episode_videothumbnail_1440x810_1440x810-03.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f16803a4-e462-4919-930c-47345f3a0bb8https://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-an-entrepreneurial-spirit-while-championing-change-video/Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of Flipkart, shares how leaders can maintain their company’s entrepreneurial roots despite growth and turbulence.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keeping an Entrepreneurial Spirit While Championing Change]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/36db0644e3ee41be87686e43c44adb8f/v1-1_flipkart_ceoforumvideo_episode_videothumbnail_1440x810_1440x810-04.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9b834f4-8a1b-41b1-a1b6-b8d52a2d6a9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/taking-globally-orchestrated-approach-to-digital-disruption/New technologies such as generative AI, quantum computing, and climate technology require unique but complementary managerial muscles.Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking a Globally Orchestrated Approach to Digital Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Truc Mai Dupont, and Christian Tooley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3a078363cc74ec88fbe3dfd054e8eb5/25332-integrated-approach-digital-disruption-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Innovation, Digital, Strategy, Sustainability, People and Organization, Transformation, Operating Model & Org Design, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8ce1b85-4d23-49a1-9a25-280224e4dd8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/cro-insights-a-conversation-with-salesforces-jim-steele-webinar/Salesforce's Jim Steele sits down with Bain's Jamie Cleghorn to discuss the evolving role of the chief revenue officer and key strategies for unlocking revenue excellence.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CRO Insights: A Conversation with Salesforce's Jim Steele]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3df611f6a6024269b1f779c6eb70e702/v3_aconvowithjimsteele_web_linkedin-elevate-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>22094dcd-b2c8-4cca-a4bd-f78c4c54da6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-ev-battery-ecosystem/The choice of battery for electric vehicles is increasingly critical and complex, and requires a flexible strategy. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the EV Battery Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[By Mahadevan Seetharaman, Vincent Goffin, Prashanth Srinivasan, Dominik Foucar, and Ingo Stein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/224d05eb40bd4bfc95e37b8c9963e135/25582-gettyimages-1738603175-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Automotive, Chemicals, Metals, Mining, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>7dd63d19-56f3-49c0-8744-b3f3935128fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/get-a-step-ahead-of-the-engine-maintenance-capacity-crunch/Companies that invest in aircraft engine repair today will be best positioned for long-term growth.Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Get a Step Ahead of the Engine Maintenance Capacity Crunch]]><![CDATA[By Jim Harris, Michael Sion, Massimo Sabella, Yuriy Kurganov, and Holger Lipowsky]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c476d6aef12d49cf86c0e2fd2a6cf9d0/25815-gettyimages-1410686370-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation]]><![CDATA[English]]>62c5dc5d-81c6-4663-b8dc-d95763e7b1behttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-hype-to-results-accelerating-ai-in-automotive-webinar/Bain partners outline essential steps for automotive businesses to implement AI innovation effectively and achieve industry-leading results.Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Hype to Results: Accelerating AI in Automotive]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Correa, Mike Coxon, and Mary Stroncek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c7c77a0bc83423998901f1b3835ad60/v1-1_acceleratingaiautomotive_webinarrecording_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>711e5fe2-5a21-4b19-abcd-f3fd93bb67d6https://www.bain.com/insights/solid-results-from-generative-ai-in-financial-services-infographic/The technology has reduced costs, raised revenues, and pleased many employees.Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solid Results from Generative AI in Financial Services]]><![CDATA[By Bhavi Mehta, Iacopo Mancini, Mohan Jayaraman, and Georgia Wynter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec1d9e83013d4477bb7d38e9cdafdae8/v1-2_genaiinfinancialservicespromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d256bd1f-4730-4b30-bdb9-768643bd274ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/financial-or-stakeholder-value-for-shareholders-both-are-best-snap-chart/Shareholders don’t have to choose between financial results and stakeholder happiness. Leading companies deliver both.Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Financial or Stakeholder Value? For Shareholders, Both Are Best ]]><![CDATA[By Zach First]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e1c5e99ea134534b36637f908c8f948/v2-1_01fig-27962-sohappytogether_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>04141456-ce46-4d1e-9bdd-78c9ceee953chttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurers-can-parlay-technology-into-a-competitive-edge/Data management and analytics have become essential for carriers looking to tap emerging opportunities.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurers Can Parlay Technology into a Competitive Edge]]><![CDATA[By Steven Breeden, Charlotte De Vaal, Claus Helbing, Sean O'Neill, and Simo Zerrifi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b609ad68067b4eddbf387a6c30ab50bc/24805-gettyimages-1483082985-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e107fc4-45cc-4afd-8376-13e27642cc5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-midyear-report-2024-dealmakers-mine-multiple-sources-of-value/Companies are looking for cost and growth, not just one or the other.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Midyear Report 2024: Dealmakers Mine Multiple Sources of Value]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Dale Stafford, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59f305f6f4564d4da83e41feecffc65f/midyearma_bannersai_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>23f4ee54-81b2-450c-865b-03b4d5ccf7e0https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2024-private-equity-midyear-report-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris share takeaways from our annual Private Equity Midyear Report.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain's 2024 Private Equity Midyear Report]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd53e49fcd684bca85d161cac1274f88/v4-1a-midyearpereport2024-socialmediawebinarrecording-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7cc585a-2add-4fc7-b9c7-2ae9cbbf9897https://www.bain.com/insights/how-a-sushi-circle-approach-can-improve-credit-risk-management-risk/AI can help banks shift from manual corporate loan reviews to continuous, digitized risk monitoring. (Registration required.)Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How a "Sushi Circle" Approach Can Improve Credit Risk Management]]><![CDATA[By Gerhard Schroeck and Oliver Williams]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96833992af6b4c488716d07ecf112e21/risk-logo-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Risk.net]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>136f7841-dfe6-4249-8321-cf3a72850af3https://www.bain.com/insights/bains-2024-midyear-private-equity-report-executive-summary-podcast/Deals and exits are flat, and fund-raising is down, but the real story is the tension beneath the numbers.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain’s 2024 Midyear Private Equity Report: Executive Summary]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/20af464091fe4fa6b29a01c6ed99457b/gettyimages-857589702-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>dcb33cb6-ade7-4cb0-98e2-1689ad3df580https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-guide-for-voluntary-carbon-credit-portfolio-design-wbcsd/This guide demonstrates how a portfolio approach to acquiring voluntary carbon credits allows businesses to balance their carbon credit strategies and business needs.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How-To Guide for Voluntary Carbon Credit Portfolio Design]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle, Brad Denig, and Euan Murray]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4fc9c6a072864a678e917742eaedd544/wbcsd-1440x810-v2.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WBCSD]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb7230d6-116f-4850-b8ea-e0c76074969bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-organized-to-reap-value-from-generative-ai/The right operating model can speed up return on investment.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Organized to Reap Value from Generative AI?]]><![CDATA[By Bhavi Mehta, Iacopo Mancini, Mohan Jayaraman, Marta Alves, and Liza Selyavina]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/999e705dade542fcb57e6ac953c8005b/gettyimages-129179170_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, People and Organization, Digital, Enterprise Technology, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>eeb0d07c-a4e4-48e0-b5f5-246a0b1aeec8https://www.bain.com/insights/china-shopper-report-2024-volume-1/China Shopper Report 2024, Vol. 1Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China FMCG Settles into New Reality, with Moderate Growth and Continuous Price Pressures]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Derek Deng, and Jason Yu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b750e520a6a4020bd840fb9e8b18ee3/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>19228890-5738-4aeb-9c1a-57d0b2dbf80dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-cooperative-advantage-in-banking-and-insurance-webinar/Bain experts explore how cooperative banks and insurers are differentiating themselves in an evolving marketplace.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Cooperative Advantage in Banking and Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater, Marjolijn Brakenhoff, and Sjors van der Zee ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8896d6404d1440c3921fd31fec203d6a/1440x810px-3.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff22708a-090b-4567-ac75-9c64bf2967aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-value-of-customer-experience-for-healthcare-payers-infographic/Customer experience remains a challenge for payers, but there’s a real business case for investing in it. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Value of Customer Experience for Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[By Kalyan Jonnalagadda, Michael Brookshire, and Joanna Goodman (Pucci)]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f8fd8c51d7f44eab23ae98299c327f9/v1-1_healthcare-payers-cx_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>b62b6a6d-6fae-424a-bcb7-72a641294a27https://www.bain.com/insights/top-digital-use-cases-by-industry-interactive/Bain’s research identifies the most useful digital applications, including those that offer the best opportunities for competitive advantage.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Top Digital Use Cases by Industry ]]><![CDATA[By Laura Polasek, John Beaumont, and Stephen Phillips]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/114ef23df06c4f6abf935b8b836cf65f/v1-1_digitalmaturity_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>34a79d67-be9b-4d58-82a0-962642089b63https://www.bain.com/insights/cannes-lions-2024-takeaways-for-modern-marketers-webinar/Bain partners share insights from CMOs at Cannes Lions including topics such as generative AI, marketing experimentation, and more.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cannes Lions 2024: Takeaways for Modern Marketers]]><![CDATA[By Philip Dowling, Maureen Burns, and Jeff Katzin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/191eb732e07c4b6eb54943e1a7d9012d/v1-1_cannes24_webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e1547d9-95d1-4ee6-93ee-5dc55b1bbb7ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-cfos-know-about-climate-disclosure-rules-webinar/Bain experts discuss how proactive planning can turn climate mandates into opportunities for strategic growth and resilience.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What CFOs Need to Know About Climate Disclosure Rules ]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau and Michael Tonelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b313baa0a254565ade96bc585b44781/v3_climatedisclosurewebinar_web-bain.com_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>23d06277-45a6-4b67-951e-10c34932b740https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-win-clean-hydrogen-bids-infographic/As competitive projects ramp up worldwide, here are five keys to developing successful bids. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Win Clean Hydrogen Bids]]><![CDATA[By Per Karlsson, Aaron Denman, Brian Murphy, and Peter Meijer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fff845c9eaf54c0eb03863ad74763ae6/v6-2_26146_winninghydrogenbids_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Utilities & Renewables, Automotive, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c8701155-a2ff-4206-9ddd-897c0bee527bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-six-trends-ceos-see-shaping-global-business-today-forbes/CEOs across an array of sectors gathered recently to discuss AI, geopolitical risks, high interest rates, sustainability, and other global disruptions to their business.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Six Trends CEOs See Shaping Global Business Today]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5727805bcee3479f98c3275364fa0a61/27248-michels-june-forbes-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>506fffdf-c0a9-430d-8ced-734431967040https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-survey-four-themes-emerging/If 2023 was about experimentation, 2024 is all about results. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Survey: Four Themes Emerging]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Sanjin Bicanic, Jue Wang, Richard Lichtenstein, and Arjun Dutt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08fe4b2cc4ab4a76b09724cc2cc9964e/25938_executives-on-ai_1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Quarterly Executive Survey on AI]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Strategy, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>182e9771-601e-43ac-8ce7-64a0e779fe30https://www.bain.com/insights/a-savvier-approach-to-sovereign-wealth-funds-podcast/Karen Khalaf, one of Bain’s leading experts in sovereign wealth funds, explains how a little knowledge can go a long way on the fund-raising trail.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Savvier Approach to Sovereign Wealth Funds]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Khalaf]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/709ddfbb899c4d748cfcfa719b5c44fd/dp_ep101_banners_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2dd15943-f72d-4c86-8c60-49c0eec4ce48https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-transformations-six-actions-that-lead-to-success-infographic/Bain’s research identifies key strategies underlying how digital leaders invest in technology and manage continuous disruption.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Transformations: Six Actions that Lead to Success]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont, Stephen Phillips, and Laura Polasek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ad22441cc55411bb4aa13df34584ea4/techdigitalmaturity_1280px_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>864d1b08-8ee6-4fe9-9dd2-1e71635bc1a5https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-in-food-and-agriculture-opportunities-for-transformation-webinar/Bain partners explore the novel use cases of generative AI across the agriculture industry.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI in Food and Agriculture: Opportunities for Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Dalton Maine, Sasha Duchnowski, Aadarsh Baijal, and Ernst van Duijn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fbbfe58718134a3b8c0f896d43e66432/1440x810-genai-in-agri-webinar.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6c73e16-ec58-4c31-b929-914ebd58454ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-transform-performance-transform-productivity/Sustained performance improvement requires more than just blunt cost cutting.Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Transform Performance, Transform Productivity]]><![CDATA[By Simon Henderson, Marco D'Avino, Eric Thompson, and Danielle Stekelenburg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2976b469914f43e08b32bcf8962959ea/gettyimages-154964241-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>16d7d40c-f0f2-4900-8365-c2b294044c56https://www.bain.com/insights/automation-scorecard-2024-lessons-learned-can-inform-deployment-of-generative-ai/The most experienced firms are widening their lead in cost savings and productivity.Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automation Scorecard 2024: Lessons Learned Can Inform Deployment of Generative AI]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Purna Doddapaneni, and Don Sweeney ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c4baa57a1254897883e8104584b7a38/25659-gettyimages-1451246552-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Automation, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Digital, Support Functions, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1bf8e50-9db1-4758-80e3-c1f6c6c9fbf7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-transformational-power-of-career-connected-learning-in-healthcare/Health systems starved for talent are forging close partnerships with local high schools to fill pipelines and jump-start careers.Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Transformational Power of Career-Connected Learning in Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Chris Bierly, Eric Berger, and Abigail Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec02f162263b45d4b7bf21d3a279c9b0/25922-gettyimages-2118540916-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>30fd0522-5d09-4861-8cbe-79e6ffb46088https://www.bain.com/insights/ai_leaders_to_watch/One way to find out where AI is heading: follow the money. Here’s our analysis of the AI application providers attracting the most attention and funding.Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Leaders to Watch]]><![CDATA[By Andre Fernandes and Sanjin Bicanic]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f9c9cc05cbb42ac808e19b096196b05/25904-gettyimages-1221204650-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Design, Innovation & Business Building, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a62477ea-8ac4-49d4-9f03-0d5ed9432aa1https://www.bain.com/insights/hybrid-work-culture-building-a-high-performance-environment-forbes/For distributed workforces, cultivating and scaling a high-performance culture is essential. Here’s how to do it.Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hybrid Work Culture: Building a High-Performance Environment]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61560abebf534a71a23c8e1d3c48ab1a/26810-hybrid-work-1440x810-6_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef6d07be-b2e9-420d-8442-b72cbb9e584ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/circular-business-models-can-help-companies-meet-sustainability-rules-ft-sustainable-views/Making products more efficiently using fewer resources, and designing them to last longer, can create economic advantages.Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Circular Business Models Can Help Companies Meet Sustainability Rules]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[FT Sustainable Views]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>db39cc43-3d9d-4da0-99ed-4cfdbad2e365https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-the-stage-gate-capital-projects-in-the-energy-transition/Leading energy and natural resource companies are rethinking their capital deployment model to succeed in the energy transition. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Stage Gate: Capital Projects in the Energy Transition]]><![CDATA[By Juan Carlos Gay, Edward Stone, Nir Feinstein , and Annie Medaglia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bacece21e734a658dc5630c7be20e7c/gettyimages-165528005-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Mining, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Operations, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebf3fff7-e8e3-4f64-aa52-067b60085450https://www.bain.com/insights/capturing-the-future-of-digital-in-consumer-products/Digitization’s third wave is the most vexing, but it will determine the industry’s leaders.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capturing the Future of Digital in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Rajesh Narayan, Joao Valadares, James Baker, and Vasundhra Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2ba3e366b4a4373b315d21c202ec464/gettyimages-598260236_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Digitalization in CPG]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>867a6e7b-2b0a-4aef-b4bd-d79fba654c14https://www.bain.com/insights/how-consumer-product-companies-are-adopting-ai-snap-chart/The industry has yet to fully embrace the vast opportunities for real benefits.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Consumer Product Companies Are Adopting AI]]><![CDATA[By Rajesh Narayan and Roy Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/00cb91516b1c4aecb1a979da541a424a/01fig-26308-digitalcp_promo-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Digitalization in CPG]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>77aae1fc-6084-471a-a850-4911839bb8f0https://www.bain.com/insights/live-from-superreturn-2024-podcast/Jim Strang, chairman of HgCapital Trust, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the private equity industry.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dry Powder: Live from SuperReturn 2024]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/48c8e7323d184fa5a97d51fbb2a9688b/v1-1a_superreturn_web_banners_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>133ce8aa-1759-4ca5-91f9-60c084e90421https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-transformations-that-work-webinar/Bain experts share our latest research on successful business transformations.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from Transformations that Work]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins, Patrick Litré, and Melissa Burke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2dfbbb7604c64bc8baad5a7ffb6ee281/v5_ttw_socials_ttw_record_webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e06b72f5-3080-418b-bfff-fb5d046cdd96https://www.bain.com/insights/10-steps-to-successful-ma-integration/Where winners focus to make a deal outperform.Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 10 Steps to Successful M&A Integration]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller and Scott Nancarrow]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d28bfb15e8404e31af1b9a1fc2e50dcf/gettyimages-1142959375_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>073f14eb-5c74-47b2-b722-2a11b734b23fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/organizations-must-embrace-ai-forbes/Here's how executives can mitigate risks and maximize ROI.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Organizations Must Embrace AI]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae3b07cd-7e12-451b-9cdd-b5061240681fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-model-for-continuous-transformation-hbr/The continuous evolution of the external landscape demands ongoing business transformation, with no room for pausing, refreezing, and stepping away. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Model for Continuous Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Patrick Litré]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>c281ff83-849f-4c7e-8df8-c15afe5fe6aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-midyear-report-2024/The industry appears to have finally found its footing. Now comes the hard part.Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Searching for Momentum: Private Equity Midyear Report 2024]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Emilio Domingo, Alexander De Mol, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d884daf90fe44aa6b9922afad8afb1a4/v1-1a-midyearpe2024-disruptorfly-in-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff51d7ad-62a7-471c-8c7b-5fe18989f8eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-retail-in-asia-pacific-from-turbulence-to-resurgence-infographic/In a promising new era, retailers need a tailored response to six challenges. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail in Asia-Pacific: From Turbulence to Resurgence]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders, Derek Keswakaroon, Ji Chul Kang, Radhika Sridharan, and Fai Assakul]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc72e10d1aa64f27bb823dc1c0175307/v1-1_apacfutureofretail_infographic_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b84ae1e-f2be-43c4-b7a2-be68b5a47024https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-could-be-telcos-key-to-winning-medium-enterprises/AI can help telcos move from “one-size-fits-all” to more personalized offerings—without busting their cost structure.Wed, 29 May 2024 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI Could Be Telcos’ Key to Winning Medium Enterprises]]><![CDATA[By Jani Kelloniemi, Herbert Blum, Danielle Stekelenburg, Glyn Truscott, and Anastasia Bournelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f34c65eb2754e77a6bc88ed3bf3bafd/gettyimages-1383235366_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>13eba75c-7279-4b14-871f-5e562a373ae8https://www.bain.com/insights/revenue-growth-that-doesnt-break-the-bank-infographic/Growth at any cost doesn’t cut it anymore.Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Revenue Growth That Doesn’t Break the Bank]]><![CDATA[By Jordan Lee, Eliza Kennedy, Randy Huey, Jens Friis Hjortegaard, and Andrey Voytenko]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04d25ff65fa74f9495df5df71ad02013/v1-1_revenuegrowthinfographic_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>db05daaf-fa4d-4df6-9952-27b896250545https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-manufacturing-and-distribution-with-data-led-pricing-and-sales-webinar/Bain experts discuss how to navigate the most common challenges to achieving commercial excellence in manufacturing and distribution.Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in Manufacturing and Distribution with Data-led Pricing and Sales]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Nathan Rogg, Alex Kadesch, and Shawn O'Brien]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cace139ad08e4182bbb992b47835cf4a/1440x810px-1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>40fd44d7-6372-443e-99d1-5c188096552ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-and-gen-ai-now-scale-those-terrific-early-returns/Prioritizing families of use cases can accelerate both savings and revenue gains. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail and Gen AI: Now Scale Those Terrific Early Returns ]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu, Kyle Goldman, Louise Keely, Carla Nasr, and François Vayleux]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fcec08b8b1974f618095ce28c8fcde71/retailai_flyins-anddisruptor_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c00da069-7de8-4a33-b489-3020892c65dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/better-faster-cheaper-how-digital-transforms-r-and-d/Digitization speeds time to market and reduces product development costs.Thu, 23 May 2024 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better, Faster, Cheaper: How Digital Transforms R&D]]><![CDATA[By Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7662043545d34bd6b43748887e95ece9/24458-gettyimages-651190948-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ae61341-4674-4074-997f-fb8f24b6a9aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-leaders-are-upskilling-tomorrows-workforce-today-forbes/Near-term strategies that prioritize learning by doing can have a higher and faster return on investment.Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Leaders Are Upskilling Tomorrow’s Workforce Today]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/afbd7fc07fe54e0994f3e07a6c8ff14a/25493-gettyimages-1618826809-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>61c9b7cd-feb6-4429-8135-c2725de6850bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/beating-the-odds-improving-student-outcomes-in-higher-education/Advanced analytics can help colleges and universities learn from institutions that outperform. Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beating the Odds: Improving Student Outcomes in Higher Education]]><![CDATA[By Will Miller, Mark Krafft, Keri Larkin, and Jeff Denneen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a68abb8ecaaa430c83619d40c464a1dd/gettyimages-157180551_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Higher Education]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b5ad7b9-315c-4a16-a50b-f8a8246d73abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-risk-with-charlesbanks-michael-choe-podcast/We explore a fresh approach to modeling and managing risk.Tue, 21 May 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking Risk with Charlesbank’s Michael Choe]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d6658a81325446e845d2c621a966ba1/v1-1a-drypowder-charlesbank-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6c7f069-d528-4fb9-9967-2d49d2f99ac9https://www.bain.com/insights/china-is-driving-the-global-electric-vehicle-transition-snap-chart/The market has leapt ahead of the US and Europe, thanks to competitive pricing in the mass market segment.Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Is Now Driving the Global Electric Vehicle Transition]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Correa, Trent Murphey, Stephan Zech, and Mary Stroncek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/faaff47ccd8b47f484e78a444b696f4b/v1-1a-25715-chinaisdrivingtheglobal_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc67bb12-290b-4717-8736-e03e2a194689https://www.bain.com/insights/to-speed-up-rapid-adoption-slow-down/Training is key to getting the most out of RAPID decision making. The best training programs do five things.Fri, 17 May 2024 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Speed Up RAPID® Adoption, Slow Down]]><![CDATA[By Jennie Tung, Laura Beaudin, Marcos Bargallo, and James Taggart]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e6ac8f5e01c42c294a30225af2e2c3c/22620-gettyimages-1063592908-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8535192-d2c4-416d-a46b-e558788c73d1https://www.bain.com/insights/financing-the-transition-to-a-carbon-neutral-economy-infographic/Pioneering banks will reap substantial rewards as they help companies and consumers shift the economy away from heavy carbon-emitting activities.Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Financing the Transition to a Carbon-Neutral Economy]]><![CDATA[By Christian Graf and Camille Goossens]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74c3a2ca83704e778285c97c4befec59/carbon-neutral-infographic_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>9937eb71-2c73-4402-af80-d38dc2a6f3b5https://www.bain.com/insights/revenue-reigns-supreme-for-industrial-shareholder-returns-snap-chart/A deep dive shows where revenue growth and margin changes are boosting (or hurting) returns across industrial and services sectors.Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Revenue Reigns Supreme for Industrial Shareholder Returns]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Gerber, Matthew Crupi, and David Crabbe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2528168d685245c1ae1f348a37efc464/25858_tsr3_promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Automotive, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment, Paper & Packaging, Real Estate, Transportation, Freight & Logistics, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>74f9d90e-3c6f-4a22-ab08-9f586012ac88https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-the-transition-to-electric-vehicles-video/Bain's Gianluca Di Loreto speaks at FT’s Car Conference in London about geopolitical factors that influence the global shift from internal combustion engine-powered vehicles to EVs.Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing the Transition to Electric Vehicles]]><![CDATA[By Gianluca Di Loreto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d112b339e334a7a90cb6f015cd1a7aa/v1-1_ftcarconference_videothumbnails_1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>f96f9775-6bfd-4c0e-b9d7-32b318d304aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-feed-ais-hunger-for-power/The explosive growth of artificial intelligence will need a lot of electricity from a utility industry that hasn’t seen demand grow for 20 years. Fri, 10 May 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Feed AI’s Hunger for Power]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Grant Dougans, David Crawford, Aaron Denman, Anne Hoecker, Jue Wang, Matthew Crupi, and Jim Wininger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9779646dbf964969889046f04ca879e1/26017-gettyimages-1357483109-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Audio]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f9491c3-7413-41a3-ac85-c94a38b838c7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-six-new-principles-of-a-successful-corporate-transformation-forbes/Most large-scale change efforts fall short of expectations, but a new model significantly improves the odds of success.Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Six New Principles Of A Successful Corporate Transformation]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b84425f79643468185a30f182ef48992/25995-gettyimages-685133121-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6929c60-571e-48c6-8dea-8c8c20065fc2https://www.bain.com/insights/exit-strategies-with-thoma-bravos-holden-spaht-podcast/Thoma Bravo’s leading enterprise software investor explains how the firm continues to find exit opportunities and source new deals.Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Exit Strategies with Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4d5e030078e348ed9cb347cf3d484c5c/gettyimages-1847543708-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed7e75c5-6617-4896-b917-befa1f2dcbbfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/does-your-organization-have-the-energy-to-transform-hbr/How managers can measure and manage their company’s capacity for change.Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Does Your Organization Have the Energy to Transform?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Patrick Litré]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc7cfb92-007d-4a76-8376-fb1512ecf7a8https://www.bain.com/insights/interview-judith-swales-fonterra-ceo-global-markets/“We think about longer-term horizons and, as a result, can bring to market more meaningful dairy propositions.” Fri, 03 May 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview: Judith Swales, Fonterra CEO, Global Markets ]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4d5ac7cce84b45a9a12534a440c29481/swales-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products CEO Spotlight]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>601e1896-84fe-4abf-a0d2-4a064cf44b74https://www.bain.com/insights/how-b2b-sales-and-marketing-leaders-are-getting-the-most-from-generative-ai-infographic/Leading companies are finding ways to deploy generative AI at scale, giving them an edge in the coming years.Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How B2B Sales and Marketing Leaders Are Getting the Most from Generative AI]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn and Jens Friis Hjortegaard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83b76338f55c42c58ca959929c222a0e/b2b_sales_marketing_adopt_ai_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>dcbc9941-b4bb-4af7-8de5-e34c323b9449https://www.bain.com/insights/achilles-heel-to-accelerator-how-digital-can-create-sustainability-leadership/Companies need to upgrade their technology to meet sustainability goals, but few believe that they have the capabilities to do so today.Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achilles’ Heel to Accelerator: How Digital Can Create Sustainability Leadership]]><![CDATA[By Uwe Schmid, Adam Cox, and Donna Enverga]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a13694463ad41f8befd13faddd1c3b9/23172-gettyimages-1713368796-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f7476b5-a13e-45a2-a0be-6e0d9064869dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-the-dam-breaks-on-tech-deals-with-thoma-bravos-holden-spaht-podcast/We ask a leading enterprise software investor why 2024 could be a “significantly better” year for dealmaking.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When the Dam Breaks on Tech Deals with Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d70f39885fc94627935641ac69c24c80/gettyimages-1990924842_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b1c9fd1d-90a0-4e81-96f9-29c630531c86https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-medtech-interactive/Explore the use cases with the highest potential.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Can Generative AI Be Used in Medtech?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/821a4963ffae40b7a3b40b2d7b3aca94/v1-1_gen-ai-in-medtech_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d238d0b4-69f6-4363-8074-edb2ee842e17https://www.bain.com/insights/a-uk-perspective-on-bains-2024-global-m-and-a-report-webinar/Bain experts Peter Horsley and Suzanne Kumar delve into key global and UK industry insights from our latest M&A Report.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A UK Perspective on Bain’s 2024 Global M&A Report]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ae2c5599f274498aa3f4b71bfb2577d/webinarrecording-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>add486d5-7bd9-41eb-9e66-fd5cdce5d2c2https://www.bain.com/insights/great-expectations-boost-shareholder-appeal-snap-chart/Confidence about future growth has boosted total shareholder return for the technology industry, but doubts have dragged down value in other industries. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Great Expectations Boost Shareholder Appeal]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Gerber and Matthew Crupi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6febca54bb4b48f496156bf72efb0692/v1-25639_tsr2_infogramassets-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4c85e88-6a48-4d31-a360-5a415f552492https://www.bain.com/insights/from-hype-to-action-generative-ai-for-b2b-commercial-leaders-webinar/Bain Partners Sanjin Bicanic and Chris Dent discuss how early adopters are using generative artificial intelligence to reshape their go-to-market strategies.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Hype to Action: Generative AI for B2B Commercial Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Chris Dent and Sanjin Bicanic]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b5cdc86c0c7a4466949ea645d58a9a18/webinarrecording-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fde554d4-7637-4911-9a5a-49a4a6225cf2https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2024-asia-pacific-front-line-of-healthcare-report-webinar/Bain Partners Vikram Kapur and Alex Boulton share key insights from our latest Asia-Pacific Front Line of Healthcare Report.Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain's 2024 Asia-Pacific Front Line of Healthcare Report]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7cedb53998c3492aabd2b601c22b7fca/v2_apacfrontlineofhealthcarewebinar_1440x810px-3.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ee02473-8c4d-410a-b346-2ef1ea68a443https://www.bain.com/insights/three-use-cases-working-in-generative-ai-today-infographic/Leading companies demonstrate the use cases that are already delivering value and the technology required to implement them. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Use Cases That Are Working in Generative AI Today]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Boice and Steven Breeden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6aa32adf597c48588144881e85163fdc/v3-5_23174_enterpriseforgenai-promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f37abe30-585d-451c-bf7a-8ded16c4d67ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/data-driven-impact-investing-with-bridgespans-william-foster-podcast/Private equity firms are developing measures of success that go far beyond their carbon footprints.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Data-Driven Impact Investing with Bridgespan’s William Foster]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3cdd1070bfb4145a02babe68e987751/dry_powder_bain_16_9---1440-x-810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>11493181-8633-49b6-b944-2806ac4484d5https://www.bain.com/insights/the-race-toward-a-digital-future-in-machinery-video/At Hannover Messe 2024, Michael Staebe presents key insights from Bain’s Machinery & Equipment Report.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Race Toward a Digital Future in Machinery]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfd290b0840440f38ad9575c483121d2/v1-2_hannovermesse24_videothumbnails_1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Manufacturing, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>20d83249-464c-45c0-bc2c-888ba9928574https://www.bain.com/insights/a-field-guide-to-modern-marketing/As marketing groups contend with new channels and tech-intensive consumer behaviors, here’s how they can navigate the shifting landscape.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Field Guide to Modern Marketing ]]><![CDATA[By Shweta Bhardwaj, Beth Myers, and Eileen Shy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7553e70308a54e3eaf76486de5892b05/24308-gettyimages-1343544200-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>14f5b3eb-5e6e-42fc-8e28-73b6906874b3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-generative-ai-moonshots-can-reach-escape-velocity/Emerging leaders are pursuing bold AI strategies guided by customer needs and the right balance between speed and risk management.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Generative AI Moonshots Can Reach Escape Velocity]]><![CDATA[By Mikaela Boyd, Dennis Jones, Florian Hoppe, Mohan Jayaraman, Michael Egan, Alice Leonard, Cyrille Vincey, and Todd Papaioannou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/138d541a64db4b7a95d4cab530286d57/25223-generative-ai-moonshots-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Innovation & Business Building, Strategy, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>bea5a239-46a6-47f0-bbff-1e6cbd369099https://www.bain.com/insights/for-shareholders-tech-is-tops-snap-chart/The Americas region and the technology sector are consistently wowing shareholders. How does your industry stack up?Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Shareholders, Tech Is Tops]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Gerber and Matthew Crupi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bed3cf4753664a0cac2e6e5a36c69f47/v2-25589_tsr1-snapchart-snapchart-promos_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>35a9d340-f4a4-4835-8dc3-1ec1efc0a8d4https://www.bain.com/insights/key-insights-from-bains-2024-machinery-and-equipment-report-webinar/Bain partners discuss key insights from our latest report on the future of the machinery industry.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Insights from Bain’s 2024 Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe, Prashanth Parthasarathy, Joshua Hinkel, and Neil Malik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aab43d63f4ae479c8adfcc3d1016e3fd/v2-1_machineryreport_webinarbanner_recording_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d1e5a85-6170-4eae-a7e6-ba397591a5d9https://www.bain.com/insights/climate-adaptation-and-resilience-a-guide-for-business-leaders/C-suite leaders can build resilience in their businesses by following a multi-year journey adapting their organizations to manage physical risk and unlock new opportunities. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Climate Adaptation & Resilience: A Guide for Business Leaders]]><![CDATA[By David Knipe, Jenny Kwan, and Sébastien Burgess]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/abae38cb35dc4e738bae33b1f4a64581/v2_climateweek_ipasset-1_1440x810_.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WBCSD]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b690df5-fc0f-4da6-ab80-592d34442a94https://www.bain.com/insights/greatest-leaders-admit-what-they-dont-know-forbes/In a world that prizes knowledge and certainty, the wisest leaders are those who admit they don't have all the answers.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Greatest Leaders Start By Admitting What They Don't Know]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8eb4b76e37dd4bebaf6a97cd22e32859/gettyimages-546975617-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>2fc7bb01-8cad-4476-81ad-ce9478d53b0fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/middle-managers-should-drive-your-business-transformation-hbr/Shift your approach from top-down to middle-out.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Middle Managers Should Drive Your Business Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Patrick Litré]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>d32b9c54-4e13-46dc-ae7b-ef8d0d915224https://www.bain.com/insights/where-the-us-is-most-ready-to-welcome-generative-ai-snap-chart/Consumers seem relaxed about AI in shopping. Companionship? Less so.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where the US Is Most Ready to Welcome Generative AI]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ce6ebe8d0c64a1894e76b310ac3ade1/v1-25316-consumerlabapril-snapchart-promos_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>2dd26658-dd4c-439b-806a-97f0288c4e1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-three-common-transformation-talent-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/Data confirms that the strongest predictor of a transformation’s success is how well the company retains, develops, and acquires the right talent and capabilities.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Three Common Transformation Talent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them]]><![CDATA[By Peter Slagt, Melissa Burke, and Anna Cochemé]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9093882473144a0796736542dfd49eff/22622-gettyimages-673220505-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>827863a8-066c-4096-85d4-9ec6c001978ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/after-years-of-customer-loyalty-programs-in-insurance-what-is-next/Based on Bain’s 10 years of research, five themes describe the progress and challenges of earning customers’ advocacy in an increasingly digital experience.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After Years of Customer Loyalty Programs in Insurance, What Works, and What’s Next?]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Sean O'Neill, Andrew Schwedel, Phil Sager, Tanja Brettel, and Jason Barro]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd98f6b666134604a08c82b38d751e38/24073-loyatyininsurance-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd8e4821-a27f-433a-b22b-675e12faa04ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/uk-takeaways-from-bains-2024-global-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain partners look at the future of private equity in the UK.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[UK Takeaways from Bain’s 2024 Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Emilio Domingo, Jayne Zecha, and Alexander De Mol]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13ceeddf09324d1697365a056a420482/webinarrecording-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0255c397-f13a-4403-8775-d5cad9b90c89https://www.bain.com/insights/how-medical-affairs-can-break-through-the-noise-in-pharma/Greater investments in medical affairs can advance customer awareness, attention, and advocacy.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Medical Affairs Can Break through the Noise in Pharma]]><![CDATA[By Elias Thorp, Casey Carey, and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c62c7d5cc3714b7f96e455859d267fe1/gettyimages-1455888416_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>2037a6ac-1c01-4f8a-b76e-4c694ae4eb0ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/takeaways-from-bains-2024-asia-pacific-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Sebastien Lamy and Lachlan McMurdo share key insights from Bain’s 2024 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Takeaways from Bain’s 2024 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Sebastien Lamy and Lachlan McMurdo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4679489cad474b3a9cebb34d99437b74/apacpe_webinarbanner_recording_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>01427f2d-cea0-4420-83be-2e4b944e8dd2https://www.bain.com/insights/what-will-it-take-to-triple-nuclear-energy-by-2050/Funding isn’t the only hurdle. Leading companies are rethinking business models, supply chains, and how they scale up technologies.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Will It Take to Triple Nuclear Energy by 2050?]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi, Henrik Madsen, Edward Stone, Aaron Denman, Luigi Corleto, and Denis Janin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/860ea1e00f5c4544b19bba2862650f2b/24527-gettyimages-1068393914-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff0689ad-7657-416e-950b-4a7e7d2157ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-the-transition-to-sustainable-food-production-webinar/Bain partners share insights from our report on a breakthrough model to speed up the transition to sustainable food production.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Food Production]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Keech, Sasha Duchnowski, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c48835f3d88743e99117f6d25d5cf12f/v4-1_earthday24_webinar_registration_graphic_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>370f13b7-95a4-4ca4-8f7e-dc063a5c45afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/fresh-thinking-on-aging-leaders-forbes/As demographics gray the workforce, how old is too old to hold a demanding leadership role?Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fresh Thinking On Aging Leaders]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5fef6cc781a405282808bdf460efe2e/25428-gettyimages-680315931-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6c2a13f-b8de-4fd2-98c1-bb947e48a0c5https://www.bain.com/insights/transformations-that-work-hbr/Lessons from companies that are defying the odds.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transformations That Work]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Patrick Litré]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e37e84a-0f27-4b05-8eb5-eb453ed4a265https://www.bain.com/insights/how-companies-got-so-good-at-m-and-a/What 20 years in the trenches have taught us about deal successMon, 08 Apr 2024 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Companies Got So Good at M&A ]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Dale Stafford, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31130a8a40404553b0a1b3bd85d71a42/gettyimages-182958830_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>91f27951-9e93-4479-8d73-39bd61c4df9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ingredients-of-strong-revenue-growth-in-b2b-software/Leaders focus on digital experimentation, advanced measurement, and broader in-house skills.Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Ingredients of Strong Revenue Growth in B2B Software ]]><![CDATA[By Rishi Dave, Saber Sherrard, Zak Prauer, Glenn Engler, and Meti Aberra]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aef535d7bb9b4352947eb92b3881a250/23286-b2b-software-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>898ab9db-809f-42c3-919a-a2f9ce25df60https://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-calm-but-not-stable-podcast/We ask Bain’s leading macro expert about the “last mile” problem in the US and whether Europe has miles to go.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: Calm, but Not Stable]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78e1fd36ee8d42f1805a207c8b3b5f0b/dp_ep95_heroimage_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>33a00a22-d477-45b8-98db-17fc6c1f1094https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-2024-energy-and-natural-resource-executive-pulse-survey-webinar/Bain experts unpack findings from our annual energy and natural resource executive survey.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the 2024 Energy and Natural Resource Executive Pulse Survey]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Neelam Phadke, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/008471bd45db4281afe030d064ef0b7f/v3-1_enrexecsurvey_webassets_webinarrecording_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdbb1df8-b487-4099-b2ee-d285f3f38ee1https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-machinery-equipment-interactive/Explore the use cases with the highest potential.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:45:00 Z<![CDATA[How Can AI Be Used in Machinery & Equipment?]]><![CDATA[By Guido Vetter and Bodo Koerber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fecf354493214006a68ae3ea4b7db4f8/ams-interactive_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Machinery & Equipment, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Service Operations, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e89d42e0-3db7-41c6-a08d-9a54eb072496https://www.bain.com/insights/an-overlooked-ace-finding-value-in-your-installed-base-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2024/Digital models of installed machinery can improve product performance and predict necessary maintenance.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:50:00 Z<![CDATA[An Overlooked Ace: Finding Value in Your Installed Base ]]><![CDATA[By Leonides De Ocampo, Bodo Koerber, Andy Capanyola, and Fumihiko Nishiwaki]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/86375771e0434be59886b7da873acaf5/installed_1920x1080.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Enterprise Technology, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Automation, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5e37b00-d86f-4e49-8492-d52f3ab3ee4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-solutions-in-machinery-dont-be-left-behind-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2024/The industry has reached a turning point in the shift from products to solutions.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Solutions in Machinery: Don’t Be Left Behind]]><![CDATA[By Adrien Bron, Neil Malik, Numan Waheed, Mike Coxon, and Helen Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5923c5901b7047bdae2f31e7fc38b3fc/software_1920x1080.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>db9efee2-ab85-4abf-ad22-ec0709526fbbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/machinery-and-equipment-the-circular-path-to-value-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2024/Leaders use circular strategies to develop new sources of value and competitive advantage.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Machinery and Equipment: The Circular Path to Value]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe, Joshua Hinkel, Xavier Houot, Tessa Bysong, and Leon Lu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13130a4f5e064f2e8c1a57b782deb481/circularity_1920x1080.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c37739c-9df5-4b16-b2da-08f2cea43e94https://www.bain.com/insights/the-feedback-machine-the-magic-of-closed-loop-product-life-cycle-management-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2024/Leaders use data from every stage of a product’s life to increase speed to market and reduce costs.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:20:00 Z<![CDATA[The Feedback Machine: The Magic of Closed-Loop Product Life Cycle Management]]><![CDATA[By Bodo Koerber, Dennis Kuesters, Prashanth Parthasarathy, and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2123939d92ec4afd9aec8b3968eda220/closed_1920x1080.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>a819a0e1-e472-4e53-ace0-298166961e96https://www.bain.com/insights/artificial-intelligence-rockets-to-the-top-of-the-manufacturing-priority-list-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2024/Increased adoption of artificial intelligence significantly boosts productivity and improves performance.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence Rockets to the Top of the Manufacturing Priority List]]><![CDATA[By Prashanth Parthasarathy, Guido Vetter, Bodo Koerber, Caperton Flood, and Sehoon Min ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b268c4b40f394f4191f35635f4316f28/ai_1920x1080.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Enterprise Technology, Digital, Supply Chain, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ec5910b-630e-4044-8f94-4a832eb1f8fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-factory-of-the-future-could-boost-productivity-by-30-percent-or-more-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2024/The key is integrating lean, digital, artificial intelligence, and sustainability measures.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Factory of the Future Could Boost Productivity by 30% or More]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Frost, Jörg Gnamm, and Michael DuVall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/240dd64a6784472a8d3c70ad1ad64a02/factory_1920x1080.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, Automation, Manufacturing, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>a63bbdea-9e2a-4735-8a09-907c9b601fc0https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-pricing-conundrum-infographic/For many companies, raising list prices has not offset higher costs, yet too few companies are helping their front line find other ways to grow revenue.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Business-to-Business Pricing Conundrum]]><![CDATA[By Mark Burton, Jamie Cleghorn, and Mukarram Bhaiji]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b578669adc341d7b060fa449c3c32a1/b2b-pricing-conundrum-infographic_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>31bdd6e3-7cb6-4490-800d-3fdf825815fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/its-for-real-generative-ai-takes-hold-in-insurance-distribution/The technology will augment insurance agents’ capabilities and help customers self-serve for simpler transactions. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s for Real: Generative AI Takes Hold in Insurance Distribution]]><![CDATA[By Sean O'Neill, Rebecca Stephens-Wells, Bhavi Mehta, and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5224d298e347432f897fba389965aef8/gettyimages-1833006221_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3960de2f-82b7-4ce8-8e31-a855fd342f85https://www.bain.com/insights/bridging-the-sustainability-gap-from-commitment-to-delivery-webinar/Bain experts discuss how companies can reach ambitious emissions targets while mitigating costs and boosting organizational resilience.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bridging the Sustainability Gap: From Commitment to Delivery]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Charles van den Branden, Sarah Elk, and Abhijit Prabhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/155f4589fc3049e7affb9702a0bd4529/v3_esg-sus_2024-webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>7502d838-9576-4c3a-94b1-e4126a68d898https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-to-generate-real-value-adapt-the-organization-forbes/Leading companies are quickly transforming to augment work and build new businesses at scale.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI: To Generate Real Value, Adapt The Organization]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59c4a2a44fde4163b542f90c3d78cbee/24942-gettyimages-1374898394-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>79c4079b-6817-4349-8f5c-264d73f62c71https://www.bain.com/insights/interview-poul-weihrauch-mars-ceo/“At Mars, we believe that profit and purpose are not mutually exclusive. Unless we run a great business, we won’t have the financial muscle and the mental capacity to invest in people and the planet.” Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview: Poul Weihrauch, Mars CEO]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c7f276ca14f453b8c693c9c9e79fe81/poul2023_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products CEO Spotlight]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>090abc81-31cc-4349-b7ee-518e2265d5ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2024/Staying the course amid upheavalSun, 24 Mar 2024 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2024]]><![CDATA[By Sebastien Lamy, Lachlan McMurdo, and Elsa Sit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/776701c49dee42fbba0b3771704c0816/16_9_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>26b9afd5-377b-4041-82d4-858204d7036dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/expo-west-2024-evolution-not-revolution/Five evolving themes are shaping consumer products.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Expo West 2024: Evolution, Not Revolution]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Jake Gorelov, Jen Holland, Nadya Yankovskaya, and Sarah Yates]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/577da48c6c9946dfa8200e8fcc781f1b/24632-gettyimages-1469686502-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>597d6891-dc32-44ce-a5c7-042c84d2a1dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/technology-in-retail-escaping-the-complexity-trap/Simplifying and modernizing tech is getting even harder, but industry leaders show a path forward.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology in Retail: Escaping the Complexity Trap ]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Will Poindexter, Bharat Bansal, Bala Parameshwaran, and Donna Enverga]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b91e9d6b731e4691a4d0d692674a9d85/gettyimages-684820574-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a208405b-04dc-48f3-94fd-35be72dccb14https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-corporate-climate-finance-through-carbon-markets-wmbc/Flexible market mechanisms, such as voluntary carbon markets, play an important role in accelerating corporate decarbonization efforts towards net zero goals.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Corporate Climate Finance through Carbon Markets]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle and Henning Huenteler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0ca0eafa69324a99875ecda5e0d0e97e/v1-1_netzerovcmsurveyreport_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[We Mean Business Coalition]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>312b6434-a662-452f-9209-115dc96aa5fbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-uncertainty-in-medtech/Amid turbulence, medtech customers are prioritizing quality over cost, and category leaders are uniquely positioned to win them over.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating Uncertainty in Medtech]]><![CDATA[By Mayuri Shah, Todd Johnson, and Cate Miller Goldstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0680aecb581146b2877e33a42a798033/22608-gettyimages-1456172790-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b239296b-ebea-406d-8d2d-3d6b362c3a95https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2024-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur shares key insights from our 2024 Global Private Equity Report.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s 2024 Private Equity Report ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db4355b2efcd48608b6c216ca5e9c66e/pe-report-webinarrecordings-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>988bb972-14b4-44f0-b527-564942c03890https://www.bain.com/insights/its-bad-news-that-so-few-companies-have-a-clear-purpose-forbes/Companies with a clear purpose are better at change and have more motivated employees, but new research finds that very few employees feel as though their company qualifies.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s Bad News That So Few Companies Have A Clear Purpose]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0be128a4c91f4cb59687f2dce172cc85/25094-corporate-purpose-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>34e90b19-cf23-402e-a930-3629961169e6https://www.bain.com/insights/reality-check-energy-and-natural-resources-executive-pulse-2024/Executives expect a slower energy transition as it gets more difficult to generate returns and progress diverges across regions.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reality Check: Energy and Natural Resource Executive Pulse 2024 ]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Neelam Phadke, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f8415f55b204231b92ed7bc99c21a2b/24128-gettyimages-1183037113-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>d52abce1-af8c-4084-8322-160579dd36d9https://www.bain.com/insights/follow-money-real-story-behind-buyouts-big-year-infographic/Buyouts attracted an impressive $448 billion in private equity’s reeling fund-raising environment. But not everyone felt the benefits. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Follow the Money: The Real Story Behind Buyouts’ Big Year]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fbb7b85e5b6e4d2cba971baeab4429a6/v1-1_the-real-story-behind-buyouts_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>288b69e8-40f3-44c6-92be-e38bf50e13c2https://www.bain.com/insights/funding-the-streaming-transition-how-media-companies-are-reducing-costs/As the consumer space changes, incumbents and streamers need to create maneuvering room to secure their market positions.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Funding the Streaming Transition: How Media Companies Are Reducing Costs]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani, David Seddon, and Dobromira Boyadjieva]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c379d3baa86b430f9fa9c7932399be07/23206-gettyimages-1265157404-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>25fa434a-2598-4ac8-b3ea-5d0dd5c488dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-trends-eight-consumer-economies-of-the-future/Global macro forces and deep societal changes will unearth rich opportunities and pose new challenges by 2035.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Trends: Eight Consumer Economies of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Joëlle de Montgolfier, Leah Johns, and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98cbc0d1aa76419a85ea790837ace13c/gettyimages-907686588_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>0cae31c2-77c0-4b7f-85dc-9b11fb42f7fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-brands-2024-snap-chart/Bain & Company’s eighth annual review recognizes 97 high-growth US consumer products brands, including 48 newcomers to the list.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Brands 2024]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps and Jake Gorelov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d17aa682c173498a9d300d1d17315b22/bain-insurgent-brands-2024-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6a53b62-b6c8-4452-8fef-3a0320092c60https://www.bain.com/insights/mastering-smaller-deals-in-consumer-products-webinar/Bain Partners Peter Horsley and Sam Rovit discuss what to expect from consumer product deals in the year ahead.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mastering Smaller Deals in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley and Sam Rovit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f316c94ecc1547628ce06c4eee044b75/v3-1a-cp_m_awebinar_webinar-1400x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[English]]>20e45fc3-1949-417f-8755-19b441aee4cfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-bank-cios-can-build-a-solid-foundation-for-generative-ai/A comprehensive approach, not siloed proofs of concept, will allow a bank to serve customers better and improve its economics.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Bank CIOs Can Build a Solid Foundation for Generative AI ]]><![CDATA[By Philipp Baecker, Claus Helbing, Rahul Shah, Geoffroy Descamps, and Bhavi Mehta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/921fa0e01227414b81a6925df7ec83c8/bank_cio__16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b06722f-3e2b-40aa-aefa-d6d9d17d41a9https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-and-companys-2024-global-private-equity-report-executive-summary-podcast/We seem to have entered a period of eerie calm, but will it last?Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company’s 2024 Global Private Equity Report: Executive Summary]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12e312af29d84270b3dbba2e903949a7/22646-pe-report-dry-powder-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a0b4220-82b6-4c50-8013-fe849c5f84d2https://www.bain.com/insights/year-cash-became-king-again-global-private-equity-report-2024/Future fund-raising will depend on the industry’s creativity in returning cash to investors.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Year Cash Became King Again in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Alexander Schmitz, Brenda Rainey, and Mike McKay]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/503425b5a6e34197933ff62a2a6d99e6/23462-the-year-cash-became-king-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d92e156-7e86-47ba-8109-3fe12bdd22ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/harnessing-generative-ai-global-private-equity-report-2024/Investors are already using these technologies to transform companies, make better decisions, and boost returns.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing Generative AI in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Richard Lichtenstein, Gene Rapoport, Richard Allinson, and Karen Khalaf]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b25656db786438ea5b00d382b73416c/23459-generative-ai-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>eec9a7fa-e1e1-45c9-9635-04ba82595d31https://www.bain.com/insights/have-secondaries-reached-a-tipping-point-global-private-equity-report-2024/Private equity needs liquidity. Expanding the market for secondary funds may be the solution.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Have Secondaries Reached a Tipping Point?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Brenda Rainey, Or Skolnik, and Alexander De Mol]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1247c68652b440da9cb65f41b5be88f/23458-the-secondaries-tipping-point-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0921dd7b-cb67-4606-8a0c-92f25652d4c2https://www.bain.com/insights/move-in-ready-renovating-your-growth-strategy-global-private-equity-report-2024/To sell in this challenging market, show buyers why the best is yet to come.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Move-In Ready: Renovating Your Growth Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Brian Kmet, Lars Dingemann, and Allison Gans]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f8f1475012042dfa2815a149bbfcf7a/23460-renovating-growth-strategy-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a4ea2d8-7316-42cb-9841-1ad0802e9f76https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-outlook-liquidity-imperative-global-private-equity-report-2024/Spiking interest rates derailed dealmaking in 2023 and left the capital flywheel sputtering. Getting unstuck is job one in the year ahead.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Outlook 2024: The Liquidity Imperative]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Graham Rose, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, and Sebastien Lamy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6033156ab8c74f108cef11066971ecfd/23463-outlook-for-2024-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>71178fc8-fd5c-4d58-9510-9129c5271b25https://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-stronger-buy-and-build-global-private-equity-report-2024/Winning now demands an intense focus on organic growth and margin improvement.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Stronger Buy-and-Build]]><![CDATA[By Cédric Bovy, Colleen von Eckartsberg, Emily Miller, and Thomas Hood]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/20e582388b2146d4a3c656b15efab9ce/23461-strengthening-buy-and-build-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6698aeb2-6c3c-4574-96ff-e61a649dcdaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/can-industrial-distributors-sustain-sky-high-margin-growth-infographic/Profits exploded over the last few years. But falling input prices could squeeze margins soon.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Industrial Distributors Sustain Sky-High Margin Growth?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Robbins, Kyle Woodruff, Benjamin Waller, and Stephanie Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dba348b27d854e84a262f3fd24a4458a/v1-1_sky-high-margin-growth-infographic_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8698fcd0-76fa-40b4-9b1c-a71ca56a5839https://www.bain.com/insights/breaking-new-ground-the-efficiency-gains-of-industrialized-design-and-construction/Leading markets are adopting modular construction techniques, but significant challenges make it hard to reach scale.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Breaking New Ground: The Efficiency Gains of Industrialized Design and Construction]]><![CDATA[By Houssem Jemili, Adrien Bron, Nate Anderson, and Karim Shariff]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/083d3e185ba84510ac6a144d64023fc7/22796-gettyimages-1368909675-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Innovation & Design, Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>46170337-1fc4-4cbf-85b5-ac878a026814https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-ahead-for-the-semiconductor-industry-in-2024-webinar/Bain partners share insights into the future of semiconductors and how top vendors meet consumer demand while remaining resilient.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Ahead for the Semiconductor Industry in 2024]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker, Michael Schallehn, and Peter Hanbury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ddfded0d166a4f398897bf22075000c8/v1-1_semiconductorindustry_webinarrecording_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd71dd8a-cea7-46d5-ba2c-9531e72a8ee7https://www.bain.com/insights/what-successful-purpose-statements-do-differently-hbr/Strategies from companies that got their guiding mission right.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Successful Purpose Statements Do Differently]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Dane Smith, Zach First, and Anna Cochemé]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>4764b2e9-b1c2-45af-8c7f-2a045ebe79abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/key-insights-from-bains-2024-m-and-a-report-webinar/Bain's Suzanne Kumar, Kai Grass, and Dale Stafford discuss the trends shaping the M&A market.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Insights from Bain’s 2024 M&A Report]]><![CDATA[By Suzanne Kumar, Kai Grass, and Dale Stafford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db85a7d738074eec926f427687c324ec/v5_m_a-report_webinar-banner-2_recording-_1440x810_.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9837dac-a9a7-4eb4-a8c6-e9323a8945a0https://www.bain.com/insights/global-recession-watch-latest-data-snap-chart/As consensus shifts toward a “soft landing” in the US, risks remain across the global economy. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Recession Watch: The Latest Data]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, Dunigan O'Keeffe, Jeffrey Crane, and Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43456729c6124c83a87cde0eaa7ab9e7/recession-strategies_march_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e5c24e3-2300-4b8b-930a-ddb481430bf0https://www.bain.com/insights/fragmentation-of-wholesale-payments/Banks have a dominant position, but competitors look set to take market share. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Fragmentation of Wholesale Payments Calls for Banks to Remake Their Approach]]><![CDATA[By Erin McCune, Ronny Wittig, Sen Ganesh, and Samit Soni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6986897490844bb09b40de79eb5582e0/21237-wholesale-payments-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Payments, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3086b25-532f-4217-b8bb-1f5f2915c6b7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-key-to-persistent-performance-with-tpg-jim-coulter-podcast/In part two of our interview, we explore the principles and strategies that enable top-performing GPs to deliver persistent returns.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Key to Persistent Performance with TPG’s Jim Coulter]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9723d9f70a94cc0a87bacfa47e26815/gettyimages-184316397-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1569e8b8-eba0-43c2-9dd6-a9af601c9470https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-euro-following-the-journey-webinar/Bain’s Ricardo Correia and Nexi’s Alessandro Agnoletti discuss the Digital Euro initiative and what it means for the future of banking in Europe.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Euro: Following the Journey]]><![CDATA[By Ricardo Correia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66d57aad84cb4faabe7648cd750a284e/v1-1_nexiwebinar_thumbnail_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Payments]]><![CDATA[Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f321fbb-cf00-40be-80bc-777f4cea229ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-packaging-through-sustainability-webinar/Bain partners discuss how leading companies are leveraging sustainability to succeed in paper and packaging.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in Packaging through Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Emily Kasavana, Abhijit Prabhu, and Bob Brinckman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bbc3b71c313c4bceb4505c0e21d2403d/v2_winning_packaging_through_sustainability_webinar_1440x810px.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7ee5239-d819-45be-9e71-908af082d695https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ceos-can-balance-the-new-supply-chain-equation/Reinventing supply chains for today’s turbulent world requires vision and making complex trade-offs.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How CEOs Can Balance the New Supply Chain Equation ]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Tracy Parker, Adam Borchert, and Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46005ef480844716bc5c3bf6814e709a/gettyimages-93912713_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3f8bec1-cd8b-4a10-b354-ef5bdb22d8echttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-its-like-to-lead-a-full-potential-transformation-video/Marc-André Kamel asks Olaf Koch, former CFO of Mercedes and former CEO of Metro, how to know when a large-scale transformation is needed and how to run one. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What It’s Like to Lead a Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a50df1d90246421e8fb9afc3dd8e033a/leadership-transformation-thumb_1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Executives on Transformations]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0affdf1-d820-4faa-9112-836dddbd52f1https://www.bain.com/insights/five-themes-that-will-fundamentally-change-wholesale-banking/Slower growth raises new challenges around technology, talent, and environmental issues. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Themes That Will Fundamentally Change Wholesale Banking]]><![CDATA[By Carsten Baumgärtner, Nishma Gosrani , Derek Lum, Nipun Sareen, Aude Schonbachler, and Richard Walker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df86248c22494d828fb849a3015f3714/22510-wholesale-banking-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Payments, Digital Assets and Blockchain]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Transformation, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sustainability, People and Organization, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6a71ef9-e665-47db-bc9e-88c8fe91ab67https://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-board-of-directors-can-improve-forbes/Research on how Japanese corporate governance can reignite long-term growth highlights three tasks any board, anywhere, should focus on.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Ways Boards Of Directors Can Improve]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e32f715c561e47338dcdf8ccafa871b6/24580-michels-forbes-1440x810-16_9-.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>8283d480-cc8a-4bfb-9b87-c98cf2d54b7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-quality-with-advanced-analytics/Quality is fundamental to the bottom line. Using advanced analytics improves quality fast while managing costs and potentially driving growth.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming Quality with Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Frank Lesmeister, Casper Steenkamp, and Daan Kakebeeke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/240399d423bc433f8473ccb7971bc846/23307-gettyimages-1410301655-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Metals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4776a9b-27e5-41d1-856e-f0480f8e1321https://www.bain.com/insights/breaking-the-tablets-with-tpgs-jim-coulter-podcast/A pioneering investor talks to us about challenging the industry’s conventions.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Breaking the Tablets with TPG’s Jim Coulter]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77ab8a6429724472be94c09971fdd6f3/dp_epjimcoulter_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c58fa32f-9067-4e46-ad07-477e3c6b5e64https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-succeed-in-an-era-of-volatility-hbr/Invest in prediction, adaptability, and resilience.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Succeed in an Era of Volatility]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Karen Harris, and Austin Kimson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fbfdb132-da56-4387-a16b-624db07a6b15https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-report-2024-resetting-the-growth-agenda/With no room left for price increases, CPGs must fundamentally reshape their businesses to reignite profitable, volume-driven growth.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer Products Report 2024: Resetting the Growth Agenda]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b700d00b5d9f4336bcb8960b0d4cfcf5/cp_report_2024_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>01b938d8-e14b-4f9f-bd17-c81c005a1575https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-successfully-scale-generative-ai-in-pharma/Go beyond the “what” of experimentation to the “how” of setting an organization-wide scaling strategy.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Successfully Scale Generative AI in Pharma]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, Robbie Sandig, and KC George]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0daef653ba44f238af22187214795f0/22907-gettyimages-1155440044-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d9d5e57-8152-44a4-aeaa-93a802a080f1https://www.bain.com/insights/developing-a-successful-sustainability-pricing-strategy-webinar/Bain partners Mukarram Bhaiji and Yelena Ageyeva-Furman share how companies can balance increasing market share and incorporating green premiums.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Developing a Successful Sustainability Pricing Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Mukarram Bhaiji and Yelena Ageyeva-Furman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f10a2e5707c549468e7e7fe8e91f53ae/commercial-excellence-webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c5239ea-1eee-4a58-bc3f-6eac7136a2f1https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-back-m-and-a-report-2024/Deals slowed as buyers and sellers waited for the other to make the first move.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking Back at M&A in 2023: Who Wins in a Down Year?]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, Suzanne Kumar, and Lindsey White]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b10f358ffc7492183b55ad9a8a7078b/22197-looking-back-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4eb5d5f6-9ebb-4b5d-8a44-f2043cd0fad4https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-ahead-m-and-a-report-2024/The processes, skills, and tools used in the past will be insufficient to stay ahead of the new game.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking Ahead: How the Big Backlog Will Shape the 2024 M&A Agenda]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Dale Stafford, Kai Grass, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd9d522e79cb4902919b61412b0f390b/23713-looking-ahead-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>748d8d79-e515-4ec5-bbcb-87d5e22903cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-m-and-a-report-2024/Are you already behind the curve in artificial intelligence?Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI in M&A: Where Hope Meets Hype ]]><![CDATA[By Ben Siegal and Brooke Houston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf211d38525b4ada89af8f92ac55ddfc/v2-22196-ai-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>5fad3cda-d7bd-48dd-925b-506a9437553fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/regulation-m-and-a-report-2024/As regulatory review periods get longer and less certain, companies must elevate their deal strategy and integration approach.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Regulation and M&A: How Scrutiny Raises the Bar for Acquirers ]]><![CDATA[By Suzanne Kumar, Adam Haller, and Dale Stafford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3d361aa549841cab80032dc55a92c57/22198-regulation-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fbb45d6-91f2-457d-ad41-36a5643adc95https://www.bain.com/insights/automotive-and-mobility-m-and-a-report-2024/Companies are turning to M&A to ensure access to critical capacities and materials in the value chain.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Automotive and Mobility: Deals to Secure a Place in the Industry’s Future ]]><![CDATA[By Dominik Foucar, Ingo Stein, Pedro Correa, Ted Rouse, and Klaus Stricker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0cbd3bfcdb64d71b74c060a6ef82384/22255-automotive-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>31f45e98-0000-4cc1-b058-ef1be05ec8c6https://www.bain.com/insights/building-products-m-and-a-report-2024/How the best companies prepare for adjacency deals.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Building Products: Venturing beyond the Core ]]><![CDATA[By Jeffrey Crane, Nate Anderson, Adrien Bron, and Gopal Sarma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e1cd5c83e92d4a4593f9d347845b2b00/22256-building-products-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0e32028-c290-4675-8fbf-090e772a2a16https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-m-and-a-report-2024/As category consolidation gets harder, the better option is more targeted M&A.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Consumer Products Companies Master the Small Deal?]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Maria Kurenova, Sam Rovit, Allison Snider, and Joost Spits]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/698f60596c2e4fad9a4ee4e024b4a9d1/22258-consumer-products-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b9caed4-b94c-474f-a8dc-c5d5517128c1https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-and-natural-resources-m-and-a-report-2024/The path to a low-carbon future now looks less straightforward, rockier, and more expensive than it did just a few years ago.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Energy and Natural Resources: The Circular Economy Is Not Linear]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer and Arnaud Leroi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/727e554f49414374b71d149485e935bf/22257-enr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>67cc8014-b98f-4bf5-9833-bddcdce6bdd8https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-and-life-sciences-m-and-a-report-2024/Why there’s more pressure to make deals that create value.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Healthcare and Life Sciences: A Shrinking Margin for Error in Deals]]><![CDATA[By Jason Asper, Allen Granzberg, Kai Grass, Jessica Basham, and Sarah Yanes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ebe971396ba148a784dffd5ce0a58072/22260-healthcare-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d41fba28-3eba-4a1f-b93f-216c0da82509https://www.bain.com/insights/media-m-and-a-report-2024/Will creative partnerships build media champions?Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Media: Big Changes Are Forcing Bold Moves]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani, Daniel Hong, and Matt Keith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a1a444920b74865b89861250660dd0e/22262-media-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa5ad114-c93d-43bd-93df-ad3f4ab6dc03https://www.bain.com/insights/payments-m-and-a-report-2024/While many companies wait for the math to improve, others find deals to expand reach or unlock value.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Payments: Making Strategic Moves, with Few Headline Deals]]><![CDATA[By Erin McCune and Tevia Segovia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf57a50755f8400db0c44d8fa17d1745/22188-payments-768x768.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Payments, Fintech]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1da61552-16f7-47c3-a445-6f899481bec3https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-m-and-a-report-2024/Grocers look to expand outside their traditional stronghold.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Retail: Why Scale Still Is Paramount in Grocery]]><![CDATA[By Yael Mohan, Vincent Vandierendonck, and Emily Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a037a38dfc334bf8b85e60f1b709b100/22259-retail-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ec8ba99-5bd3-4b88-8744-ae038f1622b8https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-m-and-a-report-2024/Artificial intelligence and a challenging deal environment force companies to get strategic about combining products.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Technology: Getting Serious about Product Synergies]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller, Erin Gillman, and Elizabeth Trenkle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12a811280d554b0587f84323d53be95c/22263-technology-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6f7bcdf-8f8e-4364-a58e-7a2c0788ae88https://www.bain.com/insights/wealth-and-asset-management-m-and-a-report-2024/Why companies are doing deals in a period of uncertainty.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Wealth and Asset Management: Finding Pockets of Opportunity in a Slow Year]]><![CDATA[By Daniele Funaro, Markus Habbel, Avishek Nandy, Antonio Rodrigues, and Manuela Frey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2025a55fcfdf4303bdc05b4ff72eb2ba/22189-768x768.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>16d41e3f-e37f-44fc-9410-a41cc95107achttps://www.bain.com/insights/six-questions-to-ask-to-build-a-stronger-corporate-culture-forbes/How to improve a corporate culture through new individual and team behaviors.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Questions To Ask To Build A Stronger Corporate Culture]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59afcad5d10c4083896625e4e628ff29/23865-gettyimages-1342254182-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d86c06d7-3548-49c7-91d3-d196072cc2a9https://www.bain.com/insights/aereospace-and-defense-m-and-a-report-2024/As private funding drops, new government priorities open opportunities.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Aerospace and Defense: Four Themes Shaping Space Industry Deals in 2024]]><![CDATA[By Blaine Pellicore, Erich Fischer, Clark Herndon, Matthieu Vigneron, and Austin Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16bf7cf5f86a466c9178e2e41d610760/22254-aerospace-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f9baa9c-9377-45ab-b4b0-7e79e22cf51fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/banking-m-and-a-report-2024/In a tough year, banks turned to M&A to secure themselves or position themselves to grow.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Banking: Three Small Waves of Deals]]><![CDATA[By Rob Levy, Giulio Naso, George Keriakos, Joe Fielding, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b9435624383a42c384fd219dd471742c/22199-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>92c0a611-52f9-4a40-9851-e366db977a75https://www.bain.com/insights/insurance-m-and-a-report-2024/Instead of building or buying, many insurers are testing the waters with partnerships.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Insurance: Deals Advance Capabilities and Risk Prevention]]><![CDATA[By Phil Anselmino and Sean O'Neill]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/99fd5d14451b4898a6351fd7e400c9e9/22190-insurance-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance, Risk, Finance and Regulation]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>518786ce-d143-4fb8-a32f-f1cf50723962https://www.bain.com/insights/telecommunications-m-and-a-report-2024/High inflation, regulatory uncertainty, and buyer-seller valuation gaps dampened telecom deals last year.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Telecommunications: Making the Right Selective Bets in a Tough Environment]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Fidler, Herbert Blum, Andrew Rodd, and Siddhartha Karri]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/367f71f18df04c578e7a4a562428497b/22261-telecom-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>04e4bb57-9739-4886-b6c9-02a0720abfb1https://www.bain.com/insights/brazil-m-and-a-report-2024/A more hopeful economy is attracting acquirers from abroad.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Brazil: International Buyers Act While Domestic Acquirers Show Caution]]><![CDATA[By Felipe Cammarata and Luis Frota]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b5d15c657ce487481c4b90ccd5235ae/22194-brazil-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>010b1f09-9b1a-4974-a23c-c6c24dfbf7e4https://www.bain.com/insights/india-m-and-a-report-2024/Midmarket dealmaking takes the lead as India’s M&A market stays strong.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in India: Continued Optimism Fuels Momentum]]><![CDATA[By Karan Singh, Vikram Chandrashekhar, and Palak Garg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c2cd5865c02542c699009123bdda0a48/22192-india-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2196c07-6911-41e4-a47b-02ed386125f7https://www.bain.com/insights/japan-m-and-a-report-2024/A push to transform conglomerates, a record level of private equity deals, and low interest rates protected Japan’s M&A market in 2023.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Japan: Resilient Activity—but Now It’s Time for More]]><![CDATA[By Takashi Ohara]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9da8539df97f41599789a74593feea12/22195-japan-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f497d80c-814a-4d68-92ad-08a4db9a19c6https://www.bain.com/insights/middle-east-m-and-a-report-2024/Sovereign wealth funds are defining an economy beyond oil.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in the Middle East: From Green Energy to Asian Expansion to Football ]]><![CDATA[By Tom De Waele, Grégory Garnier, Riccardo Molinari, and Elif Koc]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad2cf22625884d4599e6aed67bb1db46/22191-middle-east-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>90032cf4-74dd-4d1a-9ed4-456690d1f8dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-enduring-value-retail/Winners demonstrate that creating value for all stakeholders, not only investors, makes solid business sense.Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build Enduring Value in Retail]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Zach First, Suzanne Tager, Aaron Cheris, Kurt Grichel, and Sarah Irizarry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b91bf658909419fbb82f35328d21aea/21576-gettyimages-909271534-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>d439421f-bf07-4ac2-b4ea-73772d2f009ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-evolution-of-the-secondaries-market-from-crisis-to-opportunity-podcast/Tom Callahan, CEO of Nasdaq Private Market, argues that today’s liquidity crisis could mark a turning point for the secondaries market.Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Evolution of the Secondaries Market: From Crisis to Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6d8213aeaee541a59df8571922390c4d/dp_ep92_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebd911de-606a-4e83-b1d8-870cddce5904https://www.bain.com/insights/consumers-in-fast-growing-markets-worry-more-about-the-environment-snap-chart/Extreme weather and similar threats are elevating concerns beyond developed market levels.Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumers in Fast-Growing Markets Worry More About the Environment]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Ariel Lerner, and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/167722b91f5b4b22be3dc6ce7c6ad7a0/v1-1a_consumerlabjan24_socials-and-promos_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d404d0d0-f452-46e6-ac0e-7957a03daf94https://www.bain.com/insights/takeaways-from-bains-2024-healthcare-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain partners Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy share key insights from our annual report.Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Takeaways from Bain’s 2024 Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/72c005cfb2f44d4594778a70af699f94/microsoftteams-image-_64_.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ad0bfae-f016-4252-ae2a-61baaef0685ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/2023-holiday-shopping-inside-latest-retail-sales-snap-chart/Year-over-year US sales grew roughly in line with our expectations this holiday season.Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2023 Holiday Shopping: Inside the Latest Retail Sales]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Sarah Irizarry, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f7929c0759a46efae7ba8dcda19898c/v1_21570-rhn-us-monthyly-sales-update_promo_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>37552349-6ef1-40e1-aea3-4403d1fbe4b1https://www.bain.com/insights/long-live-luxury-converge-to-expand-through-turbulence/The annual Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study projects a new record as spending on experiences recovers to historic highs, fueled by a resurgence in social interactions and travel.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Long Live Luxury: Converge to Expand through Turbulence]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Andrea Steiner, and Joëlle de 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Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>8240c055-1e69-4cb3-b0b7-32822abbb26ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-a-high-performance-culture/A high-performance culture is about testing, learning, applying, and adjusting faster. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build A High-Performance Culture]]><![CDATA[By Marc Berman, Tracy Thurkow, and Adélaïde Hubert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9a589ba9bd944ca7a8b08f583c3a4571/19892-performance-culture-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a995257-a781-4ca3-8931-d04a9938b5c9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-rise-of-the-secondaries-market-from-backwater-to-boomtown-podcast/Nigel Dawn, senior managing director at Evercore, explains how GPs and LPs are discovering new tools and techniques to finance deals.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Rise of the Secondaries Market: From Backwater to Boomtown]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e12d56357ec490fb73e9d54fb2edf75/22643_dp_nigeldawn_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e027a1e7-dbd0-4c9f-abf1-07511c0aed5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/100-Million-Farmers-Breakthrough-Models-for-Financing-a-Sustainability-Transition/This report by Bain and The World Economic Forum showcases how a breakthrough model of financing and collaboration supporting farmers can speed up the transition to sustainable food production. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[100 Million Farmers: Breakthrough Models for Financing a Sustainability Transition]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam, Andrew Keech, Sasha Duchnowski, Christian Graf, John Blasberg, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0df9a046e66f4768a5c363971e72113e/22455-1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Social Impact, Energy & Natural Resources, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7bfb9ae-2ec4-4a58-a71e-879bbe511a29https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-and-the-consumer-video/Companies play a critical role in encouraging customers’ sustainable behaviors.Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability and the Consumer]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli and Leah Johns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/096d2861d9204925a7d8493d6f70ebb9/ftmoralmoneyvideo_242639_thumb_1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd793018-126a-439a-a57c-5a9518f16c30https://www.bain.com/insights/policy-and-regulation-in-energy-transition-video/Navigating the transition landscape requires identifying barriers, proposing solutions, and advocating for policies.Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Policy and Regulation in Energy Transition]]><![CDATA[By Katherine Dixon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc38c19955a34ebfb5e44909ff73a2a8/ftmoralmoneyvideo_242639_thumb_p_r_1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2091e677-efdb-4798-872c-1db1f4a9dde1https://www.bain.com/insights/present-shock-and-future-sensing/When turbulence spikes, the ability to recognize patterns and develop options becomes vital. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Present Shock and Future Sensing]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, Karen Harris, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Mike Haslett]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3deaf38fc06d4e4cb6f1aedc360c6fc9/gettyimages-1170738658-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>04aa329e-e8c0-438a-a5d0-0a7f22fd0d59https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-modern-investor-relations-team-podcast/We asked two of Bain’s leading experts on commercial excellence to take us to the cutting edge of investor relations.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the Modern Investor Relations Team]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Greg Callahan, and Mónica Oliver]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e57205f9bfe4209b8af47bb7f3455bc/18844_dp_gregcallahan_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private 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Transform Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, KC George, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Franz-Robert Klingan, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/079fa82baa874a97b9483380f6aea0b8/hcpe_ma_generative-ai_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2437294a-5e5f-49bd-b7d6-d2a2b926b40ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-it-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2024/Despite the slowdown in dealmaking in 2023, healthcare IT retains its appeal to private equity investors.Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare IT Hits a Speed Bump]]><![CDATA[By Caitlin Dowling, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Franz-Robert Klingan, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ea889fbc6484200a658f4421a7f2e0e/hcpe__healthcare-it_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ff38d71-d17e-417e-86a8-8c8fbe1b36efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/life-sciences-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2024/Private equity funds must be nimble given the effects of new therapies and sweeping Medicare drug negotiation provisions.Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Life Sciences: Navigating Shifts in the Innovation, Regulatory, and Operational Terrains]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Franz-Robert Klingan, Vikram Kapur, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3516e6003f4f469fa5f3860e654896e5/hcpe__life-sciences_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4bd67953-0ef5-458c-90e8-5694ec1f0602https://www.bain.com/insights/india-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2024/Economic, regulatory, and demand factors converge to create a new investing hub in Asia-Pacific.Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India’s Healthcare Industry Comes of Age]]><![CDATA[By Homer Paneri, Vikram Kapur, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Franz-Robert Klingan, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/45535a643a3a4574897038b5325b9516/hcpe__india_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b4795cd-fd4e-4b92-9e63-b46b72e17044https://www.bain.com/insights/adapting-your-organization-for-responsible-ai/How a comprehensive, responsible approach to AI helps leading companies accelerate and amplify the value they get from the technology.Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting Your Organization for Responsible AI]]><![CDATA[By Velu Sinha, Julie Coffman, Richard Fleming, Bill Groves, and Maria Teresa Tejada]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f587adcee12241f2a32f74b94809c585/21616-gettyimages-624857617-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Strategy, Sustainability, Digital, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>20b6630b-3f8d-44b9-9898-33f853f4dc2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-tokenization-can-fuel-a-400-billion-opportunity-in-distributing-alternative-investments-to-individuals/Tokenization could revolutionize access to alternatives, unlocking revenues for managers and distributors while enabling higher-quality portfolios for wealthy individuals.Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Tokenization Can Fuel a $400 Billion Opportunity in Distributing Alternative Investments to Individuals]]><![CDATA[By Tyrone Lobban, Nikhil Sharma, Dennis Cristallo, Bernhard Marschitz, Mitch Port, Thomas Olsen, Brenda Rainey, and Stephan Erni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd417cfd4e5b44bf976ca85455a02d71/1440x810-v3.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management, Digital Assets and Blockchain, Banking, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>b45de6dc-3f04-43e7-afda-e4fc40125d2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/mere-compliance-wont-be-enough-as-new-climate-disclosure-rules-hit/Annual financial reports will soon need to include regulated disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions, and companies need a strategic approach—fast. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mere Compliance Won’t Be Enough as New Climate Disclosure Rules Hit]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Cate Hight, and Emily Pierce]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b4726bb4b4a4a20a5d01494c54b0e66/21867-mere-compliance-further-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>48ba8dfa-2f37-4db8-8863-7c029f076a8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/capturing-value-by-decarbonizing-the-automotive-supply-chain/While the auto industry has made progress decreasing emissions, decarbonizing the supply chain remains a challenge.Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capturing Value by Decarbonizing the Automotive Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Anna Fritz Månsson, Gianluca Di Loreto, Torsten Lichtenau, Dominik Foucar, and Emma Elofsson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35a6f5cfebf64a8fa097a0bf848577f5/20867-decarbonizing-the-supply-chain-further-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>45cfb2a1-7c3c-47eb-bf3b-20b46a749768https://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-the-flip-side-of-inflation-podcast/As inflation trends downward, should investors plan for a lower interest rate environment in 2024—and even the possibility of deflation?Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: The Flip Side of Inflation]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22b7e36678954b08842aeec1ce5fa6a4/gettyimages-1680324844_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>41a7c9f7-9465-44bd-9029-7be8b545e41fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/key-takeaways-from-cop28/COP28 delivered 10 meaningful pledges, but the gap to finance the energy transition in developing countries remains large.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Takeaways from COP28]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Cate Hight]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df5ed47a93224dc9995ef4797867e7f2/cop28-16x9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1287a92e-41d1-4215-8398-122006ba1411https://www.bain.com/insights/exploding-generative-ai-market-snap-chart/The number of providers in every category, and their funding, has ballooned over the past three years.Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Exploding Generative AI Market]]><![CDATA[By Andre Fernandes, Rishi Roongta, and Gene Rapoport]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03d956cbaa0e4a35b253fa68cd795fa7/ai-funding-promos02__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital, Innovation & Design, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa7f4a62-b8f3-4dc0-a6e2-fbcd490f9628https://www.bain.com/insights/no-more-easy-money-on-the-side-retail-media-enters-the-performance-era/Ad sales have given retailers a welcome boost, but advertisers’ needs are changing.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[No More Easy Money on the Side: Retail Media Enters the Performance Era]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn, Jackelyn Livesey, Ruth Zöhrer, and Naomi Alford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf56076b3a9b4ac7a2f9773429460992/gettyimages-1197570022-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d9715b7-ac74-45f4-9ebb-241a775453ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-the-future-of-work-demands-resskilling-current-employees-forbes/It’s time for employers to step up to the challenge and build the inclusive, flexible talent systems required by our fast-changing world.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing For The Future Of Work Demands Reskilling Current Employees]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a785fdaa6c3b4ffcbdea1717ac4581b7/gettyimages-1705601350-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>214d84bc-f292-4e4a-b7a9-538405e93be5https://www.bain.com/insights/united-we-thrive-the-untapped-power-of-bank-fintech-partnerships/The rise of digital banking puts a premium on partnerships, but they require substantial investments and organizational changes from both parties.Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[United We Thrive: The Untapped Power of Bank-Fintech Partnerships]]><![CDATA[By Graeme Jeffery, Daniel Szmukler, and Thomas Egner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de05b8d3c6944c3ebed9366cdefb0e0f/gettyimages-138300643_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Fintech, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>10a9377e-dd65-4745-bbfe-7d9d64cab581https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-a-winning-portfolio/Reducing complexity boosts margins, fuels growth, and benefits customers.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build a Winning Portfolio ]]><![CDATA[By Amanda Adler, Joshua Hinkel, and Axel Erhard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b28ec11f86d4822928351a88231c0a7/gettyimages-1450682257-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ceb8b97-4ad8-4f12-ab00-eea1acc48f8fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/opinion-how-the-us-can-win-the-space-race-aviation-week/The U.S. will need to make more spacecraft more quickly and less expensively.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Opinion: How The U.S. Can Win The Space Race]]><![CDATA[By Erich Fischer, Blaine Pellicore, and Matthieu Vigneron]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>e46186d2-a171-45c6-a95a-a722bc7240e4https://www.bain.com/insights/harnessing-the-value-of-cloud/Cloud isn’t just more technology; it’s a critical business enablerWed, 29 Nov 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing the Value of Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Frank Ford, Manuel Scholz, Vijay (VJ) Kanumilli , Yelena Gurtovnik, and Duygu Cibik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9bac73482f64738a36af361907c9b23/21420-gettyimages-1461269300-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb06b68b-9d7f-406f-9652-f69f717f73d2https://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-sustainable-futures-the-case-for-beyond-value-chain-actions/In today's interconnected world, businesses face a responsibility to extend their impact beyond their immediate operations to address global environmental and social challenges. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking Sustainable Futures: The Case for Beyond-Value-Chain Actions ]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle and Henning Huenteler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2816f43239934f15bb5e544878a3e61d/v1-1_wbcsdcarbonmarkets_1440x810.png<![CDATA[WBCSD]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>96c798d3-641c-492e-b22a-f4496a205b5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/back-to-the-future-with-vistas-robert-f-smith-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we explore Vista’s approach to AI and how it connects to the company’s founding story.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Back to the Future with Vista’s Robert F. Smith]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a713eeebf8334708b3a0ead208e42dce/gettyimages-1419986180_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b07e3f24-37ef-405d-a182-7386fe16f060https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-visionary-ceos-guide-to-sustainability-webinar/Bain partners discuss how leaders can close the gap on their sustainability commitments and their ability to deliver on them.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ Inside the Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, Leah Johns, Katherine Dixon, and Martha Moreau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5461be9473cd44458ab9684a03127f37/v4_esg-sus_webinar-recordings_emea_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>65e83431-f484-4896-a6b8-bbbbaf27ede2https://www.bain.com/insights/betting-big-on-biofuels-webinar/Bain partners discuss how companies can use biofuels to stay ahead of the energy transition curve.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Betting Big on Biofuels]]><![CDATA[By Wren Kabir, Felipe Cammarata, Sasha Duchnowski, and Valeria Sterpos]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98060bd6307a4808a569c09ce36d2731/v2_betting-big-on-biofuels_webinar-recording_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Agribusiness, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>290a6c29-1357-44dc-be6c-ac490c0ce50chttps://www.bain.com/insights/unwrap-value-for-holidays-and-beyond-retailers-pricing-guide-infographic/After recent inflation and supply chain shocks, early signs suggest that US retailers are tuning their pricing models for the holidays. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unwrap Value for the Holidays and Beyond: A Retailer’s Pricing Guide]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine, Aaron Cheris, Sarah Irizarry, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a7d8baebbbc7463596154c1e7e15bf56/2023-holiday-shopping-outlook-3_v2_16.9_promo-1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6ac3d6d-0853-46c1-93e9-7730814ef560https://www.bain.com/insights/the-business-of-belonging/Why making everyone feel included is smart strategy.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Business of Belonging]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman, Alex Noether, Bianca Bax, Cassy Reichert, and Krystle Jiang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/756b22061d614d20b73db7cd728a4655/22031-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd768ecc-27fb-4a5b-80c0-22cd49604c62https://www.bain.com/insights/the-state-of-unified-commerce-a-bain-and-aptos-study/Retail execs say it’s important to have a single view of customers across channels, but only about half believe they have the right investment strategy to deliver.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The State of Unified Commerce: A Bain and Aptos Study]]><![CDATA[By Bala Parameshwaran, Simon Mulvey, Nic Di Venuto, Nikki Baird, and Mike Hughes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/40397e244e0e4165bfb0cd071f299bf8/gettyimages-1125572346-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b209a91-ca55-432e-b1bc-1a577c04ea5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-the-transition-to-circular-economies-video/Bain Partner Hernan Saenz discusses the importance of circularity in reducing waste and carbon emissions.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating the Transition to Circular Economies]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ceb90d73d44c4c7eacd9e7e982c8ab21/v04_financial-times-circularity_thumbnails_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d075fdda-ad52-402a-928d-c5aaf52e4805https://www.bain.com/insights/the-imperative-energy-transition-video/Bain Partners Joe Scalise and Torsten Lichtenau share key insights on how companies and policymakers can chart a path to a sustainable future.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Imperative Energy Transition ]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ab34f9a889f46cb8a2360de7c7c0a74/v01_energy-transition_thumbnail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>6aaa3948-9d64-4316-b06c-466bc660152fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-and-europe-are-propelling-luxury-through-2023-snap-chart/The value of the personal luxury goods market is set to hit a record €362 billion this year, up 4% from 2022.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia and Europe Are Propelling Luxury Through 2023]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6fb43e36ba684e7399de7c4a0ccbd710/01fig-22250-asia-and-europe-are-propelling-luxury-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>69aa1d3f-7e03-4fc4-a7d9-989fffb11e9ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/defying-the-down-market-with-vistas-robert-f-smith-dry-powder/We ask Vista’s CEO how he continues to do deals at an astonishing clip, despite the challenging conditions of today’s market.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defying the Down Market with Vista’s Robert F. Smith]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f615556c043946a4a9abf26bdb286830/22642-gettyimages-1399853694-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>57d4fea9-8010-454d-adc6-f9daf8e0c1echttps://www.bain.com/insights/seven-corporate-retreat-ideas-for-your-next-team-offsite-forbes/In today’s evolving work environment, company retreats have renewed significance, highlighting the essential elements that transcend remote work and even global pandemics.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seven Corporate Retreat Ideas For Your Next Team Offsite]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/32fd81bbdcf64c7c8619a9551dcd9226/22861-gettyimages-1323635247-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>97cb8010-5913-4db1-b488-4f0273e93824https://www.bain.com/insights/selling-sustainability-means-decoding-consumers-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/We asked more than 23,000 global consumers what they really want. What we found will surprise you.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Selling Sustainability Means Decoding Consumers]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, John Blasberg, Leah Johns, and Zara Lightowler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec71889da248412f9af41d20a25d0720/ch2_19980_consumer-behavior_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7a72188-8099-4394-8701-a725b568d14bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/lower-costs-faster-adoption-closing-the-sustainable-innovation-gap-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/How leading companies produce green solutions at the lowest cost possible to propel adoption and build competitive advantage.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lower Costs, Faster Adoption: Closing the Sustainable Innovation Gap]]><![CDATA[By Piet de Paepe, Jelle Dhaen, and Jenny Lundqvist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c9b68bc0c2b4a0290876105d75d55d4/ch4_22187_e-curves-and-s-curves_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive, Metals]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2e3eb59-77a7-409c-9f35-cee0e6575416https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-is-circular-how-companies-can-prepare-to-grow-in-a-changed-world-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/By decoupling economic growth from resource consumption, circular models offer companies their best shot at continued, long-term growth. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future Is Circular: How Companies Can Prepare to Grow in a Changing World]]><![CDATA[By Tessa Bysong, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Joshua Hinkel, Hernan Saenz, and Yelena Ageyeva-Furman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04b8f5266e394a2a843d4627269bae8f/ch5_19977_circular-business-models_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>628635d1-fa5d-41b9-ac75-95bd11b5d749https://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-data-based-stakeholder-strategy-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/How to design, measure, and implement a strategy that creates value for your company’s diverse stakeholders.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Data-Based Stakeholder Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Zach First, and François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ce3e4512e334aee8baff7083f5aa195/ch11_19976_data-based-stakeholders-strategy_1440x810_f.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d990ee5-8246-4f30-8570-582ceaf91e7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/organizing-for-sustainability-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/Most companies are way behind on their sustainability goals. Focusing on four things can accelerate progress.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Organizing for Sustainability ]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk, Grégoire Schaub, Sanjay Dhiri, and Junya Ishikawa ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/668591e92a744e8b8d6ea6906d40dcab/ch14_19979_sustainable-op-model_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, People and Organization, Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3d78243-96ee-4d01-a2da-e452e7cd0defhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-talent-strategy-for-sustainability-skills-matter-but-mindset-is-everything-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/To tackle new problems and opportunities, companies will need to not only help employees develop new skills but also focus on learning and collaboration.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Talent Strategy for Sustainability: Skills Matter, but Mindset Is Everything]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk, Julie Coffman, Tracy Thurkow, and John Hazan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ad16e52f84647c98637307e871858dc/ch15_19983_talent_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4ac99c2-7b5b-4878-a94b-d9154a887e4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/can-food-and-agriculture-companies-raise-their-game-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/As they address health consequences and environmental issues, winning companies will find opportunities.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Food and Agriculture Companies Raise Their Game?]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Andrew Keech, Vikki Tam, and Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/516786ca543c413c87c25f4ae8c8170b/ch9_21008_food-systems_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>63d9f8da-5361-4ae0-8a74-24277364ec3fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/fires-floods-and-loans-how-banks-can-deal-with-increasing-climate-risks-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/Climate-related perils are on the rise—both threatening banks’ loan portfolios and offering new business opportunities.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fires, Floods, and Loans: How Banks Can Deal with Increasing Climate Risks ]]><![CDATA[By Camille Goossens, Rocco D'Acunto, Ghizlene Azira, and Aude Schonbachler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7fcf6d48ebd24c64b4fef852235c96d9/ch10_16695_financial-services_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>b1e13126-401b-49e0-b23b-33ec58bdedf2https://www.bain.com/insights/living-sustainably-interactive-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/Are you an Eco-vangelist, a Climate Cynic, or somewhere in between? Take our interactive quiz to find out.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Living Sustainably: Do You Walk the Talk?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9de7e6b2a03f4809b894d1b75eac6dcd/esg-report_quiz-promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e81df91-35d0-457e-8239-f1fc849d73a5https://www.bain.com/insights/ten-surprises-sustainability-research-infographic-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/We surveyed more than 23,000 consumers globally about sustainability. Who’s most concerned, what they’re willing to pay, and what’s shifting behavior may surprise you. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ten Surprises from Our Sustainability Research]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, John Blasberg, and François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb17f2b1c91949bc8e73e151b2be4db4/esg-10-surprises-infographic_v2_16.9_promo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5bb4888-6a51-464c-b094-4e7fcd07706ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-questions-every-ceo-needs-to-ask-about-sustainability-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/On average, fewer than 40% of companies across sectors are on track to meet their various sustainability commitments, but it’s possible to navigate the challenging trade-offs with vision and pragmatism.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Questions Every CEO Needs to Ask About Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3db2e10b8194301975ef5a990b31faa/ch1_21875_ceo-introduction-chapter_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>d0ede9c4-f5b1-4fed-96e2-9e0b55f4b0b4https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-with-vision-harnessing-the-climate-policy-response-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/As global warming progresses, government intervention will grow bolder and a company’s ability to understand and navigate policy uncertainty more critical.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading with Vision: Harnessing the Climate Policy Response ]]><![CDATA[By Katherine Dixon, Cate Hight, Yang Liu, and Grant Dougans]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44de61bc139e4c36b341ed9b3ddc42ea/ch6_19982_policy_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Consumer Products, Retail, Risk, Finance and Regulation]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>615d5905-910f-4d4f-931f-a57a0800fd70https://www.bain.com/insights/building-resilience-in-your-business-strategy-four-imperatives-for-leaders-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/Traditional approaches to resilience don’t rise to today’s challenges.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building Resilience in Your Business Strategy: Four Imperatives for Leaders ]]><![CDATA[By David Knipe, Dunigan O'Keeffe, Eric Beranger-Fenouillet, and Aadarsh Baijal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3098d891c6664758ae2ac59aae091970/ch7_19974_building-resilience_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Risk, Finance and Regulation, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>4514222b-708d-4e35-b0fd-afa9fa07addahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-energy-transitions-other-big-puzzle-making-the-math-work-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/Strong investment returns are within reach for companies that focus on the fundamentals and aren’t afraid to get creative.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Energy Transition’s Other Big Puzzle: Making the Math Work]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Anders Bruhn, Dalton Maine, Valeria Sterpos, Francesco Cigala, and Shazrul Asari]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/167ea81e86dc46d3a9feab6b4c26540a/ch8_21979_energy_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4fd87be3-d6f4-44a6-a564-8272e8fb624ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/operations-and-supply-chain-decarbonization-lower-emissions-higher-performance-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/By integrating sustainability into operations, companies can meet their increasingly ambitious emissions targets while mitigating costs and boosting resilience. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Operations and Supply Chain Decarbonization: Lower Emissions, Higher Performance]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Abhijit Prabhu, Anna Fritz Månsson, Mattia Bernardi, and Gerry Mattios]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6297ac3945044db4a7f802ebf72b8510/ch12_19978_decarbonize-supply-chains_768x768-further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Consumer Products, Retail, Automotive, Freight & Logistics, Machinery & Equipment, Aviation, Paper & Packaging, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>489d3e8f-715f-426e-8d94-aa2829ce4af3https://www.bain.com/insights/does-a-purpose-help-brands-grow-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/There’s a distinct path to differentiating a brand by delivering higher-order Elements of Value®.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Does a Purpose Help Brands Grow?]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist, Kelly Edwards, Philip Dowling, and Ashley King]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0880d1faef7143be80e9f019ecd585d7/ch3_18125_purpose-help-brands-grow_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Sales and Marketing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Brand Strategy, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c991908-60ed-40d1-a9c1-c6d69cd41f6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-business-do-better-for-everyone-ceo-sustainability-guide-2023/Companies can respond to social issues in ways that are good for both business and society.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Business Do Better for Everyone]]><![CDATA[By Karthik Venkataraman, Cassy Reichert, Andrea Arroyo, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83e06a99ccb24ffd8fff899a3d9e9197/ch13_15261_make-business-do-better_1440x810_further.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6cb7f5c-6eda-4ab1-85b7-e551ff08df13https://www.bain.com/insights/catalyzing-the-telco-transformation-esg-decarbonization-and-the-path-to-net-zero/This year’s Digital Transformation World conference highlighted the telecom industry’s decarbonization progress and pitfalls.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Catalyzing the Telco Transformation: ESG, Decarbonization, and the Path to Net Zero]]><![CDATA[By John I. C. Gomes, Sébastien Meeus, and Olga Martynov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe1d18c492ad4a5f854a3fda0bbbe822/22223-tm-forum-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[TM Forum]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d8806050-c8d0-4f68-b30c-fa0c08a45127https://www.bain.com/insights/where-are-unicorns-that-can-fly-on-their-own-snap-chart/Billion-dollar start-ups now number in the thousands, but just a handful are profitable at scale.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Are the Unicorns That Can Fly on Their Own?]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/97f9d5affe8c4e7bb4cd9ca9392e96f0/v1_21511-unicorn-_promo_16_9-b.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation, Digital, Innovation & Design, Innovation & Business Building, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f2e92b9-63c5-4ec4-8073-55cf5934f244https://www.bain.com/insights/herd-on-the-street-so-many-unicorns-so-little-cash/Billion-dollar start-ups are common these days. More fantastical: Insurgent companies profiting at scale.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Herd on the Street: So Many Unicorns, So Little Cash]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04efcda55c5c4e599cf3ac1705ddc868/gettyimages-71056989-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Design, Innovation & Business Building, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>28b3bc3e-4fa4-4d49-a4b2-1120bdc36b0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/amid-climate-change-how-will-insurers-preserve-and-generate-value/Climate change will destroy value in some areas, but it also opens opportunities for insurers that move early to reposition their business.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Amid Climate Change, How Will Insurers Preserve and Generate Value?]]><![CDATA[By Sumit Narayanan, Sam Mottaghi, Camille Goossens, Michael Kochan, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e46c58a839a4cdc8a3689b39daf8241/18065-climate-change-insurers-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c999730-f613-4eab-9096-2e9b9fa9813chttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-transformation-talent-in-three-phases-infographic/Once you know your transformation ambition, develop short-, medium-, and long-term talent strategies to get there.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building Transformation Talent in Three Phases]]><![CDATA[By Melissa Burke, Peter Slagt, and Anna Cochemé]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3369245fa3ce450f8a8175cd4617c427/v3_22537-building-transformation-talent-in-three-phases_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f8c1613-025f-45be-9840-7d8fa7829856https://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-parlay-technology-into-a-competitive-edge/A few key technology choices make a huge difference in financial and customer loyalty performance.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Parlay Technology into a Competitive Edge ]]><![CDATA[By Vitor D'Agnoluzzo, Mike Baxter, Steven Breeden, Andrea Franca, Pascal Gautheron, Stefano Simone, and Marc van der Vleugel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cbd265f630874592af01ff15931f709a/20765-bank-technlogy-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b1cb30db-2c85-433d-9670-f872368a975ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-singles-day-2023-win-the-head-and-the-heart-with-value-and-entertainment/Economic headwinds and livestreamed e-commerce are raising the bar for this year’s festival—and beyond.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Singles Day 2023: Win the Head and the Heart with Value and Entertainment ]]><![CDATA[By James Yang, Melanie Sanders, and Kyle Tang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b186731f69b46bc8b8d34ac76888fa2/21844-gettyimages-1405560217-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5778316-70db-4950-871d-77e1225423e0https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-building-products-with-data-driven-sales-and-marketing-webinar/Bain partners share how industry players can overcome underlying challenges with a well-crafted, data-driven approach. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in Building Products with Data-Driven Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, David Shaddick, Jack Turner, and Saber Sherrard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6adbbdf2532b4487a9c0fa5b416f7522/v2_webinar_winning-in-building-products_webinar-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>eca55977-9ee8-4bf9-8f20-6f7fe024f849https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-retail-interactive/Explore the use cases with the highest potential in the retail sector.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Would Generative AI Be Used in Retail?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9817c12b6bd44e88812f8e111d8734a/v1_ai_interactive_retail_16_9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>93ffee02-fa0d-4612-aba9-41d2d560d1a2https://www.bain.com/insights/when-the-front-line-should-lead-a-major-transformation/Energizing the front line and leveraging cross-functional expertise can help you overcome the complexity (and disappointment) that often befall transformation efforts.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Successful Transformations Depend on Frontline Ownership]]><![CDATA[By Marco D'Avino and Simon Henderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1758879f50c149f6a60e3afcd33d3a90/22186-line-lead-transformations-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d226046-7c49-455c-b9d6-42b2ae030dd8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-corporate-purpose-leads-to-innovation-hbr/The best innovations reinforce the company’s purpose and create mutual value for its key constituents.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Corporate Purpose Leads to Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Zach First, and Mikaela Boyd]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>e191cb21-2482-4b6d-97b3-5077d23b88f6https://www.bain.com/insights/corporate-climate-stocktake-2023/A sophisticated picture of business progress toward net zero to date, underscoring critical areas of focus for COP28 discussions.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate Climate Stocktake 2023]]><![CDATA[By Katherine Dixon, Cate Hight, and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c8474f1cc6c44c74807f103bed017557/22848-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Automotive, Agribusiness, Aviation, Construction & Infrastructure, Metals, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Paper & Packaging, Machinery & Equipment, Public Sector]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fdf2deb-afdb-4edc-b3e3-8e2eb702d263https://www.bain.com/insights/fine-tune-your-fund-raising-game-podcast/In part two of our fund-raising series, we’ll dig into the tools, tactics, and technologies that enable general partners to tailor their pitches to key decision makers within institutions.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fine-Tune Your Fund-Raising Game]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Graham Rose]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb4010ade2ca43e89f8d53546c61b6fa/22030-gettyimages-155439363-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1b5b8b8-55e8-437f-b6a9-e7859a70a087https://www.bain.com/insights/how-generative-ai-is-forging-productivity-in-sales-and-marketing/Early adopters will build a strong competitive edge if they focus on high-priority use cases and the organizational changes required.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Generative AI Is Forging Productivity in Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Sanjin Bicanic, Mackenzie Bushy, Jens Friis Hjortegaard, and Anjali Thappa]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3479c9f7106c46e6b206cc618dba14a2/20823-gettyimages-1518853234-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>61794768-6a2e-48c2-9426-a5054aefd76fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-esg-matters-for-medtech-in-the-asia-pacific-region/Nearly 70% of medtech customers surveyed expect ESG will become a core purchasing criteria.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why ESG Matters for Medtech in the Asia-Pacific Region]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur, Kevin Chang, Miki Yu, Glenda Ya-Wen Teng, and Benish Aslam]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29a7de03c6c847b08267d2c2807fe36f/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>fefe2d18-ee8b-4738-a008-debf74c39743https://www.bain.com/insights/insurers-have-digital-dilemma-complex-claims-snap-chart/Americans are turning to digital channels for some home and auto insurance needs, but other areas have proven more complicated. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurers Have a Digital Dilemma: Complex Claims]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Alison Leibovitz, Max Lafortune, and Mona Kadouh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f65f3264baa4ac2813e977c24d0c4fe/01fig-19371-nps-prism-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba3b5600-89f7-472b-869f-ce1aa3017dfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-advance-health-equity-while-improving-your-bottom-line/For US healthcare companies, a pragmatic, well-resourced strategy can not only help close the racial health equity gap but also create tangible business value.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Advance Health Equity While Improving Your Bottom Line ]]><![CDATA[By Joanna Goodman (Pucci), Jon Barfield, and Dane Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8f76f1799c9a4f179a51a064b7a3bc42/hce_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3cef5822-27e0-4b61-8afe-9b28e6cbf338https://www.bain.com/insights/level-up-your-fund-raising-game-podcast/As competition for capital intensifies, a one-size-fits-all approach to institutional investors will no longer suffice.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Level Up Your Fund-Raising Game]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Graham Rose]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf77f2cf92974954b2df3f9a22f742fa/18005-gettyimages-1461524068-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b471239-71c4-4401-87d6-b905c3d9a49fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-do-consumers-feel-heading-into-holidays-infographic/While shoppers are feeling cautious about spending, there is no average consumer. Winning retailers will unwrap the differences.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Do Consumers Feel Heading into the Holidays?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Sarah Irizarry, Leah Johns, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7dbc5afff7d24a549e37cfcd4b2271a8/v1_21571_rhn-2-infographic_promo_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>49f7b857-49a2-4840-a79e-ca8492e5181chttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-resilient-global-ev-supply-chain-amid-uncertainty/Significant risks and uncertainties across the electric vehicle value chain make a flexible strategy, strong partnerships, and transparency essential.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Resilient Global EV Supply Chain Amid Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Correa, Cate Hight, Rob Pick, and Clay Stranger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0bf66d3524924843b8efd5efd88bb027/18244-ev-supply-chain-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Automotive, Utilities & Renewables, Chemicals, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>048dc21f-82eb-4204-9487-00906b4823d0https://www.bain.com/insights/spotting-your-transformations-value-destroyers-infographic/Data on business transformations shows half of underperforming initiatives appear green (on track) while actually red. Here's how to course correct.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Spotting Your Transformation's Value Destroyers ]]><![CDATA[By Simon Henderson, Patrick Litré, Rasmus Wegener, and Mark Capeless]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93653ff2a0354d7a8ea32d3bd78411f9/watermelon-infographic-1440_16.9-promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>f20451a3-3c6e-414a-9802-b2e02321a700https://www.bain.com/insights/in-retail-inclusive-customer-journeys-lead-to-growth/New Bain research highlights the value of making everyone feel invited, at every stage of a purchase. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Retail, Inclusive Customer Journeys Lead to Growth]]><![CDATA[By Madison Dyal Anderson, Naiara De Leon, Aaron Cheris, and Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12fc933dcc6e4d88b56739e297977e8a/20318-inclusive-retail-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>6943b31c-38bb-462c-948d-66399b82c0bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rapid-decision-making/When the roles involved in decisions are clearly delineated, teams and organizations make the right choices.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[RAPID® Decision Making]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db4ac43cbda74dadac09a6586a9ead9b/rapid-bains-tool-to-clarify-decision-accountability-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbf51cf7-3a29-4e2b-95b0-0cf89265a385https://www.bain.com/insights/telco-fiber-networks-if-you-build-it-will-they-come/Some operators struggle to attract customers to their newly built networks. Emerging leaders are winning with a hyperlocal, hyperpersonalized approach.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telco Fiber Networks: If You Build It, Will They Come?]]><![CDATA[By Will Menz, Cory Needle, Daniel Taraba, and Geraldane Gumba]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec6bdf01c17647fcaf2f2ee1ecfc9ef5/gettyimages-1173891823-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>88ad80f0-8e71-4af6-848f-14babd6d1a0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-board-playbook-interactive/How boards can guide their companies through growing turbulence and the rise of stakeholder capitalism. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Board Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Josef Ming, John Sequeira, and Dominik Nogic]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b376379d75fa46b6855774f0a340a85c/board-of-directors_promo_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7983440-dca5-474f-b0ef-4f8010b7f569https://www.bain.com/insights/one-small-step-for-private-equity-one-giant-leap-for-philanthropy-podcast/We ask the founding team at Greater Share about their intriguing new approach to philanthropic funding and how they’ve already garnered support from some of the world’s leading GPs.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[One Small Step for Private Equity, One Giant Leap for Philanthropy]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Graham Elton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65659571494a40249f2f8254d76e5e5a/21644-gettyimages-625736338-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c4bba1b-b69f-48d1-b842-1bd956461a64https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-the-love-of-the-game-talent-in-the-video-game-industry/As the industry matures, studios and publishers find that they need more than a passion for games to retain the best talent.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Love of the Game: Talent in the Video Game Industry]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson, Andre James, and Tom Rowland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/117ef56a74db455ba6de0c74a3f934e3/gettyimages-1442990951-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>1bdbbbd2-1b19-40ba-aaae-56e9e0d5ca5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-retail-generative-ai-favors-early-movers-who-focus-on-personalization-infographic/The learning curve is steep, but thoughtful, fast-moving retailers will set new standards for consumer experiences and create an advantage.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Retail, Generative AI Favors Early Movers Who Focus on Personalization ]]><![CDATA[By Shweta Bhardwaj, Arthur von Eschen, Nikolaus Zacher, and Mikey Vu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9bd3504784ba4d258d73a6842c509626/gen-ai-infographic_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>617d4b1e-0704-49c1-bc6a-b186e1c8638bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-a-spin-off-wins-big-infographic/Our study of the largest spin-offs found that while most don’t outperform the market, those that buck the trend do amazingly well.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When a Spin-Off Wins Big]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer and Dustin Rohrer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/69b02d02f2d740669a81d1fceb388bda/divestiture-infographic_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>6aab997d-c282-48c3-b458-70619a258576https://www.bain.com/insights/trends-in-consumer-products-innovation-insights-from-expo-east-2023/Five ways emerging Insurgent Brands are tapping into new pockets of growth. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Trends in Consumer Products Innovation: Insights from Expo East 2023]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Jen Holland, Brian McRoskey, Elizabeth Pearsons, and Nadya Yankovskaya]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a78dda589a5492a98e4cc12ff02eb7a/gettyimages-1341375199-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6d498bf-86a3-4fe1-a0cf-d3dabfbeeee7https://www.bain.com/insights/capturing-opportunities-from-the-next-wave-of-technology-innovation/CIOs play a critical strategic role in helping companies generate new value from tech.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capturing Opportunities from the Next Wave of Technology Innovation]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont, Lauren Brom, and Rahul Shah]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7bf6582fbb1f486fa36068616498d7f1/20816_cio_innovation-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0e33346-5ccd-4872-bfb8-a40d5bb384efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tech-in-content-production-will-AI-kill-the-video-star/Spoiler: It might help them. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech in Content Production: Will AI Kill the Video Star? ]]><![CDATA[By Nicole Magoon, David Sanderson, Andre James, and Imogen Rey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b96f818f4d643bcb0b5ed32926b3b19/21242-tech-in-content-production-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>af332a11-b10c-4082-931b-a4d18cc90b5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-procurement-interactive/Generative AI presents a once-in-a-decade opportunity to transform procurement. Explore how forward-thinking CPOs are identifying and piloting ways to deploy this technology.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Would Generative AI Be Used in Procurement?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3f917057c62c4e5fa124e543fde10764/v1_ai_procurement_-promo_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f18ebb4-fb3b-4662-ab7d-dcc05037ea4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-study-of-thousands-of-executive-teams-reveals-five-central-behaviors-of-top-teams-forbes/The key behaviors of well-performing executive teams are not what you might guess. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Study of Thousands of Executive Teams Reveals Five Central Behaviors of Top Teams]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c202df229b9d4f15814f14df9f91c148/22224-michels-forbes-sept-1440x810-16_9-.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>425e5c46-f612-4b04-8b15-09602e5497a3https://www.bain.com/insights/sponsored-ads-on-websites-failing-to-push-at-an-open-door-snap-chart/People don't necessarily object to relevant targeted ads online, but too many miss the mark.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sponsored Ads on Websites: Failing to Push at an Open Door]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Ariel Lerner, and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8fcda1910d1047b08e8ed8843c5844ca/v1_21869-consumer-lab---digital-ads_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>15d2e0c7-ae0f-4328-a3fa-cf4ea9643570https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-and-technology-toward-the-boutique-of-the-future/Technological advances can deepen the crucial relationship between customers and sales associates while improving the in-store experience.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury and Technology: Toward the Boutique of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Mathilde Haemmerlé, Charlotte Morizot, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Bénédicte Epinay, and Laurent Dhennequin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5fe5e86bd21463185d543aece1994a5/_over-1140x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>91427d73-23b6-44c2-82b3-e2a5e73598ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-im-from-the-government-and-im-here-to-invest-podcast/In part two of our macro series, we explore the risks and rewards of public-private partnerships.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: I’m from the Government, and I’m Here to Invest]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/55c4a3797f6a4e6a8bb450b2741ec731/gettyimages-1251191794-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0f20aa3-4c1f-49e3-8d5d-e83ee931ec24https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2023-healthcare-provider-it-report-webinar/Bain partners and industry experts share key insights from our annual Healthcare Provider IT Report.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s 2023 Healthcare Provider IT Report]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Feinberg, Eric Berger, and Rebecca Hammond]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/02b70576bd8a442d838750d94648e2a1/hcit_2023_webinar_recording_webinar-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare Providers and Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a9ceb60-d376-4ec5-b52f-35efaf83bef0https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-the-megawatt-optimizing-impact-of-clean-energy-procurement/A research paper by Bain, The Nature Conservancy, and the Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI) showcases growing demand for purpose-driven energy procurement. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Megawatt: Optimizing Impact of Clean Energy Procurement]]><![CDATA[By Cate Hight, Joe Herger, Simon Porter, and Bernhard Marschitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/822c5c28e4bd4642b0f1747471f8e80e/cover-image_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d4cda6c-740a-40af-863c-240e77a58458https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-investors-act-fast-act-wisely-tech-report-2023/Lower barriers to experimentation open the door to more disruption, but incumbents have advantages, too.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Investors: Act Fast, Act Wisely]]><![CDATA[By Sanjin Bicanic, David Lipman, Christopher Perry, Gene Rapoport, and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29d8e0e7f7ab4a9bba6f591f6ce7bce0/20465-pe-and-ai-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d43986d4-6d35-48c4-aa39-6bbc17828a9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-and-cybersecurity-strengthening-both-defenses-and-threats-tech-report-2023/Breakthroughs in technologies built on large language models will accelerate the arms race between hackers and companies.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI and Cybersecurity: Strengthening Both Defenses and Threats]]><![CDATA[By Syed Ali and Frank Ford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53f1c6829587408c936046535fef6bb5/20143_generative-ai-and-cybersecurity-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f8a1986-e50d-49cd-a2d5-cb969f715654https://www.bain.com/insights/the-untapped-value-at-the-intelligent-edge-tech-report-2023/The need to process data close to its source is creating a new computing architecture and a growing market.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Untapped Value at the Intelligent Edge]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, David Deming, and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29c613cd9e174d3bab6c3a2c5ae58ee9/19992-intelligent-edge-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>d721c9c5-dadd-47c6-87f3-e69b1b90765chttps://www.bain.com/insights/after-the-chip-storage-fears-of-a-capacity-gut-are-overblown-tech-report-2023/The industry and its customers are adept at balancing long-term capacity and supply.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After the Chip Shortage, Fears of a Capacity Glut Are Overblown ]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Peter Hanbury, Anne Hoecker, and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c18e1c076add409ba428cb11ce8c13a0/19997-semiconductors-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[English]]>d27658c3-55f9-4561-b44d-39d339aa6e85https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-innovation-getting-the-architecture-foundations-right-tech-report-2023/Modern architectures help companies make better use of technology.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Innovation: Getting the Architecture Foundations Right ]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont, Brendan O'Rourke, Bala Parameshwaran, and Neil Mulholland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2835c5a845994a268128a16084a2e6f1/20817-enterprise-architecture-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>be7d4c7c-95d4-44af-997d-c36b893273bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-talent-implications-of-generative-ai-tech-report-2023/AI will change how work gets done and the talent mix necessary to make it happen.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Talent Implications of Generative AI]]><![CDATA[By Jay Bhatnagar, Jonathan Frick, and Arun Ganti]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fae0543fe3a44e4cbc84027f3a3526ad/20140-talent-and-ai-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>3db31a2e-18b4-4dea-958c-7fc77b09e401https://www.bain.com/insights/how-your-revenue-can-grow-faster-than-your-salesforce-tech-report-2023/Successful companies move beyond cost-cutting tweaks to raise commercial productivity year after year.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Your Revenue Can Grow Faster Than Your Salesforce]]><![CDATA[By Jordan Lee, Peter Henle, and Jens Friis Hjortegaard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a831d59baac940e5bef4ffcedcc2f397/20146-sales-productivity-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a6e44ce-b27a-4a61-9c56-5e30c3a08721https://www.bain.com/insights/strategy-in-a-circular-world/To move beyond experimentation, leaders are setting bolder ambitions and linking circular strategies to business objectives.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategy in a Circular World ]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel, Tessa Bysong, Hernan Saenz, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e18ddf703a1146b88e471e0c1fddcb57/20707-strategy-in-a-circular-world-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6da3dd6-112d-4c07-bfe9-7b1ec13018f4https://www.bain.com/insights/a-buyers-market-is-coming-for-tech-assets-tech-report-2023/A backlog of portfolio investments is likely to come to market when deal activity picks back up.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for Exit: A Buyer’s Market Is Coming for Tech Assets]]><![CDATA[By Brian Kmet, David Lipman, Christopher Perry, Jen Smith, and Colleen von Eckartsberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dee68e0ed3bf437ba34e22fe91705692/20815-tech-assets-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>67ba7bb6-f64a-4e26-9aa1-30e1f1fa4c48https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-enters-its-post-globalization-era-tech-report-2023/How tech companies are relocating manufacturing, R&D, and talent for resilience.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology Enters Its Post-Globalization Era]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, Anne Hoecker, Christopher Schorling, Balaji Thirumalai, and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/feb8895a306b43ef87e639d8ca81dc87/19996-post-globalization-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e02624b-5cce-4d24-b922-5b4c82938a2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/youre-out-of-time-to-wait-and-see-on-ai-tech-report-2023/Artificial intelligence is as much an economic revolution as a technological one.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[You’re Out of Time to Wait and See on AI]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Arjun Dutt, Eric Sheng, and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e340cee60c5c4c008e19e009ba3a37f2/20145-generative-ai-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>32d827f5-f7b9-460f-bc85-1941d9b65b14https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-value-in-tech-throughout-the-life-cycle-tech-report-2023/Driving returns depends on how far down the road you are.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating Value in Tech Throughout the Life Cycle]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Matthew Crupi, and JF Van Kerckhove]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90fff4b392eb41e8b985e6bff2e1b7cf/19994-investor-perspectives-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2d75652-679f-4b1a-b52b-9a7b51ad92d4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-enterprise-sales-can-suphercharge-product-led-growth-tech-report-2023/For software companies that rely on self-service products, adding an effective enterprise sales motion can maximize revenue.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Enterprise Sales Can Supercharge Product-Led Growth]]><![CDATA[By Rohan Narayen, Rishi Dave, and Justin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae85e9f0439144ec8e810ebb1f6cd42a/20558_product-led-growth-1440x810-v2.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d0d7ba1-0a8a-4a16-ae91-27f953afc512https://www.bain.com/insights/decarbonizing-technology-supply-chains-tech-report-2023/Most tech companies have set ambitious targets, but only half are on track to meet them.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decarbonizing Technology Supply Chains ]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia, Joshua Hinkel, Velu Sinha, and James Baird]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cfba5bee224e4325b1eeb9a94e3c8a7a/20141-supply-chain-decarbonization-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>19aefd03-85b6-476d-8759-92255a490d20https://www.bain.com/insights/how-will-generative-ai-change-the-video-game-industry/Executives see AI improving quality and speeding time to market but not alleviating the talent shortage.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Will Generative AI Change the Video Game Industry?]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson, Andre James, Tom Rowland, and Imogen Rey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5caaf5971ef0471985cc5246c6ef2e93/gettyimages-1427010369-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Gaming]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a16ec658-7ba7-4318-a492-ec5deee0de59https://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-are-we-out-of-the-woods-yet-podcast/We ask Karen Harris, managing director of Bain’s Macro Trends Group, if the economy could emerge from this period of rate hikes unscathed.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: Are We Out of the Woods Yet?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42e0e9e2216b48cab6ee9cee9f282d0b/cr14253_hres-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e648c3e6-8d75-4674-a6ac-3f3201ecc6b9https://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-voluntary-carbon-markets-a-playbook-for-corporate-action/A white paper by Bain and the World Economic Forum proposes actions leaders can take to unlock the full potential of the VCM.Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets: A Playbook for Corporate Action ]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle, Henning Huenteler, Ann Siml, Nicholas Foreman, Pedro Gomez, and Nasim Pour]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/479ee2ee36244b9fbeef272b8250d989/21801_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>87b86416-6cf9-4cd2-b53f-26a0039b703ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/future-framing-design-your-responsible-ai-strategy-in-finance-webinar/Bain partners discuss the rate of AI adoption and how financial services companies can launch new features responsibly. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future Framing: Design Your Responsible AI Strategy in Finance]]><![CDATA[By Mohan Jayaraman and Richard Fleming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/acae0fc4b32e4568bf39d9191a1ba643/v1_webinar-future-framing_webinar-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Payments, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7a37b29-2ef8-4098-956c-033f609ea29bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/2023-healthcare-provider-it-report-doubling-down-on-innovation/Health system IT leaders are using emerging technologies to address labor shortages and financial pressures.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2023 Healthcare Provider IT Report: Doubling Down on Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Feinberg, Eric Berger, and Rebecca Hammond]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11e14cd0e0d04751899eb7b0ddcd140f/gettyimages-10621882502-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services, IT Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f54ea4e-2c19-480e-a4c5-7807e7b93e57https://www.bain.com/insights/on-happiness-and-leadership-a-discussion-with-arthur-c-brooks/A Harvard professor, social scientist, and best-selling author, Brooks shares his take on leadership and how to build a culture of workplace happiness. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[On Happiness and Leadership: A Discussion with Arthur C. Brooks]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dbe836bf22074ed5a83f8936de8e61c9/arthur-brooks-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>225e74df-50cd-4c62-b942-396b28f2cde4https://www.bain.com/insights/what-every-executive-needs-to-know-about-ai-interactive/As they develop their AI strategies, companies across industries already are making big moves, experimenting with intelligent agents, partnerships, and products.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Every Executive Needs To Know About AI ]]><![CDATA[By Roy Singh and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7b3ebbf3065e4117ba4999c7a6bf35c9/gen-ai_web-assets_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cb6a7a57-ba96-4158-8fa6-05d128a0103ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/2023-holiday-shopping-outlook-infographic/Bain forecasts 3% nominal growth in US retail sales this holiday, the lowest since 2018. Six tips can help retailers weather the snowstorm.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2023 Holiday Shopping Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Sarah Irizarry, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5b716664a6af46a3a284731eea87dc51/16.9_promo-1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>59f4f571-ead1-40f4-9799-0712e1172d3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-q-and-a-sovos-brands-chief-sales-officer-risa-cretella/More than anything, getting timing right on innovation is about making sure you don’t distract from the core.Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Q&A: Sovos Brands’ Chief Sales Officer Risa Cretella]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps and Brian McRoskey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16499f7eaf1542279e029b10fabb44af/cretella-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>2abeb3bf-5037-47fe-8230-64591c7f672dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-conversation-with-insurgent-brands-brian-rudolph-cofounder-of-banza/“You might as well have an audacious goal and work backwards from that vision.”Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[In Conversation with Insurgent Brands: Brian Rudolph, Cofounder of Banza]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps and Brian McRoskey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/48c45d2f7934472183d40a695d652526/brian-rudolph-headshot_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>607e1b4a-417c-4aa5-a6f8-1fe6f5e11e39https://www.bain.com/insights/state-of-the-transition-2023-global-enr-executive-perspectives-enr-report-2023/Bain’s third annual survey on the energy transition finds executives increasing investments in low-carbon businesses, but skeptical of consumers’ willingness to pay more.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:06:00 Z<![CDATA[State of the Transition 2023: Global Energy and Natural Resource Executive Perspectives ]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Neelam Phadke, Alasdair Robbie, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64f860547ba74e3ba7c8fec9916d7d51/gettyimages-685017895-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2be17ce7-1422-4ec6-be05-aaad4461631ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-dual-challenge-of-the-energy-transition-is-urgent-and-unprecedented-enr-report-2023/Meeting the growing demand for energy while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the central challenge of the 21st century.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:05:00 Z<![CDATA[The Dual Challenge of the Energy Transition Is Urgent and Unprecedented]]><![CDATA[By James Baird, Torsten Lichtenau, Alessandro Cadei, and Prashant Sarin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cf8a8d6aadb245f28fe82db18aa7175c/18905_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc30ffb3-ced4-4abd-931f-3a29a0a77195https://www.bain.com/insights/the-energy-transition-fragmented-disorderly-and-ripe-with-opportunity-enr-report-2023/Companies that capitalize on the transition’s bottlenecks and scarcities will unlock both shareholder value and a smoother transition for the world.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:04:00 Z<![CDATA[The Energy Transition: Fragmented, Disorderly, and Ripe with Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Michael Short, Jorge Leis, James Nixon, and Ann Siml]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/795b60a37a7e486692c434261bbc6eb8/15568_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1822b831-6810-4f90-986b-e58aa5eb6b47https://www.bain.com/insights/willing-but-not-able-the-energy-transition-has-a-scaling-problem-enr-report-2023/Emerging leaders are identifying tailored solutions for scaling up tomorrow’s energy systems.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Willing but Not Able? The Energy Transition Has a Scaling Problem]]><![CDATA[By Brian Murphy, Felipe Gattass, Katherine Dixon, Emily Emmett, and Nir Feinstein ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/adf49b7c25b74679ba8be92294ee9d20/17429_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>52774fc0-bd23-4c6c-a960-dd998c28207dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-imperatives-for-building-resilience-in-energy-and-natural-resources-enr-report-2023/The traditional focus on near-term risks leaves companies vulnerable to long-term challenges. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Imperatives for Building Resilience in Energy and Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[By David Knipe, Eric Beranger-Fenouillet, Aadarsh Baijal, Ethan Phillips, and Martha Eggenberger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad758afc5ae04fd4a2a6a57d9d3ecc58/17430_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>609cd0dd-38b0-4019-8df6-eedeb563366bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-energy-transitions-other-big-puzzle-making-the-math-work-enr-report-2023/Strong investment returns are within reach for companies that focus on the fundamentals and aren’t afraid to get creative.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Energy Transition’s Other Big Puzzle: Making the Math Work]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Anders Bruhn, Dalton Maine, Valeria Sterpos, Francesco Cigala, and Shazrul Asari]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c495920aff8448f8fb51d46ec5a6e1e/17431_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ad432ab-8f55-4684-a8f1-4b4400ec105fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/indias-digital-fashion-disruptors/Navigating the future of fashion.Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India’s Digital Fashion Disruptors ]]><![CDATA[By Radhika Sridharan, Prashant Sarin, and Prashanth Aluru]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6950f97411947e19a6cb3ae5d9890c6/indias-digital-fashion-disruptors-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>99c47496-574e-4fab-a23d-fabd36b675b0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-recruit-and-retain-a-team-of-all-stars-bain-capital-steve-pagliuca-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we ask Steve how he recruits and retains all-star players.Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Recruit and Retain a Team of All-Stars with Bain Capital’s Steve Pagliuca]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/63d69dbc9a3d4f0bbb79d20c761721a0/gettyimages-1250700118-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>380c6965-f435-4e34-ab2c-d07c65f1d4fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-turbulence-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Scenario planning can create a dynamic, future-proof strategy.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating Turbulence in Paper and Packaging]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Ilkka Leppävuori, and Jenny Lundqvist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e5ca947154ac4b94a6a9a9a4423d82fd/chapter-6_-navigating-in-turbulence---16_9---1440-x-810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8931bb7-056a-44cf-8727-b7de28d3981ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/full-potential-transformation-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Boosting profitability, cash flow, top-line growth, and company value.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Full Potential Transformation in Paper and Packaging ]]><![CDATA[By Pablo Cornicelli, Manuel De Soto, Andrea Isabella, Ilkka Leppävuori, and Elena Tegnér Recio]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/920644cbdbab44e8ac9a210ad2c13d61/chapter2_full-potential_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[English]]>11239d5d-261c-4b1f-b9d4-5d584a921793https://www.bain.com/insights/paper-and-packaging-faces-biodiversity-crisis-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Sustainable forestry practices and recycled and reused materials deliver a competitive edge.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:07:00 Z<![CDATA[The Paper and Packaging Industry Faces a Biodiversity Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Emma Elofsson, Erik Nordbø, and Marcos Rutigliano]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d8714dc51592494dbfc0ed993b11101e/chapter-7_-the-biodiversity-crisis-facing-business---16_9---1440-x-810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d2c3e19-0a53-47c8-860f-2e8997ec815chttps://www.bain.com/insights/which-substrates-are-most-sustainable-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Geography, regulations, and consumer preferences all impact substrate selection.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:06:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Packaging Substrates Are the Most Sustainable?]]><![CDATA[By Melchior Bryant, Emma Elofsson, Ilkka Leppävuori, Peter Meijer, and Moritz Vielhauer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5b451d5488b464bbe7f393ff0242b73/chapter-3_-substrate-substitution----16_9---1440-x-810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>f3e0ef02-2153-412a-8ade-57b8831de205https://www.bain.com/insights/how-paper-and-packaging-can-catch-up-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Target new growth opportunities and optimize price to turbocharge performance.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:05:00 Z<![CDATA[How Paper and Packaging Companies Can Catch Up in Commercial Excellence]]><![CDATA[By Anders Bäck, Manuel De Soto, Pol Tarragó, and Stephanie Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6be802cdd054591bb6c3aa535a26a00/chapter-4_-commercial-excellence-and-pricing-in-paper-and-packaging---16_9---1440-x-810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7082f42-7f30-4784-a08e-5458110727f4https://www.bain.com/insights/putting-sustainability-to-work-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Reduce energy costs and spur organic growth.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Putting Sustainability to Work in Paper and Packaging]]><![CDATA[By Mattia Bernardi, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Torsten Lichtenau, and Oliver Straehle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d911941430ff44a58df1372701a83df3/chapter-5_-creating-value-through-sustainability---16_9---1440-x-810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c0d8c49-bd89-4e0a-8f3c-9c4b421e3059https://www.bain.com/insights/state-of-private-equity-and-m-and-a-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Resilient end markets and a repeatable value creation playbook fuel strong M&A activity.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:03:00 Z<![CDATA[The State of Private Equity and M&A in the Paper and Packaging Industry]]><![CDATA[By Florian Mueller, Sambit Patra, and David Waller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e5e89b9d0434a4287c678bfdc1a536f/chapter-9_pe-and-manda-activity-16_9-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>050f211b-2140-4c45-9175-2c5cee3f4917https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainable-packaging-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Balancing opportunities and trade-offs to reimagine packaging for sustainability.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainable Packaging: What Consumers Want Next from the Paper and Packaging Industry]]><![CDATA[By Daniela Carbinato, Magali Deryckere, and Yoni Shiran]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a4db2bdd42c4d7ab7ff8d2ee80d4afb/chapter-8_-consumer-perspectives---16_9---1440-x-810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>427b27d2-e96e-42c9-ae94-e94ef52fe092https://www.bain.com/insights/mill-of-the-future-paper-and-packaging-report-2023/Paper and packaging mills become more adaptable, optimized, sustainable, and data driven.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:01:00 Z<![CDATA[The Mill of the Future ]]><![CDATA[By Mattia Bernardi, Andrea Isabella, and Jared Lapin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96fa2a5a01074f829d9fbea33b6cd480/chapter-1_-mill-of-the-future-16_9-1440-x-810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d2ad8fa-59bd-4bc3-9a84-a32ba8b95260https://www.bain.com/insights/small-businesses-dont-want-banking-products-they-want-support-managing-their-finances/The challenge for banks: get to know all of the client’s priorities and address them with a compelling, joined-up proposition.Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Small Businesses Don’t Want Banking Products; They Want Support Managing Their Finances]]><![CDATA[By Beatriz Troiano, Jeff Tijssen, Mikaela Boyd, and Dennis Jones]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/38315b9773664641a8b2d2612487ee5c/19875-gettyimages-1388398423-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Fintech, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9d4a1c9-87fb-4565-af3a-fdb676e05c7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/upward-and-onward-in-an-uncertain-environment-bain-capital-steve-pagliuca-podcast/The longtime chairman and now senior advisor at Bain Capital explains why he is as excited to be involved in the private equity industry today as he was 30 years ago.Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Upward and Onward in an Uncertain Environment with Bain Capital’s Steve Pagliuca]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ebe6d3db2264ecdbb4fc809a69b7c21/gettyimages-507793001-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>508529e6-b574-4239-b968-20a803113be9https://www.bain.com/insights/gen-z-takes-snacking-to-the-next-level-snap-chart/Teens and young adults are eating between meals more than their elders.Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gen Z Takes Snacking to the Next Level]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Ariel Lerner, and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/57c0c9f455b8492e871dad19d9fc9890/v1_21526_consumer-lab_gen-z_promo_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Powered by the Global Consumer Lab]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef51e70e-0a3e-4968-9c55-ce2a85e463a5https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-navigate-the-transition-to-sustainable-metals-and-chemicals/Winners will help stimulate the demand for green commodities and earn price premiums.Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Navigate the Transition to Sustainable Metals and Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By Mattias C. Karlsson, Erik Pedersen, Emmet Gaffney, Brian Murphy, and Victoria Berg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eeacab4073344e8a827604d85096ebbe/gettyimages-1318468219-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Aviation, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[English]]>094841e8-5fc7-4664-9616-365bb39b035bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-generative-ai-will-supercharge-productivity-snap-chart/Generative AI holds opportunities to transform worker productivity, but to different degrees across functions and industries.Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Generative AI Will Supercharge Productivity]]><![CDATA[By Roy Singh and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8921af09ff74a20812c979ccf179419/how-generative-ai-will-supercharge-productivity_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e94b187-a49a-41b3-8e84-5a5d20a38a4ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-behavior-and-loyalty-in-banking-webinar/Bain partners share insights from our 2023 Customer Behavior & Loyalty in Banking report.Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell, Priscilla Dell'Orto, and Alessandro Magarini Montenero]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77578201abb64822883d17b7a977e95f/v2_customer-behavior-and-loyalty-in-banking_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ee3c79e-c74f-42c3-972e-9f3a07161af0https://www.bain.com/insights/new-era-of-immersive-entertainment/How will media companies navigate the shift from “lean back” to “lean forward”? Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Era of Immersive Entertainment]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Sullivan and John Senior]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59f85384c22647bea63b59eabff4f09d/20228-new-era-of-immersive-entertainment-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>996e4f50-092c-4f83-b72f-839809f3c11fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/on-the-rise-healthcare-private-equity-midyear-update-infographic/Deal activity has picked up, with biopharma and Asia-Pacific deals posting the greatest gains.Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[On the Rise: Healthcare Private Equity Midyear Update]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy, Nirad Jain, Justin Doshi, and Sharon Fry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f8cc0b64153847919ff9541c0142c841/healthcare-in-pe_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc3ad2ca-90d7-4feb-83d5-cf13d2a1723dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/dual-sector-expertise-with-welsh-carson-anderson-stowe-podcast/In the second part of our interview series with WCAS, we explore how they “co-cover” the healthcare and tech industries.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dual-Sector Expertise with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/120fa10a1710407899b5667efb632d1c/gettyimages-1408449163-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>114b0728-b292-42b7-ba33-1523b79b1acfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-harmonization-is-key-to-decarbonizing-aviation-aviation-week/Country-specific policies around climate goals could complicate financial decisions by airlines and OEMs.Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Harmonization Is Key to Decarbonizing Aviation]]><![CDATA[By Jim Harris]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Aviation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2a6bcec-08e4-4aeb-974c-49761c3e037dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/taking-the-hyperbole-out-of-the-metaverse-tech-report-2023/The metaverse isn’t dead, but it’s time to take a more sober view of its future.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking the Hyperbole Out of the Metaverse]]><![CDATA[By Chris Johnson, David Crawford, Nihar Naik, and Neha Verma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cad0a25981a44846a2c00fbbae0383e9/21229_metaverse-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b6aa7c7-9c70-446e-8e86-74583b7d1012https://www.bain.com/insights/the-road-to-net-zero-starts-with-your-core-business/Leading corporations can create positive environmental and financial impact by linking decarbonisation to financial value.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:30:00 Z<![CDATA[The Road to Net Zero Starts with Your Core Business]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Katherine Kajzer-Hughes, Andrea Arroyo, and Euan Murray]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e3b2e88a6b524ea5a77f9b548b9d393e/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>424e56b3-844d-45c2-952d-0ca948ec249fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/innovative-approaches-to-measuring-creative-effectiveness-video/Bain's Cesar Brea and EDO's John Cripps discuss how to understand and optimize new ways of advertising.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Innovative Approaches to Measuring Creative Effectiveness]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/80ca1678d94d4ab09d08601ea656d9ec/final_videothumbnail_1440x810px_uid-21000440_01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7399c6c2-ceff-43d0-90f2-63ac987374b8https://www.bain.com/insights/voluntary-carbon-markets-present-new-revenue-streams-for-banks-infographic/Demand for carbon credits gets a boost as more standard-setting organizations and governments accept them as a way for companies to meet net-zero goals.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Voluntary Carbon Markets Present New Revenue Streams for Banks]]><![CDATA[By Christian Graf, Henning Huenteler, Giulio Naso, and Luigi Esposito]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b64e60db4f94612be70e67956019fa3/voluntary-carbon-markets---v4_16.9_promo-1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b340e44-b440-4ca7-a595-2550b6fc0178https://www.bain.com/insights/interview-procter-and-gamble-ceo-jon-moeller/“Humans are capable of remarkable things if you get out of their way.” Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interview: Jon Moeller, Procter & Gamble CEO]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4ca512ea8ec247028a1b7db828c5bd26/moeller_jon-hires_pg_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products CEO Spotlight]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>febdb300-3c82-4986-81a2-dcc6130b7c2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-the-most-out-of-generative-ai-in-healthcare/Generative AI applications can already help health systems improve margins, yet only 6% have a strategy ready.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Hype: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI in Healthcare Today]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger and Margaret Dries]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0ddd8e80300417296c4a539c59bda2d/19182-beyond-hype-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9aa74cf4-b12b-488b-ad87-f88a1aa6b91fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-tale-of-leadership-transition-with-welsh-carson-anderson-and-stowe-podcast/We ask Welsh Carson how they identify the next generation of leaders within the firm and how they extend those practices to their wider ecosystem of partners and advisors.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Tale of Leadership Transition with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/658985a904d4454187ebb21915194a42/gettyimages-987651494-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>dfe8b259-fe50-41f4-a51d-53d625bbc253https://www.bain.com/insights/three-reasons-luxury-should-remain-resilient-infographic/Smart moves are helping brands ward off economic turbulence.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Reasons Luxury Should Remain Resilient]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Carlo Moltrasio, and Monisha De La Rocha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd96092991414c3c8c3d1ac8591c85ad/16.9_promo-1440x810px.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>172e3b3b-5ea5-4dd1-86c8-55e7c257e35fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-corporate-stories-forbes/How—and why—telling stories remains critical to shaping and strengthening corporate culture.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Corporate Stories]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d898a40f38904681af0d8d550978441e/gettyimages-552854697-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>4028fe79-383d-4cd5-b2dd-9d43184f5721https://www.bain.com/insights/bains-2023-midyear-private-equity-update-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur shares key takeaways from our 2023 Midyear Private Equity Report.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain’s 2023 Midyear Private Equity Update]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/319614e9613845d5a4d9c4423ee8ffec/mid-year-pe-report_webinar-recording_v2_webinar_1200x628px-3.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>87493ba9-db97-49ad-b919-f9345d29a046https://www.bain.com/insights/tectonic-shifts-in-telecom/Technology and economics are reshaping the industry. Traditional integrated telcos recognize they must transform to thrive. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tectonic Shifts in Telecoms: How to Win in the New Competitive Arenas]]><![CDATA[By Paul Smith, Jennifer Binder-Le Pape, and Herbert Blum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4947a4ee75d14a66836f34af20b2f603/20068-techtonic-shifts-in-telecom-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>63db185f-bd2d-4161-bc27-996e6d77eb8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/using-ai-to-build-stronger-connections-with-customers-hbr/Smart companies are using AI to enhance—not automate—the customer experience. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using AI to Build Stronger Connections with Customers]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns, Sharona Sankar-King, Priscilla Dell'Orto, and Eduardo Roma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3abfb03c-3b00-4a7b-ab18-c064ee3a59d3https://www.bain.com/insights/why-banks-should-treat-payments-as-a-business-infographic/As payment volumes grow at a healthy clip, banks must manage payments cohesively to retain customer loyalty and expand into other offerings.Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Banks Should Treat Payments as a Business]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding, Tevia Segovia, Samit Soni, and Gad Elharrar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77265f0c56ae44cbac8768d07772afd7/20429-payments-for-banks-infographic_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Payments, Fintech]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>010269b4-5f60-45ab-bf8b-4aa043d7a406https://www.bain.com/insights/the-nature-and-biodiversity-playbook-for-business/Companies can navigate the risks and pursue the opportunities of the mounting nature and biodiversity imperative.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Nature and Biodiversity Playbook for Business]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Euan Murray, Axel Seemann, and Askin Morrison]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/32632df6e15044fbbc870c1d49c780c6/gettyimages-674356020-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>29f4edf4-b0a9-40e9-92d0-802508f5e1adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-banking-interactive/Explore the use cases with the highest potential in the banking sector.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Would Generative AI Be Used in Banking?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9bb035e3c1464dfba37680115772eb63/generative-ai-promos-banking-1440x810-v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>5678540c-5f74-4389-9326-46356ca3b4a8https://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-hr-interactive/Explore the use cases with the highest potential.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Would Generative AI Be Used in HR?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d544f02824f7490484581685616a9f56/generative-ai-promos-hr-1440x810-v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>01765721-d18b-4248-86a2-c1541436ccaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-legal-interactive/Explore the use cases with the highest potential.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Would Generative AI Be Used in Legal?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ed75434c04f406fb1a339a892ed8b43/generative-ai-promos-legal-1440x810-v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>df3d53a3-8160-4c68-8170-47133527650chttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-finance-interactive/Explore the use cases with the highest potential.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Would Generative AI Be Used in Finance?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb75f02f51c34f5ab58ac9fae1b3ae10/generative-ai-promos-finance-1440x810-v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ab9aaf6-09a7-4e12-8b5e-76c91e4f3bc3https://www.bain.com/insights/put-fund-raising-on-the-front-burner-podcast/In such a severely capital-constrained environment, you need to give your LPs confidence that you’ll be able to deliver real results over the next five years. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Put Fund-Raising on the Front Burner]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af71b38f10e44b2b9164cfc7fb7cc9f6/gettyimages-1410753178-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0648d7d3-a59f-4381-af88-31539c4e9bc1https://www.bain.com/insights/five-principles-for-generative-ai-in-financial-services/To balance risk and opportunity, institutions must build a new risk model suited to an evolving technology.Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Responsible by Design: Five Principles for Generative AI in Financial Services]]><![CDATA[By Mohan Jayaraman, Philipp Benedikt Rindler, Velu Sinha, and Maria Teresa Tejada]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0d70c764ee6470cbaefc5d0ab4e3c8b/19473-responsible-generative-ai-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f0ca1ce-c62d-4c97-a6cf-6013d732e2fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/operations-of-the-future-a-systems-approach-video/At Hannover Messe 2023, Bain's Jörg Gnamm shares the importance of scaling operations to the max so that companies can thrive in the future.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Operations of the Future: A Systems Approach]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eabfef08d34e45b285d85f35756517fb/jgnamm-hm-_1440-_-810-px_.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Operations, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7086a50-6f62-43cd-97ed-2dc870bd9524https://www.bain.com/insights/three-prescriptions-for-the-future-of-biopharma-productivity/After three decades of remarkable shareholder returns, leading biopharma companies will learn from the past and prepare for a challenging decade ahead.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Prescriptions for the Future of Biopharma Productivity]]><![CDATA[By Kai Grass, Michele Rudolph, and Eli Weinberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c761fe89b72b419db355583e346b80af/19913-gettyimages-875042586-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>61fbf60f-d190-4efb-a266-f664e6104740https://www.bain.com/insights/how-us-airlines-can-soar-above-summer-travel-frustrations-snap-chart/Timely notifications and quick resolutions can keep customers happy amid inevitable schedule disruptions.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How US Airlines Can Soar Above Summer Travel Frustrations]]><![CDATA[By Derek Gerow, Blair Markell, and Angie Han]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/955c23429c044c58850e76a53b13675f/v1_how-us-airlines-promo_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Aviation]]><![CDATA[English]]>97d68312-d3da-489b-b052-b66c8b8ddac0https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2023-midyear-m-and-a-report-webinar/Bain partners share insights from our midyear report and introduce strategies to help companies succeed.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s 2023 Midyear M&A Report]]><![CDATA[By Suzanne Kumar, Benjamin Farmer, and Emmanuel Coque]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a125b15b86244508e7b8b68509f3fb8/v2_2023-mid-year-m_a-report-webinar_webinar-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0e79f6e-5f2a-45a6-bb81-4735e000e35ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-marketing-during-recessionary-times/How top brands are using marketing data and experimentation to stay connected to consumers.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reimagining Marketing During Recessionary Times]]><![CDATA[By Justin Halim, Jessie Lin, Entis Sutisna, Boning Zhang, and Lakshmi Menon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43d084c4a07b47f69fd174d35bb80151/1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3025525f-2767-4056-a5c1-c1bd22a14c07https://www.bain.com/insights/stuck-in-place-private-equity-midyear-report-2023/Stalled dealmaking and exits have jammed the capital flywheel, putting a premium on liquidity.Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Stuck in Place: Private Equity Midyear Report 2023]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Graham Rose, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e9a3c089198447ea1a7564044986c57/midyear-pe_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8938b3fd-6955-4a97-8728-4667f6fc8011https://www.bain.com/insights/bains-private-equity-midyear-report-2023-executive-summary-podcast/Deal activity, exits, and fundraising are all sharply down, but the fear of a recession is also subsiding. So, what’s holding investors back?Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain’s Private Equity Midyear Report 2023: Executive Summary]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/516f74ee3a5a4e54ba73f0c58a901112/gettyimages-1220903275-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9db1173d-805d-4ecf-927d-616f7623514ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/fund-raising-2023/Winning the race for scarce capital increasingly means building best-in-class commercial capabilities. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking Private Equity Fund-Raising to the Next Level ]]><![CDATA[By Or Skolnik, Brenda Rainey, Greg Callahan, Mónica Oliver, and Alexander De Mol]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76b7cdf3fd59442ea1ce2779016cbeed/20811-fundraising-slowdown-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8405dcf8-d989-4bfd-9d61-f77e5781f09fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/better-with-age-the-rising-importance-of-older-workers/Some 150 million jobs will shift to older workers by the end of the decade. Here’s how to get ready.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better with Age: The Rising Importance of Older Workers]]><![CDATA[By James Root, Andrew Schwedel, Mike Haslett, and Nicole Bitler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/517fe1a252264359a4b608846ca99a04/v2_older-workers_landing-page_1440x810-002.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>22d0b639-4de6-419f-933e-960352354033https://www.bain.com/insights/at-the-top-its-all-about-teamwork/Exceptional leadership teams exhibit five collective behaviors. Here’s how to build them. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[At the Top, It’s All about Teamwork ]]><![CDATA[By Gregory LeStage, Sara Nilsson DeHanas, Pete Gerend, and Ineet Narula]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c64d2ddb7ad4de4b538217e3f1b74ed/gettyimages-694983433-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>81510499-e027-4420-b89d-ef7359d1b5achttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-resilient-electric-vehicle-value-chain-webinar/Experts from Bain and RMI discuss the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act, and what will distinguish the winners from the rest of the pack in the coming decade.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Resilient Electric Vehicle Value Chain]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Correa, Katherine Dixon, Rob Pick, and Clay Stranger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ba3dfb424203410a918084fed5b84a8a/v1_webinar_building-resilient-ev-value-chains_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Automotive, Chemicals, Mining, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>47f0e2a1-a9a2-4d14-a73b-da4cbe4b4d46https://www.bain.com/insights/a-modern-enterprise-architecture-is-essential-for-scaling-agile/Today, however, only 10% of companies are satisfied with their company’s enterprise architecture capabilities. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Modern Enterprise Architecture Is Essential for Scaling Agile]]><![CDATA[By Brendan O'Rourke, Christian Schroeder, Sebastian Schroeder, Marita Vavoulioti, and Phil Williams]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08ec1a213a644e31a9a7ccf66d5e39be/gettyimages-694983373-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>26a2d8d9-6fba-4043-8eb5-46c82b41c393https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-midyear-report-2023-it-takes-two-to-make-a-market/The strategic M&A market is in limbo as both buyers and sellers navigate this weird economy. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Midyear Report 2023: It Takes Two to Make a Market]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Dale Stafford, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/165dba443f194c5a8da3473c2022d2c0/ma_mid_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c162485-4a55-45f1-ba4b-302ac52d2787https://www.bain.com/insights/factory-of-the-future-how-industry-4-0-and-ai-can-transform-manufacturing/New digital technologies can upgrade lean manufacturing, boosting performance and accelerating sustainability.Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Factory of the Future: How Industry 4.0 and AI Can Transform Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm, Thomas Frost, Frank Lesmeister, and Christian Ruehl]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76f4339c8cb44ce8a3d27658cd2ec0f2/v1-fof-ai_16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Retail]]><![CDATA[Manufacturing, Operations, Sustainability, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>28d36a7c-0a82-4a44-bb5d-c9f3993a0077https://www.bain.com/insights/china-shopper-report-2023-volume1/China Shopper Report 2023, Vol. 1Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China FMCG: Slowly Rebounding from Turbulence with Optimism for the Rest of 2023]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Derek Deng, and Jason Yu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e66f8d359f37482f8c983172301460ac/china-shopper-report-2023-vol-1-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>36c27198-9dc0-4267-8588-76fda819cafehttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-asset-investing-desperately-needs-new-market-infrastructure/Firms need to build robust digital infrastructure to keep up with demand from individuals.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Asset Investing Desperately Needs New Market Infrastructure ]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Daniel Jones, Antonio Rodrigues, Brenda Rainey, and Markus Habbel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/764570e4b22840fc8d5d8d7ea65c0b1e/17605-gettyimages-855383268-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Private Equity, Wealth & Asset Management, Digital Assets and Blockchain, Market Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6e100cd-2060-4415-bc49-f4ae7734d7fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-talent-and-technology/AI is poised to transform telecommunications companies’ approach to strategic workforce planning.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos, Talent, and Technology: How AI Is Catalyzing Change]]><![CDATA[By Nicolas Hoffmann, Ulli Dannath, Marita Vavoulioti, and Edward Whalley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fef06d23bc48468d93a5dde465ee7719/19794-telco-op-model-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Leadership & Talent, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae9cc13f-c3bb-41c8-acde-52a889c0a506https://www.bain.com/insights/companies-need-more-agile-talent/Lessons from leaders in how to attract, grow, and retain the talent that can unlock the full value of Agile. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies Need More Agile Talent. Here’s How to Get It.]]><![CDATA[By Darren Johnson, Matthew Jacobs, Tess Thompson, Susan Gunn, and Robert Woods]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3001f69e45a9473e920e7ef1f357f248/gettyimages-523024800-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>79cbd79b-44ae-4ad6-b6fd-d90ceb10f222https://www.bain.com/insights/prime-time-for-boomers-streaming-services-captivate-older-audiences-snap-chart/The share of older Americans who subscribe to live streaming services grew 60% over the past year.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Prime Time for Boomers: Streaming Services Captivate Older Audiences]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Pablo Duarte, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a08e7510b163459b96bb13d901f0ae7e/01_-20293-nps-prism-older-generations-and-streaming_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4267937-7a77-4ebb-8863-601ae5b41fechttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-era-of-enterprise-ai-is-here-infographic/Enabled by foundation models, companies across industries are rapidly adopting generative AI.Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Era of Enterprise AI Is Here]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Roy Singh, Jue Wang, Arjun Dutt, and Eric Sheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/528878ef14de473ebe46af5bb032c088/infographic-enterprise-ai_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>231a9055-8e92-4c51-8b83-5b71359f618fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-chief-transformation-officer-role-in-business-forbes/In transformations that create sustainable results, the CTO plays five critical roles.Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Chief Transformation Officer Role In Business]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/264509d19df241db966f50d7c17e8648/20550-gettyimages-507449621-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>343582ec-1ea2-42e7-9375-aed90909b737https://www.bain.com/insights/earning-customer-loyalty-in-wealth-management-infographic/Success increasingly hinges on a great experience that includes useful, tailored advice, not adding more advisors.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Earning Customer Loyalty in Wealth Management]]><![CDATA[By Joe Lischwe, Antonio Rodrigues, Anna Krementz, and Daniel Jones]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70c3e750929346cb9c7e1d698f20bb92/customer-love_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Wealth & Asset Management, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>32d703c0-7fd8-4934-97e0-f17517977697https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-physical-climate-risks-in-financial-services-webinar/Experts from Bain and Jupiter Intelligence detail how banks can deal with increasing climate-related challenges.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing Physical Climate Risks in Financial Services]]><![CDATA[By Aude Schonbachler, Camille Goossens, Ghizlene Azira, Michael Kochan, Rafael Lam, and Rocco D'Acunto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa95310145724adbaa89a2e4ac526bee/v3_1440x810-1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Wealth & Asset Management, Payments, Risk, Finance and Regulation]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2dccf261-d03f-4b41-8fe5-5f9f90308292https://www.bain.com/insights/realizing-full-potential-marketing-in-financial-services-webinar/Bain experts discuss how leading financial organizations can transform the way they think about marketing.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Realizing Full-Potential Marketing in Financial Services]]><![CDATA[By Priscilla Dell'Orto, David Seddon, and Ben McInerney]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96504c950aa9400c8dacd15c9b6bc2d1/v1_achieving-full-potential_webinar-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f01e3d1-fe5a-482c-a179-ed7fc035d3ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-grocery-easing-the-profit-squeeze-infographic/Grocers need to both strengthen their core and look beyond it.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Grocery: Easing the Profit Squeeze]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Ruth Lewis, and Emily Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/217b3387d0ec48e4882de96eb5398576/the-future-of-grocery_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d318a12-3668-4abf-ac50-3703ad3f9d7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/commercial-aerospace-bracing-for-a-new-cycle-of-lower-profits/Structural changes will accelerate in the coming decade, raising costs and encouraging disruption.Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Commercial Aerospace: Bracing for a New Cycle of Lower Profits]]><![CDATA[By Michael Sion, Jim Harris, Massimo Sabella, and Ashley Dozier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc46b041fa134ad98312ca8420aa4b41/gettyimages-92193019-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>be770857-4558-42a2-a6f7-9db144cbe38ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/forge-retail-showcase-sustainability-and-minimizing-waste-in-the-value-chain-webinar/Bain leaders and industry experts discuss solutions for retailers to maximize product while reducing waste.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forge Retail Showcase: Sustainability and Minimizing Waste in the Value Chain]]><![CDATA[By Matteo Capellini and Rishi Roongta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/32ac2fcd577f4358917662249d16f04c/v1_forge-retail-showcase--sustainability-minimizing-waste_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b27f50f1-25cf-4462-ac93-3263e36cb52ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/automakers-next-battlefield-snap-chart/Leading automakers are accounting for carbon-intensive battery manufacturing in their net-zero ambitions.Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automakers’ Next Battlefield: Upstream Emissions]]><![CDATA[By Lucas Martin, Bob Brinckman, and Gianluca Di Loreto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4861a7fb9e2c4850b8dd6aaf80882ca4/01fig-20088-automakers-next-battlefield-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b79f8e0-1173-4cbc-8399-d8ebd72b08b0https://www.bain.com/insights/do-you-know-which-product-has-a-lower-carbon-footprint-interactive/Cheese or milk? Plastic or glass bottles? Our survey found many consumers struggle identifying the more sustainable product. See how you fare.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do You Know Which Product Has a Lower Carbon Footprint?]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Ariel Lerner, Harry Morrison, and Magali Deryckere]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b90cf5f2d034cdead959ebf07d04680/cp-sustainability_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5e31005-6665-4d6d-9b6a-dd1d63486274https://www.bain.com/insights/dry-powder-live-from-superreturn-podcast/Christian Sinding, the CEO and managing partner of EQT Group, joins us for our first live recording. We’ll talk about when deal markets will finally stir to life and how EQT takes intelligent risks.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dry Powder: Live from SuperReturn]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75c5db972cdc468aacb3983638f93954/16235-gettyimages-1397636231-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f3473301-b960-4485-9df8-0ea8c80cc8f6https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-cost-making-hard-choices-for-savings-that-stick/Reducing technology costs is inherently difficult, and never harder than today.Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology Cost: Making Hard Choices for Savings That Stick ]]><![CDATA[By Danielle Burgs Escobar, Nigel Cornish, and Doug Fallon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7619bb2334b44da5a5b1549120cc4288/18119-gettyimages-1411009535-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ae86711-15d2-4490-b037-9da691e3eb77https://www.bain.com/insights/reshaping-the-consumer-products-agenda/Five imperatives are transforming companies for greater stakeholder impactWed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reshaping the Consumer Products Agenda]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster, Jorge Rujana, Jeroen Hegge, David Zehner, and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90158fcaf0fb457cb3e33a8690e5a81a/18853-gettyimages-495733129-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>73ea09d6-af0e-4b43-b336-e8241b6bc4c3https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-coding-assistants-are-already-living-up-to-expectations-infographic/Early adopters of generative AI coding assistants say they’re improving software speed to market, quality, and cost.Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Coding Assistants Are Already Living Up to Expectations]]><![CDATA[By Jue Wang, Ted Shelton, and Arjun Dutt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5f8730ad545410fbe5a3a9c59569fd3/infographic-generative-ai-coding_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a51da204-0cde-405a-9d6b-fe87078505d5https://www.bain.com/insights/decarbonization-and-energy-transition-middle-east-and-north-africa-energy-sector/Energy transition can open opportunities for Middle East and North Africa to be at the center of the global decarbonization solution while focusing on reducing domestic emissions.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How Decarbonization and Energy Transition Can Create Value for the Middle East and North Africa’s Energy Sector ]]><![CDATA[By Kelsey Goodman, Dharmendra Hiranandani, Akram Alami, Raja Atoui, and Maroun Kairouz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9533a66849b4c32af8597e55f10e362/18192-wef-blog-3-part-2_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc62eaa4-1653-4e59-a9be-e2ee2be623cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-realistic-path-to-net-zero-emissions-for-commercial-aviation/The quest to decarbonize the industry by 2050 will sharply increase costs and depress air traffic growth.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Realistic Path to Net-Zero Emissions for Commercial Aviation ]]><![CDATA[By Jérémie Danicourt, Jim Harris, Adam Papania, and Austin Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bcef99a85be545269b47b73545f4a5b5/gettyimages-1415179589-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab584787-5f9c-41cc-b1af-65c0db9aa2cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-brands-can-sell-to-environmentally-conscious-nonconsumers-hbr/There is an undeniable gap between what consumers say they want and what they are actually putting in their baskets.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Sell to Environmentally Conscious Nonconsumers]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Daniela Carbinato, Leah Johns, Ariel Lerner, and Harry Morrison]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5aae16a-b165-4723-98a0-ff159f1fc490https://www.bain.com/insights/three-strategies-to-boost-sales-and-marketing-productivity-hbr/Our new research shows what the most productive companies do differently.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Strategies to Boost Sales and Marketing Productivity]]><![CDATA[By Jordan Lee, David Schottland, Peter Henle, and Jens Friis Hjortegaard]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a01d38a-eece-4640-b775-4008d6125bcbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/aerospace-and-defense-engineering-r-and-d-report-2023/Leading aerospace and defense companies are increasing their investments in engineering and R&D and reimagining their business models and their approach to innovation.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Engineering and R&D in Aerospace and Defense]]><![CDATA[By Bernard Birchler, Jim Harris, Hugo Parkinson, and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e4b99aceb34449ebb257e39cc53a3e14/16535_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Engineering and R&D Report]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>aac93eba-ac5f-4394-a9cb-512b65f77418https://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-a-post-dollar-era-podcast/We ask Bain’s leading macro expert whether the dollar’s status as a global reserve currency is really under threat.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for a Post-Dollar Era]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f8b5e0c21a3d4c4c971c34899f191b2b/20130-gettyimages-1072425088-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce433724-1e38-4efa-b04b-36429b5d7851https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-the-workforce-for-an-oil-and-gas-industry-in-transition/Can the industry attract and retain the diverse talent it needs to thrive in the era of new energy?Wed, 31 May 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating the Workforce for an Oil and Gas Industry in Transition]]><![CDATA[By Brenen Blair, Jim Claunch, and Emily Emmett]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5aa729b3e6ef4522a51c1c72cc576f7a/gettyimages-1444190769-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e154e11-5420-43a7-a86b-c24a3aed7f19https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-value-by-thinking-like-an-investor-webinar/Bain partners discuss how companies can continue to grow amid macroeconomic uncertainty.Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating Value by Thinking Like an Investor]]><![CDATA[By Pam Yee, Matthew Waterbury, Whit Keuer, and Hubert Shen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6c0aa8531392447c9355907a8bc5ad48/creating-value-webinar_without-date-and-time_1440x810-_1_.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd1a044a-f055-4f6f-9dde-3ea20be08a95https://www.bain.com/insights/enterprise-ict-services-the-next-growth-engine-for-telcos/Despite the industry's poor track record, telcos could be well positioned to help businesses, especially midsize enterprises, orchestrate information and communication technology to meet their needs.Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Enterprise ICT Services: The Next Growth Engine for Telcos]]><![CDATA[By David Ellis, Jani Kelloniemi, and Catalina Fajardo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b14c4beaca28482cb489fe9c57d687d3/17296-telco-b2b-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4a038a6-88f1-47fd-a00b-40e55e5b3106https://www.bain.com/insights/why-technology-is-key-to-decarbonation-in-the-middle-east-and-north-africa/ Technology-based solutions can unlock the pathway for MENA region to decarbonize via the region’s natural resources and climatic conditions.Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Technology is Key to Decarbonizing the Middle East and North Africa]]><![CDATA[By Kelsey Goodman, Dharmendra Hiranandani, Akram Alami, Raja Atoui, and Maroun Kairouz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8302b493ff624284aa31a2c5c351ac34/17450-wef-blog-3-part-1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>193f3c26-a022-4bad-a27f-31c4ff563e84https://www.bain.com/insights/how-airlines-can-use-ancillary-services-to-better-serve-customers-video/Bain Partner Allan Schulte shares how improving ancillary services can help airlines meet the needs of an evolving customer base.Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Airlines Can Use Ancillary Services to Better Serve Customers]]><![CDATA[By Allan Schulte]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83a8b4d6ecf042f8921e92f5942b3500/airline-ancillary-video-thumbnails_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Travel & Leisure]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2796c79-41da-44ea-bb32-8b317c0e4e52https://www.bain.com/insights/time-is-now-for-m-and-a-in-consumer-products/The best companies will be alert and ready to act.Fri, 26 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Time Is Now for M&A in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Maria Kurenova, Peter Horsley, and Creedence Rossi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bcdf60fcaa134da9b0943c10e24cbf1b/01fig-19988-time-is-now-for-ma-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f4ca2c1-d214-4230-a7b3-c13febc89f92https://www.bain.com/insights/making-friends-with-collinearity-how-driver-interactions-can-inform-targeted-interventions/Driver analysis helps inform decisions on which drivers deserve the greatest effort.Thu, 25 May 2023 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Friends with Collinearity: How Driver Interactions Can Inform Targeted Interventions]]><![CDATA[By Eleonora Nazander and Ilker Carikcioglu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c5bb807eacaf41ab95af92f337a1faca/19850-gettyimages-102557512-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4db38b6-c3c7-4c00-a121-81331abeb90ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-a-strange-brew-podcast/Karen Harris, managing director of Bain’s Macro Trends Group, returns to the show for a conversation on interest rates, inflation, bank runs, and a “weird” mix of economic indicators.Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: A Strange Brew]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be81438a7d4c456fbd4fbc2e8db92802/18006-gettyimages-979858568-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>98c5097e-9bcf-49f5-9e68-0d0fb5e449b5https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-and-corporate-success-webinar/Bain’s Axel Seemann and Jacqueline Han discuss research on ESG business value with EcoVadis’s Sylvain Guyoton.Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG and Corporate Success]]><![CDATA[By Axel Seemann, Jacqueline Han, and Sylvain Guyoton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9fb4b3f0b87d4f69a87907268eb87de6/bain-ecovadis-webinar_video-thumbnail-1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d7767f6-7374-44ee-b773-b88ed48cfca7https://www.bain.com/insights/flexible-and-fit-for-purpose-hybrid-sales-in-medtech/As procedure volumes shift to ambulatory care settings, industry leaders are evolving one-size-fits-all sales strategies to serve a more fragmented, virtual landscape.Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Flexible and Fit for Purpose: Hybrid Sales in Medtech]]><![CDATA[By Mayuri Shah, Lori Sherer, and Andrey Voytenko]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e6c3991abe84bb89b471452e3605744/18359-gettyimages-1286394281-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Medical Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5d57456-0eb3-40cf-be44-6a19a4464e01https://www.bain.com/insights/upgrading-your-technology-operating-model-six-themes-for-success/It takes real change to deliver high returns on investment in technology.Wed, 24 May 2023 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Upgrading Your Technology Operating Model: Six Themes for Success]]><![CDATA[By Daan van Ginneken, Joao Valadares, and Will Poindexter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/30f713109fa940f8acdbf7b06e066bbb/gettyimages-580501777-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebae23d7-97ec-4561-a5ef-0785ac89858bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ready-for-launch-how-gen-ai-is-already-transforming-marketing/For CMOs, the benefits of generative artificial intelligence (if done right) will outweigh the brand risks.Tue, 23 May 2023 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ready for Launch: How Gen AI Is Already Transforming Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Katzin, Laura Beaudin, and Max Waldron]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/09698c6d3650477b843ca4552cf6e64f/v1-marketing-ai_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>87d4d7fa-01e2-4593-b198-1a5c69890038https://www.bain.com/insights/how-financially-stable-is-your-college-interactive/See how your school stacks up in our interactive database.Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Financially Resilient Is Your College?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e36d9871cb443ecad184afeb6476072/16-9_promo-1400x810-a.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Higher Education]]><![CDATA[English]]>8315f89f-5498-4f58-8e68-58efb9ddffa0https://www.bain.com/insights/financially-resilient-university/Higher education weathered the pandemic storm, but leaders must act now to prepare for upcoming shocks.Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Financially Resilient University]]><![CDATA[By Mark Krafft, Jeff Denneen, Tom Dretler, Pam Yee, and Jeff Selingo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f20f81c2553c4160b08c861636057bb6/17418-financially-sustainable-university-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>511db002-1afe-4ae3-9cad-e0e545c0e557https://www.bain.com/insights/three-steps-for-creating-and-implementing-a-stakeholder-strategy-hbr/With a practical, data-driven approach, leaders can create value for both shareholders and stakeholders.Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Steps for Creating and Implementing a Stakeholder Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Zach First, and François Faelli]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd45795d-2068-4fa3-a54a-0f268ba57c78https://www.bain.com/insights/is-strategic-m-and-a-finally-catching-on-in-private-capital/The numbers are up, but there’s nothing easy about combining firms in the alts industry.Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Strategic M&A Finally Catching On in Private Capital?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Alexander De Mol, Timo Kairi, Or Skolnik, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/218ded4ca9dc4672ab5fd45237aceb5a/18997-strategic-ma-finally-catching-on-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>14dcf7d8-ffb1-492e-abba-51946c5a83ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-race-to-tokenize-capital-with-hgcapital-trusts-jim-strang-podcast/We consider whether the launch of a few tokenized funds amounts to an interesting experiment on the blockchain or the beginning of a powerful secular trend.Tue, 16 May 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the Race to Tokenize Capital with HgCapital Trust’s Jim Strang]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de897dd65849412f866f9b24256ab2f9/18000-gettyimages-157429440-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>dae920a6-37ad-495e-a56d-359c922fc687https://www.bain.com/insights/the-chief-transformation-officer-your-navigator-for-the-uncharted-waters-ahead/In transformations that create sustainable results, the CTO plays five critical roles. Mon, 15 May 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Chief Transformation Officer: Your Navigator for the Uncharted Waters Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Raj Pherwani, Peter Slagt, Nathalie Lundqvist, and Amber Erskine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/604f9cf6c982449bbb58ccba0a2aad98/17398-gettyimages-1430647830-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>868954c6-596b-4f20-b68c-24b2b0f082f6https://www.bain.com/insights/automation-scorecard/The gap between experienced automation leaders and laggards will likely grow wider.Mon, 15 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automation Scorecard: How Companies That Invest Heavily Gain an Edge in Speed and Cost]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Purna Doddapaneni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/720a64a0e938489990095fae883811ae/18481-automation-scorecard-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>439498f5-105f-4da3-9622-842c417068bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-q-and-a-spindrift-founder-and-ceo-bill-creelman/You can't assume that just because something worked for one product or category, it'll work for another.Thu, 11 May 2023 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Q&A: Spindrift Founder & CEO Bill Creelman]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps and Brian McRoskey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/71c72c74f5b44cf9b1d80d7a41044399/bill-creelman_16.9_.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>42417523-f2bc-4526-bf67-3931a0ae4d6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-transition-delivering-capital-projects-on-time-and-on-budget/Leading project owners are exploring more collaborative, win-win relationships with contractors.Wed, 10 May 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Transition: Delivering Capital Projects On Time and On Budget]]><![CDATA[By Jason Housh, Nir Feinstein , Grant Dougans, and Michael Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e6d8a2f5c06644f0a3465c1d5a3fbd23/gettyimages-1363236662-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[Operations, Procurement, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2b670eb-ee13-43de-bf76-73091fdf81dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/six-ways-retail-can-soar-through-the-macroeconomic-clouds/Recession or a milder downturn? Retailers can accelerate without knowing for sure. Mon, 08 May 2023 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Ways Retail Can Soar Through the Macroeconomic Clouds]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Kurt Grichel, Christian Fenner, Stephanie Koszyk, and François Vayleux]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c5354814bb24f2e8d8945a8ed73c573/gettyimages-1222212659-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery, Luxury, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[English]]>a684ede5-774f-4f5d-abd4-ecc2cf2c381chttps://www.bain.com/insights/not-a-banking-crisis-but-a-battle-for-street-cred/Our health check shows how the largest banks fare in liquidity and market perception, and what they must do to improve their positions. Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Not a Banking Crisis, but a Battle for Street Cred ]]><![CDATA[By Giulio Naso, Joe Fielding, Mark Judah, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3f8c3e5f639a4de193fb477fed96d765/18804-not-a-banking-crisis-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Risk, Finance and Regulation]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f105e7d9-adb6-4eaf-a939-2671ceb85d97https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-race-to-retail-capital-with-opto-investments-mark-machin-podcast/We asked the CEO of Opto Investments to take us inside its eye-opening Series A round and to explain its laser focus on registered investment advisers.Tue, 02 May 2023 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the Race to Retail Capital with Opto Investments’ Mark Machin]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b9dc462f66254ba8b69e47ab378c18b8/16230-gettyimages-1079725812-cropped-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>15ad014d-4f8c-4a83-bdb2-8b19e939f94ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/clariant-value-chain-decarbonization-podcast/Sustainability is a top priority in almost all industries, and its importance is only set to accelerate.Tue, 02 May 2023 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Value Chain Decarbonization]]><![CDATA[By Jana Kremer-Homann and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/17b452af67f046008c908572d5d0fd0c/clariant-18405-gettyimages-1330552291-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[The Sustainability Academy Podcast]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>53b53f05-aed2-4f4f-aa98-c1f2a4bec660https://www.bain.com/insights/how-financial-services-firms-are-wrestling-with-ESG-challenges-and-opportunities/While financial institutions are increasingly integrating ESG factors into core processes, there’s still a gap between aspirations and results.Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Financial Services Firms Are Wrestling with ESG Challenges and Opportunities]]><![CDATA[By Maria Teresa Tejada, Oren Salomon, and Michael Kochan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/14f8d8d9c0be42209710669346941df4/17600-esg-challenge-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>523fac04-868c-4dc9-b175-356fbe4c9deehttps://www.bain.com/insights/power-of-points-redeeming-credit-card-rewards-matters-snap-chart/For cash-strapped consumers, the process of redeeming credit card rewards can have an outsize effect on satisfaction. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Points: Why Redeeming Credit Card Rewards Matters]]><![CDATA[By Alison Leibovitz, Quinn Aldrich, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e5f45539d78d4abd954bddca7dc610df/18909-rising-importance-of-cc-rewards-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>96f7edbe-b5a4-4709-82fb-b977b6f7c789https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-brands-2023-snap-chart/Bain & Company’s seventh annual review identifies 99 high-growth US consumer product brands, including 36 newcomers to the list. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Brands 2023]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps and Brian McRoskey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d5a909e80c24884a570034db0e0a50e/18964-gettyimages-1403098847-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[English]]>e25a716b-b452-4d9c-be30-8c02c2a3597chttps://www.bain.com/insights/new-roi-defy-uncertainty-by-boosting-return-on-innovation/Firing up new engines of growth is never easy. The best time to do it might be when times are tough.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New ROI: Defy Uncertainty by Boosting Return on Innovation ]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Allerup, Michael Egan, Mikaela Boyd, Karsten Petersen, and David Cox]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d9e208b9c0e4cc8bdc2ba87f74b67f5/17490-the-new-roi-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building, Venture Ecosystem, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d433984-c231-4c0b-b1d4-463d67193c15https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-to-business-payments-a-strong-growth-outlook/In this hotly contested market, 90% of today’s revenue pool could migrate to software vendors, major technology firms, and other contenders.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer-to-Business Payments: A Strong Growth Outlook, but Only for the Well-Prepared]]><![CDATA[By Karim Ahmad, David Gunn, Antonio Cerqueiro, and Erin McCune]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04559a72c56543b488f8b6c35146e83f/17780-future-of-payments-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Fintech, Payments]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9078091-f478-4124-9e6b-56a8a5013f28https://www.bain.com/insights/takeaways-from-bains-2023-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-m-and-a-report-webinar/Bain's Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy share insights from our annual report.Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Takeaways from Bain's 2023 Global Healthcare Private Equity and M&A Report]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c68a58902834f4b833a9d1cbca5429c/hcpe-webinar-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>94e895cc-e4a7-45c2-970a-41897410fd55https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-office-that-workers-of-the-future-need-forbes/Offices must go beyond housing desks and computers to build culture and community.Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building the Office That Workers of the Future Need]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9b19cf0f93641ba8f6c64d65d1d1d28/19041-gettyimages-127897397-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>466d918f-0430-4b91-8f08-48244433be2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/lets-chat-banking-customer-service-is-going-digital-snap-chart/Amid the generative AI frenzy, twice as many customers are messaging with representatives and chatbots for their key banking needs, compared with a year ago. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Let’s Chat: Banking Customer Service Is Going Digital]]><![CDATA[By Rahul Sethi, Alison Leibovitz, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7f1dfcf0b314c34b88c810c2f5f6aeb/18908-rise-of-mobile-chat-in-us-banking-snapchart-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb49ffa5-876d-4138-b2be-a593d04dfc11https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-race-to-retail-capital-with-moonfares-steffen-pauls-podcast/We asked the CEO of Moonfare what it takes to get ordinary investors up to speed and investing in private equity with confidence.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the Race to Retail Capital with Moonfare’s Steffen Pauls]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b5aee55b9ed64ea4b64b326e1cead75c/gettyimages-973900640-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd67df00-d705-4104-9fec-e8a255f4407chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-nature-conservancy-conservation-finance-podcast/“30 by 30” represents the ambition to protect 30% of Earth’s land, fresh water, and oceans by 2030.Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[30 by 30: Challenge and Opportunity for the Finance Industry]]><![CDATA[By Stefan Wörner and Sam Israelit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05d0bc9ac63941e79f0cba298fc87db0/tnc-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[The Sustainability Academy Podcast]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>81fd1e7b-ce90-474c-b8dc-705448dacd7ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-and-retail-beyond-the-skateboarding-panda/From personalized marketing to enhanced customer engagement, use cases are proliferating.Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI and Retail: Beyond the Skateboarding Panda]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu and Samantha Hamilton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/06d3d841f6d74e15b653cba0e93cdf48/generative-ai-retail-brief-1440x810-v2.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>809d1717-d8cf-432c-8f7d-e8d34e7dff4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/visualize-profits-with-precision-not-platitudes-podcast/Too many business leaders lack a clear understanding of profitability, but a few organizations are visualizing profits in startling detail. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Visualize Profits with Precision, Not Platitudes]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Emily Kasavana]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2fb7ae00fd11446486561e7cd90d535e/gettyimages-537605180-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>350d2918-a571-45ed-9ecc-f50771f05d46https://www.bain.com/insights/recession-proofing-construction-and-building-material-companies-snap-chart/After record-breaking price increases and profitability in the US, uncertainty is the only sure thing about 2023.Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Recession-Proofing Construction and Building Material Companies]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson and Jeffrey Crane]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e24cbc4353d45bb936255e57cf08de6/01fig-18812-recession-proofing-construction-and-building-products-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ac214e0-aa73-4702-8624-5b5ac6712adbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-right-deals-in-pharma-m-and-a-now-infographic/Dealmakers need to act fast, be the acquirer of choice, and have a world-class M&A organization to win in an increasingly complex environment.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the Right Deals in Pharma M&A Now]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer and Kai Grass]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b984841415344e1a546264d43ad269e/pharma-ma-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c06b140-a86d-4b12-98df-ddcda7a4da7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/do-esg-efforts-create-value/Research by Bain & Company and EcoVadis indicates that positive ESG outcomes are a trait of successful companies. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do ESG Efforts Create Value? ]]><![CDATA[By Axel Seemann, Sylvain Guyoton, Anna Bianchi, and Jacqueline Han]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ac9f8947b62f41f0ba204987b8eb0876/18039-bain-ecovadis-pe-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ec94f51-c987-4876-9767-72ac3cda7ca5https://www.bain.com/insights/in-time-of-disequilibrium-banks-face-new-liquidity-challenges/Deposits could migrate as customers seek higher rates.Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In a Time of Disequilibrium, Banks Face New Liquidity Challenges]]><![CDATA[By Giulio Naso, Joe Fielding, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/36ea5c4cf9a34f9180295881270c612d/v1_in-a-time-of-disequiligrium-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Data Briefing]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Risk, Finance and Regulation]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdd1790e-75dc-4b16-9d39-2f954a4fb082https://www.bain.com/insights/retailers-benefit-from-investing-more-in-customer-related-technology-snap-chart/Bain’s research finds that retailers that invest more in customer-related technology have better outcomes. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ Retailers Benefit from Investing More in Customer-Related Technology]]><![CDATA[By Jess Craig and Bala Parameshwaran]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/163e6e4d31c24b5984ce6ccb102af090/01fig-17270-ent-tech-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a0d7b9d-54ca-4578-a3ee-b4e148dbf121https://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-stop-debating-generative-ai-and-just-get-going/In this fast-evolving sector, speed to market trumps perfect planning.Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos, Stop Debating Generative AI and Just Get Going]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum, Jeff Katzin, and Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe660a6acdbd4fa7b6aa6d2ef5b442d3/18822-gettyimages-1226216285-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1758dadd-743d-4926-a60f-9ba781585482https://www.bain.com/insights/the-innovation-race-engineering-r-and-d-report-2023/As costs rise, engineering and R&D leaders are finding new ways to ensure a strong return on investment.Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:55:00 Z<![CDATA[The Innovation Race: Winners Are Investing Now]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Suter, Bill Radzevych, Neil Malik, Sudheer Narayan, and Jessica Port]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/18ddea8021184c7ba7e84016973c6003/16530_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Engineering and R&D Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Aviation, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2807301-88fe-4ce2-9a42-b44fe9b58efahttps://www.bain.com/insights/bridging-the-talent-gap-engineering-r-and-d-report-2023/How successful companies are transforming engineering roles to attract and retain top talent.Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Bridging the Talent Gap in Engineering and R&D]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Suter, Bill Radzevych, Junna Hashimoto, Parvathy Kailasam, and Jessica Port]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b2cde5da0b904ff886260d9ec379f597/16531_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Engineering and R&D Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Aviation, Machinery & Equipment, Utilities & Renewables, Metals]]><![CDATA[English]]>3298f3c1-0e6f-418e-beb9-33a4771c7caahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-path-to-new-sources-of-value-engineering-r-and-d-report-2023/Leaders are using engineering and R&D to reimagine the business around customer outcomes and experiences. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Engineering and R&D: The Path to New Sources of Value]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Suter, Peter Hanbury, Caitlin Sweeney, and Shintaro Okuno]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0314193a370a49c08f58e38f15989f52/16532_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Engineering and R&D Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Aviation, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>17e533c9-4149-4c5d-9b1f-ec361fde0f2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-digital-shift-fuels-outsourcing-engineering-r-and-d-report-2023/Soaring demand for digital capabilities has research-dependent firms rethinking what needs to be done in-house and onshore.Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:30:00 Z<![CDATA[The Digital Shift Fuels Outsourcing in Engineering and R&D]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Suter, Sudheer Narayan, Neil Malik, and Bhanu Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8f9c58aa8e5f49c49e6e7be637aab2b3/16533_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Engineering and R&D Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Aviation, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Telecommunications, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>d04180e5-17bb-45bb-b76e-32342ea18873https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-create-a-stakeholder-strategy-hbr/A data-driven approach to design, measurement, and implementation.Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Create a Stakeholder Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Zach First, and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>5597ca30-da69-417c-98c6-1384a51a99d1https://www.bain.com/insights/fresh-grocery-strategy-needs-a-data-led-reboot/No department has a bigger impact on success, but monolithic approaches have gone stale.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fresh Grocery Strategy Needs a Data-Led Reboot]]><![CDATA[By Wes Janson, Karl Zimmermann, Bryan Dunklin, and Nafi Israel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fdd696aed78b42b18c916545661709e0/18615-fresh-grocery-strategy-1440x810-v1.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>d125baf1-b6b8-4a09-bfb8-2bb5b812c5f9https://www.bain.com/insights/welcome-letter-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Macroeconomic forces and geopolitical dynamics shake healthcare dealmaking and valuations. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Welcome Letter: Healthcare Private Equity Is Down but Not Out]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/442e22799b354aed86b50d07b2664236/17869-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6349bc0-6ecb-49f6-894e-e0f788f53810https://www.bain.com/insights/year-in-review-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Down but not out: Healthcare private equity remained resilient in 2022.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Market 2022: The Year in Review]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db00c9bdcb78467b9b36032e6333582f/hcpe-first-look-yir-and-outlook-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa7f45fc-de22-446b-92f4-bce3e3e0f1c2https://www.bain.com/insights/downturn-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Winning investors will fine-tune their playbook to target recession-resilient themes.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity in a Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Justin Doshi, Jason Slocum, Benjamin Cooke, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d20a469663b4e2db4a90f21e290c0fb/hcpe-first-look-hcpe-in-a-downturn-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5335690-bb09-4918-b95b-4b4dacb526c7https://www.bain.com/insights/provider-information-technology-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Healthcare providers have historically underspent on information technology, but macroeconomic and secular trends are spurring investment in key areas.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Provider Information Technology: Mind the Gap]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, Laila Kassis, Aaron Feinberg, Caitlin Dowling, Nirad Jain, and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5c9d504814944dd8691e5b1f3bc0354/17871-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a06612e5-cea7-4c17-895b-f51cc10d37fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/ma-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Corporations took a hiatus from healthcare mergers and acquisitions, but excess cash and the need to buy growth should lead to a rebound in activity.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate M&A: Pressing “Pause”]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Dale Stafford, Ben Siegal, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34247e2e1994402ab3f9a5708116bb74/17882-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>1abd723e-31ed-42b7-b96c-897fe542a5b3https://www.bain.com/insights/life-sciences-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/More funds are on the hunt, but a small group of dealmakers account for most of the activity.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Life Sciences: White-Hot Competition to Win the Right Deals]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan, Anshul Rana, Christoph Schlegel, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/defb06ad12a342ea8a6dd3c11930dd08/hcpe-first-look-spotlight-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>b65276ff-ec6f-4912-895c-463ac3265d9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/value-based-care-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Value-based care adoption increases across a growing spectrum of payment models.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Value-Based Care: Opportunities Expand]]><![CDATA[By Sharon Fry, Dave Nierenberg, Grace Wynn, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b91699488ca84e7fa890761355e4f938/17870-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5724f6e-7c73-4c6d-a3fe-78ff5d71dd6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/north-america-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Securing large-check financing grew more difficult as the year wore on.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[North America: Strong Start, Weak End for Healthcare Private Equity Megadeals]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Woods, Jeremy Martin, Nirad Jain, and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03e0dbae5a064dddbf2b224baa24fb64/17873-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d455748-79ac-43e0-b08f-e9db4af3e434https://www.bain.com/insights/europe-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Activity flagged in the latter half of the year in the face of macro woes.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe: Healthcare Private Equity's First Six Months Flattened by Weak Second Half]]><![CDATA[By Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Justas Grigalauskas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d50eee4ca1ed4df18d47379bebdfa6f1/17874-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>14540286-a260-4a2b-8e86-7b3c5ba70e43https://www.bain.com/insights/biopharma-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Large buyouts in the first half of 2022 overcome the second-half slowdown.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Biopharma: Healthcare Private Equity Scores a Record Year in Deal Value]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan, Anshul Rana, Christoph Schlegel, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe54bc67f8b9466889a311156744ea23/17878-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c965261-1b46-4556-a865-d3c3277587bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/providers-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Transactions targeted specialty physician practice management platforms, targeted care, and services that let providers “do more with less.”Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Providers: Healthcare Private Equity Narrows Its Deal Focus ]]><![CDATA[By Jon Webber, Dave Nierenberg, Mike Vandenberg, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/58a93ca3a89f4b53a493e61c315d6127/17876-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2279f29d-45bf-435f-a3b0-99f58c7f20ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/payers-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/But payer services and technology, along with continued corporate deal activity, will lead to opportunities.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Payers: After Two Bumper Years, Healthcare Private Equity Payer Buyouts Grew Scarce ]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, James Cleary, Alan Barnes, Nirad Jain, and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c2b0e67830c74eadb0399d132ff77e83/17877-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8d731e2-98a8-4665-9cdd-01900a463f11https://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Activity sputtered in the third quarter but recovered by year-end.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech: Healthcare Private Equity Deals Bounced Back to End 2022]]><![CDATA[By Jon Barfield, Sarah Hershey, Evan Dadosky, Justas Grigalauskas, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f565390e44d4f0ab520fb3a3ea2981a/17880-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>6293a53b-24a5-4c1e-8d2e-2f1d7de20891https://www.bain.com/insights/life-sciences-tools-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Despite a decline in volume, the long-term trend in transactions continues to be healthy.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Life Sciences Tools: Carve-outs, Mature Assets, and Innovative Growth Draw Interest]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan, Anshul Rana, Christoph Schlegel, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/80473adf98714a49b9785870bff8b4c2/17879-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c452281-2e3d-4cf3-86a6-b670bc27e0eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-it-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Dealmaking got off to a bang but settled down as macroeconomic factors weighed in.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare IT: Two Very Different Half Years]]><![CDATA[By Laila Kassis, Aaron Feinberg, Ishaan Anand, Caitlin Dowling, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66381feee57f472895d1b5531f8a95bf/17881-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>53d73bc6-c7c3-455a-8181-5e9d18bbb2e4https://www.bain.com/insights/2023-and-beyond-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2023/Investors will get creative to get deals done.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Outlook: 2023 and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/772591ab004b4cda97eef85b5050c4db/2023-and-beyond-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>08c28f73-b614-44f5-9d06-1fd9210740a4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-customer-first-clinical-trials-cut-complexity-and-delays/Trial sites are under unsustainable pressure. Five steps can help pharma companies provide relief while building competitive advantage. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Customer-First Clinical Trials Cut Complexity and Delays]]><![CDATA[By Jackie Flanagan and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee60361e5ed64cf29c49f379a90f1db7/17782-customer-first-clinical-trials-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f423c4a7-cc36-4132-8349-9b7759499e16https://www.bain.com/insights/leaders-navigating-an-uncertain-world-forbes/How executives can lead through today’s “polycrisis” of geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leaders Navigating an Uncertain World]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ca893ed326e403aa39effb839e5de7b/18765-gettyimages-170947255-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c48b9056-c8df-40d2-8e49-20751c21096ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-technology-organization-ready-for-web3-infographic/While technology executives know web3 is critical, Bain’s survey finds that many lack confidence in their strategy and ability to implement the technology.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Technology Organization Ready for Web3?]]><![CDATA[By John Beaumont, Gianni Huaman, and Ronak Patel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0891cd07ecce4e81871bdb192cc3a98b/15750_web3_infographic_v5_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Web3, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd3fd15b-c8ed-4f73-a569-6b6cef8fdbbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2023-asia-pacific-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Kiki Yang, Hugh MacArthur, and Tom Kidd share takeaways from Bain’s 2023 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s 2023 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Hugh MacArthur, and Tom Kidd]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7860c39d5fba4a9cbf2ecd36b30db9e5/apac-pe-report__webinar-recording_1x1_webinar-copy-1.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>de7fde98-a1f6-4f4d-aacb-50039e128976https://www.bain.com/insights/how-engine-2-expansion-can-power-the-future-of-retail/With limited growth in traditional buying and selling, retailers need new revenue and profit streams.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How Engine 2 Expansion Can Power the Future of Retail ]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders, Aaron Cheris, Shyam Unnikrishnan, and Connie Kwok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b937b5b876384e92b74f3e7ea52350bd/13634-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>5577f031-98ed-4767-971e-2b18b5fac949https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-behavior-and-loyalty-in-banking-global-edition-2023/Banks’ big challenge is the great unbundling by consumers.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Banking: Global Edition 2023]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Nikola Glusac, Katrina Cuthell, Camille Goossens, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1038ba8433fe4bb495a9fefc6c9250e9/1cover-v2-15906-gettyimages-1398940778-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>0dbf95be-6e78-4ed5-93c8-b60ff335290dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/migros-plastic-circularity-podcast/We dig into the concepts of plastic circularity, along with its value and the benefits for companies.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:01:00 Z<![CDATA[The Potential of Plastic Circularity]]><![CDATA[By Stefan Wörner and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19a7898884af41209c2d2547c5d0f39d/migros-gettyimages-132036129-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[The Sustainability Academy Podcast]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>defb78ae-025b-4b09-9d6a-fdbc2a700e86https://www.bain.com/insights/tetra-pak-carbon-free-circular-economy-podcast/The transition to a circular economy has the potential to make massive contributions toward meeting the Paris Agreement goals.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Towards a Carbon-Free Circular Economy]]><![CDATA[By Jana Kremer-Homann and Harry Morrison]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f439191dc23545be9f6610334d70b082/tetra-pak-gettyimages-1329135513-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[The Sustainability Academy Podcast]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>44d82e3c-6bb8-4097-9483-672f54170d21https://www.bain.com/insights/capital-is-expensive-again-now-what-hbr/With growing interest rates, business managers need to allocate expenses towards long-term growth investments.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capital Is Expensive Again. Now What?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Performance Improvement, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>948c6655-fbc4-4b93-a95b-2023494c4a43https://www.bain.com/insights/alternative-deals-in-consumer-products-lessons-from-the-front-line-webinar/Bain partners discuss insights from our 2023 Global M&A Report with guests Peter Hawthorne and Fred Halvin.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Alternative Deals in Consumer Products: Lessons from the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By Sam Rovit, Joost Spits, Peter Horsley, and Maria Kurenova]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7245876748c4bfa86eeeac5e79558a1/alterinative_deals_in_cp-webinar1-1440-x-810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>f49d3e8e-3619-4770-bb8b-8c33105d30f2https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2023/After a turbulent year, investors brace for more uncertainty.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2023 ]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Tom Kidd, and Elsa Sit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/756e45199ca54ae39e0424fd67cb4c0a/apac-pe-report-2023-cover-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9aa25af-93a9-47f8-946f-de9f8db72391https://www.bain.com/insights/how-do-we-emerge-from-the-pandemic-better-leaders-video/Bain's James Allen details six key takeaways from Bain's CEO forums about how industry leaders can build better businesses.Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Do We Emerge from the Pandemic as Better Leaders?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04a33eb2532e411b8f23ae2a775c0f9c/22000544_03-ceo-forum-insights-6-key-insights_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>be73ad2f-88df-4e05-9741-dda9fc18cd94https://www.bain.com/insights/chip-shortage-recovery-has-turned-a-corner/Semiconductor delivery times have shortened, but they remain higher than prepandemic levels.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Chip Shortage Recovery Has Turned a Corner]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury and Anne Hoecker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9a22c98492414034a1e82e7f99ff5ee8/01fig-18310-chip-shortage-lead-times-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>7822aa80-5634-41d6-902e-66b2f5782cbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/expo-west-2023-a-window-into-the-future-of-consumer-products/Insurgent brands continue shaping the consumer goods industry.Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Expo West 2023: A Window into the Future of Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Brian McRoskey, Emily Miller, and Charles Tillen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ffa8b385366749a58f40851d00942464/18126-gettyimages-1385768827-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f3e6ca3-0d3f-43a2-a175-e6734fbe805ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-renewed-urgency-of-operational-due-diligence-podcast/As margins shrink, private equity houses are rediscovering the vital importance of operational due diligence. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Renewed Urgency of Operational Due Diligence ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Greg Schooley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ceef32ed271c4f08923d0498e73ed90a/$rl15tiu.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6a2f459-257c-4c09-9819-a80dbc09d676https://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-full-potential-modern-marketing-webinar/Bain partners discuss the success consumer products companies have found in transforming their marketing strategies.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving Full-Potential Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Clare Gordon, Philip Dowling, and Justin Halim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5734b3453f9c46d5ad4e5a98e46bbee4/02-full-potential-marketing-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e707c7ad-a373-4fea-905f-6e9eeefce67bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-opportunities-and-perspectives-in-retail-webinar/Bain partners discuss how retailers can use OpenAI to anticipate disruption, find innovative solutions, and identify trends.Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generative AI Opportunities and Perspectives in Retail]]><![CDATA[By Miltiadis Athanassiou, Cyrille Vincey, Nikolaus Zacher, Sumner Makin, and Holger Kömm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c887c00a07b44ac9af347033a56d35d/v3-openai_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail, Travel & Leisure]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Customer Experience, Modern Marketing, Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>25b381bb-85dd-48f2-a85f-bce701b3c69fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/disequilibrium-in-banking/A new period of uncertainty will test banks’ ability to manage through financial and operational turbulence.Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Disequilibrium in Banking: Five Actions to Restore Balance]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding, João Soares, Maria Teresa Tejada, Mike Baxter, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/893a39dcd46543f0ba5c58024cd2df1f/gettyimages-1149031552-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Risk, Finance and Regulation, Banking]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>65fef096-7560-49ef-9407-ec9c1723c8dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-ceos-can-encourage-innovation-amid-turbulence-video/Bain Partner James Allen discusses why CEOs need to become masters of business building to thrive in an uncertain world.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How CEOs Can Encourage Innovation amid Turbulence]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4e9ddb31c964984b8eac6fd824d693f/ceo-forum-business-building-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f2d4c3a-f363-4dd6-b730-9cc95db4446dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-supply-chain-needs-a-permanent-seat-at-retails-top-table/A changed landscape means it’s time to focus on value-creating investment as well as cost control.Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Supply Chain Needs a Permanent Seat at Retail’s Top Table ]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu, Ryan Fisher, and Travis Wibracht]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e561e590fb14d0889afbbefca30ee3f/gettyimages-186854067-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f804337-166e-41ae-8a55-ebf17340b6aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/business-transformation-aim-high/Successful transformations call for ambition. Executives can maximize results by smartly managing launch, refinement, and execution. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Business Transformation: Aim High]]><![CDATA[By Simon Henderson, Patrick Litré, Rasmus Wegener, and Mark Capeless]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/432f5bd2f684439a99952019b67752d6/arc-insights-figures-v5_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Change Management, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>a39cb155-f7e7-4b32-be82-ec2b021bf6e3https://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-younger-shoppers-will-change-retail/Millennials and Gen Z are remaking the industry but won’t always break from tradition.Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways Younger Shoppers Will (and Won’t) Change Retail]]><![CDATA[By Liz Lippert, Lisa Koetter, Aaron Cheris, and Jochen Heck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28262b408e4a44a987529bb9d144d384/15101-four-ways-younger-shoppers-will-change-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5ff67ff-53e2-4eda-b0de-81c47f2417aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/automations-ultimate-goal-the-augmented-workforce/Few companies are taking a fully strategic approach to automation but doing so will change the way employers manage and reward workers.Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Automation’s Ultimate Goal: The Augmented Workforce ]]><![CDATA[By Ted Shelton and Rasmus Wegener]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c7a372c3dbd4775983af8b4366f8a9f/gettyimages-1014150608-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Automation, Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7dfcf21e-15f3-4ebd-8c1f-f247d870e876https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-sustainable-advantage-in-chemicals/The push for greener operations and products provides new opportunities for chemical producers that invest in new capabilities.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the Sustainable Advantage in Chemicals ]]><![CDATA[By Sasha Duchnowski, Jayant Gotpagar, Peter Meijer, and Rob Pick]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb4a61698a3d4a71bd18896bf048e04e/gettyimages-1320994683-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Customer Value Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e304301-4a3b-49e8-aeed-37d1dffb3a78https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-ready-to-win-the-recession-snap-chart/Previous recessions can help companies understand the responses that work—and the ones that don’t. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Ready to Win the Recession?]]><![CDATA[By Jeffrey Crane, Karen Harris, Jason Heinrich, and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c470838d8da348f38801f776ad19a0c8/17380-global-recession_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc288c3a-4b82-4f08-9760-282d52e84dc4https://www.bain.com/insights/pricing-strategies-for-volatile-times/Caught between a rock and a hard place regarding margins and volumes, B2B companies can avoid getting squeezed by following a three-part plan.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Pricing Strategies for Volatile Times]]><![CDATA[By Mark Burton, Nimit Mehta, and Christian Rohde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ccd67f525e24916a46ffa281b7ae863/gettyimages-93349028-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6619967f-7004-4c09-861c-6416f7a59b08https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-run-a-transformation-that-creates-more-energy-than-it-consumes-forbes/Everyone is tired. It falls to executives managing transformation efforts to increase their organization’s energyMon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Run a Transformation That Creates More Energy Than It Consumes]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c32886d2138344c5b76446334b95f5e8/17481-michels-february-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation, Leadership & Talent, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>19625430-545b-4781-b29d-424e4f2a4efchttps://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2023-global-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur shares insights from our annual report.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s 2023 Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/092be7fe891f4f2ebbcb19e6c2c07ea1/pe-report_2023-webinar-recording-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c636aedc-376d-4fc6-8856-17dd6bc61436https://www.bain.com/insights/insights-from-cagny-2023/We share our perspectives on this year's themes and the implications for consumer goods companies.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insights from CAGNY 2023]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster, Jorge Rujana, Sam Rovit, and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/daf0fa6d18c844928db0be10da936ddc/18127-gettyimages-1141996470-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b91de0b-a4f3-4c67-abf5-3c4612da53dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/financial-services-evolving-role-in-the-global-carbon-transition-webinar/Bain partners discuss how financial institutions can navigate the carbon transition without undermining growth.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Financial Services' Evolving Role in the Global Carbon Transition]]><![CDATA[By Camille Goossens, Christian Graf, Cate Hight, Michael Kochan, Avishek Nandy, and Aude Schonbachler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff0931edafc64b6eb5614c2e544d49ee/fs_decrabonisation-webinar1-1440-x-810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Fintech, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>cff237cd-01f9-468a-9923-54f3d5868900https://www.bain.com/insights/insurance-outlook-consumers-value-purpose-not-just-coverage-for-losses-webinar/Tanja Brettel shares key takeaways from Bain’s 2023 Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Insurance report at the Insurtech Insights conference in London. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurance Outlook: Consumers Value Purpose, Not Just Coverage for Losses]]><![CDATA[By Tanja Brettel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31436e5afb8b4632a6c3ebc5dbaec7f5/v1_financial-services_webinar_bain.com_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>567d9840-0eda-4211-a659-9941507b4a43https://www.bain.com/insights/streamers-hold-netflix-to-a-higher-standard-can-it-keep-up-snap-chart/Compared with other streaming subscribers, when Netflix users can’t find something to watch, they’re less likely to switch platforms.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Streamers Hold Netflix to a Higher Standard. Can It Keep Up?]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Alison Leibovitz, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/027aada4d8b146ec929d884cbfdba993/01fig-17531-netflix-snapchart-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>be951b7b-76b7-452c-a684-1c97bb6ec21ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-lens-on-energy-transition-global-private-equity-report-2023/The global shift away from carbon-based fuels is gaining momentum. Here’s what it means for private investors.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Private Equity Lens on the Energy Transition]]><![CDATA[By Debra McCoy, Marc Lino, Deike Diers, David Hoverman, Grant Dougans, and Charlotte Mabe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8efbed6635cf4c3f96d82e26f1b5dbb4/17255_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>42fcee25-219f-40e1-b798-0eb9d3d31a75https://www.bain.com/insights/why-private-equity-is-targeting-individual-investors-global-private-equity-report-2023/Retail investors account for half of all wealth globally. No wonder alternative funds have them in their sights.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Private Equity Is Targeting Individual Investors]]><![CDATA[By Or Skolnik, Markus Habbel, Brenda Rainey, Alexander De Mol, and Isar Ramaswami]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8cbbcbd32c3047b88a723fc4cd74af79/17253_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c24f824-9eaf-4b36-9911-11bb4b387ee5https://www.bain.com/insights/web3-remains-highly-relevant-global-private-equity-report-2023/Despite the hype and turmoil in the crypto world, web3 technology is here to stay.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Web3 Remains Highly Relevant for Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Gene Rapoport, Alexander Mitscherlich, Kelly Pu, and Parker DeRensis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c86c0956a8c4da486fb3d1a7dca47cd/17252_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Digital Assets and Blockchain]]><![CDATA[Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>10fe1e4b-19bb-4a36-8968-b0fb6f1e5193https://www.bain.com/insights/solving-for-private-equitys-inflation-conundrum-global-private-equity-report-2023/High rates mean pressure on multiples—and a new imperative to create value through margin improvement and organic growth.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving for Private Equity’s Inflation Conundrum]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Mike McKay, Karen Harris, and Michael Robbins]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85ca1dc964de474097a658fcc841a923/17254_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>256ae484-f8f2-4b44-a345-ba6009331309https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-outlook-global-private-equity-report-2023/Inflation and rising rates put an end to the extraordinary post-Covid surge in dealmaking, setting up a challenging year ahead.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Outlook in 2023: Anatomy of a Slowdown]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Graham Rose, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, and Sebastien Lamy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b93365855414e20a3e597eb27cf9329/17251_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ded54170-ecdc-458f-9a82-15f1e1c83929https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-and-companys-2023-global-private-equity-report-executive-summary-podcast/Deal activity was on track for another record-setting year, until the wheels came off.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company’s 2023 Global Private Equity Report: Executive Summary]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e27daf389128461bab08cbe64d339cca/pe_alt_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>babac327-bc42-473d-9a68-6a0da48c2edchttps://www.bain.com/insights/eliminate-a-degree-of-difficulty-hire-for-skills-not-school/Too many jobs require college degrees, locking out qualified Black talent. Skills-first hiring helps companies rethink what really matters.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Eliminate a Degree of Difficulty: Hire for Skills, Not School ]]><![CDATA[By Joe Lischwe, Alex Noether, Maria Gordian, Andrea D'Arcy, and Jon Barfield]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12a5f9970fe6491792d2a2b04f40f6ee/12619_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e4e2382-31a6-45bb-9255-f5097bbe5f44https://www.bain.com/insights/envisioning-the-factory-of-the-future-video/Industry leaders share their vision of a factory that’s smart, connected, and better for our planet. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Envisioning the Factory of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70c3e750929346cb9c7e1d698f20bb92/22000469_02_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a2b6ddf4-0d9d-45cc-a7b6-f2508705fcadhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-outlook-for-the-european-used-car-market-brief/Growth opportunities may be closer than they appear.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Outlook for the European Used Car Market]]><![CDATA[By Roch Baranowski, Eric Zayer, Klaus Stricker, and Ingo Stein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43068b2ca8d8454bb518cbcce4e8d62c/15587-gettyimages-1418305130-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e3df2b2-85c6-4f61-888a-970aab6eea0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-next-evolution-of-the-chip-shortage-webinar/Bain Partners Peter Hanbury and Anne Hoecker discuss the state of the chip shortage amid the tech recession.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Next Evolution of the Chip Shortage]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury and Anne Hoecker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b06fe72987274453b53c1a5cbe8620f7/1440x810-without-date-and-time---chip-shortage-webinar.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f941071-703f-4218-ab53-0a7e974ba156https://www.bain.com/insights/does-esg-really-matter-in-medtech-snap-chart/A Bain survey of procurement decision makers reveals that several ESG factors are quickly becoming key purchasing criteria for healthcare providers. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Does ESG Really Matter in Medtech?]]><![CDATA[By Scott Daubin, Mattias C. Karlsson, Marie Boon-Falleur, and Todd Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/855b79f7b07b4c838915bc1e2f5a9ed4/01fig-17404-esg-in-medtech-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>8bad8483-b608-4623-b042-aeeeeb683fb9https://www.bain.com/insights/please-dont-hold-better-banking-call-center-experience-snap-chart/Customers are far more satisfied with their bank if they have the option to receive a callback, even when they opt out.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[“Please Don’t Hold”: A Better Banking Call Center Experience]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Rahul Sethi, Alison Leibovitz, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/45213188c89041e2b22a3723b5513bf0/16329-us-consumer-banking-call-center-wait-times-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>85382fb6-94a9-4f54-a2ab-5b643b26567ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/quality-over-quantity-key-to-call-center-agents-banking-snap-chart/When customers call to dispute a fee, the quality of agents matters more than wait times.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Quality Over Quantity: The Key to Call Center Agents in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Rahul Sethi, Alison Leibovitz, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47f1caacd2f24599a3b99c19154b7f44/16328-nps-prism_us-consumer-banking_call-center-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>b97968e1-e368-4b01-8fca-49417127e605https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-behavior-and-loyalty-in-insurance-global-edition-2023/Consumers to insurers: more risk-prevention services, please, and more convenient digital channels.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Insurance: Global Edition 2023]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Andrew Schwedel, and Tanja Brettel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de33759053e34665b0acd5881bd46082/cover-gettyimages-1350868783-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[English]]>636b820f-a1f9-4e28-8256-3d06f950378ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/voluntary-carbon-markets-in-2023-a-bumpy-road-behind-crossroads-ahead/The markets for carbon credits will either rationalize or be stifled by uncertainty and complexity. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Voluntary Carbon Markets in 2023: A Bumpy Road Behind, Crossroads Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Brad Denig, Allister Furey, Dale Hardcastle, Cate Hight, and Henning Huenteler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce1d5e058cd84ee48178cbd920344e99/17259-gettyimages-1352948956-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4574e9ef-9e15-4d82-a3c6-9a79354b5a76https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-are-revving-a-second-engine-for-growth/An Engine 2 business can create options for growth, and seven neobanks owned by traditional banks show what it takes to succeed.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks Are Revving a Second Engine for Growth]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter, Christy de Gooyer, Jeff Tijssen, Fabrice Franzen, and Phil Sager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1618a82f8e86436eaf28d070578ccb2d/gettyimages-1251059233-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Fintech]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>429e295d-7022-4c77-97fa-b1005cfc77bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-next-wave-of-surgical-robotics/In a decade defined by disruption, the next market leaders will combine a deep understanding of growth opportunities and customer needs with fast progress and a clear long-term perspective.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Next Wave of Surgical Robotics]]><![CDATA[By Mayuri Shah, Jason Asper, and Cate Miller Goldstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59cadbab20e641b48ec27c7764a955c7/gettyimages-1423147985-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>de80141d-08cf-41df-8ffc-ff54535ee590https://www.bain.com/insights/can-marketing-experimentation-become-your-superpower/A unified, companywide approach to experimentation can generate sustained business growth.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Marketing Experimentation Become Your Superpower? ]]><![CDATA[By Kelly Edwards, Philip Dowling, Will Warren, Oliver Gertz, and Manel Oliva-Trastoy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/557d26dcabbc46c5a9403ca0e34e1244/gettyimages-925114826-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b68e854d-49c0-4d65-be5f-f18155e62ffdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-retail-media-networks-can-win-with-advertisers-infographic/Better analytics and collaboration will help maximize this new revenue stream for retailers.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Retail Media Networks Can Win with Advertisers]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn, Nikhil Raj, Naomi Alford, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2166c9ca894045e49f41ad71658a0571/17504_retail-media_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a86afea3-0b28-486a-b5e5-79bc1be0ff2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/patients-continue-to-turn-to-telemedicine-in-asia-snap-chart/As pandemic-related needs subside, telemedicine has a new purpose: improving access to care in the region.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Patients Continue to Turn to Telemedicine in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Alex Boulton and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/01c52b100f3440d39518ec1bae3c10ef/16738-patients-continue-to-turn-to-telemedicine-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Frontline of Healthcare]]><![CDATA[Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d4a420c-1a6e-411f-9114-2b99b0a6f466https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-is-not-a-solo-game-in-turkey/Turkish CEOs discuss how they are working to solve one of the biggest challenges facing humanity.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG Is Not a Solo Game in Türkiye]]><![CDATA[By Roberto Prioreschi and Armando Guastella]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/243cad9e094144cb8864f46e776a2c59/14678-gettyimages-1186921291-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb6ba81a-3c24-43b1-8fce-59bb6104522dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/insights-from-the-singapore-fintech-festival-2022/As Asian insurance, pensions, and wealth management undergo rapid change, what are the gaps and opportunities?Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insights from the Singapore FinTech Festival 2022 ]]><![CDATA[By Sumit Narayanan, Henrik Naujoks, and Varun Mittal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1d6d6cd2a724c96af2ac5e3c3635a8e/gettyimages-638763016_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance, Wealth & Asset Management, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>ffad8cca-9e12-41a6-bb93-b381173b992chttps://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-waiting-to-exhale-podcast/Behind the scenes at Davos, attendees were coming to terms with a fracturing world, a cascade of risks, and, despite it all, a silver lining.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Update: Waiting to Exhale]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/20498cd232214e7ca5a5decc241c6426/1615-gettyimages-1309247566-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7c34023-0528-4a78-84dc-cae0833d32d9https://www.bain.com/insights/forge-retail-showcase-web-3-in-retail-webinar/Bain retail and technology experts sit down with industry leaders to discuss web3 and its impact on retail.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forge Retail Showcase: Web3 in Retail]]><![CDATA[By Andre Fernandes, Dan Brenner, and Gene Rapoport]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f6414b25aa54bdc95c000774489bc33/web3-in-retail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5d1effa-8ec6-4d1d-a7ac-3e491ea400e3https://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-b2b-customer-success-in-logistics-and-transport-video/Bain’s Geoffrey Weston explains why embedding B2B NPS into global operating models will be essential for growth.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving B2B Customer Success in Logistics and Transport]]><![CDATA[By Geoffrey Weston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6db6d2206e34184ab34540b45cb1005/videothumbnail_16x9_1920x1080.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Freight & Logistics]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>3302ffc2-c036-4bea-8576-1a50c6a1b111https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-agile-management/Agile Management is an iterative approach to project management based on adaptive methods pioneered by Japanese manufacturers and popularized by software developers. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agile Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/54e5004822c64e52b2181021af8fafa7/1_agile-management_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>cbbd494b-f8e3-4086-b454-14a6e9a32cc7https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning/Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a range of analytical techniques that allows a computer to detect relationships, predict outcomes, and often act based on the patterns in data without being explicitly programmed to do so. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e2dde1e5c3a424c93989f8fde8a5146/2_artificial--machine-learning_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>823fd938-eafa-4027-a46b-024c79f43b20https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-business-process-reengineering/Business Process Reengineering is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, cycle times, quality, and employee and customer satisfaction. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Business Process Reengineering]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7dc08ea5ccd94386928e195f4a6cd3ea/11_business-process-reengineering_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, People and Organization, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>65b3b212-f6da-46e9-9188-fde59c04c9f0https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-change-management-programs/Change Management programs are plans that enable companies to implement new processes, systems, and strategies to achieve superior business performance. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Management Programs]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c8e8641f18304fcdbd482b62edac55d8/7_change-management_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Performance Improvement, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>032f0628-2e93-40a4-8fe4-e5438b248dc6https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-complexity-reduction/Complexity Reduction is a process to help companies simplify their strategy, organization, products, processes, and technology. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Complexity Reduction ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76810f93902145dd9e60b692274a4665/12_complexity-reduction_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b919c57-e423-43d9-8c2f-9808850452a5https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-customer-experience-management/A Customer Experience Management (CXM) Program is how a business oversees its interactions with customers. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Experience Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/904d235946724288ae17b0331a72f26f/3_customer-experience-management_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®, Customer Episode Design, Customer Experience Leadership]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3925124-26a4-4ed1-9db3-4fbaaa96032chttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-decarbonization/Decarbonization is the process of reducing or removing carbon dioxide emissions from Earth’s atmosphere. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decarbonization]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/751a05855b624b21b52add80d6c6c5a6/23_decarbonization_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4af82b83-0129-407c-afa7-853f5f2e9b64https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-environmental-social-and-governance-programs/Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Programs are designed to help companies increase their societal value by looking beyond financial goals to include opportunities and manage risks around environmental sustainability and social responsibility issues. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Programs]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/963e4fc3ebfe4db99a3de2a883dd1405/25_esg-programs_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9e6309b-f4dc-47ff-b944-2ac11fcff775https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-lean-six-sigma/Lean Six Sigma is an approach to project management that combines elements of both Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma approaches. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lean Six Sigma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a504c68b55c54a438c443245d4df64f9/13_lean-six-sigma_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>7305ba9b-ddaf-47be-b412-aecf02a8dda0https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-scenario-and-contingency-planning/Scenario Analysis and Contingency Planning is a process that allows executives to explore and prepare for several alternative futures. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scenario Analysis and Contingency Planning]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/403a40993f2c43e28b0a64bdcc2f0ad9/21_scenario-analysis-and-contingency-planning_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>98d6f806-5e27-4694-bf5e-ae2bf3f16353https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-stakeholder-strategies/Stakeholder strategies are a way to grow value for a company’s full business system (including shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities). Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stakeholder Strategies]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc407f2bac66405e8c36d8faef12334e/22_stakeholder-strategies_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a3d2308-0640-4cdf-be31-461e070e6916https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-supply-chain-management/Supply Chain Management is a system that synchronizes the efforts of all parties—suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, customers, and so on—involved in meeting a customer’s needs. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply Chain Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f051d7dde934d479941c8c92a718c23/14_supply-chain-management_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>69146c83-d9e8-4b7b-a0ec-34c51f6f400dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-shared-services-organizations-can-scale-up-by-earning-internal-customers-love/How are we doing? When shared services organizations ask that question of their internal customers and act on the feedback, great business outcomes can happen. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Shared Services Organizations Can Scale Up by Earning Internal Customers’ Love]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Mark Krafft, and Praveen Bhardwaj]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e912f28f20fa4a43a451ba32650325d9/15868-gettyimages-1070958794-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®, Customer Experience, Support Functions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>34cf540e-cb2f-45bd-a0fb-b9bae75117d8https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-mission-and-vision-statements/Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements explain why a company exists, how it plans to achieve its goals, and what the business will ultimately achieve. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47332bdf0fe84a0c921da2c53a7cd48c/10_purpose-mission-vision_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>b135ded7-497a-4fdf-a21a-e88c5b12aeb8https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-total-quality-management/Total Quality Management (TQM) is an organization-wide, customer-focused mindset and data-driven approach to eliminating, reducing, or preventing errors. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Total Quality Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d961faaee03948f39078543886cd0498/15_total-quality-management_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Operations, Performance Improvement, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>1345d68d-2d43-47e0-b1fa-7754fca17327https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-web3-and-blockchain/Web3 is a group of technologies that make up the third generation of the Internet. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Web3 and Blockchain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c2af644069a489186e8fef2e92375c6/6_web3--blockchain_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>9915495e-e432-4f87-aa63-a83687cfb130https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-zero-based-budgeting/Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a budgeting method that takes a “blank sheet of paper” approach to resource planning. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Zero-Based Budgeting]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec25f9385d6a472b936dd977b0e472cc/16_zero-based-budgeting_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>26352b3d-9cdb-41ab-8dad-21eb9e34c44ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-and-trends-2023/On the 30th anniversary of our survey, managers seem surprisingly upbeat.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools & Trends 2023]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Barbara Bilodeau, and Kristin Ronan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a95569484f484dff9136e4da7a2169f3/gettyimages-183199424_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f2ee62d-a0f2-4d9d-bb83-dc0e130ed3f4https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-balanced-scorecard/A Balanced Scorecard is a way to measure an organization’s performance and shows whether management is achieving desired results. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Balanced Scorecard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/15f471e26c5a4a719b970b0464a82002/17_balanced-scoreboard_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf41ec09-9999-4e51-bc54-0fa5d2bfdffehttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-corporate-venture-capital/Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is used by companies to make investments in external start-ups. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate Venture Capital]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03985b14bfd94c338cc1a39819dc0263/18_corporate-venture-capital_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>99231d40-96a9-4543-8647-8323069ea16chttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-design-thinking/Design Thinking is a human-centered, iterative approach to problem solving. It begins with immersion into an opportunity to understand a customer’s wants, needs, pain points, and preferences. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Design Thinking ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/18c269d7701147ae941b4d5448155a9a/4_design-thinking_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>44f697fd-5aa6-4cef-a219-96d250b0c3b7https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-digital-transformation/Digital Transformation is a way to integrate digital technologies into an organization’s strategy and operations. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Transformation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35a3c83552ef41d093f4134ed7ac492d/5_digital-transformation_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad34c00e-3695-4ba5-b2b6-6df588ff7286https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-dynamic-strategic-planning-and-budgeting/Dynamic Strategic Planning and Budgeting is a method to help companies plan and invest during times of great uncertainty. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dynamic Strategic Planning and Budgeting]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44360dc1285a4b2ba217f4c8bbe6442b/19_dynamic-strategic-planning-and-budgeting_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, People and Organization, Corporate Strategy, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a1c1226-6a18-4d21-ab60-d8aad3201bdahttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-employee-engagement-surveys/Employee Engagement Systems are tools, processes, and procedures used to drive employee enthusiasm and commitment to their work and company.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Employee Engagement Systems]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab3e9a8a556a4be6873faafe67debc24/8_employee-engagement-systems_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e268c1d-0069-4c53-95f2-d87ef479df49https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-flexible-work-models/Flexible Work Models are ways of working that give employees greater freedom to decide where, when, and how to collaborate with one another and to interact with customers. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Flexible Work Models]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64fa355e1ded4eb4bcff2ba504c585e8/9_flexible-work-models_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>972e07a3-fc64-4130-b0ba-3ef7b769e3e5https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-objectives-and-key-results/Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are a goal-setting framework used by organizations to clarify what to work on and how to measure progress. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9b770e2d6e04d1da5f6ca19f4198b8f/20_objectives-and-key-results-okrs_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3c1787c-cf4c-4cb0-83d4-d850a7817329https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-back-at-2022-m-and-a-report-2023/Even as macroeconomic uncertainty reset the M&A market, dealmakers persisted.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking Back at M&A in 2022]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Kai Grass, Andrew Grosshans, Suzanne Kumar, and Madhurima Bhattacharya]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc386fa0fb724cffac65ec346a3b5830/16014_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>288176cf-9add-4f93-acbf-8c4ce95d7f9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/looking-ahead-to-2023-m-and-a-report-2023/In an uncertain market, executives are making the bold moves that will define the future.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking Ahead to M&A in 2023]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Kai Grass, Andrew Grosshans, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b57ec58e58c04786a4d050188db8cd67/16685_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba41cd37-1451-4348-832f-9f1d33eda11dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/times-of-turbulence-m-and-a-report-2023/The opportunity cost is huge for companies that stay on the sidelines.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Times of Turbulence: Lessons from the Last Recession]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Grosshans, David Harding, Suzanne Kumar, and Joerg Ohmstedt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f96b14388d748038b9408c52e8f6460/16015_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3aef318d-7cc3-480b-8204-df3bf97053ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/aerospace-and-defense-m-and-a-report-2023/With defense missions and commercial flight markets being disrupted, historic leaders risk losing portions of their profit pools if they don’t react.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Aerospace and Defense: New Types of Deals in a Dynamic Industry ]]><![CDATA[By Clark Herndon, Michael Sion, and Austin Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c7ccd3b41684f569ae4ccfbdf1c36b4/16029_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>949e19b2-0d0d-41a7-bc42-66a203f38969https://www.bain.com/insights/automotive-and-mobility-m-and-a-report-2023/Companies that make the right deal decisions now can massively benefit over the long haul.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Automotive and Mobility: Finding Alternative Routes to the Future]]><![CDATA[By Dominik Foucar, Klaus Stricker, Ingo Stein, Ping Yi, and Pedro Correa]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/332a17a672bc4dfdb86e7f78f0c1efad/16028_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e8078cb-954f-473a-a265-715f40a2707bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/banking-m-and-a-report-2023/Banks are making strategic moves to navigate a changing industry.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking M&A: Three Types of Deals for 2023 ]]><![CDATA[By Daniele Funaro, Katrina Cuthell, and Matt Keith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d8b6128a0f54e5888debf2123a25e4c/16034_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b26847ea-9d5b-406c-b6bf-66ed3bfa3e58https://www.bain.com/insights/diversified-industrials-m-and-a-report-2023/Diversified industrials are adapting their M&A playbooks to take on more deals that advance environmental and social agendas. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Diversified Industrials: ESG Plays Drive Breakthrough Capabilities]]><![CDATA[By A.J. Brown and Clark Herndon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1011c40b03a4bd19d9b3aac9dc8738c/16030_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Paper & Packaging, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa05a48a-8679-4f97-8282-bc225803a8e5https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-and-natural-resources-m-and-a-report-2023/What can companies be doing better in scope deals for their energy transition?Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Energy and Natural Resources: Beating the Odds in Energy Transition Deals]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer and Arnaud Leroi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/352eba15aab34094a9c083c10ffe7681/16027_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f14a9280-03eb-4bcf-9da8-8d0f6a4f47aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurance-m-and-a-report-2023/The potential of innovative businesses does not always match the reality.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Insurance: There Are Insurtech Deals to Be Done, but Proceed with Caution ]]><![CDATA[By Simon Porter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d4375febbf64d69bf1c670b7cd67339/16032_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>be23f09c-2c5e-4ee9-876a-8d83f05b73b0https://www.bain.com/insights/payments-m-and-a-report-2023/As the boom in “buy now, pay later” deals ended, the bulk of dealmaking shifted to other areas.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Payments: Four Ways That M&A Will Propel This Dynamic Sector ]]><![CDATA[By David Gunn, Sen Ganesh, and Tevia Segovia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0dac84eda814fe68ec074902e29ff8a/16033_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Payments]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5718e021-3dc0-4786-a9e4-66dec3e5c3b8https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-m-and-a-report-2023/Why bold tech companies don’t wait out the uncertainty.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Technology: Never Waste a Good Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/39f27cfa44c4427389e148a46c9d7d23/16016_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e012c60-f578-4f3a-8ff5-415a7c012a65https://www.bain.com/insights/brazil-m-and-a-report-2023/A new government’s policies and the world’s reaction will define Brazil’s M&A environment in 2023.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Brazil: A Nation Prepares for Changes]]><![CDATA[By Luis Frota, Felipe Cammarata, and Leonel Lima]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75734f1143ab44eb9574e4dd4f2cd04b/16020_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c97c109f-e23f-472c-b59e-77ee72d9899ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/middle-east-m-and-a-report-2023/Sovereign wealth funds are using M&A to transform economies.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in the Middle East: How a Region Grows with M&A]]><![CDATA[By Tom De Waele and Grégory Garnier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b1a6cdd0ea1481e8eae4b8e58b6ce27/16018_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2cbb492-998f-4b11-b2f6-cab93b76a438https://www.bain.com/insights/cultural-integration-m-and-a-report-2023/It’s possible to predict the ways that differences in culture can upend a promising deal.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Avoid the Fault Lines Sending Tremors through Cultural Integration in M&A]]><![CDATA[By Erin Gillman, Sinead Mullen, Scott Nancarrow, and Marc Berman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/875151b635e1424681d20bbc275bd4f1/15832_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, People and Organization, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>c56a42f2-3cce-40dc-8735-7bb3e18fbce8https://www.bain.com/insights/wealth-and-asset-management-m-and-a-report-2023/Companies are turning to the deals that will create winners and losers.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Wealth and Asset Management: How Deals Will Shake Up the Industry ]]><![CDATA[By Markus Habbel, Avishek Nandy, Stephan Erni, Daniel Jones, and Manuela Frey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34fdc09528004739b32a42d50c8c84fb/16031_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>96bb8061-7b64-4872-8929-3bc574b98de1https://www.bain.com/insights/india-m-and-a-report-2023/In India, deals are flourishing like nowhere else.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in India: How Long Can This Hotspot Buck the Global Downturn?]]><![CDATA[By Karan Singh and Vikram Chandrashekhar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/756ec315a0a640738ecc2e90a8884035/16022_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba8f5354-dd61-451a-8ffa-032b69e270f0https://www.bain.com/insights/engine-2-m-and-a-report-2023/Three ways that companies turn to M&A to scale new businesses faster, cheaper, and more effectively.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Buying (vs. Building) Is the Right Move for Engine 2]]><![CDATA[By Alex Egan, Vincent Vandierendonck, and Mikaela Boyd]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b40812838c04e30a81e115454082a9b/16606_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e2572d2-da52-4990-a363-13049a048cc2https://www.bain.com/insights/due-diligence-m-and-a-report-2023/Uncertain economic times call for more robust diligence to support a deal’s price tag—or identify risks that warrant walking away from a deal.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tougher Times: Putting the Diligence Back in Due Diligence ]]><![CDATA[By Benjamin Farmer, Adam Haller, and Amy Wall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/911d1932107a4df892be805d34172420/16036_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>7872766f-20f4-41ac-a221-896dae9e0aadhttps://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-goods-m-and-a-report-2023/As more companies try corporate venture capital deals and alliances, they’re also learning how to avoid the pitfalls.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Consumer Goods Companies Are Learning from Alternative Deals]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Joost Spits, Sam Rovit, and Maria Kurenova]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65013b8e5ce4487e89c09ebb04ee2bff/16025_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd561da9-be1f-46bb-a4d9-f108d5ce9857https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-life-sciences-m-and-a-report-2023/As they sit on cash and look for growth, more companies will return to actively participating in M&A.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Healthcare and Life Sciences: Why the Industry’s Wait-and-See Days Will End]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Chang, Kai Grass, Jeff Haxer, Emily Magruder, and Dale Stafford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7d85c772438c422e8ef614279e817973/16026_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>89f60b1b-0c0e-45d5-87bc-1aecfbed58cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/media-and-entertainment-m-and-a-report-2023/With interactivity on the rise, everybody’s betting on video games.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Media and Entertainment: To Interactivity and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani, Nicole Magoon, and Daniel Hong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b0e0488de6b41e1ba831da9551939e6/16017_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ce1fdf7-7d97-4269-8486-b3798134db15https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-m-and-a-report-2023/Even as they acquire for scale, retailers also need deals for new sources of nontrading revenue.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail’s New M&A Balancing Act]]><![CDATA[By Vincent Vandierendonck, Michael Parshley, Yael Mohan, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a3620ce86004b8195043857c163683d/16024_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9e01162-f61e-4782-9b70-c9b4de3a4ad1https://www.bain.com/insights/telecommunications-m-and-a-report-2023/Challenger consolidation and digital infrastructure deals resulting from the rising cost of debt will reshape the industry further.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Telecommunications: How the End of Free Money Opens Up New Opportunities]]><![CDATA[By Alex M. Dahlke, Kiran Karunakaran, Alberto Silva, and Michael Verhoeven]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df66dd947e6d47a1ad548ee405347d62/16023_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>84cffe03-6da7-4824-bf0a-579d4367c1f6https://www.bain.com/insights/japan-m-and-a-report-2023/As Japan sees a drop in the number of big acquisitions aimed at transforming businesses, the best companies are preparing for what’s next.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Japan: Pressing Pause on Transformative M&A]]><![CDATA[By Takashi Ohara]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea9a68cf923d409cac507c98964d9e81/16021_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3209bdaf-db90-4e81-b874-605a7aee1141https://www.bain.com/insights/for-telcos-decarbonization-spells-opportunity/Achieving net-zero emissions isn’t just a compliance challenge. It’s an opening to boost revenue and enhance the company’s operating model. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[For Telcos, Decarbonization Spells Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Egil Becker and John I. C. Gomes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cc98cec8dbe742a1935139a1bc828f5b/gettyimages-1093895934-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0d8f615-5688-4da2-8e8d-e3748b8cba72https://www.bain.com/insights/holiday-recap-why-retailers-need-ecosystem-strategy-in-amazon-world/Not every retailer can build an Amazon-style ecosystem. But every retailer needs its own effective approach in the new year.Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday Recap: Why Retailers Need an Ecosystem Strategy in an Amazon World]]><![CDATA[By Dan Brenner, Aaron Cheris, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9305b512926480993b4ce59e6e7a007/v1_rhn_bain16_9---1440-x-810px.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ed3bfea-3878-4b6d-9600-5392e2ae10c0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-coca-cola-uses-marketing-experimentation-as-a-superpower-video/Kelly Edwards sits down with Coca-Cola's Romain Mallard to discuss how marketing experimentation is transforming the company.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Coca-Cola Uses Marketing Experimentation as a Superpower]]><![CDATA[By Kelly Edwards]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/91869127420a49d692294ae3862de32a/22000428_01_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital Marketing, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6f79fcf-25e3-4cd1-8203-aba7a6272868https://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-hydrogen-projects-with-a-customer-centric-approach/Securing long-term offtake agreements is key to the success of clean hydrogen projects.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking Hydrogen Projects with a Customer-Centric Approach]]><![CDATA[By Zach Cole, Per Karlsson, and Peter Meijer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd6c606c29be4113a835806d6ecdad5b/14360_unlocking-hydrogen-projects_16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>73d6b2fa-5631-4d56-ab6f-2edd2314687ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-it-really-takes-to-develop-product-led-growth/Many B2B software companies are considering this approach without a clear understanding of the capabilities required. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What It Really Takes to Develop Product-Led Growth]]><![CDATA[By Justin Murphy, Rohan Narayen, and Rishi Dave]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3422d926408441f0bdd238e47c4211e8/gettyimages-1348968292-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb81652c-7f94-47f1-aa67-f1427df6205dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/2022-holiday-shopping-inside-latest-retail-sales-snap-chart/US retail sales slowed again in December, contributing to muted holiday growth.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2022 Holiday Shopping: Inside the Latest Retail Sales]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82bfdd5595d448e38c186e1d306038fc/15708-rhn-holiday-sales-tracker-snap-chart_promo_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>700645a1-4a43-4a46-9864-3f212fe207d2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-retail-banks-in-china-can-elevate-digital-banking/Retail banks need to develop core capabilities to improve customer centricity and deliver more delightful digital experiences.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Retail Banks in China Can Elevate Digital Banking ]]><![CDATA[By Frankie Leung, Scully Cui, and Lei Zhang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/221bcb0c094842cea86eefc5c0d19f6f/16424-mainland-china-digital-banking_16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a783000-9751-4872-b2e5-e06d8cb0b370https://www.bain.com/insights/the-voluntary-carbon-market-climate-finance-at-an-inflection-point/A briefing paper by Bain and the World Economic Forum discusses the actions necessary to create a well-functioning voluntary carbon market.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Voluntary Carbon Market: Climate Finance at an Inflection Point]]><![CDATA[By Claudia Brechenmacher, Dale Hardcastle, Henning Huenteler, and Ann Siml]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ffa3104732c4bc98ea85d67a7784788/16520-carbon-markets-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c99c9423-aee7-45bd-9fda-d3db12ab33ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/renaissance-in-uncertainty-luxury-builds-on-its-rebound/The latest Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study forecasts increased resilience to recession after robust 2022 growth.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Renaissance in Uncertainty: Luxury Builds on Its Rebound]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Filippo Prete, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/465651963a8145b59357e5486a05216d/00cover-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>97d34f39-339b-4937-b66f-db6f8f469b4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/circular-transformation-of-industries-unlocking-new-value-in-a-resource-constrained-world/Circularity initiatives to date have shown that isolated efforts are not enough. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Circular Transformation of Industries: Unlocking New Value in a Resource-Constrained World]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Tessa Bysong, and Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be8258324ab549cdbfc64640a49c3967/15935-circularity-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ec95489-58b6-4f9e-b618-1a03d92aa2a0https://www.bain.com/insights/food-nature-and-health-transitions/Studying successful country-level transformations, Bain and the World Economic Forum identified repeatable actions, investments, and collaborations that can accelerate transition to more resilient, inclusive, sustainable, and healthy food systems. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Food, Nature, and Health Transitions—Repeatable Country Models]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam, Sasha Duchnowski, John Blasberg, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fec46b6b41ae4e2ba2e562854fa5d838/15849-sustainable-food-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>430a4b21-cc0e-418c-9fbd-fb3053eea2a2https://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-next-level-business-performance-review/Focus on four key actions to make a critical process more efficient and effective. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Next-Level Business Performance Review]]><![CDATA[By Nicolas Hoffmann, Joost Spits, and Michelle Carroll]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53bfbbc62b40448390cffa13e885ce38/gettyimages-1329721105_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>b26ded23-cd5d-4fa6-b70b-1b3c2c39d13bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/venturing-to-innovate-five-strategic-insights-for-the-c-suite/Five insights crucial for companies exploring the venture ecosystem.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Venturing to Innovate: Five Strategic Insights for the C-Suite]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Truc Mai Dupont, Christian Tooley, and Alexandra Reinert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d89c447477924627aa8558ad2ce21d08/15756-gettyimages-1442665227-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Business Building, Venture Ecosystem, Sustainability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e6675a4-1e10-46b2-8979-39234959b4e8https://www.bain.com/insights/factory-of-the-future-a-systems-approach/How leading manufacturing CEOs, COOs, and CIOs are creating the roadmap to the factory of the future.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Factory of the Future: A Systems Approach]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm, Thomas Frost, Christian Ruehl, Mike Coxon, and Lokesh Payik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85563fbbaf3a472ea84bf851c510cfad/15448-gettyimages-1359729317-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d99dba5-b604-44a3-a071-5dbd402affb7https://www.bain.com/insights/defining-and-building-the-factory-of-the-future-video/Bain‘s Dr. Jörg Gnamm and Bosch's Rolf Najork break down what the next generation of factories will look like. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defining and Building the Factory of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05ee8b2475e249009c919d500b1f5aaa/22000469_01_1440x810px.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a620978-6fc7-4784-b66b-a3d033fade1bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/despite-tech-layoffs-competition-for-talent-remains-fierce-infographic/Tech workers increasingly value career development opportunities and remote or hybrid work options, while compensation has soared.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Despite Tech Layoffs, Competition for Talent Remains Fierce]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick and Dana Aulanier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0686bd420eb74e0c91074c00b598b817/tech-talent_infographic_v3_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Internet of Things, IT Services, Semiconductors, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c2d13ed-6431-47b3-8d64-98e1f14bfe0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/revenue-growth-management-helps-cpgs-battle-inflation/Five key actions can provide a transformative path to better performance.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Revenue Growth Management Helps CPGs Battle Inflation]]><![CDATA[By Marco Caldarelli and Flavio Mologni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/116d2678e2bd4c53aa5f7dc40661fb0a/inflation-in-cp-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>17cbce9f-56b4-46c2-92f7-fe011bcaccfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/purposeful-work-the-secret-weapon-in-the-new-war-for-talent/Leading companies know today’s satisfied—but unengaged—worker is someone else’s future employee. Here’s what they are doing about it. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Purposeful Work: The Secret Weapon in the New War for Talent]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins, Eric Garton, and Dan Schwartz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94a81c55d35042f781acc56635138140/16593-gettyimages-1043627262-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1147d5c-5bc1-42be-8ac0-254eb8ed406fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-customer-led-innovation-fortune-video/In just months, the legacy insurance company AIA was able to build an award-winning health app.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Customer-Led Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Egan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/edb65dcb25da4d7e80f881e2f8ec1a58/social_1440x810_baintopichubcobrands_2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Fortune]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f94e195-59f3-4942-ad25-c122460fdbc0https://www.bain.com/insights/creative-the-next-frontier-of-marketing-optimization-video/Bain’s Cesar Brea leads a conversation about improving marketing creative at a time when ad budgets are getting squeezed. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creative: The Next Frontier of Marketing Optimization]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe29a7adfaf949609315b34eebc6240e/videothumbnail_16x9_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b5d695c-9be2-42d2-b17d-e9094356424ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-telcos-can-seize-an-advantage-in-ethical-ai/Emerging regulations worldwide will require companies to think harder about what AI can and can’t do across critical aspects of their operations.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Telcos Can Seize an Advantage in Ethical AI]]><![CDATA[By Velu Sinha, Catalina Fajardo, and Saikat Banerjee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7da20190c7324ab28847dc2c2e816a2d/telcos-ethical-ai-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7f2fb69-cf75-43ca-a5c7-afde51804a17https://www.bain.com/insights/video-games-next-level-of-growth-snap-chart/Intensifying M&A activity, massive investment, and deep engagement by gamers could grow revenue by more than 50%.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Video Games’ Next Level of Growth]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson and Andre James]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/814287012f744453b854b166ed98180d/01fig-16139-video-games-next-level-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Web3, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e53d3132-62f7-49b1-9d42-39b31779eb62https://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-agenda-for-consumer-centricity-for-cpgs-in-asia-pacific/Asia-Pacific CPGs are rapidly developing new capabilities to serve the needs of the region’s famously diverse consumer base.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Agenda for Consumer Centricity for CPGs in Asia-Pacific]]><![CDATA[By Karthik Ganesan, Clare Gordon, Joanna Lu, and David Zehner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7b9543137a1d494694d70cbbf5df55dd/gettyimages-155277949-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[English]]>d03f14a1-131c-42ee-b631-982f0c9ce296https://www.bain.com/insights/as-funding-dries-up-can-neobanks-diversify-their-revenue-streams/Investors are no longer satisfied with just customer acquisition, and are pressing neobanks to generate profitable revenue.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Funding Dries Up, Can Neobanks Diversify Their Revenue Streams?]]><![CDATA[By Beatriz Troiano and Adam Davis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70a6c0b109114850aeda94dfb428ef10/neobanks-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdb038c9-ed72-42fd-989c-83f48ad1187bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-evolving-role-telehealth-infographic/The pandemic rapidly accelerated telehealth adoption. But will it stick?Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 and the Evolving Role of Telehealth]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD, Michael Brookshire, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b504b25afac544cfbbf9cf1718c6dd4c/16134-telehealth-infographic_v5_promo-2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Frontline of Healthcare]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>aba7f933-568a-4ecc-89df-b290a2db58e6https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-and-esg-in-2023/Looking ahead through the eyes of investors.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability and ESG in 2023]]><![CDATA[By Debra McCoy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/846390f72fa14d3184836671405ab786/gettyimages-1354076433-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>325badda-3696-4f4b-b970-bca82458346ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/as-digital-currencies-start-to-embed-in-the-payments-system-what-role-for-banks/To avoid disintermediation and realize the potential benefits, banks need to decide now what their investment posture is and how far they want to engage. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Digital Currencies Start to Embed in the Payments System, What Role for Banks?]]><![CDATA[By Sen Ganesh, Alastair Kendall, Thomas Olsen, and Rachel Amory]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93c36e603b9c477d9ce9dc4cafb29226/digital-currency-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Digital Assets and Blockchain, Fintech, Payments, Banking]]><![CDATA[Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>4861d406-ae30-4cee-9508-d468711196efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-improve-customer-retention-in-property-and-casualty-insurance-snap-chart/A good renewal experience can make all the difference—even when premiums increase.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Improve Customer Retention in Property and Casualty Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Jed Fallis, Jason Barro, Alison Leibovitz, and Max Lafortune]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5b5648f3cf794dd39a637aee674df967/01fig-16459-nps-prism-us-insurance-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>c51d21cc-c147-4030-b82f-ffcb1fa91d68https://www.bain.com/insights/few-corporate-spinoffs-deliver-value-hbr/Here’s what the best-performing ones do differently.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Few Corporate Spinoffs Deliver Value]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Dustin Rohrer, and Sam Rovit]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>43c0c254-b768-4e4f-8902-55c3b3bb7b1bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/aerospace-and-defense-path-to-growth/Faced with a chronic talent shortfall, leading companies are learning to do more with less.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Aerospace and Defense: The Path to Growth in a Labor-Constrained World]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Andrew Mintz, Dan Schwartz, and Austin Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/660e11a619fc4c72aeb3816b30b4a0da/16266-talent-in-aerospace_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>c527ed6e-496d-44b4-bd7b-74872f9cdf10https://www.bain.com/insights/as-costs-rise-consumers-tighten-their-belts-infographic/Our latest survey of US and European consumers finds them trimming discretionary spending to cope with inflation.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Costs Rise, Consumers Tighten Their Belts]]><![CDATA[By Amanda Howe, Leah Johns, and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b77cdecdaf7447b85f679872cdfa183/16651-consumer-sentiment_promo-2_v1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a9065d7-6f0c-4c09-bbec-c068c95b2008https://www.bain.com/insights/where-to-invest-with-web3-podcast/Private equity firms are racing to build out their web3 capabilities, from deal sourcing to diligence to bleeding-edge tokenized funds. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where to Invest with Web3]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0114e200407452f8fc1e519c9646cc6/dry-powder-web3-ep2-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f5350ee-ceb0-4b39-8cf4-99290ae36aa0https://www.bain.com/insights/five-ways-to-improve-circularity-in-construction/Buildings account for significant global emissions, but a more thoughtful approach to their construction can reduce their total footprint.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Ways to Improve Circularity in Construction ]]><![CDATA[By Adrien Bron, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Harry Morrison, Karim Shariff, and Marc De Wit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7377f7a02e664c12b4c066e9feea3e55/gettyimages-539131898-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Real Estate, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>7889d548-a578-4f69-bf9e-c5e0f547a2a2https://www.bain.com/insights/wish-list-retailers-holiday-supply-chains/Leading retailers will rely on four universal truths to overcome overstocked inventory, rising shipping costs, and excessive returns in the new year. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Wish List for Retailers’ Holiday Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, Suzanne Tager, Travis Wibracht, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7279550ce4694e78952924c36fc8a976/v1_rhn_4_baindotcom_promo_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf3f56ce-b89c-45ed-a52b-7230b8f2a213https://www.bain.com/insights/a-reboot-for-the-tied-agency-insurance-channel/The best agencies use data-rich analytics to engage customers on their own terms, at the right moments, and in the right formats.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Reboot for the Tied-Agency Insurance Channel ]]><![CDATA[By Ingo Janisch, Malte Reineke, Tanja Brettel, Sharona Sankar-King, and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a04dcb734bf44f4a7aca35d3a4eb9e9/15059-reboot-insurance-channel_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>7fa80462-8f13-4733-9c63-d6aa921facc1https://www.bain.com/insights/CEO-reading-list-five-books-for-2023-forbes/Reading broadly, beyond business bestsellers, will help leaders navigate a turbulent world.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CEO Reading List: Five Books for 2023]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8cdec7a0c0d042b08fca6fec49ea114f/gettyimages-691570931-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>0085de07-5120-4c34-a9ba-94859d58a2fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/benchmarking-insurers-across-multiple-stakeholder-dimensions/There’s more to performance than total shareholder return.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Well-Rounded: Benchmarking Insurers Across Multiple Stakeholder Dimensions]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b819fb0cc611487297eae807cba9ded3/14892-well-rounded-benchmarking_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>707b0b0e-3582-4152-aba4-b04d28a8c13ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/web3-experiments-start-to-take-hold-in-banking/Can incumbent banks avoid being replaced by faster, newer competitors providing better customer experiences?Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Web3 Experiments Start to Take Hold in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Stephan Erni, Richard Walker, Clara Albuquerque, Thomas Olsen, Samit Soni, and Sen Ganesh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/515fb2d336ea4ea684303d8d6b464d50/web3-banking-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>133e0346-75b1-4aeb-bc03-e66afc1c74e7https://www.bain.com/insights/where-to-begin-with-web3-podcast/Investors have been funding a massive build-out of web3 infrastructure, despite the chaos of the past year.Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where to Begin with Web3]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa9c96d7d3844fddb172da07e1dbffe5/dry-powder-web3-ep1-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b0fb796-9bfe-4726-bad6-55004a559af6https://www.bain.com/insights/boost-long-term-e-commerce-growth-with-payments-optimization/To protect against fraud and recapture value at checkout, retailers are turning to third-party solutions.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boost Long-Term E-commerce Growth with Payments Optimization]]><![CDATA[By Rachel Amory, Aaron Cheris, and Justin Miller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08d49266d45d446eb9c96873d49bd251/gettyimages-1336136316-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Financial Services, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>a675d9b6-918b-4dcb-91c5-5bd63de716ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/procurement-in-aviation-video/Bain Partner Geoffrey Weston explains how the Covid-19 pandemic, along with inflation, has changed the way airlines manage procurement costs.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Procurement in Aviation]]><![CDATA[By Geoffrey Weston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/201a167a1e784e9ea1d2ce766fa30a6f/videothumbnail_16x9_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Aviation]]><![CDATA[Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>29addf6d-ff00-4d9a-ac9f-b23a99ea8500https://www.bain.com/insights/will-plans-to-decarbonize-the-aviation-industry-fly/Getting there by 2050 will require trillions of dollars in coordinated investments.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Plans to Decarbonize the Aviation Industry Fly?]]><![CDATA[By Jim Harris, Jérémie Danicourt, Adam Papania, and Austin Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/55f78ee0f2924d859e2759a669e01167/14302-decarbonizing-aviation_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a2d01fd-60f3-4ad8-92a8-856666b88e9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-retail-in-the-age-of-convergence/While incumbents have upped their digital game, tech-first players are learning old-school retail.Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail: The Age of Convergence]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Aaron Cheris, and Ruth Lewis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ba1ee3fa1ed6436bad65e8cb2b30f72d/v2-gettyimages-1294781130-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6531096-36da-4465-a8bd-ea09bef55f11https://www.bain.com/insights/china-shopper-report-2022-volume2/China Shopper Report 2022, Vol.2Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China FMCG: Still Volatile—but with Signs of Hope ]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/beb53c1c3647464f8fc3b835bcb3304c/china_shopper_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2962c7ea-9ec4-4007-b36f-8be7155fa5c2https://www.bain.com/insights/meeting-the-challenge-of-food-system-transformations-webinar/Bain’s experts and Olaf Koch of Zintinus discuss how technology can help the food system transformation accelerate.Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Meeting the Challenge of Food System Transformations]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Marc-André Kamel, and Bahige El-Rayes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11a2356e94024848aac78df1005e2608/food_tech-1440-x-810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>35114cbf-e9d7-4c4d-95b9-61f439ac21b7https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-executives-have-a-rosier-picture-of-their-companies-inclusivity-snap-chart/Navigating the energy transition will require keeping experienced employees content while attracting new talent with diverse skills. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Executives Have a Rosier Picture of their Companies’ Inclusivity]]><![CDATA[By Emily Emmett and Brenen Blair]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b8b36fca0f174df39eea54a47654d676/talent-strategies-for-the-energy-transition-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>550bec4f-77f8-4d8a-8da3-5ac0bea0cbfbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/attracting-and-retaining-top-tech-talent-webinar/Bain partners discuss the current state of the technology job market when appropriate pay is no longer enough to entice experts.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Attracting and Retaining Top Tech Talent]]><![CDATA[By Jess Craig, Susan Gunn, and Will Poindexter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f199bc54707543118474178580791f16/221020_h7sq-visual_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, Enterprise Technology, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5f0dc70-5d4b-48ef-91a0-e4f3a4d2ba49https://www.bain.com/insights/continuing-to-drive-profitable-growth-in-the-new-normal-webinar/Bain partners share strategies fast-moving consumer goods companies can use to reduce costs without slowing growth. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Continuing to Drive Profitable Growth in the New Normal]]><![CDATA[By Faisal Sheikh, Federico Piro, and Ahmed Bin Amir]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93923c3e55dd4b2a95c8a9f800669f50/videothumbnail_16x9_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>18c12293-1428-42fd-aefe-046f48c4824ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-opportunity-for-b2b-sellers-in-a-downturn-video/Bain's Jordan Lee and Steve Crowe discuss how companies can continue to grow their business during turbulent times.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Opportunity for B2B Sellers in a Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Jordan Lee and Steve Crowe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b132df0f5f974410a37275e43f58bd19/b2b-sales-in-a-recession-thumbnails_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2148b456-7aa7-4215-ba10-026f9b77558bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-boost-supply-chain-resilience-infographic/As investments in supply chain resilience rise, leading companies are focusing on these areas.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Boost Supply Chain Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Carlos Cruz and Chris Rolfe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a2f3b1c9995c4d1bbd7c0ab8c34b8358/supply-chain-resilience-infographic_v5_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcb5b591-e52f-4e4b-88ac-eb8e69b97fadhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reuse-remanufacturing-recycling-and-robocabs-circularity-in-the-automotive-industry/Boosting circularity can do more than just reduce emissions and the use of new materials; it should also generate new value. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Reuse, Remanufacturing, Recycling, and Robocabs: Circularity in the Automotive Industry]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Harry Morrison, Björn Noack, and Marc De Wit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8af449b705b4a5c87df373e808cb781/remanufacturing-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe5b24d6-a333-4524-8cd9-63a831c10ff0https://www.bain.com/insights/key-takeaways-from-cop27/COP27 delivered tangible progress, but fundamental challenges remain. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Takeaways from COP27]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Julian Critchlow, Cate Hight, and Dale Hardcastle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af9a6a388102423abfb699cdf0cd3fa7/cop-27-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbaabd99-534c-4a38-912c-eaf2157594a8https://www.bain.com/insights/unlearning-the-growth-vs-costs-myth/How some companies use this timeless tension as a catalyst for outperformance.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlearning the Growth vs. Costs Myth]]><![CDATA[By Simon Henderson and Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0bdc1204f1514a3ba1a51c91145322d9/gettyimages-1353947009-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operations, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>14430687-9bdf-4d1c-9919-f64b20fe3b3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-leaders-build-resilient-organizations-forbes/Navigating unrelenting change, companies are abandoning their old planning models in a bid to create more flexible, dynamic organizations.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Leaders Build Resilient Organizations]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a8cdd1c7928845a49abc2d7bcf9d25e4/16270-michels-november-forbes-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>337ed93a-3e33-45a7-81e0-6a5ac536542ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-cop27-reflections-and-implications-webinar/Bain partners share their main takeaways from COP27 and discuss where we go from here.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond COP27: Reflections and Implications]]><![CDATA[By Julian Critchlow, Torsten Lichtenau, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Cate Hight, and Dale Hardcastle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5340233d3b354b8f943cab5c2ba5fb5b/v02-beyond-cop27-li-1440x810-1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>05a77f9a-8303-40d1-b5ed-2d833f188157https://www.bain.com/insights/using-hardware-to-scale-the-industrial-internet-of-things-webinar/Bain partners discuss the opportunity for hardware vendors to help companies develop their IoT pilots.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Hardware to Scale the Industrial Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn, Ann Bosche, Neil Malik, and Adrien Bron]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94aec005570a49b7a7adc3afb6e0dc63/1440-x-810--to-scale-the-industrial-internet-of-things_-don_t-forget-hardware.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Hardware, Internet of Things, Freight & Logistics, Construction & Infrastructure, Software, Cloud Computing, IT Services, Semiconductors, Machinery & Equipment, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d379b67-6fa8-48b2-8ceb-24388bbbede6https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-for-good-investments-are-rising-snap-chart/Investors are financing tech innovations in environmental, social, and governance areas. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[“Tech for Good” Investments Are Rising]]><![CDATA[By Thibaud Chabrelié and Tobias Freiwald]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88b37c947a8c4c59ab768b3de869b44a/01fig-snapchart-16148-tech-for-good-investments-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>f329c4bf-9d6e-4902-bd1a-ec6deeae65e7https://www.bain.com/insights/delighting-banking-customers-during-fee-disputes-snap-chart/Saying “yes” during a fee dispute is a big opportunity for banks to boost loyalty—but only if they do it well.Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delighting Banking Customers During Fee Disputes]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Rahul Sethi, Alison Leibovitz, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e1d7c4c0c5dc43cc9e71906204b717da/15943-nps-prism-customer-satisfication-in-banking-snapchart-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>54408903-35a4-4f52-a19c-6ffc0bb0c696https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-finance-banks-test-partnerships-with-fintechs-infographic/Successful collaborations in this red-hot market will rely on proper planning and not ceding a relationship with customers.Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply Chain Finance: Banks Test Partnerships with Fintechs ]]><![CDATA[By Manfredi de'Mozzi, Sen Ganesh, Luigi Esposito, and Simone Battistino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70f47cc19659496690723f41a1709e6e/15845-supply-chain-finance-infographic_v4_promo-2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>d85ae199-a0bb-47e5-8927-de967d404d36https://www.bain.com/insights/long-road-to-the-other-half-of-the-capital-market/In part two of our interview with the CEO of Titanbay, we discuss the regulatory and behavioral hurdles that have prevented private equity from accessing roughly half of the world’s sources of capital—and to what extent digital platforms can lower those barriers to entry.Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Long Road to the “Other Half” of the Capital Market]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9a0e9fceee042d0a7f932800a5dee74/dry-powder-titanbay02-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>96c43ffa-b2a7-4527-9983-f8293b2b0e78https://www.bain.com/insights/fintech-valuations-run-into-a-macroeconomic-buzzsaw/Fintechs’ best next moves will depend on their stage of funding.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ Fintech Valuations Run into a Macroeconomic Buzzsaw]]><![CDATA[By Tracy Jawhar and Beatriz Troiano]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0dd9efd91c494babbd62e7fdaad309aa/gettyimages-1389538730-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>22243369-6a15-4b35-abe8-9cdba1d62ad5https://www.bain.com/insights/its-time-for-product-companies-to-win-back-the-customer-relationship-fortune/Advanced innovators are driving growth through new direct-to-consumer, value-added services and business models—but there is still a long way to go.Sun, 20 Nov 2022 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s Time for Product Companies to Win Back the Customer Relationship]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Allerup]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e7b8cbcb2fb14958a591a2bb778938b7/social_1440x810_baintopichubcobrands_2.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Fortune]]><![CDATA[Innovation & Business Building, Strategy, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>140da81a-ca1d-49b8-b312-8fff81c02501https://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-new-energy-imperative-infographic/Telecom executives are focusing on nine steps to counter rising energy costs and reduce emissions.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos’ New Energy Imperative]]><![CDATA[By Danielle Stekelenburg, Dominik Thielmann, John I. C. Gomes, and Alpha Gould]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2825b13d21ab4103a80a20f75f56875d/telco-energy-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>6fd450ca-7f52-49eb-bc40-8a47e33b80behttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-does-your-organization-stand-with-physician-satisfaction-infographic/A recent Bain survey reveals the large divide in physician satisfaction between physician- and management-led organizations.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Does Your Organization Stand with Physician Satisfaction?]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD, Michael Brookshire, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e5e9c67682864f5591e3786c6112d6cb/frontline-of-healthcare_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Frontline of Healthcare]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>396ced9a-c255-437f-b3ba-92619446cda5https://www.bain.com/insights/five-lessons-from-automakers-on-navigating-supply-chain-disruptions-hbr/Absolute resilience is unrealistic, but adaptability and pragmatism can help companies deliver what customers need and outflank the competition.Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Lessons from Automakers on Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Hernan Saenz, and Peter Guarraia]]>/globalassets/net-promoter-system/content/articles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Automotive]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0ec8afa-f552-4af6-aec9-2f7c4e6efcc6https://www.bain.com/insights/how-companies-can-catch-up-with-their-decarbonization-ambitions-infographic/Many companies are behind track to deliver on their near-term ambitions to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Here’s how they can turn the tide.Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Companies Can Catch Up with Their Decarbonization Ambitions]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Cate Hight, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Katherine Kajzer-Hughes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/15d8d657c975402581d06c70e79f803b/cop27_decarbon_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebb1f2f6-ab84-4519-9df2-2bdf59b821echttps://www.bain.com/insights/strength-in-uncertain-times-annual-sales-of-personal-luxury-goods-are-set-to-surge-again-snap-chart/As 2022 draws to a nervy close, the market is headed for a 22% year-over-year increase.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strength in Uncertain Times: Annual Sales of Personal Luxury Goods Are Set to Surge Again ]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/029e556e2cba4b58a4927fc0e23324c5/15727-luxury-report-snapchart-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e2c9858-0108-406c-a12f-d9a96c0d2840https://www.bain.com/insights/are-retail-investors-finally-within-reach-podcast/We asked the CEO of Titanbay how digital platforms could open up private equity deals to a whole new class of investors.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Retail Investors Finally Within Reach?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6e998bbb2924802ab78c28085cd4163/dry-powder-titanbay01-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a999e24b-1fc1-4447-bbdf-fb800c963fb0https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-and-venture-capital-in-central-and-eastern-europe/Private investments in Central and Eastern Europe are ready to ride the rising tide of growth, fuelled by strongly performing economies and broad talent pools.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity and Venture Capital in Central and Eastern Europe]]><![CDATA[By Jacek Poświata, Pawel Szreder, Pawel Kozub, Małgorzata Bobrowska, Edgar Kolesnik, Tomasz Swieboda, and Maciej Ćwikiewicz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/63d4b63054a64da2b09fd7df754d034a/poland-central-europe-pe-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>addee9de-2868-4dbb-a951-7d6161590140https://www.bain.com/insights/what-will-it-take-for-physicians-adopt-value-based-care-snap-chart/US physicians say three enhancements would increase their interest in risk-based payment models. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Will It Take for Physicians to Adopt Value-Based Care?]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD, Michael Brookshire, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f077515b5ae34b9bbd35f32279fe84db/01fig-15810-physicians-to-adopt-value-based-care-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Frontline of Healthcare]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5a32728-8d3f-430f-b913-48d27c52317ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/scope-3-emissions-targets-are-on-the-rise-infographic/However, Scope 3 ambitions remain flat in the near-term while companies have increasing confidence in Scope 1 and 2 targets.Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scope 3 Emissions Targets Are on the Rise]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Cate Hight, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Katherine Kajzer-Hughes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19ff8bd8c6b94e709a540ee6b5bafa69/infographic-scope-3-ambitions_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>aee77505-ae86-46a6-94e3-20e1d94e5a71https://www.bain.com/insights/how-retailers-shoppers-weathering-holiday-inflation/Strategic pricing and focused promotions will benefit retailers and consumers alike.Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Retailers and Shoppers Are Weathering Holiday Inflation]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine, Aaron Cheris, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/48dc75838d024442936d6fcab87565d5/rhn_banner_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b9b79bb-f047-4c87-b1b8-ea8c9e803d8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-ceos-can-spur-innovation-amid-turbulence/In a more uncertain world, leading CEOs are rebalancing their agenda to build future businesses for their customers and their front line. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways CEOs Can Spur Innovation amid Turbulence]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Mikaela Boyd, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Karan Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/533e4e221bfd46f58d94a3803134a649/ceo-agenda-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3b48aef-1619-40aa-9409-250a6c3edbe4https://www.bain.com/insights/its-time-to-elevate-the-patient-experience-in-healthcare/Four steps can help US providers catch up with customer-centric disrupters and meet growing patient expectations.Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s Time to Elevate the Patient Experience in Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Michael Brookshire, Joshua Weisbrod, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27542d9295f5469bb5cba15be82d2997/gettyimages-1334434486-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Frontline of Healthcare]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>711d623f-cba4-4933-b6f0-94c02110ed31https://www.bain.com/insights/indias-private-equity-landscape-in-the-first-half-of-2022/India consolidates 2021’s gains with more than $40 billion in investments 8 months into 2022, overshoots expectations amidst a global slowdown.Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India's Private Equity Landscape in the First Half of 2022]]><![CDATA[By Sriwatsan Krishnan, Naman Bansal, and Prabhav Kashyap Addepalli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d48fd95600c54586999743bd6799215d/india-private-equity-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>12bc8192-2b2c-47bb-9b40-5976f3d793ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rising-costs-rising-worries-infographic/Inflation has supplanted the pandemic as a top concern for US and European consumers—and has them ready to weather another storm.Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rising Costs, Rising Worries]]><![CDATA[By Leah Johns, Amanda Howe, and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4d2a1ea6c1547278c62507cb12c03c3/15569-consumer-pulse-infographic-promo_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>17480009-6e07-481b-82a8-4bbf3e293d51https://www.bain.com/insights/cop27-it-will-take-visionary-pragmatism-to-accelerate-decarbonization-in-the-downturn/How leading companies will turn the carbon and energy transition into a competitive advantage.Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:01:00 Z<![CDATA[COP27: It Will Take Visionary Pragmatism to Accelerate Decarbonization in the Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Cate Hight, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Katherine Kajzer-Hughes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8eb0ee82a2f0498ba768fc6d784b1ed7/cop27-landing-page-cop27_brief_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e27d357-b02b-4c0f-901c-d297125bb5b0https://www.bain.com/insights/climate-resilience-act-now-and-think-big/It’s time for companies to think broadly and strategically about climate change.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Climate Resilience: Act Now (and Think Big)]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Luigi Grisolia, Stefan Wörner, David Knipe, Michael Kochan, and Ghizlene Azira]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab533d00d658415493ff00ea2cd7535c/climate-resilience-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ff98512-857d-4065-9248-c6123b8e7ccdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/organizations-dont-change-behavior-people-do/Behavioral science helps to inspire and engage people in embracing change.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Organizations Don't Change Behavior, People Do]]><![CDATA[By Tracy Thurkow and Adélaïde Hubert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea0859e14359407ba5782a935ccc6bdd/gettyimages-1396315043-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>133d70e9-e8e6-4cca-b895-19cf9d41dc5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-carbon-credits-we-trust-a-pragmatic-approach-to-scaling-up-the-voluntary-market/As mainstream interest and investments in carbon credits rise, here’s how the market can maximize its potential.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[In Carbon Credits We Trust: A Pragmatic Approach to Scaling Up the Voluntary Market]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Dale Hardcastle, Muireann Mageras, and Henning Huenteler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ebd30096441422c9b0b52552a5b7a19/gettyimages-128122796-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed990fe2-dc7b-4091-b676-ec3f0e863299https://www.bain.com/insights/mission-possible-driver-analysis-with-collinear-variables/Many commonly used methods have serious limitations when assessing the variable importance of collinear drivers.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mission Possible: Driver Analysis with Collinear Variables ]]><![CDATA[By Eleonora Nazander and Ilker Carikcioglu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f4e315d158854f6090d93bfa83ee1f99/gettyimages-912716696-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>268adbf2-a778-41c4-93be-7fb6a104c238https://www.bain.com/insights/how-auto-suppliers-can-navigate-the-industrys-perfect-storm/An integrated response gives suppliers the resilience to address the urgent pressures facing the automotive industry.Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Auto Suppliers Can Navigate the Industry’s Perfect Storm]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Correa, Dominik Foucar, Klaus Kremers, Klaus Stricker, Tom Wendt, and Ping Yi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c0ebd3a5f77417da22c3816392232c4/14903_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea1d686a-aa41-40d5-8229-920eb00a4d52https://www.bain.com/insights/are-uk-banks-cultivating-key-customer-relationships-snap-chart/To boost revenue growth, banks will master the art of turning new clients into loyal, repeat customers.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are UK Banks Cultivating Key Customer Relationships?]]><![CDATA[By Eduardo Roma, Rahul Sethi, Alison Leibovitz, and Max Lafortune]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5ed5ff2a41c4901911d84ecbb94a3a4/01fig-15723-nps-prism-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>02bca523-1774-4f7d-ae04-916a11e06b3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/telecom-talent-and-delayering-greenfield-thinking-takeaways-from-tm-forums-dtw-2022/The Digital Transformation World conference explored what it will take for the telecommunications industry to unlock elusive growth. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telecom Talent, Delayering, and Greenfield Thinking: Takeaways from TM Forum’s DTW 2022]]><![CDATA[By Nik Willetts, Steffen Roehn, and Herbert Blum]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/tmforum-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[TM Forum]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>83a32578-d399-4cdf-a8a6-df1f4e7d283fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/purpose-led-brands-can-reshape-the-consumer-goods-industry-if-they-can-scale/A new generation of purpose-led brands promises to improve the world by offering consumers ethical, sustainable purchase choices, but their success depends on scale.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Purpose-Led Brands Can Reshape the Consumer Goods Industry if They Can Scale …]]><![CDATA[By Eric Melloul, Ben Black, Jean-Charles van den Branden, and Magali Deryckere]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94c82a8fe23444ee82d9d2d1a222f5b4/esg-consumers-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>33f4d51b-fffe-4ff7-ac17-5f7880e937cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/decarbonization-game-changer/By creating more investment certainty, the IRA makes the US a leader in the fight against climate change.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Decarbonization Game Changer]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Cate Hight, and Michael Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c2370a750ee42779e498570c4b30abd/decarbonization-game-changer_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a0d2212-8cbd-4113-bbec-5562de59498fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/an-enduring-strategy-for-just-about-any-time-podcast/Hg’s Matthew Brockman describes the technological trends that could reshape the workplace for decades to come.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Enduring Strategy for Just About Any Time ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1b729c26f63401a8820d2d193f71f12/dry-powder-brockman2-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>50952483-5251-42b3-a77b-7056a93c667ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-in-retail/In ESG, moving from “why” to “how” is hard, but it can unlock long-term value for retailers.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability in Retail: Practical Ways to Make Progress]]><![CDATA[By Luciana Batista, Anna Thal Larsen, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Mario Häuptli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f1999140746416faf2750493ad7889b/gettyimages-1385749876-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>b127cde0-6925-4b10-9ae7-eae55405d9e3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-brands-can-embrace-the-sustainable-fashion-opportunity/Brands can accelerate and capitalize on this opportunity as more fashion consumers become champions for sustainability.Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:01:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Embrace the Sustainable Fashion Opportunity ]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Matteo Capellini, Benedetta Flammini, Payal Luthra, and Giuliana Improta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db9ff67ca3b0407fa6af3f1e0208d6e5/gettyimages-1363115810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1a8e301-b15a-4e62-90b3-44d441002733https://www.bain.com/insights/raise-your-confidence-in-price-guidance-for-the-sales-team-infographic/Guidance more rooted in data than gut can improve win rates and revenue. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Raise Your Confidence in Price Guidance for the Sales Team]]><![CDATA[By Nimit Mehta and Mark Burton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/175afc00af464d51b595fda407f1f2ee/15099-pricing-guidance-infographic_v7_promo_2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c96a7b1-6c14-49eb-85f2-805769c1e296https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-sales-and-marketing-in-a-recession-webinar/Turning a downturn into a catalyst for growth.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Sales and Marketing in a Recession]]><![CDATA[By Eliza Kennedy, Jordan Lee, and Steve Crowe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0c801f01bea45a4ac4c4a73c59bd7f1/b2b-sales-in-a-recession-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c8b1c049-a466-4ca2-9916-617b670b6bd2https://www.bain.com/insights/what-does-top-tech-talent-want-hbr/They're looking for more than money.Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Does Top Tech Talent Want? ]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter and Jess Craig]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Digital, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>e212b271-b2e1-4d54-b958-8c66301bbe79https://www.bain.com/insights/a-resilient-strategy-for-uncertain-times-podcast/Hg’s Matthew Brockman explains how sector specialization can deliver stable returns, even through unsettling times.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Resilient Strategy for Uncertain Times ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be1b14fc4129478f8c167b2697708fa5/dry-powder-brockman1-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry 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Healthcare Provider IT Report: Post-Pandemic Investment Priorities]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, Laila Kassis, Aaron Feinberg, Michael Brookshire, John Day, and Rebecca Hammond]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/759712a3ecd6489aba87bbb2d8dd6432/gettyimages-1285289807-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2940a901-4bf5-45f2-9779-a5a738923968https://www.bain.com/insights/level-up-the-future-of-video-games-is-bright/Success in the rapidly evolving game industry depends on scale, good franchise management, customer experience, and top talent.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Level Up: The Future of Video Games Is Bright ]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson, Andre James, Amanda OBrien, and Tom Rowland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a217be0b7204e2490ef9f9dd253ddd4/gaming_still_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>49cf8308-d361-4c13-8254-b06b3c8ce28ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/business-to-human-the-era-of-customer-centricity-video/Lara Caimi of ServiceNow sits down with Bain's Justin Murphy to discuss how a great customer experience is essential to any successful business.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Business to Human: The Era of Customer Centricity]]><![CDATA[By Justin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31285365162a45e296693f0db5c2f0ef/lara_ceo-mailing_02_16x9_1920.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience Leadership]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9b30516-1903-4b60-b225-9f11e92c2b32https://www.bain.com/insights/three-paradoxes-of-food-systems-transformation-video/Bain's Jenny Davis-Peccoud, John Blasberg, and Sasha Duchnowski analyze the impediments to modern food systems’ sustainability transformation.Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Paradoxes of Food Systems Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, John Blasberg, and Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a065e2149e9c4f9b90009275f6b8a95a/esg_roundtable_video_thumbnails-v2_promo_16x9-1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1e89828-38e2-49c5-847a-e0c8c0f5aae6https://www.bain.com/insights/will-amazon-deliver-usual-holiday-growth-snap-chart/Bain forecasts Amazon will capture 39% of the estimated $327 billion in fourth-quarter US e-commerce spending.Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Amazon Deliver Its Usual Holiday Growth?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Emily Harris, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa7a5b1dc66b4b4da3e3fff4a92ce2b1/rhn-amazon-snap-chart---promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>d909317d-7a10-417e-9911-e0bd15f3694ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-framework-for-effective-feedback-moving-from-i-to-we-to-you-forbes/How to build a system that encourages the constructive feedback critical to executive leadership today.Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Framework For Effective Feedback: Moving From “I” To “We” To “You”]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e03509405c9a4097b712c0b040746c19/michels-october-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b90befa-ef09-470c-9216-08f90604cc95https://www.bain.com/insights/a-treatment-for-americas-healthcare-worker-burnout/A quarter of US clinicians are considering switching careers. Leading providers will combine immediate actions with longer-term investments to combat attrition and improve well-being.Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Treatment for America’s Healthcare Worker Burnout]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD, Michael Brookshire, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb541b31d1424dda8ec21592bafe7a35/gettyimages-1266099759-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Frontline of Healthcare]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>22f3cd54-1db3-4835-b629-6954b3b18ffahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-india-shops-online-2022-report/An insight into the e-retail landscape and the emerging trends shaping the marketTue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How India Shops Online 2022]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Shyam Unnikrishnan, Manan Bhasin, and Abhishek Raj]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec097a1ed62c40469929742cc5a12c06/how-india-shops-online-2022-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>426b33bc-5fab-4251-8e35-b7b4b4900a34https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-disruption-new-face-same-brutal-pace/Even digital pioneers are having to adapt to a wave of disruptive emerging technologies.Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Disruption: New Face, Same Brutal Pace ]]><![CDATA[By James Anderson and Laura Polasek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8eab564052b945c9a6ef70981a49dbbb/digital-disruption-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ec4e7c0-81e5-48c0-8182-5eab71691791https://www.bain.com/insights/password-sharing-is-pervasive-across-streaming-services-snap-chart/A quarter of viewers are borrowing someone else’s paid subscription. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Password-Sharing Is Pervasive Across Streaming Services]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Daniel Hong, Alison Leibovitz, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f9c68ae236844d181b18c5b1f0a5484/01fig_nps-prism-subscription-sharing_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>23f3124a-379f-4949-8e6f-84d14933f531https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-keeping-asia-pacific-shoppers-from-buying-sustainable-goods-infographic/Our survey of 16,000 consumers across 11 countries in Asia-Pacific highlights the “say-do gap” between intent and action.Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What's Keeping Asia-Pacific Shoppers from Buying Sustainable Goods?]]><![CDATA[By Zara Lightowler, Gerry Mattios, James Yang, and David Zehner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b994663cc48b47dca303f57a5aa737ab/esg_infographic_promo_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9d45682-d209-44fd-a74b-0c83b927225chttps://www.bain.com/insights/bring-on-the-tokens-for-private-markets-snap-chart/A web3 component could cut through the inefficiencies and illiquidity of private real estate, debt, and equity assets.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bring on the Tokens for Private Markets]]><![CDATA[By Richard Walker, Karl Gridl, John Fildes, and Arika Selleck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1de37ba82d54541b112e9ac246f1527/15001_bring-on-the-tokens_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Banking, Digital Assets and Blockchain]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>eda046a6-d5c7-47bf-a299-7f0ec8366f86https://www.bain.com/insights/how-esg-could-reshape-the-real-economy-podcast/A raft of new public policies will not only reshape portfolio strategies, they could also transform the way private equity houses run and grow their businesses.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How ESG Could Reshape the Real Economy]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Debra McCoy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a8270d61f2647b487d4f14c105dd72c/13556_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>76b2c62f-ed0a-4add-9a88-6f24b9bc779ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-do-we-work-forbes/Preparing for the future of work starts with a better understanding of what actually motivates your employees.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Do We Work?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85b08d08ca9d436d8cb5bf658bcf6584/michels-aug-sept-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d178238f-ab3f-4b37-a108-3cad763bc212https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-brands-bounce-back-infographic/After a Covid-19 slowdown, small high-growth brands are again disrupting their markets—presenting an opportunity, or a threat, for large consumer product companies.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Brands Bounce Back]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps and Brian McRoskey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c19120bced4f422984fa89576816c421/insurgent-brands-infographic_v7_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b007aa8-bc0c-43f4-8c01-068007db7403https://www.bain.com/insights/automation-may-not-come-for-everyones-job-after-all-infographic/Uniquely human skills are becoming more important as the composition of the workforce shifts. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automation May Not Come for Everyone's Job After All]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/456a97ae0ef14a6e8c26df7f0abe23dc/infographic_working-future_promo_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Digital, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>d75a7286-1d69-400c-848c-b588af8e1febhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reversing-european-banks-decline/Stagnant innovation and productivity throughout Europe have hobbled Europe’s banks, especially relative to those in North America and the UK.Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Consolidation, Fee Growth, and Other Moves Reverse European Banks’ Decline?]]><![CDATA[By João Soares, Roberto Frazzitta, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad7099618b7744ce8c4b055ba20fb871/gettyimages-656768899-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>3df2e284-b5b1-4389-90dd-9850a2207518https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-innovations-transforming-the-global-food-system-interactive/New technologies are helping solve urgent sustainability challenges. Explore how your company can be part of the solution.Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Digital Innovations Transforming the Global Food System]]><![CDATA[By James Anderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/616f8dec8bd8438b8611c09532a3cfec/global_food_system_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>993b6e7b-5c9d-4088-b4d6-ea4bc5c2076ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/games-are-the-gateway-to-the-metaverse-interactive/Social experiences in game spaces are laying the foundation for other online activities, such as concerts, sporting events, work, and school. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Games Are the Gateway to the Metaverse]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson, Andre James, Amanda OBrien, and Tom Rowland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3077853861c44f65bf3908b8fd4e3310/infographic-gaming-metaverse-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d49e13f-d153-4dba-aa37-f9b3aed32002https://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-technology-can-accelerate-food-sustainability-wef/Retailers and consumer products companies can innovate to solve the food industry’s sustainability challenges.Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Technology Can Accelerate Food Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By James Anderson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sustainability, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>d40ae1e4-b2cf-4d2f-bfec-c5708f9312b6https://www.bain.com/insights/what-b2bs-need-to-know-about-their-buyers-hbr/It’s much more than how you sell.Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What B2Bs Need to Know About Their Buyers]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Rishi Dave, and Mollie Parker MacGregor]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7589fb5e-bf88-43c4-a91d-d202dc4cdca8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-compete-in-multicloud-world-tech-report-2022/After a crash in valuations, multicloud infrastructure software vendors (ISVs) and “hyperscaler” cloud service providers battle for the cloud software market, each bringing unique strengths.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Compete and Win in the Multicloud World ]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi, Mark Brinda, Morgan Maxwell, and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a1c6c7945274ec1b67d12753cec480f/13935_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software, Semiconductors, Cloud Computing, Hardware, IT Services, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>89f7df6e-f134-47c7-bb0f-4ef227834128https://www.bain.com/insights/web3-could-rewrite-user-identity-rules-tech-report-2022/A reimagined form of digital identity could disrupt some of today’s largest tech platforms.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Web3 Could Rewrite the Rules of User Identity]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Gene Rapoport, Parker DeRensis, and Nihar Naik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad428effb92947b09d9d06c086148f26/13940_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors, Software, Internet of Things, IT Services, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>d8ab84ad-8168-42c9-bd71-1fad583345a6https://www.bain.com/insights/incumbents-vs-disrupters-tech-report-2022/Traditional enterprise software companies face intensifying competition, but they can regain their edge with a three-step plan to fearlessly disrupt themselves. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Incumbents vs. Disrupters: The Best Defense Is Offense ]]><![CDATA[By Prasad Narasimhan Sulur, Jesse Klein, and Ravi Vijayaraghavan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/826603d93b624c86b7c034439ab9b92d/14403_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>8407b0ff-b8a7-4a2c-aaa3-2bc97b0dc08ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/scale-industrial-internet-of-things-dont-forget-hardware-tech-report-2022/Just like software companies, OEMs and hardware makers are critical to getting the industrial IoT to the next level. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Scale the Industrial Internet of Things, Don’t Forget Hardware]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn, Ann Bosche, and Neil Malik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98faa0f126e949c68acdd3123415a86a/14444_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things, IT Services, Software, Semiconductors, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1357ff49-2570-4947-a034-02e62e2c29e8https://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-to-boost-sales-productivity-in-downturn-tech-report-2022/To grow revenue faster than sales and marketing expense, leading companies systematically improve their coverage models and invest in their sales reps’ productivity.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways Tech Companies Can Boost Sales Productivity, Even in a Downturn ]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, Simon Heap, Jordan Lee, and Justin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5650ebfa97e94cff88864103ea52c7ec/13946_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Software, Semiconductors, IT Services, Internet of Things, Hardware]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc4039f2-6d90-46e2-91df-36419ed6278dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-consumption-based-pricing-right-for-your-software-tech-report-2022/Some of the most successful SaaS companies charge for their software based on its usage, but that model works only when the conditions are right.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Consumption-Based Pricing Right for Your Software?]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap and Sukh Brar ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f57c2cd356eb4595a8ef2d53361b9eb4/13944_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, IT Services, Semiconductors, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>691a8ddd-246a-40ce-91ad-bf91d9207c59https://www.bain.com/insights/product-management-unlocking-return-on-software-r-and-d-investment-tech-report-2022/Product management is instrumental to boosting returns on software development investments, but few companies do it well.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Product Management: The Key to Unlocking Return on Your Software R&D Investment]]><![CDATA[By Bill Radzevych, Rakesh Mehrotra, and Jay Bhatnagar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93c5756b51dc4603b157dc78e58c8061/13945_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors, Software, Internet of Things, IT Services, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc913308-5177-4b45-a8c1-586f9b1b3ebbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/chip-shortage-end-tech-report-2022/Even with recent investments and signs of improvement, the recovery will be uneven and depend on such wild cards as general economic activity, geopolitical tensions, and shortages of “bleeding-edge” chipmaking equipment.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Will the Chip Shortage End?]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker, Peter Hanbury, Hans Joachim Heider, and Sophia Zou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f77e3a9e29034299bf5a17eb187f6298/13947_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors, Software, IT Services, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>34435f05-2d69-4f41-8dae-0e199f8c4362https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-supply-chain-circular-economy-tech-report-2022/Reselling and recycling products can offer tech hardware providers a competitive advantage. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Companies Can Build a Supply Chain for the Circular Economy]]><![CDATA[By Tessa Bysong, Jeff Fortner, Peter Hanbury, and Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eeff8d507bd34f829fcebaa6e09817cd/13942_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software, Semiconductors, Internet of Things, IT Services, Cloud Computing, Hardware]]><![CDATA[English]]>a961e6ed-4848-4880-9242-a00a7e24df30https://www.bain.com/insights/growth-equity-investors-tech-report-2022/This class of tech investors has been battered by the market downturn, but their approach has permanently changed the financing of fast-growth innovation.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don’t Count Out Growth Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Christian Buecker, Greg Fiore, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Sean Tanaka]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9558664d2274b208e3818a28ac06cd9/13934_gettyimages-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software, Semiconductors, Internet of Things, IT Services, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>68cc43b7-2f98-4ddd-bfbe-77bd70d967echttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-china-decoupling-tech-report-2022/The separation of the world’s two largest economies is growing faster, wider, and deeper than predicted. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US-China Decoupling Accelerates, and Shockwaves Spread]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker, Jason Ding, Karen Harris, Ravi Vijayaraghavan, and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8feb04cc50274edcb89e8ee2e545327a/13936_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors, IT Services, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7ad02d5-f874-4ae7-bdc4-87e48c0cd0cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/new-growth-imperative-tech-report-2022/Serial business building can reignite growth at big technology companies. Recent market volatility has created a rare opportunity to kickstart the process. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Now Is the Moment for Tech’s New Growth Imperative ]]><![CDATA[By James Dixon, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Mikaela Boyd]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/39eacb41cade4550a737bbe1041ad49f/13937_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors, Software, IT Services, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a01765f5-b3b4-4a85-a901-e11e073a7f0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-success-next-frontier-of-AI-tech-report-2022/Leaders are using artificial intelligence to create personalized customer journeys from product engagement through customer success. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Success: The Next Frontier of AI]]><![CDATA[By Paul Renno, Eric Sheng, and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23d28fc89f7c4c5e9372a323ae6dd52a/13941_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, IT Services, Internet of Things, Semiconductors, Software, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac2bb8ab-702e-4259-8ef2-a61db22f06e6https://www.bain.com/insights/new-rule-of-40-setting-software-excellence-standard-tech-report-2022/Elite software companies are beating the gold standard of performance and pointing the way for others to follow.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is 60 the New (Rule of) 40? Setting a New Standard of Software Excellence ]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, Simon Heap, Rohan Narayen, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db60018fbb214377aa57583557f0fd68/13943_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Technology Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors, Software, Cloud Computing, IT Services, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>eccd8ec7-d3e7-4281-a96b-046d86168771https://www.bain.com/insights/how-esg-went-from-a-focal-point-to-a-flash-point-podcast/The debate is heating up, and it may shed light on the future of ESG investing.Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How ESG Went from a Focal Point to a Flash Point]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Debra McCoy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56a05134364e421faf35d10b4e5f8716/dry-powder-esg1-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>42c44742-0905-4dfa-8b6d-f76a478e4ba0https://www.bain.com/insights/radical-change/A clean-slate approach helps companies make structural changes that dramatically reduce costs and improve performance.Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Radical Change through Zero-Based Redesign]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich and Bradford Martin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a4cfabce96864db2a1dbdc7c1c02305e/15115-radical-change-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>9db2512d-1ae2-4c2b-883e-819d4dff6811https://www.bain.com/insights/decarbonization-how-private-equity-can-make-it-work/The PE industry has the power to reduce carbon emissions on a global scale. So, what can be done to accelerate progress? Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decarbonization: How Private Equity Can Make It Work]]><![CDATA[By Rebecca Burack, François Faelli, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, Andrew Tymms, Hannah Morrill, Debra McCoy, and Marc Lino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6576671a9cb54833b26c47024bcb056a/14954_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>079d3bbf-bba0-4ea1-bfe3-da786cd3dca3https://www.bain.com/insights/here-comes-a-wave-of-web3-contenders-snap-chart/A wide variety of firms developing the next iteration of the web have attracted ample funding.Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Here Comes a Wave of Web3 Contenders ]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Parker DeRensis, Kelly Pu, and Alexander Mitscherlich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e3b4b0c6050a49b3a6d99c8c23532293/01fig-here-comes-a-throng-of-web3-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Web3, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5c0b7d1-916b-468d-a7c0-fc11920d66e4https://www.bain.com/insights/a-roadmap-for-sustainable-packaging-in-consumer-goods/How companies can balance opportunities and trade-offs when reimagining packaging for sustainability.Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Roadmap for Sustainable Packaging in Consumer Goods]]><![CDATA[By Daniela Carbinato, Luciana Batista, and Yoni Shiran]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/06b4bb5d3fd84dca8217209a1cf6dcd6/gettyimages-1324730463-further_16_9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>2537867f-28f3-4d92-b1d1-260c6ab956a3https://www.bain.com/insights/better-inclusion-for-latino-talent-will-build-stronger-organizations/Companies that do the work of understanding what makes each employee feel included will reap the rewards in performance, retention, and recruitment.Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better Inclusion for Latino Talent Will Build Stronger Organizations]]><![CDATA[By Naiara De Leon and Saber Sherrard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dbbbad29709f4c25b8e3389f870e363b/12671_inclusion_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>0659c665-ea40-451a-a66c-4ec0d438c536https://www.bain.com/insights/2022-holiday-shopping-outlook-infographic/Bain forecasts 7.5% nominal growth in US holiday retail sales. Six tips can help retailers capture their fair share this season and beyond.Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2022 Holiday Shopping Outlook ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Stephanie Koszyk, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13ddb6f40a6a41aeaba858ab4abf7d32/rhn_infographic_v3_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>63bec57d-5186-4694-acbc-38e439b483ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/macro-risks-keep-it-simple-podcast/Home in on the mission-critical risks, but don’t sweat the details. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Risks: Keep It Simple]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1fc70c71c1d145e7a367707d473b4748/dry-powder-macro2-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>42ff4657-cd03-4226-a0f1-cb6b38db8821https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-bored-apes-nfts-will-revolutionize-customer-engagement/Innovative uses of NFTs to reward and connect with customers are emerging in retail, consumer goods, media and entertainment, and travel, with widespread adoption soon to come.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Bored Apes, NFTs Will Revolutionize Customer Engagement]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Alexander Mitscherlich, Nikhil Prasad Ojha, and Kelly Pu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59a12aa6be98470ab19e48c30869b756/gettyimages-1354968166-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>c280f086-5d3f-4f6c-9251-da9bb4461516https://www.bain.com/insights/how-agile-helps-you-plan-and-budget-in-uncertain-times/The specter of recession is making the annual process even more challenging. But a more Agile approach can help.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Agile Helps You Plan and Budget in Uncertain Times]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Joost Spits, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4a7a2fd7e5a4810af3f74de505f5204/an_agile_approach_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Agile Enterprise, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>b813d833-923f-4fec-830e-fd7dc1cc91c8https://www.bain.com/insights/embedded-finance/As this market expands, success will hinge on rethinking the risk and brand calculus, embracing different integration models, and understanding where to play.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embedded Finance: What It Takes to Prosper in the New Value Chain]]><![CDATA[By Matt Harris, Adam Davis, Blake Adams, and Jeff Tijssen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5ad904e61324de88b62707de879f174/11705_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a0a3aaa-8ab2-476e-8f58-fe1198686ff0https://www.bain.com/insights/working-women-and-the-war-for-talent/By addressing deeply rooted gender imbalances, firms can overcome the labor shortage. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Working Women and the War for Talent]]><![CDATA[By Bianca Bax, Andrew Schwedel, Fai Assakul, and Nicole Bitler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9104325f2d214eceb00b9c63c7e17d14/women-wf_16x9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>5aa9968d-ef3f-4c9a-b906-e90f8f20af67https://www.bain.com/insights/macroeconomic-outlook-implications-for-private-equity-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris discuss the impacts that current macroeconomic trends have on private equity.Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macroeconomic Outlook: Implications for Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4925a5c0a082466784ebadea914e4166/peg-webinar-1440-x-810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c06cc24c-c08e-4338-92ce-b74274c27b95https://www.bain.com/insights/how-up-and-coming-investors-are-upending-the-wealth-management-business/The priorities and habits of next-gen clients are changing the game.Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Up-and-Coming Investors Are Upending the Wealth Management Business ]]><![CDATA[By Philipp Baecker, Markus Habbel, Daniel Jones, and Avishek Nandy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d591649a576b48abbdb010eb37a95267/gettyimages-694034887-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>11bdf882-2c2a-4522-9d4b-5f3fc81c0ec2https://www.bain.com/insights/macro-risks-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-podcast/Faced with an unsettling convergence of macro risks, investors must consider the possible outcomes for the global economy, from best- to worst-case scenarios.Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Risks: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/064253897f5a49fc81400fb5c0575a35/dry-powder-macro-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ce65305-0db4-4eb8-be6b-8888a5e94f29https://www.bain.com/insights/defending-against-disruption/Traditional enterprise software companies face intensifying competition, but now they have an opportunity to go on offense.Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defending against Disruption: How Software Incumbents Can Stay Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Prasad Narasimhan Sulur, Jesse Klein, and Ravi Vijayaraghavan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/20c9147ec6ba4398b9d6b28e7c4118c3/13815_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>361fe341-7243-4bb0-872e-fade2cb45326https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-real-value-in-environmental-footprints/As companies search for the perfect way to measure environmental impact, the best will view their efforts as just a starting point for deeper transformation.Mon, 05 Sep 2022 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the Real Value in Environmental Footprints]]><![CDATA[By Harry Morrison, François Faelli, Richard Webster, and Jean-Charles van den Branden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/caf739d3cd5d4408816f92135a73bb15/15233_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>9bcde626-5b50-4c37-a6bb-669e7f2322d7https://www.bain.com/insights/five-keys-to-building-a-post-pandemic-business-fortune/Unlock the insights that help you identify scalable ideas uniquely suited to your company.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Keys to Building a Post-pandemic Business]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7b1f98d290d4765bcfa6b360aaf70c1/social_1440x810_baintopichubcobrands_2-1.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Fortune]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>75ebfa16-830f-468e-aab3-a02e77825f26https://www.bain.com/insights/taming-the-inflationary-storm-strategies-for-retailers-in-asia-pacific-webinar/Bain's Richard Pelz and Kanaiya Parekh discuss how retailers can move fast to retain loyalty amid inflationary pressures.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taming the Inflationary Storm: Strategies for Retailers in Asia-Pacific]]><![CDATA[By Richard Pelz and Kanaiya Parekh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1125a73afd0b499393ed3afb4c46545e/apac-retailers-webinar_linkedelevated-1440x810px.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2794da8a-d765-4cdc-ae73-485fa97b0f2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/half-of-companies-have-cut-roles-due-to-automation-snap-chart/Nearly two-thirds of executives say they are taking steps to mitigate automation’s impact, including training and transition support. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Half of Companies Have Cut Roles Due to Automation]]><![CDATA[By Jim Claunch and Uwe Schmid]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c1d1c23ad3364a80bd11c0a8376a3754/enterprise-tech-automation-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9c93a82-32d6-4e45-8d19-2b3379ddef7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-much-is-web3-disrupting-your-industry-snap-chart/Understanding the threats and opportunities web3 poses can make or break your company’s role in the next era of the Internet.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Much Is Web3 Disrupting Your Industry?]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Rachel Amory, Stephan Erni, Dan Brenner, Andrew Tymms, Richard Walker, and Clara Albuquerque]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d1c794d13f77454cb26b450415825516/16.9_promo-2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Financial Services, Retail, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Digital Assets and Blockchain]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc440146-0b49-4b00-aab3-dc2962d6144dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/web3-is-not-waiting-for-the-metaverse-snap-chart/Web3 technologies are already being adopted and have broad applications.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Web3 Is Not Waiting for the Metaverse]]><![CDATA[By Gene Rapoport, Parker DeRensis, Kelly Pu, Gabriela Lozada Bosque, Thomas Olsen, and Alexander Mitscherlich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cada546ddae44adaaa563d2ff1cdbef7/16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Digital Assets and Blockchain]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9d6b729-289b-49c8-a134-a7176bc881e6https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-and-natural-resource-executives-say-reducing-emissions-is-a-key-priority-snap-chart/Bain’s research finds that most say a commitment to net zero is also critical.Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy and Natural Resource Executives Say Reducing Emissions Is a Key Priority]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43e25b3b83454a6086a9719aa5e2b64c/enr-executive-views-on-emissions-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>29e6b07c-3985-43ce-b203-c77efd7c6e48https://www.bain.com/insights/suffering-sticker-shock-grocery-shoppers-flock-to-value-stores-snap-chart/As inflation rages, grocers known for low prices are enjoying bumps in customer satisfaction and share of wallet. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Suffering Sticker Shock, Grocery Shoppers Flock to Value Stores]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Mansoor Kazi, Alison Leibovitz, and Karl Zimmermann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35acf231a5da4e419954ae94c21827a7/nps-prism-grocery-inflation_promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f4d01fd-0ef2-4f04-9b65-fbed971ba055https://www.bain.com/insights/riding-the-new-wave-of-integrated-payments/The “better together” logic of software plus payments appeals to many merchant customers, offers new revenue streams for platform providers, and can reward careful private equity investors.Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Riding the New Wave of Integrated Payments]]><![CDATA[By Justin Miller, Tevia Segovia, Andrea Campagnoli, and Mariagiovanna Di Feo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9aa09b1b96a43dbafaef275088527d5/riding_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Payments]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebb66b5b-3d46-4ced-bdf5-ec589b1690e1https://www.bain.com/insights/why-asset-class-expansion-is-harder-than-it-seems/Moving into a new private equity asset class can’t be that difficult, right? Think again. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Asset Class Expansion Is Harder Than It Seems]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Or Skolnik, Brenda Rainey, Graham Rose, and Alexander De Mol]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68bcbb63f9364f70b178590e031b8b9d/gettyimages-1128981352-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ea18cc1-ad5c-4df4-a6ea-f27030236782https://www.bain.com/insights/how-increasing-risk-tolerance-fuels-growth/Many companies invest in research and development yet fail to launch transformative products and services. Here’s how to change that.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Increasing Risk Tolerance Fuels Growth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0096e61e89c4fee9589651978282328/social_1440x810_baintopichubcobrands_2.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Fortune]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e759972-595b-4a48-a24b-8891d8ae32b5https://www.bain.com/insights/strategy-making-in-turbulent-times-hbr/A dynamic new model.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategy-Making in Turbulent Times]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Mark Gottfredson]]>/globalassets/net-promoter-system/content/articles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c837d6e-6ff2-416d-bc0a-7c4ee6a51954https://www.bain.com/insights/going-green-with-digital-workers/Bain & Company’s joint report with SS&C Blue Prism shows how companies are embracing automation to help achieve their sustainability goalsMon, 15 Aug 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Going Green with Digital Workers]]>/globalassets/industries/hero-images---new/industry-images-enr-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[SS&C Blue Prism]]><![CDATA[Automation, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>51f11cb7-bd81-498c-8c7b-7e31fb87587fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-and-natural-rescourse-executives-see-opportunities-in-the-transition-snap-chart/Capital allocation in new growth areas has increased, and most executives expect to see a significant contribution to revenue by 2030. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy and Natural Resource Executives See Opportunities in the Transition]]><![CDATA[By Neelam Phadke and Alasdair Robbie]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/669e77e4fa5b43be9ca983c8ce0123e5/energy-natural-resources-executives-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Mining, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3cdd2fd-b38a-45fd-b05f-fa5b3afa4cc0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-clinical-trial-challenge-to-win-patients-win-over-physicians/In a more complex and competitive landscape, sponsors can focus on the investigator and patient experience to deliver better, faster outcomes.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Clinical Trial Challenge: To Win Patients, Win Over Physicians ]]><![CDATA[By KC George, Claire Oldfield, Jason Evers, and Jackie Flanagan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be1b51b27e364fc38a76b1a94f7d10ea/gettyimages-670723130-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>818dc9a2-1158-4f18-a6c0-7001723bd349https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-fix-the-sales-marketing-disconnect/In this Sunny Side Up podcast, Bain Partner Saber Sherrard offers specific steps companies can take to help sales and marketing align.Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Fix the Sales-Marketing Disconnect]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/748897f1c3784e12926f627df2357ae3/saber-podcast-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Podcast]]><![CDATA[English]]>13a784ea-938a-4800-b503-9c9ba4c5eb1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/most-enterprise-technology-functions-have-set-sustainability-goals-snap-chart/Nearly as many have prioritized initiatives to meet those goals, but fewer are using software to track ESG metrics.Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most Enterprise Technology Functions Have Set Sustainability Goals ]]><![CDATA[By Jim Claunch and Uwe Schmid]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5891b9791190417a9ff78ce4dca518a3/enterprise-tech-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>923ce600-1f71-4506-9d1e-01a4ed88aeb9https://www.bain.com/insights/six-trends-shaping-the-future-of-enterprise-technology/These developments will help companies operate in new ways, build resilience, create new efficiencies, and deliver on their unique propositions.Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Trends Shaping the Future of Enterprise Technology ]]><![CDATA[By Pascal Gautheron, Brendan O'Rourke, Bala Parameshwaran, and Andrew Singer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cad27724e51042b4a2c699b1bddc632c/gettyimages-1316753802-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>33fe8901-d4b4-4772-917d-99975004d9f9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-bain-helps-build-the-next-generation-of-billion-dollar-businesses/We work with established companies to adapt and make their big, innovative ideas a reality.Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Bain Helps Build the Next Generation of Billion-Dollar Businesses]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6068c82fb4f9447796e405816060bfca/social_1440x810_baintopichubcobrands_2.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Fortune]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>e364d0ba-c7ba-499f-a6e6-34f95a906d60https://www.bain.com/insights/macro-challenges-are-converging/We know that a recession is looming, but it remains unclear how broad and how deep it will be.Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro Challenges Are Converging]]><![CDATA[By Austin Kimson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/104d5bdeec084eb6871444c0324d6c4b/gettyimages-1266704391-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>2309e9c7-3a90-4aee-a70e-a59e40f0b840https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-capture-efficiency-gains-in-mature-aerospace-and-defense-programs/Many companies overlook the opportunity to redeploy engineering staff once programs reach production maturity. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Capture Efficiency Gains in Mature Aerospace and Defense Programs]]><![CDATA[By Michael Goldberg, Bill Radzevych, and Jessica Port]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d30e376de4cd4f7c83bf0b96dadd2007/mature-a-d-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>4328361e-4f3f-43b1-ae91-c653f1450949https://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-better-transformation-infographic/These nine data-based practices can elevate any business transformation.Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Better Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Simon Henderson, Patrick Litré, Rasmus Wegener, and Mark Capeless]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c92c55306e54eb883e1c9fb73d09b9e/arc-insights-interactive_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Change Management, Full Potential Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4fc5a1b-8ed7-41a2-9c9b-17cb2e153f35https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-sales-organization-ready-for-a-recession/A winning plan will help companies prosper when the economy turns down.Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Sales Organization Ready for a Recession?]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac and Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/229e78d7432a411f832ccb9dac60a9cc/gettyimages-598305431-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>08144a80-eccc-4f98-b752-8c187eb24bfchttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-it-the-worst-of-times-podcast/In Bain’s 2022 Midyear Private Equity Report, we encourage investors to plan for scenarios, not certainty.Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is It the Worst of Times?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5811bf960fe34cb280257b4846bc74b4/dry-powder-midyear-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>507c26a5-a412-48ac-9d9d-26ce59822c8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/machinery-trends-digital-solutions-and-services-video/Bain's Adrien Bron shares how business leaders are moving beyond machines to advance the industry in a new direction. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Machinery Trends: Digital Solutions and Services]]><![CDATA[By Adrien Bron]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb04181524bf42dbaf29e7fe21ba6eb5/critical-trends-video-thumbnail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>990585a4-3da2-453a-8063-d31731032d27https://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-avoid-disappointing-customers-fee-disputes-snap-chart/Improving customer satisfaction during disputes isn’t just about saying “yes” more; it’s about saying “no” better.Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Avoid Disappointing Their Customers During Fee Disputes]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Rahul Sethi, Alison Leibovitz, and Blair Markell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e044201114674c019d33054fe12005fe/14417-nps-prism-banking-fee-disputes_-promo_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>98893cbc-d5a7-43fc-abc4-908ec55b140fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/young-gamers-and-the-metaverse-how-the-rules-of-success-are-changing/Younger gamers spend more time and money on games than older players do, and that has implications for the industry. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Young Gamers and the Metaverse: How the Rules of Success Are Changing]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson, Andre James, Amanda OBrien, and Tom Rowland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/97884782b51542f7be53c1aceaab373c/12523_gaming_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Gaming]]><![CDATA[Digital, Web3]]><![CDATA[English]]>51b14be0-0e0e-4360-9bc3-5e1f47853acbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/earned-growth-understanding-its-value-webinar/Fred Reichheld and Rahul Sethi discuss the long-term value of customer loyalty and how to earn it.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Earned Growth: Understanding Its Value]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld and Rahul Sethi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b86191d719f43f8afddee732eaa8d57/graphic-updates_webinar-graphic-16x9-_1_.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dbabfbd-9626-4a67-afd5-31ebdbea82e6https://www.bain.com/insights/an-opportunity-for-a-new-climate-strategy-webinar/Experts from Bain and Persefoni share what newly proposed climate disclosure rules mean for businesses and CFOs.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Opportunity for a New Climate Strategy ]]><![CDATA[By Pam Yee, Matthew Crupi, Cate Hight, and David Hoverman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e377eda850f14437bb24f70df8da51db/webinar-invite_1440-x-810_1.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad38400a-c688-48a5-8529-0b6246951015https://www.bain.com/insights/quitting-or-refitting-solving-the-great-resignation/Reskilling is the answer to both rising job insecurity and mounting talent shortages. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Quitting or Refitting? Solving the Great Resignation ]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton, James Root, Andrew Schwedel, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8f7eb50823e7427880ac61411aab7595/gettyimages-1097271132-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>5689a861-ff5a-46cf-959a-cd998506cd80https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-and-m-and-a-in-machinery-video/Bain Partner Michael Staebe outlines new sustainable solutions for machinery and equipment leaders.Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability and M&A in Machinery]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9292029e3a404026b8730a4c4c51e7e9/sustainability-and-m_a-video-thumbnail_1920x1080.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2312721-18af-49cc-afba-c703dca79d11https://www.bain.com/insights/how-industrials-sell-smarter-video/Bain's Tamara Lewis reveals sources of untapped opportunities for industrial machinery companies, with insights from our 2022 Global Machinery & Equipment Report.Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Industrials Sell Smarter]]><![CDATA[By Tamara Lewis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f223b824dbf048f2980b7722ec91f1d6/selling-smarter-video-thumbnail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5c21091-5150-4a2e-bf41-2cdff2502a73https://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-consumer-products-companies-best-defense-against-inflation/Companies can meet the moment with a comprehensive approach to managing revenue growth.Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Consumer Products Companies’ Best Defense against Inflation? ]]><![CDATA[By Jim Drews and Peter Mellen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/da452436375043a8b08c121c287a222f/gettyimages-891575930-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>711974e9-c32d-4b33-ae4d-30fa40cf875bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2022-m-and-a-midyear-update-webinar/Leaders from our M&A practice share how businesses can strengthen their competitive advantage in the second half of the year.Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside Bain’s M&A Midyear Update 2022]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Colleen von Eckartsberg, Andrei Vorobyov, and David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1fc2c455e2294231954c64dbe832da6a/3portrait-1440-x-810-midyear-report.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>89f41c18-c73e-44cd-a680-822424c08c03https://www.bain.com/insights/electric-vehicle-charging-shifts-into-high-gear/As money flows into electric vehicle charging infrastructure and services, the sector is poised to expand dramatically, creating opportunities for companies. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[EV Charging Shifts into High Gear]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer, Lucas Martin, Trent Murphey, Mary Stroncek, and Ingo Stein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46c6e2e3e7d1443dbb9f06cf7d30eabe/vehicle-charging-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2c6b704-4d75-490f-8848-44a300b1655bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-companies-make-work-purposeful-hbr/Retaining employees starts with keeping them engaged.Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Ways Companies Make Work Purposeful]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins, Eric Garton, and Dan Schwartz]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>108154b7-c1e4-427d-a139-1547ca423f74https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-the-most-out-of-your-technology-transformation-infographic/Our recent survey shows that while 93% of companies are undergoing technology transformations, only 6% are succeeding.Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting the Most out of Your Technology Transformation ]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Boice and Lauren Brom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e717a67809446ffb16f6059d17a4b9d/tech-transform_promos-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>aabb37ff-c831-4d47-8bd2-9b261e8d46cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/shifting-gears-private-equity-report-midyear-2022/First-half deal value was strong, but inflationary pressures are starting to hit home.Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shifting Gears: Private Equity Report Midyear 2022]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/675a21e94ff8491b90525dfcb417a413/midyear-pe-2022-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>67ce93ba-e59d-4d4e-99cf-1cf1117e98a1https://www.bain.com/insights/us-uk-business/The Transatlantic Confidence Index measures business confidence and priorities for companies operating in the US and the UK, and the Index makes a case for continued government attention to the transatlantic economic corridor.Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The UK-US Economic Corridor Is Strong but Could Be Even Stronger]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, Duncan Edwards, and Emanuel Adam]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4d31c819dd9e478ea8c32a09075c8b39/gettyimages-1213072660-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>f86abed0-a591-4c5d-8a29-9401b8422a03https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-recession-playbook/How the best businesses are planning for the coming downturn.Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Recession Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Simon Henderson, and Melissa Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7de6d31828dc48369d744aaf237419c7/flyins-and-disruptor_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Operations, Pricing, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae9261ca-0b70-4c6a-897c-99be696d2f83https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-due-diligence-from-here-on-out-podcast/The field is evolving fast. Here’s how investors can stay ahead.Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech Due Diligence: From Here On Out]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Robert Pierce]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3887d58c2b94425d83423db5843ee0a9/pe-due-dilligence-3-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7179bb26-1c9c-426b-a3ca-841c20f78f56https://www.bain.com/insights/financially-sustainable-university-the-lost-decade-infographic/One-third of universities face an unsustainable financial future. Those that survive must take action now to prepare for the future.Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Financially Sustainable University: The Lost Decade]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen, Mark Krafft, Tom Dretler, and Jeff Selingo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4fc295b896e44ef6b966b6d214474786/financially-sustainable-university_v5_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Higher Education]]><![CDATA[English]]>23fbbe6b-b326-441a-857d-1fc830752bf6https://www.bain.com/insights/understanding-asia-pacific-consumers-embrace-of-sustainability-webinar/Bain's Zara Lightowler and David Zehner share research takeaways from our new report. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Understanding Asia-Pacific Consumers' Embrace of Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By David Zehner and Zara Lightowler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/823bbf0d2d134ac19a2f57474d63050a/1440x810_consumersnewloveaffair.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a7a8a6f-f8e7-43d9-a1c6-0c40fb7f8b41https://www.bain.com/insights/in-a-new-world-time-for-wealth-management-firms-to-shift-course/As new customer segments and priorities emerge, three business models have become viable.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In a New World: Time for Wealth Management Firms to Shift Course ]]><![CDATA[By Markus Habbel and Daniel Jones]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a0ee963260c042ecb50e7e272ec03666/new-world-wealth-mangement-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b77624e-3c20-4e71-aadc-35fea828a919https://www.bain.com/insights/dynamic-financial-planning-for-real-events-not-the-calendar-cfo/Companies could benefit by replacing a fixed annual exercise with a flexible approach that responds to changing conditions.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dynamic Financial Planning for Real Events, Not the Calendar]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Steve Beam, and Anup Juneja]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Support Functions, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcdb4400-91c2-4e47-8501-72df1a28a16ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/primary-care-2030/Over the next decade, nontraditional primary care providers could capture around 30% of the US market.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Primary Care 2030: Innovative Models Transform the Landscape ]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD, Eric Berger, and Sharon Fry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a16de3e07c0d462e8cbf967a5fe41ec3/gettyimages-1094389542-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4be91f57-5965-4151-8ffa-7fd655fbc7d6https://www.bain.com/insights/radical-thought/Ignoring customers’ sentiment leaves money on the table.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Radical Thought: Infuse Account Planning with the Customer’s Perspective]]><![CDATA[By Siddhartha Karri, Laurens-Jan Olsthoorn, Mónica Oliver, and Sydney Doten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ac8b082d1940429fbe5668d4cf66af7d/13294-radical-thought-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Transportation, Freight & Logistics, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>fba094c6-9ab4-495e-b5a7-d34a531df7ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-transformative-power-of-inspirational-leadership-forbes/Helping teams identify and build their strengths is the role of a great musical conductor, and a great business leader.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Transformative Power of Inspirational Leadership]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3687ded0e9fc44d6901fcd89a02c0983/14442-michels-blog-1440x810-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>26df48da-1d16-46ae-b18a-a08cfbcfcb6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-m-and-a-report-midyear-2022/Carpe diem—turbulent times create M&A opportunities.Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global M&A Report Midyear 2022 ]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, Suzanne Kumar, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90efdaa0a6ca4c459457b54d88dce86f/14119_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>76e92c28-b56e-4d52-b04d-27e43f70c493https://www.bain.com/insights/identifying-uk-banks-most-valuable-customers-snap-chart/Primary customers are more likely to be loyal, repeat buyers who recommend their bank to others. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Identifying UK Banks’ Most Valuable Customers ]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Eduardo Roma, Alison Leibovitz, and Max Lafortune]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8baa1a76db72487e99a5aacbbb98882c/nps-prism-uk-bank-primary-customer-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ceaafae-3a07-41f9-9f84-5028eb62f361https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-due-diligence-from-bits-and-bytes-to-dollars-and-cents-podcast/Translate technical jargon into actionable recommendations.Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech Due Diligence: From Bits and Bytes to Dollars and Cents]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Asit Goel, and Hank Chen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5d0f2d1e9d44ceca1bb430d40d7b7f3/dry-powder-tech-diligence-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5986c46-048a-4eb2-b927-1d539188bc13https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-marketing-experimentation-in-china/China is blazing a trail with its adoption of new digital marketing tools.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Marketing Experimentation in China]]><![CDATA[By Ken Hong, Carrie Zhang, and Boning Zhang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b2eee07cfc5b4d54a3f1f024ca3c0dba/china-marketing-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>491da159-8918-4e5b-b5b2-19378d1dbf08https://www.bain.com/insights/inconvenient-truths-behind-sustainable-aviation-fuel-aviation-week/Our recent study finds SAF production cost and supply availability will fail to meet aviation needs.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inconvenient Truths Behind Sustainable Aviation Fuel]]><![CDATA[By Jim Harris]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e84491d-e657-4d20-8a16-58176ded45abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/favoring-the-bold-a-strategic-roadmap-for-consumer-products-video/Bain Partner Richard Webster shares new strategies to tackle turbulence. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Favoring the Bold: A Strategic Roadmap for Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4101f4647dc4fc6b8e60148c59a698d/v2_cgf-strategic-roadmap-for-cpgs-video-thumnails_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>48ddf3e5-b39f-4b4d-a01c-4a7510eec585https://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-retail-new-era-new-challenges-video/Bain Partner Marc-André Kamel outlines winning principles to stay on top during times of retail convergence.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future of Retail: New Era, New Challenges]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7652daeb9ddb47e1902a2f2e34296785/v2_cgf-video-thumnails_1440x810-.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4d96d7a-a37c-4fcc-840f-804a329659e5https://www.bain.com/insights/building-strategic-cybersecurity-capabilities-after-the-invasion-of-ukraine/The war has underscored the need for companies to catch up with best practices—and then go further.Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building Strategic Cybersecurity Capabilities After the Invasion of Ukraine ]]><![CDATA[By Frank Ford, Syed Ali, and Mark Leggate]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/17d3aa9b92b045938eeae5599e6b9502/gettyimages-1309760275_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>4dfdacec-ea80-4c27-8936-459b84c8a7bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/tech-due-dilligence-from-the-outside-in-podcast/You don’t need the keys to the source code or the server farm to learn an awful lot about a business from the outside in.Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech Due Diligence: From the Outside In]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Asit Goel, and Hank Chen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/333db1f74345464aa20314cb2e6f40c0/dry-powder-tech-due-diligence-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8144241-7b66-4703-9505-b4a4f540429chttps://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-and-inflation/Telcos have a window of opportunity to reset their cost base, accelerate strategic initiatives, and emerge from this inflationary period even stronger.Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos and Inflation: How to Escape the Margin Squeeze]]><![CDATA[By Dominik Thielmann, Danielle Stekelenburg, and Reuben Chaudhury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b9a3ab4ee7d42ff9b83d4682be61824/149290532-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a295a746-c59d-42c6-9c83-f57c15ddbd02https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-performance-despite-inflation/Turbulent times shouldn’t stop companies from pursuing full potential and business resiliency.Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Performance Despite Inflation ]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Jason McLinn, David Burns, Simon Henderson, and Melissa Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/742cdebeee9a48b98f56864fb8e8314d/gettyimages-1400695474_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Strategy, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Pricing, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>06887788-f871-4df4-9e49-3fedf13c264ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-respond-to-the-greater-carbon-challenge-webinar/Bain ESG experts outline the crucial role banks hold in accelerating the carbon transition. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Respond to the Great Carbon Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Camille Goossens, Christian Graf, and Michael Kochan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5253345fecff49c1a7bb0623c69cfbab/1440x810-txt_v2-1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>5462bf9f-7836-43e5-bfe3-0b75d6d9add4https://www.bain.com/insights/china-shopper-report-2022/China Shopper Report 2022, Vol. 1Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China FMCG: Navigating through Turbulent Times]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eee63d6b9c574ecf9fb18e3411b64800/gettyimages-1256471925-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d4c31f8-2670-4c0e-961c-a6f04bdbeb2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/smart-responses-to-inflation-and-volatility-for-manufacturing-leaders-webinar/Bain's Karen Harris and Jason Heinrich outline the steps that leaders of industrial firms can take to remain resilient amid global crises.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Smart Responses to Inflation and Volatility for Manufacturing Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6364d3326bc441eb8f412314bba4187/bain_x_-nam_webinar_thumbnails_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3190de1-331c-4d76-a9a1-dac513ad8484https://www.bain.com/insights/food-tech-turning-promise-into-opportunity/The time is right for the food system transformation to gather pace.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Food Tech: Turning Promise into Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Olaf Koch and Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c2483887d5494040a3c1af56d68ce127/gettyimages-858426832_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d82bc9ab-aa71-41a9-823f-50b7cc4bcfc4https://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2022/A phase transition in the making.Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2022]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Sriwatsan Krishnan, and Naman Bansal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0795d4dcc63b4b2091d9cffde3299959/12964-india-pe-report-2022-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6af8bc29-411c-4f09-b99e-b43dc85f72b2https://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-circularity-in-beauty-products-infographic/Beauty companies, like most consumer product companies, are setting ambitious circularity goals for the next decade. Success will require careful planning and a robust strategy.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving Circularity in Beauty Products]]><![CDATA[By Luciana Batista and Daniela Carbinato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6fb024c73214d8c83871784fcf8c5f5/beauty-circularity-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>98308292-df72-4132-90bd-7e56bc310768https://www.bain.com/insights/inflation-strategies-for-brands-and-retailers-video/Bain Partners Richard Pelz and Marco Caldarelli discuss how consumer packaged goods companies and retailers can collaborate to respond to inflation.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inflation Strategies for Brands and Retailers]]><![CDATA[By Richard Pelz and Marco Caldarelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f143de7bf30f435e846440b7fd2d8bc3/v2_cgf-video-thumnails_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f104f9b-12cb-45a1-af78-3400d61aa820https://www.bain.com/insights/forge-retail-showcase-the-future-of-delivery-webinar/Bain partners and retail leaders discuss the latest innovations in delivery technologies.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forge Retail Showcase: The Future of Delivery]]><![CDATA[By Rishi Roongta, Aaron Cheris, and Miltiadis Athanassiou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/41649dbcba0742bfa58c404de8e7f64c/forge-retail-showcase-_1440x810_.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>871c5836-fefa-4323-b541-5f1ba7b15e42https://www.bain.com/insights/how-field-service-organizations-can-make-work-management-systems-work/When implemented correctly, automated scheduling systems can improve resource usage, increase customer satisfaction, and boost morale.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Field Service Organizations Can Make Work Management Systems Work]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Guille, Pascal Roth, Karsten Fruechtl, and Yuri Margoulis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a399a51e0a11482e8839fe1de655d393/field-service-organizations-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4640f88-27ca-45a4-b687-89d6499e7f89https://www.bain.com/insights/mining-for-the-future-to-deliver-on-an-esg-agenda/The mining industry has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unlock new sources of value, but it will require taking bold action on environmental, social, and governance targets. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mining for the Future to Deliver on an ESG Agenda]]><![CDATA[By Brian Murphy, Liam Connolly, Harry Morrison, and Rosey Kaur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/99086032d40a44cba486409a648e5394/gettyimages-1345281470_16-9-2.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Mining]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e879457-0e25-41d2-ac37-05abadcd72e9https://www.bain.com/insights/procurements-twin-challenge-managing-inflation-and-supply-shortages/Three steps can help companies boost performance while improving supply security.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Procurement’s Twin Challenge: Managing Inflation and Supply Shortages ]]><![CDATA[By Karen Stansfield, Tony Cape, Anna Fritz Månsson, and Borja Tramazaygues]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa6db04282e144778395e4ce05c59dbb/gettyimages-1272453501_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources, Retail, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c172d5e-d3cc-471a-a908-2898bcb05ad0https://www.bain.com/insights/10-takes-on-the-energy-transition-interactive-enr-report-2022/The shift to a greener future is underway, but our survey shows it’s tough out there. Here’s what more than 1,000 energy and resource executives had to say.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ten Takes on the Energy and Resource Transition]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e8d38d271784e51a9e75870fab0bfcc/enr-10-background-image-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>5be717b6-2fe3-4cd6-be19-b8c478e2afa4https://www.bain.com/insights/pricing-for-inflation-in-energy-and-natural-resources-enr-report-2022/Companies are building dynamic pricing capabilities as they come to terms with the persistence of volatility and inflation.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pricing for Inflation in Energy and Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[By Jens Friis Hjortegaard, Emily Kasavana, Nimit Mehta, and David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee7f15b0bf07469bb4678f4ba10373f6/12917_cce_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf10766d-06bd-4bfe-9669-0cda8b294734https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-opportunities-in-the-energy-transition-enr-report-2022/Many energy and natural resources companies are turning to acquisitions to rebalance their carbon portfolio and to green their operations. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Opportunities in the Energy Transition]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer, Hyukjin Lee, and Arnaud Leroi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2498842bb9464b6286fb1b6d3749379a/12918_ma_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6751dce-b702-4b92-92ca-1ec0f8b1b6b2https://www.bain.com/insights/developing-talent-strategies-for-energy-transition-enr-report-2022/Energy and natural resources companies will need to create an inclusive environment for new and diverse employees, while also valuing legacy talent. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Developing Talent Strategies for the Energy Transition]]><![CDATA[By Brenen Blair, Anders Bruhn, and Emily Emmett]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b822ad0b613f4a2fb67202fff24d2ea0/13744_talent_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7aa669ca-f19c-4f2c-a520-97dc878a3bdbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-coordinated-approach-to-decarbonization-enr-report-2022/Energy and natural resources companies are building broad coalitions to develop policies that accelerate decarbonization. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating a Coordinated Approach to Decarbonization]]><![CDATA[By Julian Critchlow, Aaron Denman, Dale Hardcastle, and Cate Hight]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bcfd118432ed4e3f890e6b640ffd1530/12912_ngos_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf5f1434-0663-48bc-b3c1-04ed0c777491https://www.bain.com/insights/improving-sustainability-and-circularity-in-plastics-enr-report-2022/Recycling rates are growing, but still far from where they need to go. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improving Sustainability and Circularity in Plastics]]><![CDATA[By Sabine Atieh, Jayant Gotpagar, Peter Meijer, Harry Morrison, and Mark Porter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/efefbeacd63a468cb5c4f6ddfe63f4a2/12914_circularity_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>54638038-62f4-489b-be6e-03fdfca14b6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-do-engine-2-for-the-energy-transition-enr-report-2022/Energy and natural resources executives need to be clear on their mission and model.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Do Engine 2 for the Energy Transition]]><![CDATA[By Steve McGrath, Brian Murphy, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Neelam Phadke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8420bb1a032641d283e9738c54213377/12915_strategy_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c5c2855-541f-49da-bab7-bf3963ab0621https://www.bain.com/insights/toward-a-deeper-understanding-of-state-of-energy-and-resource-transition-enr-report-2022/Bain's second annual report taps our research with executives and investors to paint a picture of progress, mixed with problems, on the road to a more sustainable future. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Toward a Deeper Understanding of the State of the Energy and Resource Transition]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29ff1c050645494eade72b092f22eccf/11920_letter_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>0154a404-8b17-4784-8769-4e2d5ed2c16bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-energy-and-resource-executives-think-about-the-transition-enr-report-2022/Bain’s second annual survey finds that progress is underway, but the landscape is more challenging than many expected.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Energy and Resource Executives Think about the Transition]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry, Neelam Phadke, Alasdair Robbie, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa76e0c1ae2a4df48270606eff889b9c/12905_exec_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>681fd885-98be-4266-aa8e-a2fd7c214637https://www.bain.com/insights/deliver-decarbonization-with-visionary-pragmatism-enr-report-2022/Goals are set and targets have been announced. The next stages of the energy and resource transition depend on being bold and realistic.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deliver Decarbonization with Visionary Pragmatism]]><![CDATA[By Cate Hight, Torsten Lichtenau, Brian Murphy, and Nitesh Prakash]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e223d094901b4960b98dee3c1a81ca0e/12919_sustain_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3cbe82f-4b01-4d8d-9b47-a495229aa9f6https://www.bain.com/insights/investing-in-new-growth-businesses-in-energy-and-natural-resources-enr-report-2022/Most companies are already building several Engine 2 businesses.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Investing in New Growth Businesses in Energy and Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[By Brian Murphy, Peter Parry, Neelam Phadke, and Alasdair Robbie]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a75de41364f41e983196505432a19c3/12906_engine_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b75ec58b-dd99-4cd4-a140-dc99726664fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/meeting-needs-of-capital-and-energy-markets-enr-report-2022/Energy executives must deliver strong financial performance while satisfying the rising ESG demands of investors.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Meeting the Needs of Capital and Energy Markets]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Debra McCoy, Peter Parry, Luis Uriza, and Chung Yen Wong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c69a24d66f34586901916288718552f/12907_finance_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0fb25d1-56e9-49ce-a9f0-55489728f40ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-energy-and-natural-resources-companies-respond-to-Ukraine-crisis-enr-report-2022/Forming a series of tailored scenarios can help prepare for volatility in commodity supplies and shifting trade blocs.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Energy and Natural Resources Companies Are Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis, Stuart Love, Peter Parry, Dave Rennard, and Michael Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9abe2a3426904ac29a7ea0ac84c07923/13195_ukr_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e9ce5e0-6a33-4983-b9fd-9ed4dcf0c204https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-and-natural-resources-operations-enr-report-2022/Operations chiefs are more visible and under more pressure than ever before, as they balance traditional priorities with sustainability efforts.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy and Natural Resources Operations: Managing through Disruptions]]><![CDATA[By Francesco Cigala, Peter Guarraia, Andrew Welch, and Jeff Wen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b4d9feae2344242aed204deeb818f49/12916_opsex_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>9152a10c-8bd8-40d3-97ac-1f69f01ea161https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-investors-debate-the-best-path-forward-on-esg/At the World Economic Forum sustainability issues were embraced by many, but curiously downplayed by some.Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Investors Debate the Best Path Forward on ESG]]><![CDATA[By Debra McCoy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae2c5c9f245f478dba3a38073fe836fd/1440x810-private-equity-investors-esg.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>7aa25c2c-89a7-4998-bd2d-01e31d1a13f1https://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-the-next-generation-of-work-webinar/Bain’s Andrew Schwedel and Tom Devlin discuss emerging themes that will characterize the future of work.Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for the Next Generation of Work]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and Thomas Devlin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/97396344373548f0ad5e9cedbdbe698b/2_partners_the_working_future_more_human_not_less_1440-x-810px.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>312e1c51-6f40-4372-a79a-52cd2e02636fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/banks-great-carbon-challenge/Now that many banks have pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, they need to bridge gaps in their measurement capabilities and strategies to unlock value.Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks’ Great Carbon Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Camille Goossens, Christian Graf, Avishek Nandy, Michael Kochan, Rocco D'Acunto, and Amira Boualla]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03a99a9053e6471f9d81532be5013f6b/gettyimages-1328659820-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1212e574-d364-4de5-9812-0d4427c1c799https://www.bain.com/insights/go-beyond-welcoming-lgbtq-employees-make-sure-they-feel-included/Genuine inclusion means embracing the ways LGBTQ employees may be different—and fostering their individual expression in and through their work.Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Go Beyond ‘Welcoming’ LGBTQ Employees. Make Sure They Feel Included]]><![CDATA[By Brenen Blair and Andrea Arroyo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5c54b81f5894885bd8e578073e6f407/182840641_further_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec825982-c132-487b-a1fd-132d5ddbf739https://www.bain.com/insights/the-normal-level-of-inflation-in-the-2020s-may-be-lower-than-current-projections/ Strategy planners should consider scenarios that assume both low and high rates of inflation.Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Normal Level of Inflation in the 2020s May Be Lower Than Current Projections]]><![CDATA[By Austin Kimson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb5b28e167cc45439fbba3c1386635aa/mtg-inflation-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>592e0c19-efef-4c91-9c3f-355c7cd7e4cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/seven-innovations-for-the-c-suite-to-accelerate-sustainability/A systemic and iterative strategy is vital to exploiting developments from the start-up and venture ecosystems. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seven Innovations for the C-Suite to Accelerate Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Truc Mai Dupont, Laurent-Pierre Baculard, and Christian Tooley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc7e08ee27a644928340458d2637abf5/seven-innvoations-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Retail, Consumer Products, Automotive, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy, Innovation & Business Building, Innovation & Design, Sustainability, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7038f2f-0986-4522-87fe-ed5ca49df02fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/unpacking-asia-pacific-consumers-new-love-affair-with-sustainability/As interest grows for buying sustainable products, the “say-do gap” in purchasing looms large.Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unpacking Asia-Pacific Consumers’ New Love Affair with Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Zara Lightowler, Gerry Mattios, James Yang, and David Zehner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c40e449ece4d4dcb85e4d53153226a2f/apac-esg-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>e029ec17-27d8-41a3-a5c8-f1e8d206aa67https://www.bain.com/insights/tapping-the-esg-opportunity-in-insurance-claims-infographic/The claims supply chain offers financial and productivity gains for insurers that support their suppliers’ ESG efforts.Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tapping the ESG Opportunity in Insurance Claims]]><![CDATA[By Marcos Bargallo, Marcello Pallotta, Spencer Patel , and Christina Ellringmann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/953692976c8340b389c7967647ecb223/esg-opportunity_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>65ff62ea-4a25-4e9c-90e2-b21df92aa961https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-in-aviation-video/Bain’s Torsten Lichtenau and SkyTeam CEO Kristin Colvile discuss sustainable imperatives and actions for the airline industry.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability in Aviation]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bb18d3c26ca47a1834796a2cab903f8/sustainability-video-thumbnail_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Transportation, Freight & Logistics]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>26b773b5-127d-4b84-a431-604848b97ea7https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainable-flight-challenge-video/Bain's Torsten Lichtenau and SkyTeam CEO Kristin Colvile discuss the Sustainable Flight Challenge initiative.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Sustainable Flight Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7fde72d3577f44edb33438c9d5a57c73/sustainable-flight-challenge-video-thumbnail_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Transportation, Freight & Logistics]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a9beb5b-f08d-4c0b-86df-8ef515a9981fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-recovery-in-aviation-video/Bain's Torsten Lichtenau and SkyTeam CEO Kristin Colvile share the sustainability forecast for the airline industry in light of current events.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Recovery in Aviation]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e122938f29d454baa1edfa736d6dbff/covid-recovery-video-thumbnail_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Aerospace & Defense, Transportation, Freight & Logistics]]><![CDATA[English]]>68c42796-fb8d-4e75-8c75-8b895d4569c5https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-reset-a-different-reality-demands-a-different-approach/As we move into a post-globalization, post-pandemic world, supply chain reinvention has become essential.Tue, 31 May 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply Chain Reset: A Different Reality Demands a Different Approach]]><![CDATA[By Joe Terino, Chris Rolfe, Amit Nagar, and Carlos Cruz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f3586b29ce69480c884da9a80207ab89/supply-chains-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources, Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba4f5106-5918-4917-b538-f79cf09634a8https://www.bain.com/insights/three-characteristics-that-define-retail-marketing-leaders/Through creativity, speed, and control of technology, the best firms have adapted to Covid-19 and outpaced the competition.Tue, 31 May 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ Three Characteristics That Define Retail Marketing Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Brian Dennehy, Francine Gierak, and Fabio Colacchio]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5cfdac343112436da7899136bb5daa72/gettyimages-608166811-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience Leadership, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>022d6e33-ec15-434b-9eb6-da05ea5229d7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-retailers-can-rediscover-the-skill-of-taming-inflation/Soaring costs demand a customer-centric overhaul of pricing, assortment, and operations.Tue, 31 May 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Retailers Can Rediscover the Skill of Taming Inflation ]]><![CDATA[By Richard Pelz, Wes Janson, Mauro Anastasi, Gagan Arora, Marc Antonius, and Emily Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2edb2e37d18b4134b049ddceb51b4d92/gettyimages-1171864658-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b3d8ea7-811b-4848-94e0-d666267196bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/high-expectation-short-wait-times-grocery-snap-chart/In a world of ultrafast options, grocery shoppers’ satisfaction increasingly hinges on speedy service.Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The High Expectation for Short Wait Times in Grocery]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Alison Leibovitz, Stephen Caine, and Lisa Koetter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/25c8871a8d1d429da90c7d1bbd978b7e/nps-prism-us-grocery-wait-times-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Grocery, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ffa6b67-c82c-4792-b4c1-effbd9158f16https://www.bain.com/insights/how-companies-can-accelerate-and-galvanize-food-system-transformation-wef/We need to act more quickly to build a more sustainable, inclusive, and healthy food system.Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Companies Can Accelerate and Galvanize Food System Transformation]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Sasha Duchnowski, and Vikki Tam]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>45c8d63a-2aa4-4eea-9f42-fe08c8a8c837https://www.bain.com/insights/worth-the-wait-how-customers-time-in-line-affects-satisfaction-webinar/Bain Partner and NPS Prism® founder Jason Barro shares our latest insights and strategies to improve customer experience.Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Worth the Wait? How Grocery Wait Times Impact NPS]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7dfb067fddf455eaf28e0054c4f4dbc/grocery-webinar-ads---new-sizes_16x9-v1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>02188b91-abd9-4144-9ff6-0c88fb046bbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-workplace-that-women-and-others-find-inclusive-forbes/Four steps can help create an inclusive organization that better attracts and retains talent, nurtures innovation, and makes it comfortable to challenge the status quo.Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building A Workplace That Women—And Others—Find Inclusive]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ae8db46014245298d12836ed2539b90/michels-forbes-may-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>850f90d6-bac7-4e50-b04b-5cab2f4ae05chttps://www.bain.com/insights/rehumanizing-the-way-we-think-about-work-video/Bain's Andrew Schwedel joined Christine Kashkari for a Barron's Roundtable virtual discussion on the future workplace.Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rehumanizing the Way We Think about Work]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a65eb3c5b60482288bfa6b1b256da88/the-working-future---barron_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>55b667f8-f0b5-4355-8211-a912ab675cfehttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-disruption-shouldnt-derail-your-esg-strategy/To meet long-term goals, companies need an approach that assumes a discontinuous, turbulent world.Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Disruption Shouldn't Derail Your ESG Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, François Faelli, Peter Parry, and Annie Medaglia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/957fbaf3f31244f8928b97b020e5dca8/esg-disruption-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>40f5217a-9c16-438e-964c-0c4201d6175fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-carbon-ambition-to-delivery/It will take a combination of vision and pragmatism for companies to reach their decarbonization goals.Fri, 20 May 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Carbon Ambition to Delivery ]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Mattias C. Karlsson, Cate Hight, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13722183e593471c9198a5d227768bc6/ambition-delivery-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1bea8b63-c5be-4181-8e14-1228c89616a2https://www.bain.com/insights/when-sales-and-pricing-dont-get-along/Setting and getting the right price requires all functions to work hand in hand. Fri, 20 May 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Sales and Pricing Don’t Get Along]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Davenport and Mónica Oliver]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e4cbc7135914135a669257402b3f99b/sales-pricing-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a48f12ef-e1dd-43fe-8839-d8edf645e01ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-public-private-environmental-transparency-gap/New CDP data confirms that private companies trail public counterparts when it comes to reporting greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. Thu, 19 May 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the Public-Private Environmental Transparency Gap ]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino, Phillip Doolan, Pratima Divgi, and Radhika Mehrotra]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eb7f8d163edb4071b4a0f33c081d4215/climate-change-measurement-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>0750ee03-350c-44af-87aa-250c278567c0https://www.bain.com/insights/answering-five-critical-questions-executives-ask-about-okrs/Far from a mere management fad, objectives and key results help companies focus on their most important goals and quickly adapt when circumstances change.Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Answering Five Critical Questions Executives Ask about OKRs ]]><![CDATA[By Nicolas Hoffmann and Darren Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/21cd494b807549e8847febb7ffa2d66c/five-questions-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c6a3969-c1a0-4d85-8bae-e7260a5e1e48https://www.bain.com/insights/changing-channels-broadcasters-switch-to-digital-tv-advertising/As linear viewership declines and streaming services adopt hybrid models, broadcasters have no choice but to make the leap to targeted, digital advertising. Thu, 12 May 2022 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Changing Channels: Broadcasters Switch to Digital TV Advertising]]><![CDATA[By David Seddon, Bijan White, Laurent Colombani, Miguel Simoes de Melo, and Naomi Alford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7219b72b81e4f73809bf4788ddf5623/changing-channels-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>8bd50d79-3999-425e-9782-9ffe65c407echttps://www.bain.com/insights/smart-responses-to-inflation-and-volatility-webinar/Bain partners share strategies that leaders can take to remain resilient amid ongoing global crises.Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Smart Responses to Inflation and Volatility]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, Dunigan O'Keeffe, Nikhil Prasad Ojha, and Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0eb6722b859e44e8a3e6b9b4cc633ddc/smart-responses-to-inflation-and-volatility_bain-promo-16_9-v2.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>040f6797-7e5a-47d7-abe3-93744e660a80https://www.bain.com/insights/local-disruptions-with-global-implications/Europe’s chemicals sector is feeling the most immediate effects of war in Ukraine, but producers in other regions must also understand the implications for their markets and supply chains.Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Local Disruptions with Global Implications: How the War Affects the Chemicals Sector]]><![CDATA[By Peter Meijer, Mark Porter, Thomas Luedi, Jayant Gotpagar, and Piet de Paepe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/da252beac05a46dcb59bc2ed38aeba8d/13253_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals]]><![CDATA[English]]>82bbce38-b331-4829-9c34-f0a68cff554chttps://www.bain.com/insights/procurements-evolving-mandate/Procurement leaders aren’t just the engine behind third-party cost management, but also sustainability initiatives, supplier diversity, supply chain resilience, and more.Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Procurement’s Evolving Mandate: Value Beyond Savings]]><![CDATA[By Jason Housh and Adam Forman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/55ccee52fee644daa79ac0e718b2b53b/procurements-evolving-mandate-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Operations, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d6e1851-e9a8-4e01-b6c3-f723252087f5https://www.bain.com/insights/war-in-ukraine-is-shifting-priorities-in-aerospace-and-defense/As NATO and the EU bolster defense arsenals, industry leaders face urgent new demands and challenges.Wed, 11 May 2022 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[War In Ukraine is Shifting Priorities in Aerospace and Defense]]><![CDATA[By Clark Herndon, Holger Lipowsky, Pierluigi Serlenga, and Katherine Kajzer-Hughes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cfa11f188a454bcab7272d5206c6cb12/13546_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>63323107-d0a4-4828-9380-049296970f37https://www.bain.com/insights/circularity-challenge-expect-disruption-and-get-out-in-front-of-it/A circular business model can spur growth, reduce costs, and build resilience. Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Circularity Challenge: Expect Disruption and Get Out in Front of It ]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Joshua Hinkel, Harry Morrison, and Phillip Doolan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/73d6885628ef42e18126ae71ad6793c6/gettyimages-1038368326-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>803aea21-1475-4007-aa8f-301127582003https://www.bain.com/insights/bains-2022-southeast-asia-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Usman Akhtar, Tom Kidd and Suvir Varma discuss major themes from our 2022 Southeast Asia Private Equity Report.Tue, 10 May 2022 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain’s 2022 Southeast Asia Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Usman Akhtar, Tom Kidd, and Suvir Varma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65c1de1d2d6d4eb792b5ebc09d923c56/banner_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6f33d3c-c5c8-4b93-87a6-990e4c2438eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/greater-inclusion-can-help-asian-americans-crack-the-bamboo-ceiling/Asian Americans are generally perceived as successful, yet they feel more excluded in the workplace than any other group and are underrepresented in leadership roles.Wed, 04 May 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Greater Inclusion Can Help Asian Americans Crack the Bamboo Ceiling]]><![CDATA[By Karthik Venkataraman and Pam Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/100cd05b7a634f839e25e66cde37850e/gettyimages-1178687233-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0b7d586-afd8-4827-824b-ee55e6f12677https://www.bain.com/insights/no-regrets-moves-in-machinery-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/Machinery and equipment companies are narrowing focus and increasing specialization to defend against dynamic forces. Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[No-Regrets Moves in Machinery: How to Evolve amid Vast Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe and Thomas Lustgarten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/89d413ad0dce4497b57e455e6d3c7250/11198_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Machinery & Equipment, Metals]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9334c0d-8ead-40fd-9b77-813161a028b3https://www.bain.com/insights/machinery-companys-guide-to-commercial-excellence-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/Even the best machines don’t sell themselves. Here’s how their makers can grow faster, even in tough markets.Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Selling Smarter: The Machinery Company’s Guide to Commercial Excellence]]><![CDATA[By Tamara Lewis, Magnus Burling, Lars Dingemann, and Anders Persson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/997aad93732f4d28a3908fda63ed863c/11893_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>98400e7d-4ff1-40cc-9ba0-0f60c9fe174chttps://www.bain.com/insights/great-retooling-for-sustainability-is-a-huge-opportunity-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/Helping customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero goals will be critical for new growth. Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great Retooling for Sustainability Is a Huge Opportunity in Machinery]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Mattias C. Karlsson, Karl Strempel, and Emmet Gaffney]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12c946bf84fa406586258555952ee4a8/11853_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>58fff33d-655c-41e9-82bd-37f4ecca9424https://www.bain.com/insights/operations-priority-number-one-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/Building flexible, circular supply chains requires new capabilities.Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Operations Priority No. 1 in Machinery: Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Frank Lesmeister, Amit Nagar, and Flavio Monteleone]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/653f9ed4e5de490ca3609b4f8c49b47f/11851_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Machinery & Equipment, Metals]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9955b68-392f-4243-821e-d4051134ef5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/machinery-m-and-a-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/The average deal size continues to rise as companies pursue transformative scale, scope, and capability deals in a low-growth environment. Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Machinery M&A: Reshaping Portfolios and Hunting Growth]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe, Clark Herndon, Magnus Könberg, Sachin Kotak, and John Sequeira]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f3c4593c0fa4ffcbacbd200b853843e/12002_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Machinery & Equipment, Metals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dae56d7-8dfd-46d8-9fb1-87bad364cc9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hardware-paradox-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/The accelerating threat of hardware commoditization is pushing machinery companies to invest in software and automation, sector-specific solutions, and new business models. Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Hardware Paradox: Machinery Must Expand beyond Machines]]><![CDATA[By Oliver Straehle, Adrien Bron, and David Crabbe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f5ad170827b46e6bd454b75c92a05bc/11999_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Machinery & Equipment, Metals]]><![CDATA[English]]>17b8d594-d70b-4c7c-9994-379159725e85https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-jump-start-a-digital-solutions-future-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/Five actions can ease the transition to a digital solutions model and ignite growth for machinery and equipment companies.Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Jump-Start a Digital Solutions Future in Machinery]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schertler and Neil Malik]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b9553e72cdcc48d98df0d639fdade473/12000_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Machinery & Equipment, Metals]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fde643c6-2f92-4fe3-8423-9e3c7764aff1https://www.bain.com/insights/machinery-as-a-service-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/Leaders are rolling out advanced services—and preparing for the shift to integrated digital solutions.Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Machinery as a Service: A Radical Shift Is Underway]]><![CDATA[By Pascal Roth, Karl Strempel, Oliver Straehle, and Helen Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/67d4e5e2234a4e3eb2b4d55dfefe9371/11766_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>a2f060f5-e4c8-4877-ba58-93989d7b55a7https://www.bain.com/insights/look-beyond-cost-structure-for-strong-returns-global-machinery-and-equipment-report-2022/Private equity leaders take a holistic value creation approach to maximize a company’s potential.Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After Acquiring a Machinery Company, Rethink Your Playbook for Strong Returns]]><![CDATA[By Michael Richthammer, Trevor Cotton, and Michael Staebe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc09a47f9fab49acb8518eb4b48982f0/11852_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Machinery & Equipment Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>705740cd-58b7-4b0a-bcf1-cb7e2683312dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/esg-at-the-tipping-point-from-measurement-to-management-podcast/Discover how leading private equity firms are making their ESG agendas more measurable and ultimately more manageable.Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG at the Tipping Point: From Measurement to Management ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Axel Seemann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a3d3fae8ba54f5aa0c1a8a3a4ece08e/13411-dry-powder-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8efbf3d-14bf-4de5-9f00-2d510f5c1b35https://www.bain.com/insights/inflation-as-a-catalyst-for-change/Data, technology, and savvy management can turn cost pressures into pricing opportunities.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inflation as a Catalyst for Change]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Shawn O'Brien]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9dcd49ee052e423897693f69985753d7/13632-stay-ahead-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0eba2936-1a3c-4b3d-b5a1-d28b8574cc3ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/forget-the-standard-inflation-playbook/Instead, set and get prices that reflect your full value proposition.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forget the Standard Inflation Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Shawn O'Brien]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe937241661f4622aa7eb09a1bff74d4/13631-get-ahead-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b64e6b2-6a41-4737-a512-56f41113c969https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-reclaim-the-founders-mentality-to-spur-growth-fortune/Most successful companies start out as fast-moving innovators, willing to disrupt their industries on behalf of the underserved customer, but too many lose these powerful foundations as they scale.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Reclaim the "Founder’s Mentality" to Spur Growth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/741a4fe8fedb446e958aa3b93adfa085/social_1440x810_baintopichubcobrands_2.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Fortune]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>7157c703-60a0-42dd-8b04-bb4d6654617dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/food-system-transformation-the-time-is-now/More sustainable food and agriculture offers one of our best shots at reversing climate change and environmental degradation while improving health and livelihoods around the world.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Food System Transformation: The Time Is Now]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Sasha Duchnowski, and Vikki Tam]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64f455dadb6141bbbb565c44a27493c7/gettyimages-475776067_further_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0aaa513-62c3-4b13-8ccf-cfe81ec6574fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-unbeatable-strategy-that-many-leaders-miss-webinar/Bain Partner Priscilla Dell'Orto is joined by Fred Reichheld and Darci Darnell, coauthors of Winning on Purpose, to discuss how businesses can grow loyalty.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Unbeatable Strategy That Too Many Leaders Miss]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell, Fred Reichheld, and Priscilla Dell'Orto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05b26b8b9ec94e96adcb37538a86646f/v2-unbeatable-strategy_1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Retail, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>36ba03ad-5da1-4d45-9820-d99decae043ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-automation-advantage-in-insurance-infographic/It improves costs, cycle times, and the customer climate.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Automation Advantage in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Purna Doddapaneni, Roberta Berlinghieri, Jed Fallis, and Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0fb503d530f479d863cb5796dea1968/13287_stealth_automation-insurance_infographic_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Automation, Support Functions, Service Operations, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>70e55627-9b3b-4b5f-bfc8-f83259f7c8a2https://www.bain.com/insights/the-automation-advantage-in-retail-banking-infographic/It improves costs, cycle times, and the customer climate.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Automation Advantage in Retail Banking]]><![CDATA[By Purna Doddapaneni, Roberta Berlinghieri, Jed Fallis, and Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d24e1132c49c4749b32c8f5a68d5188d/13286_stealth-automation-banking-infographic_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Automation, Support Functions, Service Operations, Customer Experience, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d69fe5c6-ce55-4603-a379-958390055fc9https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-at-the-tipping-point-from-awareness-to-action-podcast/ESG awareness has gone global. Learn how leading private equity firms are now springing into action.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG at the Tipping Point: From Awareness to Action]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Axel Seemann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/57588616292747e4afe34932becd0257/13410-dry-powder-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9996a07b-0634-4ce6-a4bd-9722d6d38fefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/learning-to-lead-during-times-of-crisis-forbes/The most able leaders inspire trust and communicate with empathy and clear facts.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learning to Lead During Times of Crisis]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3efca4f1c600422cb57d1f673ed5a8f1/1440x810_april_forbes.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf0d5729-6042-4f38-8c2d-f50a607421c6https://www.bain.com/insights/account-based-marketing-needs-an-infusion-of-tough-love-infographic/When sales and marketing groups truly collaborate, everyone benefits.Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Account-Based Marketing Needs an Infusion of Tough Love]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Rishi Dave, and Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd4a1e2ddcdf43d585d35fde8b07b25d/13237_abm_infographic_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Digital, Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e6d6f24-0ad7-4873-a3ad-07708540e8b6https://www.bain.com/insights/meet-asia-pacifics-sustainable-consumers-infographic/Our breakthrough survey of 16,000 consumers across 11 countries in Asia-Pacific uncovered surprising trends.Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Meet Asia-Pacific’s Sustainable Consumers]]><![CDATA[By David Zehner, Gerry Mattios, Zara Lightowler, and James Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6c8d68c9423440089be1be895435ddb/13023_esg-infographic_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>30ea6270-6ce8-4f3e-b06b-1bf5b085fed9https://www.bain.com/insights/turning-inflation-disruption-into-value-with-six-strategic-steps/Our study determined the key moves that have helped companies in times of high inflation. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turning Inflation Disruption into Value with Six Strategic Steps]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Simon Henderson, and Megan Portanova]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b552121dbcf4318b474034647c092e4/gettyimages-1199952779-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations, Automation, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>11c777dc-dc57-42e4-9f90-4547e3fe7663https://www.bain.com/insights/nature-the-new-asset-class/How investors are creating value by helping forests, wetlands, and grasslands flourish.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nature: The New Asset Class]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle, Vinayshankar Kulkarni, Gwyneth Fries, and Henning Huenteler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc355397bbe143b89566af0ae5f5ce74/nature-brief-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>da36b5e7-86dc-4f44-8d76-08581b07802fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-your-business-needs-a-second-growth-engine-hbr/Here’s how to build one.Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Your Business Needs a Second Growth Engine]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e8afb72-269b-4db0-9217-f4d01c9f2310https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-m-and-a-hot-takes-from-leading-retailers-webinar/Bain's Alex Ramanathan talks to Gavin Felder of Yum! Brands and Mike Locker of The Home Depot about their strategies for navigating M&A in the retail sector. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail M&A: Hot Takes from Leading Retailers]]><![CDATA[By Alex Egan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1ecba7790aa48a980d2a7ccf58a04e9/1440x810-ma-linked-in-report.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0330660-4155-4da1-8b87-b1cfca5fdddfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-impact-of-uncertainty-on-energy-food-and-esg-transitions-webinar/Bain's Peter Parry, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Sasha Duchnowski discuss the challenging effects of the Russia-Ukraine war on ongoing transitions.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Impact of Uncertainty on Energy, Food, and ESG Transitions]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8409d537f7e74681ad34fcfbb28191a2/impacts-on-energy-and-the-esg-agenda-bain-promo-16_9-v4.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1194996-b21b-48df-b692-ed07111e0a1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/takeaways-from-bains-2022-asia-pacific-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Kiki Yang, Hugh MacArthur, and Lars Verheyen discuss major themes from Bain's 2022 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Takeaways from Bain’s 2022 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Hugh MacArthur, and Lars Verheyen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ecffb9a9c5884e8a9513fdc6d14ac931/apac-pe-report-2022_webinar-banners_v2_bain.com-16x9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>99af6793-9b11-4c78-8a52-ea8b36be683bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-data-driven-transformations-webinar/Bain experts share how companies can deliver a true transformation and make a lasting impact with data and analytics.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from Data-Driven Transformations]]><![CDATA[By Sumner Makin, Nic Gordon, Oliver Williams, and Prasit Ghosh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e2d9260a421473b99d7c0b89cf5e59c/lessons-from-data-driven-transformations-1440-x-810_1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c180dc32-f5fb-4f3a-91de-9640d7f5ee7bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/managing-through-disruption-in-energy-and-commodities/Uncertainties in energy and other commodity markets are cascading across the value chain and hitting consumers who depend on them.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Aftershock: Managing through Disruptions in Energy and Commodities]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis, Peter Parry, Dave Rennard, Michael Short, and Neelam Phadke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fbf9f3ef9ad749fd9bfb8909659da453/xxxx_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mining, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3de25347-fbcb-43b2-a678-f4b68ee92eb3https://www.bain.com/insights/crisis-in-ukraine-respond-and-reposition/The war affects every company differently, but a set of consistent principles can help you respond today and reposition for the uncertainty of tomorrow.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Crisis in Ukraine: Respond and Reposition]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Karen Harris, Andrew Schwedel, and Thomas Devlin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a910227cc1d648f48e306809796239a6/13115_ukr_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>39b6a684-283b-4522-805a-5695b5591aaehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-energy-and-natural-resource-companies-respond-to-crisis-in-ukraine/Forming a series of tailored scenarios can help prepare for volatility in commodity supplies and shifting trade blocs.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Energy and Natural Resource Companies Are Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis, Peter Parry, Dave Rennard, Michael Short, and Neelam Phadke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0fe4de1b901747389a416659384b916b/13194_ukr_enr_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mining, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0d356ca-b2f3-4ecb-a08e-5090c401a7a9https://www.bain.com/insights/there-are-two-ways-to-manage-organizational-change-one-is-easy-the-other-is-better-infographic/Today’s challenges are forcing leaders to rethink their approach to change management.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[There Are Two Ways to Manage Organizational Change: One Is Easy, the Other Is Better]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28887e8579c24bddaeaf3d9891fae558/12730_organizational-change-infographic_promos-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Transformation, People and Organization, Change Management, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>a172e5fb-6ccb-4107-8bb6-a5edb2ca9833https://www.bain.com/insights/a-flood-of-change-leading-through-times-of-overload-forbes/How to systematically build your organization’s capacity for change.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Flood Of Change: Leading Through Times Of Overload]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/993a1d0579a54bcab3b0d15fb1d81869/forbes_march_16_9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>b42d753d-a20c-4365-a775-1417f326a349https://www.bain.com/insights/investor-relations-how-to-get-the-valuation-you-deserve-webinar/Bain Partners Whit Keuer, Hubert Shen, and Jeff Haxer are joined by Thomas Aebischer, a Fortune 500 CFO, to discuss strategies for successful investor relations.Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Investor Relations: How to Get the Valuation You Deserve ]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Hubert Shen, and Whit Keuer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/10cf728f279b427fb9eda449273cc9b7/v2-investor-relations-webinar-socials_1200x627-no-date.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>914dd6a3-7088-491e-9d04-5342ff02b6cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-agile-can-help-transform-purpose-into-tangible-actions-and-results-video/Bain's Darrell Rigby spoke at the Economist’s Innovation@Work conference to share four steps that organizations can take to operate with purpose.Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Agile Can Help Transform Purpose Into Tangible Actions and Results]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c596d5ab1b794e048e27772ffc9db9aa/economist-impact-darell_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a0a9b19-3d0f-4274-91e8-208cdfefbe16https://www.bain.com/insights/how-technology-is-transforming-healthcare-asia-pacific-snap-chart/A hybrid model of offline and online care will be necessary in the future.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Technology Is Transforming Healthcare in Asia Pacific]]><![CDATA[By Lucy d'Arville, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22b950012a75421897e685935e54e903/12752-how-technology-is-transforming-healthcare-in-asia-pacific_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>b28eb75d-d937-4475-8c07-3bbeb8618fbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-russia-ukraine-war-assessing-scenarios-and-responses-webinar/Bain Partners Karen Harris and Dunigan O’Keeffe discuss the many potential shocks resulting from the invasion of Ukraine and how to respond.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Russia-Ukraine War: Assessing Scenarios and Responses]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0766529a6ec142109b707c5db36ed9d7/assessing-scenarios-and-responses-bain-promo-16_9-v1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>30612ee0-33d1-4607-8cd3-5260f06bf960https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2022/Undeterred by global turbulence, investors propel deal value to a new high.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2022]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Lars Verheyen, and Elsa Sit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7b28d8faa1d14cc09aa4d1c33aaa25d2/apac_pe_cover_16.9_adj.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a49798c6-e0f6-4b5d-a12b-c91788d0b3a7https://www.bain.com/insights/in-asia-pacific-telehealth-adoption-is-expected-to-soar-through-2024-snap-chart/The region is entering a new era for technology-enabled healthcare delivery.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Asia Pacific, Telehealth Adoption Is Expected to Soar through 2024]]><![CDATA[By Lucy d'Arville, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e7401958a9c4462c9111f5e20bc68cea/hc-empowered-patients-and-physicians-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>74548944-ad26-45fc-8ec0-5973ec030de8https://www.bain.com/insights/what-do-workers-want-understanding-six-worker-archetypes-video/Bain's Andrew Schwedel spoke at the Economist’s Innovation@Work conference to share insights on workers' changing motivations—and on why company strategy must change, too.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Do Workers Want? Understanding Six Worker Archetypes]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/50d3fdabd61844fba87317adf2ace4eb/economist-impact-andrew_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ffd86822-c5f2-4e21-8ba2-31875b7626efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-prescription-for-the-customer-centric-commercial-model-in-pharma/It’s time to close the gap between sales representatives’ priorities and physicians’ wants.Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Prescription for the Customer-Centric Commercial Model in Pharma]]><![CDATA[By Casey Carey, Giorgio Ortolani , and Michael Gaviño]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/10e5a207e0204c8e948298d04a905e5d/gettyimages-1293518256-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba4c8896-21a2-4413-af97-7bc2ee91c862https://www.bain.com/insights/a-chip-shortage-recovery-guide/There is light at the end of the tunnel, but for some it’s a very long tunnel. Take steps now to emerge stronger.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Chip Shortage Recovery Guide ]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Anne Hoecker, and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a4c616e77aee4bf7b5a0ab2e890fe33b/gettyimages-121488241-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>afd4dc4f-a29a-4393-8c20-ba674d5a03cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-buy-now-pay-later-here-to-stay-snap-chart/BNPL isn’t just a hot trend—these platforms are providing some of the best customer experiences in the industry. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Buy Now, Pay Later Here to Stay?]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding, Thomas Olsen, Jason Barro, and Alison Leibovitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0599d0f107174fbc81137847557d01d8/nps-prism-buy-now-pay-later-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Payments, Fintech]]><![CDATA[English]]>16250fda-51d1-44d7-926d-d9c704475ebdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-russia-ukraine-war-macroeconomic-update-and-supply-chain-implications-webinar/Bain Partners Karen Harris and Joe Terino discuss the macroeconomic impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, including its ramifications for supply chain strategy. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Russia-Ukraine War: Macroeconomic Update and Supply Chain Implications]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Joe Terino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfc6788c26aa42f7af2630c1cfd6b59e/bain-promo-16_9-v2.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Operations, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>00c535c1-b8d0-4410-94c2-8313d69a30f6https://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-full-potential-rna-therapeutics-snap-chart/Pharmaceutical companies have started betting big on RNA, but there are still several strategic decisions to make before the race is won. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for the Full Potential of RNA Therapeutics]]><![CDATA[By Sarwar Islam, Anshul Rana, and Michael Gaviño]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e98dfdb0e1104586a27610eebabe3252/rna-clinical-trials-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c4a5600-1132-4e56-ac43-d4c02ffde761https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-and-sustainability-the-supply-chain-opportunity-infographic/Retailers’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) progress has the potential to accelerate. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail and Sustainability: The Supply Chain Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Luciana Batista, Ryan Fisher, and Travis Wibracht]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b330eee704d34d7e8ff710ccd49b890d/retail-sustainability-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a01c02e-58b2-4f73-8e72-099da7b4a24chttps://www.bain.com/insights/engineering-talent-crunch/Aerospace and defense companies have plenty of talent in-house but frequently miss opportunities to improve their teams’ effectiveness and efficiency.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Engineering Talent Crunch: A Solution Is Closer than You Think ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Goldberg, Jim Harris, Bill Radzevych, and Ben Grant]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0ec3ec249b044956ad5fcd403b7167d3/gettyimages-1097286524-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb7ffec8-7a9b-41bc-ad10-7a59713994e1https://www.bain.com/insights/a-big-bounceback-for-healthcare-private-equity-snap-chart/The industry logged records for the number of deals and disclosed value in 2021, and competition for deals should intensify. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Big Bounceback for Healthcare Private Equity ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6abcacb1769e4b808d004ff45ff585a9/a-big-bounceback-for-healthcare-private-equity_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff45c06e-349e-437b-b5ef-5145fa17cb8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/which-key-technologies-are-improving-sustainability-in-your-sector-interactive/Executives from nine industries rank the digital technologies advancing their sustainability efforts.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Key Technologies Are Improving Sustainability in Your Sector?]]><![CDATA[By James Anderson and Greg Caimi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1c1b2c26d39410ead154c883f9f81f7/sustainability-and-digital-interactive_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b09b652c-092e-428c-b407-c9ffe1c543dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-brand-m-and-a-a-new-playbook-for-consumer-products-acquirers-webinar/Bain experts discuss how tailoring the M&A playbook unlocks value for companies that buy insurgent brands.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Brand M&A: A New Playbook for Consumer Products Acquirers]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Charlotte Apps, and Maria Kurenova]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e875464ab9a2402484e5711715e0016b/m_a-report_linkedin_webinar-post-1440x810_1200-x-627-copy.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d75f971-960a-4fbb-9d7a-da3a719f446dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-evolving-catalysts-of-healthcare-pe-deal-returns-snap-chart/Margin expansion and revenue growth are bound to become more important.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Evolving Catalysts of Healthcare PE Deal Returns ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fce849b5521b40339351c9920d72cd05/healthcare-pe-deal-returns_promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>12790b1c-ae20-4d10-9f38-94aa4ff2bd1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/india-philanthropy-report-2022/Building philanthropic infrastructure to accelerate giving in IndiaMon, 21 Mar 2022 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Philanthropy Report 2022]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Radhika Sridharan, Neera Nundy, Pakzan Dastoor, and Prachi Pal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7ed38785c024b9aa1fdf2a492d25cdb/16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>29ff0c36-ea69-4692-bec0-b99ffba847cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-sec-new-climate-disclosure-rules-could-help-sharpen-climate-strategy/CFOs should view the new rules as an opportunity to accelerate decarbonization.Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rules Could Help Sharpen Climate Strategy]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Matthew Crupi, Torsten Lichtenau, and Pam Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/782071a95aed4b8ea7fb0d34ddb7b222/gettyimages-133413228-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e591c5f-e4a2-4d6b-abc9-1e0cc7d8b34dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-help-women-stay-and-thrive-at-work-focus-on-the-texture-of-inclusion/Companies can retain women and offset some of the additional pressures they feel at work by uncovering and supporting the most effective means of increasing their sense of inclusion.Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Help Women Stay and Thrive at Work, Focus on the “Texture” of Inclusion]]><![CDATA[By Bianca Bax and Nishma Gosrani ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27dd719dbd484620920abe5a5be657c7/gettyimages-961035642-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>22f93034-cb78-4a7a-93f3-6def9cae121dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/online-grocery-strategy/Innovative grocery delivery models will face the same challenges as established omnichannel grocers. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Online Grocery Strategy: A Reality Check for Disruptors and Incumbents]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Miltiadis Athanassiou, and Alexander De Mol]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ab56268233e408b963c74953e159249/gettyimages-1271800030-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4eecdab-b24f-47e9-ac07-5969237009aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurers-may-miss-the-nuances-of-consumer-views-on-esg-infographic/Some environmental, social, and governance factors mean more than others to consumers.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurers May Miss the Nuances of Consumer Views on ESG ]]><![CDATA[By Camille Goossens, Henrik Naujoks, Andrew Schwedel, and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/02fd1bdd49a04bccb93ed88d37921114/insurers-perceptions-infographic_v4_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e2ede0b-0d32-4fd5-bd75-c63d01d64974https://www.bain.com/insights/welcome-letter-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Healthcare’s resilience attracts both more capital and creative new forms of capital. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Welcome Letter: Sizing Up the Great Adaptation]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/147cf89996c64a1e9f495bd9f69d0b74/12243_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>174d180f-d286-4011-82a3-1f4fcf0c071ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/year-in-review-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/The industry roared back after a pandemic-induced lull in 2020.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Market 2021: The Year in Review ]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1071df9e36b473385ac114c79ca36de/12230_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f7b591b-9371-491a-9c07-2e2d9c77a31ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Healthcare companies are responding to changes wrought by the coronavirus and gearing up to anticipate future outbreaks. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Fallout: Investing to Handle Pandemics Present and Future]]><![CDATA[By Justin Doshi, Christian Langel, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35dda7cc5d07404f8b255d3cb56a8d98/12228_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>19b90c76-1c68-4e8c-b939-43405c582600https://www.bain.com/insights/megadeals-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/More private equity sponsors team up to win bids and spread risk. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Now Playing: The Return of the Healthcare Megadeal]]><![CDATA[By Jon Barfield, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/073bb3d44d00401192de83fd650d0590/12420_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>796c77b0-3872-471f-80b7-9fc4c223675bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/growth-equity-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Incremental capital helps cutting-edge firms scale up operations.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth Equity Blossoms in Emerging Tech-Related Healthcare Firms ]]><![CDATA[By Benjamin Cooke, Caitlin Dowling, Kalyan Jonnalagadda, Jeremy Martin, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Vikram Kapur, and Laila Kassis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8a407223f0774ea2b1243cd883f4f6f3/12226_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ab039aa-4ecf-42ea-9c90-16833518a844https://www.bain.com/insights/deal-returns-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Margin expansion, currently a minor factor in returns, is bound to become more important.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Deal Returns: Look to Revenues and Multiples]]><![CDATA[By Sharon Fry, Vikram Kapur, Nirad Jain, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3dc4ddd49f0f445cb3cad35c8fb6676d/12304_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>83304f9d-122c-4f72-81bc-386709579d6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ma-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Record-high valuations are forcing acquirers to get creative.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Corporate M&A: Rebounding from the Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Dale Stafford, Ben Siegal, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d8777011c82d4e29843c46b6ce9f8c0b/12426_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5894da4-8976-4760-9f71-ab24789194d1https://www.bain.com/insights/exit-activity-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Roll-ups and portfolio expansion underlie many corporate deals. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Exits: Corporate Buyers Step Up]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Hershey, Jason Slocum, Benjamin Cooke, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3740557481544696a31dd79a5f55287c/12227_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>761611c6-2b52-4795-b934-d051158289eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/north-america-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Capital is flowing to innovative technologies and business models across sectors. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity in North America: Macro Trends Broaden Investment Opportunities ]]><![CDATA[By Jeremy Martin, Jon Barfield, Eric Berger, James Cleary, Benjamin Cooke, Caitlin Dowling, Justin Doshi, Jason Evers, Sharon Fry, Jeff Haxer, Sarah Hershey, Kalyan Jonnalagadda, Laila Kassis, Dave Nierenberg, Jason Slocum, Quinn Solomon, Matt Sullivan, Jon Webber, Dale Stafford, Jeff Woods, Nirad Jain, and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d651e80f78ae45e49029f11cb5f85b25/12218_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>efdd2801-16e4-4ac8-b373-cc28a5554139https://www.bain.com/insights/europe-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Investors look for companies that can easily scale up across borders.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity in Europe: Funds Take On More Risk in a Hot Market]]><![CDATA[By Yair Erez, Franz-Robert Klingan, Giovanni Battista Miani, Dmitry Podpolny, Christoph Schlegel, Dieter Meyer, Christian Langel, Loïc Plantevin, Doris Galan, Cira Cuberes, Justas Grigalauskas, Sarwar Islam, Roch Baranowski, Daphné Vattier, Andrea Gondekova, and Patrick Biecheler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7011553ae0d4650949a7ea9d0fd803e/12217_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6d1258d-1561-41dd-9393-bd9a89c92e8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Large-scale and tech-savvy assets get the lion’s share of investment.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity in Asia-Pacific: A Multiyear Growth Trajectory ]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur, Alex Boulton, Kevin Chang, Tom Kidd, Homer Paneri, Simon Sun, and James Viles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9687bce5c95c4dad86d6a0328c9d7eb5/12219_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c516736-898e-4dfe-b5e7-648d1c8b147bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/biopharma-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Big deals roar back, especially in Europe.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Biopharma: Traditional Pharma Services Lead the Way ]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan, Christoph Schlegel, Franz-Robert Klingan, Parijat Ghosh, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Vikram Kapur, Eric Berger, James Cleary, and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aca63a716fe14900b4a028e5caf4b7bf/12216_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfa92038-547f-4a64-bf8b-75b947597729https://www.bain.com/insights/providers-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/The upheavals of Covid-19 spurred providers to adapt and private equity to close a record year.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Providers: Sparks of Innovation in Primary Care, but Labor Tightens]]><![CDATA[By Jon Webber, Dave Nierenberg, Justin Doshi, Jeff Woods, Franz-Robert Klingan, Sharon Fry, Lucy d'Arville, Satyam Mehra, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c8747215d2cf4f53aafebac603f3250a/12220_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Healthcare Providers and Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1889ba13-c393-4810-b262-646b986bb12ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/payers-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Payers look to advanced data analytics and member engagement in order to lower costs and improve outcomes.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Payers: A Shift from Insurance to Services]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, James Cleary, Joshua Weisbrod, Quinn Solomon, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Justin Doshi, Kalyan Jonnalagadda, Laila Kassis, and Jon Webber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3622e98acf294358b6ef0335cfa3148d/12221_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c5f567b-0bd2-42b3-b7bd-ed7a54aec6e9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-should-your-supply-chain-respond-to-the-crisis-in-ukraine/It’s unclear how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will end, but actions today can boost resilience.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Should Your Supply Chain Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine?]]><![CDATA[By Joe Terino, Peter Guarraia, Michelle Supko, Chris Rolfe, Amish Thakker, and Jörg Gnamm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0634b79db604b808d65d2ae9e6a1ccb/mtg-supply-chain-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>841de048-4ad0-4e40-9a95-9b8678b666fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Deals flow from provider demand for supply chain resilience, expense management, and support for alternative care. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech: The Pandemic Has Expanded Needs and Opportunities ]]><![CDATA[By Jason Slocum, Sharon Fry, Jon Barfield, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dieter Meyer, Dmitry Podpolny, Vikram Kapur, Kevin Chang, and Simon Sun]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ac175a00c7df4cfab28f047c94c53e81/12222-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>16d75914-6165-422d-81e9-76c7d910d787https://www.bain.com/insights/life-sciences-tools-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Diagnostics labs and R&D technology firms have attracted more investments from private equity firms. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Life Sciences Tools: Diagnostics Deals on the Rise ]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan, Christoph Schlegel, Franz-Robert Klingan, Parijat Ghosh, Ben Siegal, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b2151dd9aae647f09950eeabcf309d18/12223_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1fff9cf-032e-4ae1-b242-952f36190fa1https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-it-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/It’s all about streamlining operations or improving outcomes. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare IT: Faster, Smarter, Tuned to Value ]]><![CDATA[By Laila Kassis, Caitlin Dowling, Benjamin Cooke, Jeff Woods, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Yair Erez, Dmitry Podpolny, Doris Galan, Alex Boulton, Kevin Chang, Vikram Kapur, Justin Doshi, Kalyan Jonnalagadda, Eric Berger, and Jason Slocum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a0d36ab668748ea9bfd0a921c55ffe5/12224_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity, IT Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>8fbf3f13-6483-44e5-96e6-98ed2ccfc6b9https://www.bain.com/insights/2022-and-beyond-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2022/Investors are hunting for value in a time of discontinuity. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Outlook: 2022 and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f0ca6158cd184baa86d70275b1154a3c/12231_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>34abda3b-6cd7-487c-9cfa-bf25e0d11eeehttps://www.bain.com/insights/bains-macro-trends-group-on-the-russia-ukraine-wars-oil-and-gas-impact/Energy prices are likely to impose a second wave of supply-side shocks on the global economy.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain’s Macro Trends Group on the Russia-Ukraine War’s Oil and Gas Impact]]><![CDATA[By Austin Kimson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1282151e74f5467e873ac4d55713f1a8/oil-gas-ukraine-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>62c67837-371a-4511-8edb-dde82b6ee904https://www.bain.com/insights/chip-shortage-update-navigating-2022-and-building-long-term-resilience-webinar/Bain Partners Anne Hoecker, Peter Hanbury, and Michael Schallehn discuss the obstacles facing companies as the chip shortage continues. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chip Shortage Update: Navigating 2022 and Building Long-Term Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker, Peter Hanbury, and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0f559e6ac99412ab5a9d0eb82921b3c/chip-shortage-webinar-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c2ef470-be01-40f3-a87b-ea7fa8e2cb10https://www.bain.com/insights/key-themes-from-bains-global-private-equity-report-2022-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur shares insights from our 2022 Global Private Equity Report.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Themes from Bain’s Global Private Equity Report 2022]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d96b8eb044e4fdc8d2f2e320888a91f/pe-report_webinar-16x9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>5781e181-e511-442a-882c-d35604bedc8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/can-banks-meet-canadians-rising-digital-expectations-snap-chart/Sustained shifts in where and how consumers interact with banks are reshaping the path to differentiation.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Banks Meet Canadians’ Rising Digital Expectations?]]><![CDATA[By Alison Leibovitz, Jason Barro, Michael Kochan, and Jed Fallis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4bb1015dd96416a85541df740bb4b3b/02fig-nps-prism-canada-banks-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>04a517e9-9d68-4256-b043-5371c8078417https://www.bain.com/insights/decarbonizing-commercial-aviation-video/Amid fast-moving mandates and supply chain turbulence, there is no clear path to net-zero aviation. But any solution will require industrywide collaboration. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decarbonizing Commercial Aviation]]><![CDATA[By Jim Harris and Jérémie Danicourt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27b191db291641b79678594d052d710a/decarbonizing-commercial-aviation-1440x810-_2_.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>82cc5927-79ae-4cdd-b32a-2b1cf2ea9e5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-financial-system-consequences-of-the-russia-ukraine-war/Businesses should consider their risk exposures carefully, and not just in Russia. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Financial System Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War ]]><![CDATA[By Austin Kimson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b470c93e4f8043079883e6b2b38159d3/financial-system-consequences-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Macro Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>05401519-96cf-4403-b985-57070344bbe5https://www.bain.com/insights/the-2022-private-equity-report-three-essential-trends-podcast/We consider the intensifying competition for tech, the rise of growth equity investing, and the importance of sector expertise.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 2022 Global Private Equity Report: Three Essential Trends]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/197717710fab4f608da61aca8621ea1e/pe_dry2_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>db1d45a8-e4bc-43b6-b6c1-18d09d087f3chttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-brands-deliver-more-value-to-consumers-and-are-rewarded-for-it/Delivering what consumers value enables brands to achieve greater growth.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgent Brands Deliver More Value to Consumers and Are Rewarded for It ]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Eric Almquist, and John Blasberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d97f30fe82fa42c2b5fb09c0e5640d13/gettyimages-1095504764-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd9ae18d-d746-4a7c-9044-44f3a3e3ba5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-common-pricing-blunders-companies-make-during-periods-of-high-inflation-fortune/Costly pricing blunders are common when inflation spikes. Here's how to avoid them.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Common Pricing Blunders Companies Make during Periods of High Inflation]]><![CDATA[By Mark Burton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fortune1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Fortune]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9709267-cbb3-4f84-b32b-5ad0d9be8481https://www.bain.com/insights/the-2022-global-private-equity-report-market-overview-podcast/By just about any measure, private equity set a remarkable new standard in 2021.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 2022 Global Private Equity Report: Market Overview]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f326d4efd0144a83bdd0cf4d49de2b27/pe_dry_powder1_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a070bf1-7e1e-4230-b61f-c2800e0a944ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/measuring-and-modeling-customer-love-webinar/Bain’s Fred Reichheld and Jason Barro share NPS® success stories and what customer experience leaders are doing to benchmark company performance.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Measuring and Modeling Customer Love]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/020ad99b698e479790ba5b2844f70556/16_9_format-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Financial Services, Retail, Energy & Natural Resources, Automotive, Banking, Fintech, Grocery, Insurance, Payments, Telecommunications, Utilities & Renewables, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>10e877ee-b749-49ba-bf14-0da51ac15d31https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-market-in-2021-global-private-equity-report-2022/In a record-breaking year, private equity investors made it plain that it’s not just about buyout anymore.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Private Equity Market in 2021: The Allure of Growth]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, and Kiki Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/60e007b4625349cab6faeef5fe1a895d/12076_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>68781060-6c73-4b1d-929f-b699724b046ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/growth-investing-global-private-equity-report-2022/Growth equity and late-stage venture funds are changing how the game is played.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chasing Disruption: The Brave New World of Growth Investing]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Usman Akhtar, and Bill Halloran]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9dedb7b2effa4c81ab601973f864383f/12077_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d23e2425-b0c5-4dbf-bcd3-4ba799a20570https://www.bain.com/insights/software-global-private-equity-report-2022/High multiples aren’t as scary as they seem, but differentiated expertise is critical in this burgeoning sector.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Private Equity Keeps Winning in Software]]><![CDATA[By David Lipman, Christopher Perry, Jayne Zecha, and Jonny Holliday]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75981bb61c234764be809807a4e4d687/12078_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>347b1a51-2df5-4bff-85e6-25ab1817d149https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-due-diligence-global-private-equity-report-2022/The buyout world is dominated by technology deals, but due diligence is still catching up at many firms.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Tech Due Diligence Good Enough?]]><![CDATA[By Hank Chen, Jonny Holliday, and Robert Pierce]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/765240714ed248088a006d6551314f51/12082_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d8f788cb-0290-4f9a-a21c-7d4f0c5087c6https://www.bain.com/insights/will-private-equitys-blue-skies-give-way-to-clouds-video/Bain's Hugh MacArthur discusses private equity's record year and the future outlook amid rising inflation.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Private Equity's Blue Skies Give Way to Clouds? ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2675f4a600254e78a1f4d264ac05d062/pe-report-hugh-maccarthur-video-01-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb0099ea-99e1-42d5-95ad-539ab2d218f1https://www.bain.com/insights/hugh-macarthur-letter-global-private-equity-report-2022/Private equity outdid itself in 2021 as investors raced to capture technology-fueled growth.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Letter from Hugh MacArthur: A Year for the Record Books]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0dcdee078f3c471e993e723792d01a25/hugh-macarthur-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c31cc647-92b5-4856-951e-010df0b95cf4https://www.bain.com/insights/sector-strategy-global-private-equity-report-2022/Sector strategy is about more than tapping what's hot—it’s about using data to determine where you can win.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Raising Sector Strategy to the Next Level]]><![CDATA[By Or Skolnik, Nadim Malik, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c8160f5b757459e90430db964a742ca/12080_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b974535-bee9-4d2d-8ac9-490e94689186https://www.bain.com/insights/inflation-global-private-equity-report-2022/Buyout returns have benefited mightily from rate-driven multiple expansion. Is that about to change?Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity’s Inflation Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Mike McKay, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/67fa9ce7f0b843de8706b5d2f648e59e/12081_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b21a3f4-22d2-4c2d-9196-91fef97f7eb6https://www.bain.com/insights/countering-the-myths-that-hinder-cloud-adoption-in-financial-services/Misconceptions about the cloud are preventing companies from realizing its benefits.Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Countering the Myths That Hinder Cloud Adoption in Financial Services ]]><![CDATA[By Philipp Baecker, Stefan Ebener, Frank Ford, Florian Mueller, and Joachim Wuest]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/60fd6fd64fc94b618f7dfb3471331d23/gettyimages-1355296367-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ddcb2ac5-6d5c-45f9-bec7-73462f308706https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-succeed-in-procurement-in-2022/Amid supply chain challenges, “buying better” won’t be enough. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Succeed in Procurement in 2022]]><![CDATA[By Rich Sheinfeld and Adam Forman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/39696c74d132414b960c54304c3694b4/how-to-succeed-in-procurement-16-9-1.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>55f9f60c-a0ef-44c1-9254-19bcbfdd9cb1https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-mentorship-bold-moves-to-achieve-gender-parity-in-energy-and-natural-resource-industries/True sponsorship, inclusive organizations, and revamped talent systems are among the solutions to the sector’s workforce challenges.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Mentorship: Bold Moves to Achieve Gender Parity in Energy and Natural Resource Industries ]]><![CDATA[By Emily Emmett, Dan Manicom, Jenya Papania, and Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a000cb45e10843ebba941b4df81cacd1/gettyimages-162572909-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>f79df6dd-593a-4670-aea7-848eafd6bc73https://www.bain.com/insights/stay-ahead-of-rising-prices-podcast/Track inflationary pressures across the portfolio and help management teams combat shared threats together.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stay Ahead of Rising Prices]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Shawn O'Brien]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/41fa77cc41d04b08930a2c79a20a719a/dry-powder-inflation02-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>93ca6f01-3a09-48b7-805d-9a72206811e2https://www.bain.com/insights/ceos-give-your-heroes-the-firm-they-deserve-video/Some employees took initiative to keep the business running during the pandemic. Here’s how to recognize them. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CEOs, Give Your Heroes the Firm They Deserve]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93b64fa1c7964a92ad30cc2baf6e4472/jimmy-allen_s-ceos-agenda_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>68d5f20d-e4de-4d5a-8e55-95ebd81fd87chttps://www.bain.com/insights/integrated-pipeline-management-the-nexus-of-true-marketing-sales-collaboration/Marketing and sales groups must be in sync for pipeline management to accelerate growth.Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrated Pipeline Management: The Nexus of True Marketing-Sales Collaboration ]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Rishi Dave, Jamie Merolla, and Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79226aaa141940c3b30c16f3ccca8128/gettyimages-1056251622-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4fd971bd-34c8-4777-8d5a-d8577c3f6f6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/esg-insights-into-sustainable-investing-and-auditing-video/Bain's Torsten Lichtenau joined a panel of experts at International Energy Week 2022 to discuss sustainable investing during the energy transition.Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG Insights into Sustainable Investing and Auditing]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c84fb02b101c47c893b124c62b857fd9/international-energy-week_thumbnail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>db60a4aa-f6f6-457f-9395-cffbc041482bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/it-spending-recovery-to-accelerate-in-2022-snap-chart/Most US companies will increase their IT budgets this year after two years of widespread cuts and freezes amid the Covid-19 pandemic.Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IT Spending Recovery to Accelerate in 2022 ]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2905a1bd121c45119bb615e70f0eb1bf/it-budgets-2022-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, IT Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>62e8c094-fa5f-4ab3-bcb4-fbeee4b0669bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/limited-partners-and-private-equity-firms-embrace-esg/ESG has grown beyond its socially conscious roots to become a core component of creating value in private equity. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Limited Partners and Private Equity Firms Embrace ESG ]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino, Liam Connolly, David Hoverman, Debra McCoy, Matthew Schey, and Samantha Anders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/790d4fb1fbb248c8a1a7d72969239990/esg-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d1565c9-3460-49a1-887f-44898db7ecadhttps://www.bain.com/insights/get-ahead-of-rising-prices-podcast/Private equity firms must look beyond cost-cutting playbooks and develop pricing strategies that can weather an inflationary storm.Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Get Ahead of Rising Prices]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Shawn O'Brien]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16b183edbe3f429fac2869ac3ad03337/dry-powder-inflation01-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ee332318-05c5-4c54-a9a2-4cc5e885a08chttps://www.bain.com/insights/purposeful-business-the-agile-way-hbr/Turn squishy debates into concrete action.Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Purposeful Business the Agile Way]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a43394f-1f01-48a1-a98c-fbd0c5988f84https://www.bain.com/insights/inclusion-helps-your-companys-black-employees-move-up-not-out/Companies can’t simply hire their way to diversity; they also must retain and advance employees. That starts with making sure they feel included.Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Inclusion Helps Your Company’s Black Employees Move Up, Not Out ]]><![CDATA[By Alex Noether and Dria James]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0d642da111445c4aaa70c8b9c909ad0/12385_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>db2f99d0-1de8-4179-84e0-72ee5a151bd6https://www.bain.com/insights/how-indonesian-banks-are-making-the-most-of-moments-that-matter-snap-chart/In a rapidly changing landscape, Bank Central Asia and United Overseas Bank are captivating customers during key parts of the banking journey.Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Indonesian Banks Are Making the Most of Moments That Matter ]]><![CDATA[By Venny Gunawan, Edy Widjaja, and Alessandro Magarini Montenero]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2335e84c23af4711ba5855be8ab6da25/nps-prism-indonesia-banks-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>f11aa308-a382-4e78-820f-d218258f172chttps://www.bain.com/insights/speaking-the-five-languages-of-customer-love/For Valentine’s Day, try wooing customers as you might a love interest. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Speaking the Five Languages of (Customer) Love]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/446063f8483f498e895b846fd85f865e/v2-customer-love_baindotcom_blog_1440x810_blog.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>989ad578-9850-4e12-8e91-51d48db425dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-pharma-companies-can-meet-prescriber-preferences-infographic/Digital interactions aren’t one size fits all. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Pharma Companies Can Meet Prescriber Preferences]]><![CDATA[By Giorgio Ortolani and Jackie Flanagan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/808563ff2b2d42ed8b97ef56f78940bd/12225-digital-physicians-engagement-1400px-infographic_v3_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>201e3f9e-3d99-4b27-becd-f912c1f578b8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-teachable-habits-of-successful-b2b-marketers-infographic/Our surveys of buyers and marketers over 15 months reveal valuable lessons for reaching customers effectively.Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Teachable Habits of Successful B2B Marketers]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Johnny Hanson, and Jerrod Vaughan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d72d3e713ca8457d830bf22ea09fc0a4/11943_successful_b2b-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f160b0d2-82d7-49f5-8ee9-c1eb793d677fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/european-truck-market-outlook-2022/With increasing interest in alternative drivetrains, omnichannel sales, and new ownership models, companies need to move from conceptualizing to action—now.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[European Truck Market Outlook 2022]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer, Jörg Gnamm, Karl Strempel, Gianluca Di Loreto, and Mikael Johansson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e9a5ca490224aeab4ec424e72c3c09e/gettyimages-932149806-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive, Transportation, Freight & Logistics]]><![CDATA[English]]>8bf35fbc-54c7-4acc-9a48-3b1f126e8ffchttps://www.bain.com/insights/diversified-industrials-m-and-a-report-2022/Dealmaking bounces back as industrial players continue to rebalance portfolios and pursue growth.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Diversified Industrials M&A: Shaping Portfolios via M&A ]]><![CDATA[By Clark Herndon, Magnus Könberg, Sachin Kotak, and John Sequeira]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e9c811537ef4f0eb3262389c87e23fa/11165_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Construction & Infrastructure, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b786a26-9d0d-449e-a4be-15aab68fc88chttps://www.bain.com/insights/telecommunications-m-and-a-report-2022/Scale and infrastructure deals are quickly reshaping the industry while companies and investors explore creative partnerships.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telecommunications M&A: A Year of Resilience and Possibilities ]]><![CDATA[By Alex M. Dahlke and Jacob Wennerdal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8fcbadb42f74a45a63cdd5d747603b7/11172_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc07999c-f160-4bad-ab75-5a95ca842cf8https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-m-and-a-report-2022/Big tech’s thirst for small deals means finding ways to realize a given deal’s value while also integrating a new deal that closes maybe two weeks later.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology M&A: How Hyper Acquirers Integrate New Capabilities]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9fdb50ce74234099bcaa19b2e057c40c/11171_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>41b64d89-ff2f-4a8c-83bd-711b87bd0b6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-m-and-a-report-2022/Across all five healthcare sectors, buyers are finding new ways to achieve focus, scale, and specialization.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare M&A: Record-High Valuations Are Forcing Acquirers to Get Creative]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Ben Siegal, Kai Grass, and Sarah Yanes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6ae8078188f493d8d3a17c282065b33/11168_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers and Services, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>24a4f7fc-9066-47e0-af5c-8424d072202bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-m-and-a-report-2022/Companies are swiftly pursuing deals and choosing partners to get on the quick-commerce express train.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail M&A: Keeping Pace with the Rise of Quick Commerce]]><![CDATA[By Vincent Vandierendonck, Sam Rovit, and Michael Parshley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8fab6349e1c14d1db302a4f3bc3a6d40/11170_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7707e46-bec7-4b3d-bc0a-572e47bfd30ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-m-and-a-report-2022/Large companies are buying insurgent brands to regain their growth momentum, but they need a new playbook to make them succeed.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer Products M&A: Creating Value by Acquiring Insurgent Brands ]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Allison Snider, and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f5f8825f4924cb09eea4814cbef2ebe/11166_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a65fbb2-57c4-49c0-a07e-b3bc2dff0f8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/corporate-venture-capital-m-and-a-report-2022/Companies miss out by treating corporate venture capital like traditional M&A.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing the True Value of Corporate Venture Capital]]><![CDATA[By Joost Spits, Tom Wendt, and Dustin Rohrer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd363942028a4c6fa194635c598e5262/11870_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>637a9ab1-2f38-462f-a3d6-822e3a25ed17https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-imperative-m-and-a-report-2022/Acquirers need to assess target companies for hidden risks and for ways to advance their environmental, social, and corporate governance agendas.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The ESG Imperative in M&A]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Charles van den Branden, Axel Seemann, and Marc Lino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8143957e226542c6b6b57910c2535b8c/11876_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>e184e220-240e-4d30-9b61-d223a7dc64efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-talent-m-and-a-report-2022/With survival and growth riding on a company’s ability to hire the best talent, more executives are finding creative ways to solve the people equation.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reimagining Talent in M&A]]><![CDATA[By Sinead Mullen, Tim Leonard, and Marc Berman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a33163ae9cdd42da9fbb2f2be62102b0/11868_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>df48e514-1b87-451a-b0cc-4915abce4e30https://www.bain.com/insights/brazil-m-and-a-report-2022/Macroeconomic factors, proceeds from initial public offerings, and government sales of state-owned assets kept M&A activity roaring.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brazil M&A: A Year of Strong Activity ]]><![CDATA[By Luis Frota and Felipe Cammarata]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a7efae3231af4cee97d99702b6b502c0/11880_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>38a29f17-d3a0-43fe-8df7-6b8dbccbb4dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/japan-m-and-a-report-2022/More Japanese companies are willing to shed businesses and embrace a new version of themselves.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Japan M&A: The Emergence of Transformative M&A]]><![CDATA[By Takashi Ohara]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a5fb4b4c61f433cbb53289d97f197b2/11879_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b61e328-eac7-47ed-8904-2557be7574b4https://www.bain.com/insights/state-of-the-market-m-and-a-report-2022/As markets take off, strategic acquirers are evolving to meet new challenges.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[State of the Market]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Andrei Vorobyov, Suzanne Kumar, and Siobhan Galligan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/124e567d274e41328f48e8f8dc74b998/11174_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>66720466-2853-4fb6-ab4b-1237b7c8d4d5https://www.bain.com/insights/banking-m-and-a-report-2022/As banking M&A continues to heat up, acquirers must deal with a more dynamic environment and a new set of rules.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking M&A: A Push for Scale in a Competitive Market ]]><![CDATA[By Seow-Chien Chew, Joe Fielding, Roberto Frazzitta, and Pierre de Raismes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/707006d3cc4542d9a92e1adb0a090a2b/11872_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccd29b68-3d25-4aa8-8c09-5a77bea59ac4https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-record-year-in-m-a-videond-a/Last year was a monumental year for M&A, and the momentum continues. Here’s how companies can expand their strategic toolkits and get M&A right.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the Record Year in M&A]]><![CDATA[By Suzanne Kumar and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3046a3b725f49fdab66c6252b798c9b/ma-state-of-market-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c54bde93-f38d-454c-abfa-1c939bae5f41https://www.bain.com/insights/the-importance-of-retaining-key-talent-after-an-acquisition-video/In the unpredictable world of M&A, winning companies prioritize talent. Here's why keeping people a priority is critical to successful dealmaking. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Importance of Retaining Key Talent after an Acquisition]]><![CDATA[By Sinead Mullen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11db7d528b0844ae936a75ffb8edd4cc/ma-talent-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf25b99f-bfe4-487f-86b8-484d7ebd9b3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-today-white-hot-m-and-market-infographic/Total deal values reached record highs in 2021 as competition grew increasingly complex.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in Today’s White-Hot M&A Market]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f3030641c49f44ecba4e511392025d00/ma-report_state-of-the-market_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>23fde89b-8a73-49ed-a5f4-aefd45a75fbehttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-big-things-to-know-about-m-and-a-in-2022-infographic/Our survey of 281 M&A executives finds that retaining talent, capturing revenue synergies, boosting ESG, and making the most of alternative deal models are top of mind for buyers.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Big Things to Know about M&A in 2022]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef7cf4ddf8e5470faa92413de95c1c68/ma-report_five-key-trends_social-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c0f3ff2-2692-4943-b0df-fb4b12abe56bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-m-and-a-report-2022/Multinational companies need to proactively evaluate their existing footprint and portfolio strategy as it relates to China.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China M&A: Tighter Regulations Mean New Rules for Deals ]]><![CDATA[By Hao Zhou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e7da51367a914034a8ed2a8de207d3b2/11878_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4e2ee23-26f9-463d-ac8a-dafe848f09c8https://www.bain.com/insights/india-m-and-a-report-2022/First-time buyers have taken over dealmaking in India.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India M&A: Insurgents Are Going Shopping ]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Chandrashekhar and Karan Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb7128a07b38448d86f82d8df92926e3/11877_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f2527e5-28ef-4a20-b007-2c1e4395c383https://www.bain.com/insights/wealth-management-m-and-a-report-2022/Even as companies race to consolidate, they learn that scale is not enough.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wealth Management M&A: Scale Up and Digitize ]]><![CDATA[By Antonio Rodrigues and Markus Habbel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f505e52f14934385b6a9285853940b4d/11873_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9690dbed-8b5b-4c9b-b5a9-b89e0ac538f4https://www.bain.com/insights/asset-management-m-and-a-report-2022/Deals are one way to avoid this sector’s valley of death.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asset Management M&A: Building Scale and Differentiation ]]><![CDATA[By Matthias Memminger and Avishek Nandy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/afc0981e26f548a9b93b291f44436add/11874_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d621ea4-7649-4de0-9925-7333eda26f70https://www.bain.com/insights/payments-m-and-a-report-2022/After years of megadeals, companies are going for smaller and more selective tuck-in deals.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Payments M&A: The Deals behind the “Buy Now, Pay Later” Boom ]]><![CDATA[By Sen Ganesh and Glen Williams]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5d0e5daafc5e47d3926de26328600abf/11875_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Payments]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdf6ae2c-bf46-47de-a958-7defa7bff92ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurance-m-and-a-report-2022/Insurers are finding the deals that help them diversify and grow ahead of competitors.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurance M&A: How Deals Are Changing the Shape of an Industry]]><![CDATA[By Simon Porter and Sean O'Neill]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/795e2cad7e08448daa49470f07765e92/11871_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>84e02718-4009-4cd2-b970-f14e8b9bb5aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/automotive-m-and-a-report-2022/Manufacturers and suppliers are racing to secure leadership positions in an industry in which high-tech and software capabilities are critical for success.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automotive and Mobility M&A: How Companies Tune Up Their M&A Engines]]><![CDATA[By Ralf Kalmbach, Klaus Stricker, Pedro Correa, and Dominik Foucar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ec14c978d224a48b4523db7b934eabf/11865_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b389602f-38d8-48e5-aba0-473c66ea9bf4https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-natural-resources-m-and-a-report-2022/More companies will pursue deals that bring them closer to a lower-carbon future.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy and Natural Resources M&A: Deals to Deliver the Energy Transition ]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer and Arnaud Leroi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/87c2835ef5e44beeba264fb7d65e1357/11961_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Mergers and 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Ohmstedt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4d5722ada32d4e70a90899b256141a28/11920_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f012c18a-a810-4f76-8d93-90c8f866eba0https://www.bain.com/insights/joint-ventures-and-alliances-partnership-playbook-m-and-a-report-2022/Alternative deals are different from typical acquisitions, and they need to be viewed with a fresh set of eyes.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delivering Results in Joint Ventures and Alliances Requires a New Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Joost Spits, Arnaud Leroi, and Dustin Rohrer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f920af27cfda4dcf9018a2bea5dc7928/11869_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>904ad1d2-80f0-4d74-b9fd-1000dc7a235fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/revenue-synergies-m-and-a-report-2022/High deal valuations call for a more rigorous approach to jointly boosting revenue.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing Science to the Art of Revenue Synergies]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller, Benjamin Farmer, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a4b4a36be4f24e3f8c552a7d753887ad/11867_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>192e2dba-3580-4610-9a10-4d9ca790253fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/letter-from-the-team-m-and-a-report-2022/The world is changing for those in the trenches getting deals done.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Letter from the M&A Team: Beneath the M&A Headlines]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, Andrei Vorobyov, and Suzanne Kumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d9503e34533e4803a885024b260866d9/11173_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9daf570b-2714-43a2-974a-687906288618https://www.bain.com/insights/a-brilliant-recovery-shapes-up-the-global-diamond-industry-2021-to-22/Our 11th annual report looks at the pandemic’s effects, the industry’s impressive recovery, and the possibilities ahead. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Brilliant Recovery Shapes Up: The Global Diamond Industry 2021–22]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde, Ari Epstein, Sophia Kravchenko, and Karen Rentmeesters]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e165a6d7f3af496591ba08ad656bf8e6/over-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Retail, Luxury, Mining]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>86b583a1-40f2-40e7-95d6-d5b5b0868522https://www.bain.com/insights/love-love-me-do-new-data-proves-the-value-of-customer-love/Studies by Glassdoor and NPS Prism draw the clear relationship between happy employees and happy customers. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Love, Love Me Do: New Data Proves the Value of Customer Love ]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell, Alison Leibovitz, and Stephen Caine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0edf95d731774f7184435c8b1936b631/glassdoor-employers-nps-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b73f6c2-d4bd-4501-9ace-673433b3e5e4https://www.bain.com/insights/why-the-human-touch-still-matters-in-grocery-snap-chart/Knowledgeable, friendly staff are key to improving shoppers’ in-store experiences.Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why the Human Touch Still Matters in Grocery]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine, Jason Barro, Lisa Koetter, and Alison Leibovitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76b082ae83c54fa6bfe668e383bb9e4e/nps-prism-grocery-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>9335f9f1-7933-48bc-91dd-43aff2431565https://www.bain.com/insights/time-for-sustainable-investing/Investors want asset and wealth managers to quantify and report the impact of the ESG factors they care most about.Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Time for Sustainable Investing to Move from Marketing Sizzle to Reliable Results]]><![CDATA[By Stefan Wörner and Matthias Memminger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3740b6829ee247469e5f58b558338e79/gettyimages-478848723-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>21b6ae5a-f681-4936-9073-18f90e0862b1https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-omicron-six-strategic-priorities-for-retailers-in-2022/Amid urgent operational challenges, executive teams need to remain focused on the bigger picture.Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Omicron: Six Strategic Priorities for Retailers in 2022]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04cd290bd91e4fa2aadd9aa3ff066ee7/beyond-omicron-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>093ed04b-e588-4fde-912a-44ae195c2145https://www.bain.com/insights/the-fabric-of-belonging-how-to-weave-an-inclusive-culture/Inclusive organizations have higher-performing, happier teams. But what’s the secret to creating such organizations?Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Fabric of Belonging: How to Weave an Inclusive Culture ]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman, Bianca Bax, Alex Noether, and Brenen Blair]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/398cfee52c244ebc9bb9536a48576131/inclusive-organizations-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design, Leadership & Talent, Strategy, Post-Merger Integration, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>22b1ce16-8bcf-4819-8432-8b7d037d6669https://www.bain.com/insights/worker-archetypes-for-the-next-era-of-business-video/As workers' motivations evolve, leaders must rethink their approach to talent.Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Worker Archetypes for the Next Era of Business]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92e1f2b1c0c5406d8ed5f29b67c53b8d/worker-future-thumbnail_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1859e58-747b-4dbd-b1e9-9dfc675ed3bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/taking-flight-how-to-maximize-the-potential-of-career-connected-learning/Done right, career-connected learning is the key to a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make good jobs and careers available to a broader pool of young people. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking Flight: How to Maximize the Potential of Career-Connected Learning]]><![CDATA[By Chris Bierly and Abigail Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e1616632c9e145368b480453e73fff35/career-connected-learning_cover_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Public Sector]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>01be3ec3-f132-4dd4-a523-4f70b4208f1bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-year-of-contrasts-for-chinas-growing-personal-luxury-market/International travel disruptions, duty-free opportunities, and digitalization continue to strengthen domestic spending in 2021.Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Year of Contrasts for China’s Growing Personal Luxury Market]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Weiwei Xing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96bbddcf58aa4c8887cbfc9d40832925/china-luxury-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe5c2875-c7bd-496d-87ea-6b252c3f89e2https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-stranded-costs-on-the-long-road-to-net-zero/The energy transition is changing the rules of capital markets and capital planning for energy companies. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing Stranded Costs on the Long Road to Net Zero]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans, Michael Short, Olga Muscat, and Emily Wu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dbeca504e43945aaaf5cda4911006647/gettyimages-1219851692-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>96ebd5ff-a6e2-4299-ad2d-12948eb25717https://www.bain.com/insights/airport-retail-brace-for-disruption/Omnichannel retailing and a major shift in passenger mix are poised to transform traditional airport shopping. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Airport Retail: Brace for Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Mauro Anastasi, Lorenzo Ferroni, Martin Moodie, and Jack MacGowan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee78a4e68717469c95ff4747fad223b0/airport-retail-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Luxury, Aviation, Transportation]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb95b6d8-3842-4a5a-ac8e-0a47e4885a95https://www.bain.com/insights/secondhand-luxury-goods-a-first-rate-strategic-opportunity-snap-chart/Now worth more than €30 billion, the preowned luxury market can keep surging with the right moves today.Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Secondhand Luxury Goods: A First-Rate Strategic Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5b09ce57d5b040ffab199ea4428ccdd7/secondhand-luxury-goods_snap-chart-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>47901cfb-aedc-4d73-bcc4-207540f1b1afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/marketing-budgets-decisions-data-and-more-decisions-video/Bain Partner Cesar Brea invites Keen CEO Greg Dolan and digital marketing executive Randall Beard to discuss the challenge of managing large marketing budgets in the early 2020s. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Marketing Budgets: Decisions, Data, and More Decisions]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc7027ecac6344118231e33e206994e3/brea-marketing-budgets_1440x810_.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>70e4a1fd-a031-4db1-be6c-e704379fc35chttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-has-redefined-the-role-of-the-home-infographic/Whether it’s work or play, consumers are sticking with many of the at-home activities they adopted during the pandemic. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Has Redefined the Role of the Home]]><![CDATA[By Sophie Ladousse, Leah Johns, Amanda Howe, and François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96070e0f09ab450d95f515f9330fdf62/12043_promos_sm_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>06ea8067-4d4b-4ea1-bb56-e650dfe7b6c1https://www.bain.com/insights/letters-retailers-executive-agendas-thrive-in-uncertainty-retail-holiday-newsletter/Retail sales broke records this holiday, but purpose and leadership are more critical than ever as pricing, labor, and supply chain disruptions endure.Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Letters to Retailers: Executive Agendas to Thrive in Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, Julia Saxonov, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2de880ab25b945599579fd56f9a3d243/rhn5_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>749425fd-158d-43b9-8a5e-7e8db1066b9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/more-human-not-less-insights-on-the-future-of-work-forbes/Five identifiable themes are reshaping work today. They point to three steps every executive should take to stay ahead in the war for talent.Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More Human, Not Less: Insights On The Future Of Work]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c1b876b9bb24434b2bd60fde8463be7/michels-jan22-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>33816a73-df85-468f-bbeb-9ecf65613e9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-a-nudge-is-not-enough/Aligning three sources of reinforcement helps organizations master complex change. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When a Nudge Is Not Enough]]><![CDATA[By Tracy Thurkow and Adélaïde Hubert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4e2e4df25fd4fc19ac46054c2c55a9a/nudge-is-not-enough-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e70687c-bb30-4820-866e-58d81c14675fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-esg-measurement-gap-in-private-equity-infographic/Investors say environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters more than ever, but limited partners and private equity firms frequently lack the tools to measure what’s working—and what’s not.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the ESG Measurement Gap in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino, David Hoverman, Liam Connolly, and Debra McCoy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8204526f2c954e1fa8d7d4c2aefd820f/12011_esg-measurement-gap-private-equity-infographic_16.9_promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>0808fbdc-58a6-4a10-9824-48d92f78fe1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-love-wins-webinar/In this webinar, Winning on Purpose coauthors Fred Reichheld, Maureen Burns, and Darci Darnell discuss their new book’s simple yet powerful message: Love your customers.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Love Wins ]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld, Darci Darnell, and Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d99dd89eb93b467abac325c81336c201/winning-on-purpose-hbr-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8e47556-9fb4-4394-8a95-1eb4568a0d1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-three-part-game-plan-for-delivering-sustainability-digitally/Digital technologies can do much more than measure progress to net zero. They can support your entire sustainability strategy.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Three-Part Game Plan for Delivering Sustainability Digitally]]><![CDATA[By James Anderson and Greg Caimi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82fc02bbb6f24f9ea3832bfe75d74d6e/digital-and-sustainability-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>cffa71a2-f8a5-493a-809c-67bd923d7787https://www.bain.com/insights/six-worker-archetypes-for-the-world-ahead-future-of-work-report-interactive/Six worker archetypes can help business leaders understand the messy world of individual personalities.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Working Future: What Type of Worker Are You?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c89ce19ec6fe4cd4941327ab66980686/working-future---1440px-promos_quiz.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[English]]>14e3829c-e256-4ab9-9669-0a197c3ea777https://www.bain.com/insights/the-working-future-more-human-not-less-future-of-work-report/It’s time to change how we think about work.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Working Future: More Human, Not Less ]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, James Allen, John Hazan, Eric Almquist, Thomas Devlin, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/57c16a4cfe7a4dc5ad0e4f8b4fa7927a/working-future---1440px-promos_intro.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a53658a2-c4b8-4e7a-8074-f94879f01c41https://www.bain.com/insights/motivations-for-work-are-changing-future-of-work-report/Gains in living standards allow us to spend less time working but raise expectations about what a job should provide.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Motivations for Work Are Changing]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, James Allen, John Hazan, Eric Almquist, Thomas Devlin, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb4f2ef8260d41c6a4456371d67ab6a9/working-future---1440px-promos_chap-1.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>726b3e96-2cf3-49b2-92a4-d5153b235344https://www.bain.com/insights/beliefs-about-what-makes-a-good-job-are-diverging-future-of-work-report/As attitudes toward work have fragmented, six worker archetypes have emerged. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beliefs about What Makes a “Good Job” Are Diverging ]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, James Allen, John Hazan, Eric Almquist, Thomas Devlin, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/81b25c824f454bab95fd01bf91bb3e73/working-future---1440px-promos_chap-2.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f56df0ed-2db2-47f4-b6f3-b924e91dd4d4https://www.bain.com/insights/automation-is-helping-to-rehumanize-work-future-of-work-report/Distinctly human advantages are growing in importance as automation eliminates routine work.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automation Is Helping to Rehumanize Work]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, James Allen, John Hazan, Eric Almquist, Thomas Devlin, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/195a6e5a11bd4e9a84360d0e1463d891/working-future---1440px-promos_chap-3.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a803c261-affe-4ea2-bd55-f52848d99b2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/rehumanizing-work-the-journey-ahead-future-of-work-report/To stay on top in increasingly competitive markets, forward-looking business leaders will reshape their talent strategy around three ideas. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rehumanizing Work: The Journey Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, James Allen, John Hazan, Eric Almquist, Thomas Devlin, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d8b3e23c608b484b959f3fe3819af482/working-future---1440px-promos_conclusion.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>347e5463-4612-4767-aeab-2bb1f2d1ca7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-type-of-worker-are-you-future-of-work-report-interactive/There’s no such thing as the “average” worker. Understanding six archetypes can help firms build an effective talent strategy.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Working Future: Six Worker Archetypes for the World Ahead]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/58c552c468ae48a98fe3e06f0cc4e719/working-future---1440px-promos_dashboard.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f6ba81f-aab3-44af-b9c8-c1723788fc0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/technological-change-is-blurring-the-boundaries-of-the-firm-future-of-work-report/Remote and gig work are on the rise, but they are challenging firm cohesion.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technological Change Is Blurring the Boundaries of the Firm ]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, James Allen, John Hazan, Eric Almquist, Thomas Devlin, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af8a0e12d41440678192fc4f443ab312/working-future---1440px-promos_chap-4.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>67bf05ea-add9-41d3-ac8d-f731300c8251https://www.bain.com/insights/young-workers-are-increasingly-overwhelmed-future-of-work-report/Younger generations, especially in advanced economies, are under mounting stress that spills over into their work lives.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Young Workers Are Increasingly Overwhelmed]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, James Allen, John Hazan, Eric Almquist, Thomas Devlin, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f70b048474e462f90ff36b2eb7cdeef/working-future---1440px-promos_chap-5.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>095c7fdf-09dd-4f2b-a015-19770d8cbc18https://www.bain.com/insights/engineering-your-way-out-of-the-global-chip-shortage-hbr/If you design for resilience, you’ll be better able to navigate disruptions.Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Engineering Your Way Out of the Global Chip Shortage]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Bill Radzevych, and Ben Grant]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[English]]>edef7cd1-0247-44e0-9806-ff7684a0b06chttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-surging-recovery-to-elegant-advance-the-evolving-future-of-luxury/Our 2021 Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study shows how brands can build on their historic rebound. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Surging Recovery to Elegant Advance: The Evolving Future of Luxury]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Constance Gault, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Lyne Jaroudi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a318fdda57149808c791759f809eda6/11529_luxury_cover_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>649921b3-9366-40ec-a504-4acfb4a1e74fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/happy-holidays-in-store-retail-holiday-newsletter/With shoppers making fewer, more purposeful trips to stores this season, every visit counts.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Happy Holidays Are In-Store for Retailers]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, Julia Saxonov, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a52382ffaca4f92a0ea36301e4afdca/rhn_4_postholiday_bain.com_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac7ef65d-b8fd-4bb6-b348-dc906e2a9a12https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-strategy-in-banking-choose-your-spots-snap-chart/Done right, artificial intelligence goes beyond cost reduction to generate value for customers and reduce risk.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Strategy in Banking: Choose Your Spots ]]><![CDATA[By Christian Westermann, Nic Gordon, Fabian Delava, George Collins, and Sumit Narayanan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3244b6efd46a46f392ba648bdbc39222/11717-ai-strategy-banking-snapchart-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>500be997-e4cd-4283-a16f-1e1623a3786ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-investors-eats-the-world-of-fintech-podcast/The worlds of fintech and financial services are merging into one.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Investors Eat the World of Fintech]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Jeff Tijssen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa20b73877d5426f9b18d261ce38b415/dry-powder-fintech2-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2df84c39-c247-4b35-97eb-478c6a117916https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-rebound-taking-command-of-the-ecommerce-marketplace-video/Bain Partner Claudia D'Arpizio appeared on Bloomberg News to discuss the increase of personal luxury goods spending in 2021.Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Rebound: Taking Command of the E-commerce Marketplace]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c2819b9f61264fc382e82ab5aeba8fb1/1400_810_21000421_01_bloomberg-clip.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5f84ab4-0474-4d5d-b7af-3d561c0c5a5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/manufacturers-have-plenty-of-jobs-but-few-takers/Leading companies are rapidly rethinking workforce strategies and boosting investment in automation.Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manufacturers Have Plenty of Jobs, but Few Takers]]><![CDATA[By Jared Lapin, Susan Gunn, and Chris Rolfe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34aaf07edb94479d803595bfe8199fb3/labor-shortage_manufacturing-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Manufacturing, Automation, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>93cf737d-e8ff-4e60-a986-96fa2717ce81https://www.bain.com/insights/a-sudden-slowdown-in-2021-fmcg-recovery/China Shopper Report 2021, Volume 2Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Sudden Slowdown in 2021’s FMCG Recovery … and the Mixed Fate of China’s Insurgent Brands]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/660ad7fcbfea4d13ae87ab266996c976/gettyimages-1298093105-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5a7bdfc-66fd-4d09-81bf-b9254167bdc2https://www.bain.com/insights/voting-with-their-feet-banking-consumers-want-a-seamless-digital-experience-infographic/Half of consumers’ digital purchases go to a competitor of their primary bank, and half of those who buy anywhere encounter friction in the process. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Voting with Their Feet: Banking Consumers Want a Seamless Digital Experience]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Nikola Glusac, and Katrina Cuthell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/655943bdd17c484182bec5ed086e5fba/11649-value-leakage_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d7764b4-b0ab-4b51-9d36-6a88c5a4f01fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-years-resolution-for-2022-deploying-your-skills-to-lead-through-change-forbes/Exploring your organization’s capacity for change—what it’s good at and where it needs work—will help you successfully navigate another year of hybrid work.Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Year’s Resolution For 2022: Deploying Your Skills To Lead Through Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/06281a935a0140339f5db8641d7eae0b/new-years-2022-16-9-1.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b15215a-069f-4b9e-856e-657cffa7f0b1https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-missing-data-champion-the-cfo/The finance group is well positioned to break down silos and, alongside the CDO, help business units and IT prioritize use cases.Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks’ Missing Data Champion: The CFO]]><![CDATA[By Markus Habbel, Christian Westermann, Steve Beam, Pam Yee, and Claudio Sorgente]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3250f2a51d80427ca5a609f4bf4cfa61/gettyimages-1331774904-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4267077-85aa-4183-bd9f-cc2560c23ff9https://www.bain.com/insights/when-software-eats-the-world-of-finance-podcast/The worlds of fintech and financial services are merging into one.Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Software Eats the World of Finance]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Jeff Tijssen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e225898674334ac4916e7f8f2c046afb/dry-powder-fintech1-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>0cf73536-67c1-4c8a-8bd0-5a4c5127fcafhttps://www.bain.com/insights/north-americas-role-in-leading-the-energy-transition-video/At the Reuters North American Energy Transition Conference, Bain’s Peter Parry and Aaron Denman discuss why the region is uniquely positioned to lead the way to a lower-carbon future. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[North America’s Role in Leading the Energy Transition]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Aaron Denman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42410b97b21a474a85064f5f7898a32f/enr-video-still-1440x810-12-02-21.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>661e0e9f-471e-463e-9b4c-0eff99585c59https://www.bain.com/insights/developing-digital-clinical-trials-infographic/First-mover pharmaceutical companies will use digital tools to accelerate speed to market. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Developing Digital Clinical Trials]]><![CDATA[By Jason Evers, Jennifer Rowan, and Jackie Flanagan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/191fe79b0f7c4d0e8a50cb17a13e9fe6/11506_devdigitalclinicaltrials_v4_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>32454911-aa9d-4684-a571-07341c0a0c95https://www.bain.com/insights/pricing-relief-stat-infographic/ Inflationary times give medical technology suppliers an opening for smarter pricing.Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pricing Relief, Stat!]]><![CDATA[By Nimit Mehta, Mukarram Bhaiji, and Todd Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/55d8e6a7d9ad43be8f98d513bf1b7314/infographic-medtech-inflation-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a819f47-f4fa-4dc6-8f08-0f07b1ee8d17https://www.bain.com/insights/online-luxury-sales-approach-a-milestone-snap-chart/Websites and apps are on track to become the most important channel for personal luxury goods.Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After Another Big Year, Online Luxury Sales Approach a Milestone]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db3dcd9d0c83495a81dabf6675c034fe/11773-online-luxury-milestone-01-promo-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>90d381a6-8643-4a86-b1a2-540053309b04https://www.bain.com/insights/helping-farmers-shift-to-regenerative-agriculture/Sustainable farming techniques, such as cover crops, nutrient management, crop rotation, and low tillage, could reduce emissions by more than half. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Helping Farmers Shift to Regenerative Agriculture ]]><![CDATA[By Fernando Heil Lutiis, Tyson Atleo, Grace Mbazima, and Sam Israelit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5908abf4e4ca41398f11d755937de6a9/gettyimages-597058961_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0965d38-613b-4b64-8f51-a70309cc06c7https://www.bain.com/insights/enterprise-technology-leaders-are-more-likely-to-value-diversity-snap-chart/Companies that value diversity are more likely to identify as leaders in technology capabilities, innovation, and customer experience. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Enterprise Technology Leaders Are More Likely to Value Diversity ]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan and Lauren Brom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3076550cb76b40329ca37e436d3ce1e8/enterprise-technology-leaders-promo--16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e8ee8e7-6c77-4e37-af22-f328f5220d2ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/master-your-supplier-universe-with-digital-procurement/Digital procurement solutions boost transparency, improve efficiency, and reduce supplier risk.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Master Your Supplier Universe with Digital Procurement]]><![CDATA[By Brian Paul Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/67a0fc5fec2d4269aaca3d224e359e68/gettyimages-1196019144-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Operations, Procurement, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>492fc0ce-a8f0-42f9-a5cf-b0b0bc8215a6https://www.bain.com/insights/exploring-the-growth-opportunity-of-buy-now-pay-later-in-the-uk-webinar/Bain's Jeff Tijssen and Ryan Garner discuss the future of buy now, pay later with key industry players.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Exploring the Growth Opportunity of Buy Now, Pay Later in the UK]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Tijssen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0f110734750423b8244eebdb02d55b9/bnpl_exploring-the-growth-opportunity_1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d320d1ab-55d8-43a4-a041-43a9b74999eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-companies-can-learn-from-the-recent-surge-in-plastic-resin-prices/Supply chain resilience is the key to coping with price volatility. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Companies Can Learn from the Recent Surge in Plastic Resin Prices]]><![CDATA[By Jim Horrigan, Flavio Monteleone, and Peter Meijer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c22720fc59b4911bbdfe895752b8a6a/direct-materials-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Technology, Retail, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>31dbc51d-e4bf-4364-aece-53a582ef99bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-cop-twenty-six-Implications-for-private-equity-webinar/Experts from Bain and Persefoni discuss the implications of carbon footprinting for the private equity industry. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond COP26: Implications for Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino, Torsten Lichtenau, and Debra McCoy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8caa2839d39046b39cd395bfc8f7c4f4/peg-post-cop26-webinar-1440-x-810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>119e1d08-de23-4a7b-83f7-b078d4203ebfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/win-the-leadership-marathon-forbes/How top organizations are increasing their capacity for change.Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Win the Leadership Marathon]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5eae2196bb2432198bf3a2f3eeac150/gettyimages-1054980844-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>c955090b-dc1a-41f3-a152-198864766bcahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-luxury-went-local-in-2021-snap-chart/Who spent what was only part of the story—where they spent was also key.Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Luxury Went Local in 2021]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37704facf5b54357a95b6f4518465ec3/1172_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6937326-b9a4-42e5-9f42-99ddd91e06b4https://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-maximum-potential-from-a-cloud-transformation/Setting high ambitions and enlisting broad support helps companies get more from the cloud.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving Maximum Potential from a Cloud Transformation ]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan, Prasad Sankaran, Adi Prakash, Rajneesh Sethi, and Frank Ford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d29ea65f7fe5494eb5e4b962494c2e0a/gettyimages-1189927602-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a325e124-a418-4954-8034-c0323f9ac4d6https://www.bain.com/insights/bringing-the-power-of-enterprise-technology-to-decarbonization/Chief information officers’ next challenge is to help their companies and their value chains become more sustainable.Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing the Power of Enterprise Technology to Decarbonization]]><![CDATA[By Uwe Schmid, Nitesh Prakash, Marc van der Vleugel, and Jim Claunch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8a63161902f84222a153f80230b14c05/power-of-enterprise-technology-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3724bc61-3991-473f-8e61-ffd6eb8db228https://www.bain.com/insights/the-holidays-are-here-and-shoppers-are-spending-snap-chart/Retail sales maintained strong growth in October, supporting our forecast for high holiday sales. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Holidays Are Here, and Shoppers Are Spending]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, Julia Saxonov, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aff5c5d8bc4644c180bd580b296f6217/11652-rhn-3-forecast-update-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d50b69d-3ec8-45bd-8266-03ec3db674b0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-promise-of-latino-owned-businesses-webinar/Bain experts dive into the growing role of Latino-owned businesses, and how closing the funding gap can empower their full potential.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Promise of Latino-Owned Businesses]]><![CDATA[By Tevia Segovia, Maureen Burns, and Alex Noether]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f76521b8ca3b4761a6f2d189299833d4/closing-the-capital-gap-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1b91f84-593a-4aaa-9403-90b0a9933bc3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-luxury-spending-adjusted-to-2021s-spending-constraints-snap-chart/Furniture, fine wine, and spirits substituted for hotels and cruises—but a rebound in experiences is brewing.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Products Over Experiences: How Luxury Spending Adjusted to 2021’s Constraints]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c515879220ee4dccb62a6c5eb12bb204/11771_luxurysnap_promos-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>7eae2548-9e80-4ebe-9c73-5dad1e8fdac9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-three-questions-leaders-should-always-ask-their-teams-infographic/During the course of the pandemic, many employees are reconsidering their jobs. This Agile-inspired leadership approach can help retain your best talent and help them grow. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Three Questions Leaders Should Always Ask Their Teams]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3832fc345bfa45b9be1f929247db4ba6/10776_three-questions-infographic_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>6be80f43-4032-4cd7-a85f-a5aa483ddff7https://www.bain.com/insights/unpacking-amazons-holiday-outlook-webinar/Bain partners discuss this year's shopping season and Amazon's position as a holiday retail sales leader.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unpacking Amazon's Holiday Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris and Dan Brenner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ba836d85d2294961b29869bfee49e089/v2_rhn_4_unwrappingamazong_webinar_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>aec70470-9900-46f0-acb2-fdc42911b6dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-lending-can-resolve-the-service-dilemma-for-smes/To meet SMEs’ evolving needs, banks should focus digital efforts where the value lies: credit. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Lending Can Resolve the Service Dilemma for SMEs]]><![CDATA[By Manfredi de'Mozzi, Jeff Tijssen, Omar Collavizza, and Tommaso Storari]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68fb4b336cad4728b21d8821e2d5dd12/gettyimages-1317277297-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Payments]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d544632-4c64-4ec4-941a-8b3b468cf1d4https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-ready-for-traceable-circular-supply-chains-infographic/Digital traceability allows companies to improve sustainability, performance, and resilience.Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Ready for Traceable, Circular Supply Chains?]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Joshua Hinkel, and Tessa Bysong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5508eb424bd848a19628f6cd55c5a218/traceability-challenge-infographic-promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Consumer Products, Retail, Technology]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>9689bf8b-e75c-4102-a470-dad14c36eae8https://www.bain.com/insights/after-cop26-now-the-hard-part/Broad policy announcements grabbed headlines, but here are some of the implications for business.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After COP26: Now, the Hard Part]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Debra McCoy, and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88ee557ef66b4796a9e90ffd91d476b3/after-cop26-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb06ebb5-0026-49a4-9621-f5cb6ee88ed5https://www.bain.com/insights/marketplaces-prepare-to-share-amazons-holiday-cheer-retail-holiday-newsletter/Amazon’s endless aisle remains a force to be reckoned with this season, but category-specific marketplaces are winning over customers, too.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Marketplaces Prepare to Share Amazon’s Holiday Cheer]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, Julia Saxonov, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e248589bc3e4abbaca1d3753190a0fe/rhn_3_unwrappingamazon_bain.com_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>4423669a-ca29-49b6-806a-363236a20f2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-traceability-will-transform-supply-chains-webinar/Bain Partners Tessa Bysong, Hernan Saenz, and Joshua Hinkel discuss the steps to successful digital traceability.Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Traceability Will Transform Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Tessa Bysong, Hernan Saenz, and Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9dd7deaeb06c4eeabaa681bd80d587de/amer_traceability-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Paper & Packaging, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ec97505-edf6-44c6-a083-e78fb0296a8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-transformation-what-matters-most-in-your-sector-interactive/Bain Digital GPS Benchmark 2021 reveals the most relevant digital applications for business leaders across 10 sectors.Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Transformation: What Matters Most in Your Sector?]]><![CDATA[By James Anderson and Laura Polasek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8af87bb71ada4cae8f8a2be9100811e7/spark-digital_transformatio_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a0365c3-3e54-4007-b261-8e55ce489478https://www.bain.com/insights/seven-ways-medtech-companies-can-make-the-most-of-digital-investments-infographic/As several forces rapidly reshape the market, industry leaders are linking digital opportunities to their biggest strategic bets.Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seven Ways Medtech Companies Can Make the Most of Digital Investments]]><![CDATA[By Scott Daubin and Jennifer Rowan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf8790e050794800821a98afbc3d1cd9/11451-medtech-promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4ed62bf-b125-4f4e-b390-5674623d060ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-path-of-best-resistance/Stop fretting. A little employee reluctance to change is a good thing.Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Path of Best Resistance ]]><![CDATA[By Luba Mandzy Herring and Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b875f0407e7141508cf3490ff9a0bede/gettyimages-1138997465_16-9-1.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7054848-4515-48db-bda0-74804461f993https://www.bain.com/insights/personal-luxury-goods-sales-are-set-to-beat-their-pre-covd-levels-snap-chart/After 2020’s sharp reversal, this year the market is likely to be up 1% on its 2019 high. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rebounding in Style: Personal Luxury Goods Sales Are Set to Beat Their Pre-Covid Record ]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74023ad5c3df4173bd5069a2fe19df6a/211530_rebounding_in_style_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>da8adc7c-76e2-4332-bcb5-f94e36196e4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinese-retail-must-adapt-as-singles-day-matures-fortune/Over the past decade, Singles Day has grown into the largest shopping event in the world.Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chinese Retail Must Adapt as Singles Day Matures]]><![CDATA[By James Yang, Jonathan Cheng, and Melanie Sanders]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fortune1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Fortune]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>8754d304-87d0-4712-ba4b-17bc1d1237c9https://www.bain.com/insights/happier-shoppers-higher-spending-the-value-of-loyalty-in-grocery-snap-chart/Turning customers into loyal advocates can add more than $60 to their carts and boost their share of wallet.Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Happier Shoppers, Higher Spending: The Value of Loyalty in Grocery]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine, Jason Barro, and Lisa Koetter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a047efb5c87f4c71b5bbaf32cfcee472/grocery-nps-prism_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>841a276a-781a-48cf-a1f3-181fd40ed6f1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-your-engineering-team-can-help-solve-the-chip-shortage/Companies are rethinking product design to ease the current supply chain disruption, and the ones sure to follow.Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Your Engineering Team Can Help Solve the Chip Shortage]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Bill Radzevych, and Ben Grant]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/99d64e1176bf4954a2a1dc020a9b4060/11596-the-chip-shortage-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a011e09-c18f-4a81-b1ca-7a0c638c86b0https://www.bain.com/insights/insurance-agent-digital-shake-up/The hybrid virtual-human model, once a distant future goal, has suddenly become the expected standard.Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurance Agent Digital Shake-up]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Andrew Schwedel, Harshveer Singh, and Camille Goossens]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f83f65cd70d54e25bf681a7c3158fe45/11129-insurance-agency-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>62184563-e813-4320-b5c8-7cfe6a82278dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-insurance-as-risks-mount-insurers-aim-to-augment-protection-with-prevention/The distribution of power and profits is changing. How can insurers succeed in a more fractured industry landscape?Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Insurance: As Risks Mount, Insurers Aim to Augment Protection with Prevention ]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, Mark Judah, and Camille Goossens]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/50465cb0cde9452898e701e8b5ee9dd6/10644_ins_2030_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>8c2da14a-d378-4c03-aca3-3800296fe84dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-myths-about-carbon-offsets/This rapidly evolving market will be key to meeting net-zero ambitions, but what do you really know about it?Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Myths about Carbon Offsets]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Dale Hardcastle, Allister Furey, and Henning Huenteler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f0121bd77eb495ca0a073e0f0545919/gettyimages-1047731806_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a2f13d6-30da-4efe-8a7b-fa86dc27eaa6https://www.bain.com/insights/cash-management-practices-to-weather-a-downturn/Take an honest look at the business, and decide where to improve.Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cash Management Practices to Weather a Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Andrea Yandreski and Simon Henderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28d1a9d5825e4e5d8985cd20def8627f/covid-19-cash-managment-practices-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operations, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ecef832-bcc5-4b13-9f17-742622329241https://www.bain.com/insights/the-quest-for-full-potential/Companies truly striving to become their best share three consistent characteristics. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Quest for Full Potential]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/312d20f2302e49cead9fa984d2b25b2a/gettyimages-877985590-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>227f883a-5809-400f-9883-539acfd46a60https://www.bain.com/insights/smart-pricing-for-inflationary-times-infographic/With a nuanced, tailored pricing plan, industrial companies can improve their position during heavy inflation now and build flexibility for the future.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Smart Pricing for Inflationary Times]]><![CDATA[By Nimit Mehta and Mark Burton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/09a376db4e0c44b885483d9a525e70c9/infographic-smart-pricing-infationary-times-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Aerospace & Defense, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6917715-a9b4-4b21-b4a8-2db766ef6370https://www.bain.com/insights/five-steps-to-optimize-net-working-capital/Skilled cash management can help a company free up liquidity.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Steps to Optimize Net Working Capital ]]><![CDATA[By Maria Arnaoudona and Andrea Yandreski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44130e76113b482d992ba3b16a261031/five-steps-to-optimize-net-working-capital-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae78d69c-fd8e-4a3c-bea0-4e80bf20ae4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/an-alternative-methodology-for-demand-forecasting-with-small-data-sets/Nested bivariate regressions can provide confidence in situations containing multiple predictors.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Alternative Methodology for Demand Forecasting with Small Data Sets]]><![CDATA[By Marco Meyer and Jose von Roth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d06d8d6c10214ba596760c180fa30a10/expanding-the-toolkit-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3a38661-6315-4219-aeac-95c4d0bf3634https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-traceability-five-actions-to-ensure-resilient-and-sustainable-supply-chains-video/Bain's Joshua Hinkel discusses why being able to trace a product throughout the entire value chain helps lower costs and create less waste. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Traceability: Five Actions to Ensure Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/960f222ba2c946018a91f6740458af5c/digital-traceability-_-joshn-h_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Retail, Technology, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>985ed59d-08dd-4e9a-9ac3-5dc77520bbd8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-attract-top-tech-talent-hbr/Companies are finding creative ways to widen their funnel of candidates and investing in what sets them apart.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Attract Top Tech Talent]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, KC George, and Julie Coffman]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>683b5957-e76e-4723-91a9-9cc780216d0bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-more-out-of-the-cloud-infographic/Leaders set their goals higher than just cost savings. They pursue bigger rewards, including greater speed, flexibility, resilience, and innovation.Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting More Out of the Cloud: Why Companies Fail to Reach Their Ambitions]]><![CDATA[By Frank Ford and Prasad Sankaran]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3020e8da722c45919b1c854b609a005f/infographic-getting-more-out-of-cloud_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8b4bd40-8677-4f81-b71b-6a12ee07ba1ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/for-financial-services-firms-time-for-agile-methods-to-bust-through-it-walls/Broader benefits hinge on orchestrating real IT business-unit collaboration.Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Financial Services Firms, Time for Agile Methods to Bust Through IT Walls]]><![CDATA[By Fabian Delava, Yacine Berrada, Michael Withers, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f4819195b74b4d5e9a16c81fb086ba05/it-walls-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Risk, Finance and Regulation]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>89709a3e-8a63-4105-9a9f-354db3049ca4https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-transformation-world-series-2021-recap-video/Bain’s Danielle Stekelenburg joins TM Forum's Nik Willetts to discuss key themes from the event, including how telcos can help spur cultural change in their businesses.Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Transformation World Series 2021 Recap]]><![CDATA[By Danielle Stekelenburg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a741e75e6264ade842352af452e82b9/tmforum-clip---danielle-st_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a7ce34e-0522-409c-9cbe-2ea55674e6cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-three-hurdles-to-building-sustainable-products-and-brands-world-economic-forum/By meeting consumer expectations, developing balanced solutions, and optimizing existing operations, companies can implement sustainable change.Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming Three Hurdles to Building Sustainable Products and Brands]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Magali Deryckere]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>8243cd04-f8d0-4cb7-a48c-27ed575c5376https://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-service-digital-tools-speed-change-snap-chart/Leading companies are retraining workers and hiring new talent to fill a skills gap.Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Industrial Service: Digital Tools Speed Change]]><![CDATA[By Prashant Iyer, Rahul Shah, and Juan Kaiser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0285f174778d43e2897785f9cfda7229/11446-industrial-service-snapchart-promos_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Service Operations, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>a30c1f24-7b37-4648-9bee-ac389f7d627bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-sustainability-right-infographic/While most executives agree that sustainability initiatives are becoming more important, many are still early in their journeys. Here’s how leading companies excel.Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Sustainability Right]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, John Blasberg, and Magali Deryckere]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88156afd309642dc995e57f0cffd789a/11459_cop26-sustainability-infographic_v10-05.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>60bab171-0ef4-4e97-b8bc-a271240da73ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/defining-singles-day-success-in-2021-webinar/Bain Partners Melanie Sanders and James Yang discuss this key event in the Chinese, and global, market and how retailers can succeed amid the change.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defining Singles Day Success in 2021]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and James Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc7b858102284eb59f0912bf54ec3aa0/v1_rhn_2_chinasingles_webinar_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>78768f6b-0de2-4ee3-9e88-519e11d2b536https://www.bain.com/insights/cracking-the-code-on-automotive-omnichannel-sales/Transforming the purchase journey to include both online and in-person touchpoints is key for automakers to remain competitive.Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cracking the Code on Automotive Omnichannel Sales]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer, Mary Stroncek, Tom Wendt, Klaus Stricker, and Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc6ffce9543d400196aef3299788720f/automotive-omnichannel-sales-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9263b9c-806f-4e34-ba45-99fe813cce8bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-fine-art-of-course-correction-forbes/A sense of direction is critical to companies in transition, but it has to be dynamic and adaptive.Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Fine Art Of Course Correction]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/84462c23d7784100a9ee3fb323b9166c/gettyimages-680868259-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>9edbb661-cd0a-4488-9077-87bdd08cdb8bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/online-grocery-the-strategic-challenge-for-europes-quick-commerce-business-model-snap-chart/Start-ups that deliver groceries in minutes might need a lot longer to make a profit.Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Online Grocery: The Strategic Challenge for Europe’s Quick-Commerce Business Model]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Ruth Lewis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f622cc968e9b4006a9cf3368821ecaaf/11548_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>62c2a987-e4e1-4e08-a1d6-39c9016899f8https://www.bain.com/insights/buy-now-pay-later-in-the-uk-bnpl-report-2021/Consumers give BNPL high marks, relative to other forms of payment, in our new survey. Retail merchants have embraced it as well. Imminent regulation should balance protection with innovation.Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ Buy Now, Pay Later in the UK]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Tijssen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6bf833aa4c6f4531b32bfcf3d0c18359/buy-now-pay-later-report-cover-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Technology, Banking, Insurance, Market Infrastructure, Payments, Wealth & Asset Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d7cfabf-4e20-40c3-ab51-53daf94ac50ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-retail-a-new-definition-of-singles-day-success/Prioritizing customer loyalty can rebalance growth during the world’s biggest shopping festival (and beyond).Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Retail: A New Definition of Singles Day Success ]]><![CDATA[By James Yang, Jonathan Cheng, and Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46cfefe1c92a4c6d8f2a2f4e12a2a51a/china-retail-singles-day-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>f494d50b-24bb-4b8d-98ef-f139802f4df3https://www.bain.com/insights/ceoagenda-for-the-post-pandemic-era/Most CEOs agree that it’s the right time for radical organizational change. Here’s how the most effective leaders are getting started.Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda for the Postpandemic Era]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/45b3ade754e04690bf54be57dc9d319a/post-pandemic-ceo-agenda_1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>74e38020-762d-4c0f-bea7-6974fffe2734https://www.bain.com/insights/net-promoter-3-0/Introducing Earned Growth℠, the accounting-based counterpart to the Net Promoter Score.Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Net Promoter 3.0 ]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld, Darci Darnell, and Maureen Burns]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Retail, Financial Services, Automotive, Banking, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d8c51e9-0c15-4bfd-96e2-e0847229ed08https://www.bain.com/insights/three-rules-for-successful-business-transformations-in-the-middle-east/Companies that reap the most rewards also set up a transformation management office that is different from a typical programme management officeSun, 17 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three rules for successful business transformations in the Middle East]]><![CDATA[By Akram Alami]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[Gulf Business]]><![CDATA[Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>61435cdc-36e1-4149-8d08-2e479aafd0a0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-pandemic-forced-agile-innovation-in-healthcare/Leading companies will maintain Agile ways of working and sustain their speed to market well beyond the crisis. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Pandemic Forced Agile Innovation in Healthcare. Now Make It Stick.]]><![CDATA[By KC George and Gina Fridley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a8bc42ef5b7a4ef4821525a0ec139096/gettyimages-1302590436_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>19661644-01c6-485a-88a3-7273344868cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/win-this-holiday-season-by-putting-customers-first-webinar/Bain’s Aaron Cheris, Fred Reichheld, and Darci Darnell discuss our 2021 holiday retail sales forecast. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Win this Holiday Season by Putting Customers First]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Fred Reichheld, and Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6af74ffd1b544b491fb48dbab46ceb8/v1_rhn_1_forecast_webinar_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>99237800-eb8d-433b-9305-f299c0f00810https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-and-bosch-sustaining-competitiveness-in-manufacturing-webinar/Bosch’s Martin Richter joins Bain’s Michael Weber, and Deepak Jain to discuss staying competitive in manufacturing through Industry 4.0 and digital operations.Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain and Bosch: Sustaining Competitiveness in Manufacturing ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Weber and Deepak Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42af55ff6bef4116b95be2af240daef3/bain-_-bosch--1440-x-810-_1_.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>243068a4-a8c3-4983-ad39-2756fc76ae3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-outlook-for-online-shopping-in-india-webinar/Bain's Shyam Unnikrishnan and Manan Bhasin discuss the trends shaping how India shops online.Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Outlook for Online Shopping in India]]><![CDATA[By Shyam Unnikrishnan and Manan Bhasin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e146c6b0aed947f096041037b811b994/india_webinar-1200-x627.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0b706cc-ada7-4288-a6af-5b05a0d967f3https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-process-and-technology-right-in-consumer-products-m-and-a-webinar/Bain partners discuss the critical role of process and technology integration for CP companies and the key factors to consider for successful M&A execution.Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Process and Technology Right in Consumer Products M&A]]><![CDATA[By Gary Clare, Laurent Hermoye, Allison Snider, and Rajesh Narayan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/987d392ff7c847c6842125a309f4286e/getting-process-and-technology-m_a-right-in-consumer-products_1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Enterprise Technology, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>2de05d72-284c-4e9f-addb-9e70eeef761ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/payers-providers-and-the-digital-transformation-imperative-in-vivo/As the threat of digital insurgents grows, traditional payers and providers will need to leverage advanced technologies to address core issues facing the US health care system.Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Payers, Providers and the Digital Transformation Imperative]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod and Quinn Solomon]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>9db24bcb-408a-4725-b967-fe08496e1afehttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-traceability-buidling-resilient-and-sustainable-supply-chains-video/Bain’s Hernan Saenz outlines the benefits of digital traceability in supply chains and how companies can get started.Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Traceability: Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains ]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/091cec172d224df2830ba2b886ce1253/digital-traceability-_-hernan-s_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail, Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf416aa8-f2bf-4585-846d-6800de39d619https://www.bain.com/insights/bringing-math-to-the-masses-a-conversation-with-zearn-ceo-shalinee-sharma-video/Shalinee Sharma joins Bain's Manny Maceda to share how a growth mindset can help children excel in math.Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing Math to the Masses: A Conversation with Zearn CEO Shalinee Sharma]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e7d95c8be664e55bc99b02af41e4b47/video-still-executive-conversation-manny-shalinee-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>a62143c6-d3a8-4ed5-aab2-fcfe251f9e34https://www.bain.com/insights/how-sustainable-brands-add-value-snap-chart/The companies that scored highest on sustainability in our survey also saw the biggest revenue payoffs. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Sustainable Brands Add Value]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Magali Deryckere]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e69d32612b340548e3ce6882ac2206f/11147_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c66f4628-7018-4688-817b-17152975302dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/one-more-reason-to-get-sustainable-brands-right-snap-chart/Our survey found that European consumers have differing views on which sustainability issues are most important.Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[One More Reason to Get Sustainable Brands Right]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Magali Deryckere]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/41b0ea9c2a734cc2aa1211c8c6ae426f/11148_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf740624-f823-4e6a-adbf-d08eeabc0c26https://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-capital-gap-fueling-the-promise-of-latino-owned-businesses/Latino-owned businesses in the US are some of the highest potential—and most overlooked—opportunities for investors.Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the Capital Gap: Fueling the Promise of Latino-owned Businesses ]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Tevia Segovia, Alex Noether, and Brenen Blair]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/037dbfc556a64742b7841f382a019f89/lattitude-hero-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a8b522f-3897-4507-b61e-51beb253912fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-talk-to-consumers-about-sustainability-infographic/With sustainability top of mind for many consumers, brands will need to improve communication to better connect with their customers’ values.Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Talk to Consumers About Sustainability ]]><![CDATA[By Magali Deryckere and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f0e6cfc6d1c04938a2538e58cb6c43f2/1000px-talking-to-customers-sustain_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4656bc1c-9052-4281-bc74-734cf50a25e2https://www.bain.com/insights/traceability-the-next-supply-chain-revolution/It goes beyond sustainability. Traceability can help companies improve efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Traceability: The Next Supply Chain Revolution ]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Joshua Hinkel, and Tessa Bysong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cf55ada860c34a8184e5663609ef2582/gettyimages-1030878158-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Retail, Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b50f7f98-582c-4f54-bee7-7f004b70234bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asias-green-economy-2021/Opportunities on the road to Net Zero.Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southeast Asia’s Green Economy 2021 Report]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle, Gerry Mattios, Vinayshankar Kulkarni, Lorena Paglia, and Frederick Teo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af841481e458483bb9b05e02f5270123/sea-report-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>efb1c33f-1b83-4f02-8cee-a941a2919dfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-artificial-intelligence-is-solving-the-5g-equation/Tools that pinpoint elusive 5G returns are ushering in an AI-enabled future for telcos.Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI = ROI: How Artificial Intelligence Is (Already) Solving the 5G Equation]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum and Darryn Lowe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/baade741601b4dd48938875363363bbd/gettyimages-1225585631-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Lumi℠]]><![CDATA[English]]>b04f5dfc-d88d-4030-9b3e-684a711840bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/field-service-is-changing-rapidly-can-you-keep-up/New commercial models, data, and a reenergized front line are helping leaders outperform. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Field Service Is Changing Rapidly. Can You Keep Up? ]]><![CDATA[By Prashant Iyer, Rahul Shah, and Juan Kaiser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98d82f623d134a37a5855865e2be413d/gettyimages-1292392036-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Service Operations, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b5ba78d-bb35-4fe7-a756-68df6584588fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/repurposing-the-fashion-luxury-value-proposition-webinar/Bain partners discuss what fashion-luxury consumers want, and how brands can rise to new levels and models of value creation.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Repurposing the Fashion-Luxury Value Proposition]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist, Federica Levato, Claudia D'Arpizio, and Fabio Colacchio]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f135e2dfcac47e7aa46efb096d1f485/webinar.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>48d7da49-d6c0-438c-83e9-4142d6959d90https://www.bain.com/insights/six-strategies-to-help-your-company-weather-inflation-hbr/Lessons from a study of 5,700 global businesses.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Strategies to Help Your Company Weather Inflation]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Simon Henderson, and Tom Holland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0aafc8e3d0f747d283fa8d0b1c17e725/cfo-mailing-lead-image-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Financial Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations, Procurement, Pricing, Corporate Strategy, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a8c9391-4147-4ffc-bf59-780f0d6145eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-return-of-churn-in-telecom-infographic/Customers use digital channels more and are more likely to switch carriers than during the early days of the pandemic. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Return of Churn in Telecom]]><![CDATA[By Alexandre Mercier, Cory Needle, and Alex M. Dahlke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/796b59b0324f4189854e0b53a146ee90/return-of-churn-in-telecom-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>d90c0563-6559-4cd1-9353-cb54a97f520chttps://www.bain.com/insights/european-aerospace-and-defense-investing-in-an-era-of-tumult/Artificial intelligence, sustainability, and technology-based services will transform the industry.Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[European Aerospace & Defense: Investing in an Era of Tumult]]><![CDATA[By Pierluigi Serlenga, Pascal Roth, Bernard Birchler, and Hugo Parkinson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/159b0c85b7f24047823d4b796d8d802d/european-aerospace-and-defense-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4c92248-6a1b-4dee-aa40-2bad524efdf3https://www.bain.com/insights/three-steps-to-stopping-work-that-isnt-working-infographic/In a world of increasingly unpredictable change, running faster is not enough. Three actions can help businesses stop unproductive work and pivot to more promising options sooner.Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Steps to Stopping Work That Isn’t Working]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/51ba2dc0dcb74f2298dc159f4026cff6/three-steps-to-stopping-work-promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5af29a7-40f3-4610-918a-292bc692e075https://www.bain.com/insights/cost-leadership-at-fast-growing-tech-companies-the-sectors-unsung-hero/Productivity champions show it’s not just revenue growth that drives shareholder returns.Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cost Leadership at Fast-Growing Tech Companies: The Sector’s Unsung Hero]]><![CDATA[By Tom Holland and Dan Levy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6a783d6c9bfd401d92790e2351e64fa9/gettyimages-530281091_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>eafc94dc-5b57-4eb4-8eb1-c3aed191a904https://www.bain.com/insights/tapping-the-power-of-corporate-purpose-forbes/An authentic corporate purpose is much more than a slogan on a wall. It creates a sense of belonging, guides decisions, and inspires action.Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tapping the Power of Corporate Purpose]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f75b3bafe1b4643aae181dc4f615a2e/gettyimages-1289906367-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdd74cfc-1d61-4b29-bff1-03320db8d0aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-the-automation-paradox/Reinventing the business through automation requires enlisting the entire organization, but many companies struggle to overcome the hurdles.Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming the Automation Paradox]]><![CDATA[By Purna Doddapaneni, Michael Heric, Brandon Nott, Arpan Sheth, and Gustaf Ericson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e55b32e893b14154b8852f61f1706f10/automation-paradox-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automation, Operations, Digital, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b97a8cc4-2567-47e1-a32e-a376771ed202https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-oil-webinar/Michael Cohen of BP and Robert McNally of Rapidan Energy Group are joined by a panel of experts, including Arjun Murti of Warburg Pincus and Bain's Ethan Phillips, to discuss whether global oil demand could peak by 2030.Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Debating the Future of Oil]]><![CDATA[By Ethan Phillips]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/003022368d574f0faaf77195602e591d/d21-239-xxx-webinar-imagery-1440x810-1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8ad841f-7c2d-415b-88b6-a3881dae7b07https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-dei-journey-podcast/There are no shortcuts, but there are breakthroughs.Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bonus: Inside Bain’s DEI Journey]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7cdaa3917dce4287830a66512237b2c0/bain-dei-dry-powder-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd0fbdbf-9e25-4ce9-9411-b4aef299474dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-win-the-expanding-war-for-tech-talent-infographic/As all industries compete for top candidates, leading companies are widening their funnel and investing in what sets them apart.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Win the Expanding War for Tech Talent]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, KC George, and Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d31be9c343294be18fff4dcda9bbf112/tech-talent_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>65bf2c6a-5939-4583-a77c-1bf357e1557bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/technology-isnt-just-an-industry-anymore-its-everything-infographic/Most of the largest value creators in recent years were technology companies or businesses with a tech-led strategy.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology Isn't Just an Industry Anymore. It's Everything]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi, Chris Johnson, and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1c1b5a3d33748c1ac62140771e4eccf/tech-tonic-shifts_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Software, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3aafea9b-c945-4b50-b36d-e01dec367504https://www.bain.com/insights/welcome-tech-report-2021/Technology-fueled growth across all sectors is poised to accelerate.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Welcome to the New Technology Economy]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c81c5325398424da39d30b624bd4a36/intro_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Hardware, Internet of Things, IT Services, Semiconductors, Software, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Digital, Strategy, Customer Experience, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7de6955-c133-4baa-b30a-bbd56c7ac273https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-talent-war-tech-report-2021/Companies are winning by finding creative ways to widen their funnel of candidates.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Tech Talent War Is Global, Cross-Industry, and a Matter of Survival]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, KC George, and Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6171517678b74bf1bf4939eedbe69073/10738_tech-talent_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f9fe2e4-4157-4bf7-88d0-b876d30f9a1ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/devops-tech-report-2021/In the time it takes to read this article, your DevOps-savvy competitor will have pushed 160 updates live. Ready to take them on?Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taming the Wild West of DevOps]]><![CDATA[By Christian Buecker, Greg Fiore, and Johnny Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/275d61a800134294837a4413fc05c06d/10741_devops_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7b76fd5-13b4-4d65-be25-baf733c0500fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/two-lessons-from-the-chip-shortage-supply-chains-tech-report-2021/Navigating future disruptions calls for a more holistic and proactive strategy involving closer collaboration between suppliers and customers.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Two Lessons the Chip Shortage Taught Us about Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury and Anne Hoecker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23e5ae7e47164f40bdeb7df44bcf24af/supply-chain-10740_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors, Software, IT Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5ebd34b-048c-4d89-ace4-818134a86b08https://www.bain.com/insights/big-tech-mergers-and-acquisitions-regulate-with-care-tech-report-2021/Most M&A spending by large tech firms benefits consumers and doesn't hamper competition. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Regulate with Care: The Case for Big Tech M&A]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c385a3afb67453bb3c6f04bde4e1fca/10733_ma_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software, Internet of Things, Hardware, IT Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>714754f8-0669-489c-9fe7-b07e628a0531https://www.bain.com/insights/why-venture-capitalists-are-doubling-down-on-technology-tech-report-2021/Increasing competition, rising deal prices, and a diverse start-up landscape are compelling corporate investors to pinpoint their differentiators.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Venture Capitalists Are Doubling Down on Technology ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec1adbb07725449f93a935dd49c452af/10734_venture-capital_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software, Hardware, Internet of Things, IT Services, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>02cbf1c3-a4de-4b11-890d-87eff6669945https://www.bain.com/insights/saas-spurring-next-cycle-of-software-superperformance-tech-report-2021/The shift to cloud-based subscription models is creating even more value in a thriving sector.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[SaaS Is Spurring the Next Cycle of Software Superperformance]]><![CDATA[By James Dixon, David Lipman, and Christopher Perry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e2b78a5c049546019b8f1a8df4be3a98/10688_saas-software_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, IT Services, Software, Cloud Computing, Hardware]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccbfa7cf-924a-42ac-aa4d-72f88ae3d533https://www.bain.com/insights/bringing-order-to-chaos-in-the-hybrid-cloud-tech-report-2021/How can companies tame the complexity of merging their on-premise and multicloud computing environments?Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing Order to Chaos in the Hybrid Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61c76cdc43254450a0e436eb43d58719/10618_hybrid-cloud_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6706c51e-1af5-4cfd-b265-12b8c9d21109https://www.bain.com/insights/semiconductor-equilibrium-shifting-tech-report-2021/Specialized processors are capturing a growing share of the semiconductor market, but that doesn’t spell the end of the general-purpose chip.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Semiconductor Equilibrium Is Shifting]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/658acebcca4e452b88844b681a5935ff/10737_silicon-equilibrium_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e33e75c-633c-4026-9173-645fd4654c83https://www.bain.com/insights/small-brand-acquisitions-boosting-the-odds-of-success-infographic/Large consumer goods companies frequently look to acquire insurgent brands to counteract slow organic growth. The best acquirers avoid common pitfalls and apply a repeatable playbook to get the most value from the deal.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Small-Brand Acquisitions: Boosting the Odds of Success]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Brian McRoskey, Peter Horsley, and Allison Snider]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f26fcd5aad304d589cc3f94872e3ec29/16-9_acquiring-small-brands.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5072b4ad-79cf-4ebc-ac4c-1202584baca9https://www.bain.com/insights/us-china-decoupling-tech-report-2021/Governments are doubling down on breaking up. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The US and China Are Decoupling, and Other Countries Are Following]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker, Karen Harris, and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f2f45898eac149e3ab78dacf0afe6aa0/10646_us_china_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>6cf99bc1-7e48-48c6-b967-e4f3e37145fbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-get-and-maintain-b2b-tech-buyers-attention-tech-report-2021/Business-to-business technology vendors are transforming their go-to-market model, teams, and technology to support today’s more digital customer journey.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Grab Tech Buyers at “Hello” and Never Say “Goodbye”]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac and Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9a22c2cd25ff441f9b46071cab7d2843/10739_b2b-gtm_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3ab2490-2561-4cb3-a76a-44afd9ba4c64https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-reshaping-global-economy-tech-report-2021/Technology has emerged as the primary disruptor and value creator across all sectors.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech-tonic Shifts: Technology Is Reshaping the Global Economy]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi, Chris Johnson, and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5691b8298cae499193b0f229b369f376/10731a_techtonic_shifts_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Software, Hardware]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>40f9873f-0de9-4cad-af18-7b5d88ad1db2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-cloud-companies-can-win-in-europe-tech-report-2021/Cloud service providers have to adapt their playbooks to address data security, governance, and regulatory compliance requirements.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Cloud Companies Can Win in Europe]]><![CDATA[By Christopher Schorling, Thibaud Chabrelié, and Alex Martynov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/436ee88d0dc44f249504f44bca974a4f/10735_european-cloud_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5520b2d-5549-440b-b1e3-b35d9fe27ba5https://www.bain.com/insights/who-will-lead-the-next-era-of-artificial-intelligence-tech-report-2021/The focus on enterprise AI adoption distracts from the real disruption underway, fueled largely by cloud service providers.Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence: Who Will Lead the Next Era?]]><![CDATA[By Paul Renno, Jue Wang, and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a537895bcfea42d4b3d54205f081d63a/10736_ai_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Hardware, IT Services, Software, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1dfb36df-274f-4980-98cd-a755d7760550https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-traceability/A framework for more sustainable and resilient value chains.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Traceability]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Joshua Hinkel, and Bob Brinckman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b6e25a5a3863448fa30f21b0fe0e9b99/wef-report-2021-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Retail, Technology]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff4c8903-29e2-46b8-b9c5-c3b51d5332e9https://www.bain.com/insights/rolling-out-multiarmed-bandits-for-fast-adaptive-experimentation/How to outperform conventional A/B testing when scaling up personalized messages and services.Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rolling Out Multiarmed Bandits for Fast, Adaptive Experimentation ]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Mabry, Janani Sriram, and Richard Lichtenstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9e5157ec8d34a349b6a951ab1005801/gettyimages-200440918-001-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>82ef9011-55c3-41ef-84f7-507338f43f50https://www.bain.com/insights/2021-holiday-shopping-outlook-infographic/Bain forecasts 7% growth in US retail sales this holiday season.Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2021 Holiday Shopping Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, Suzanne Tager, and Julia Saxonov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd14772f84e942ae999122826f0287f7/retail-holiday-newsletter_promoa_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>83f513b6-76bb-46d3-aff6-08045cef1defhttps://www.bain.com/insights/as-banks-retention-efforts-stall-focus-on-high-value-customers-infographic/By using advanced analytics guided by five principles, banks can activate targeted customers to improve their economics and strengthen relationships.Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Banks’ Retention Efforts Stall, Focus On High-Value Customers]]><![CDATA[By Philipp Baecker, Mario Conde, Darci Darnell, Sumit Narayanan, and Markus Bergmann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5226108441df40ea8a884d3980dcb122/10863-activating-high-value-customers_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d7910c7-2e51-4d7e-8a5f-d1032f0c90dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-big-brands-can-adapt-to-seize-the-e-commerce-opportunity-infographic/To reach their digital growth potential, incumbent brands will have to abandon yesterday’s operating model. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Big Brands Can Adapt to Seize the E-commerce Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Shweta Bhardwaj, Nicolas Bloch, and Eileen Shy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7f64d7e554834e57aaa8f718943e0303/10258-ecommerce-operating-model-infographic_promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>003b5807-8ee8-4cab-9370-f17ae3da545ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-consumer-products-companies-can-meet-scope-3-emissions-goals-infographic/As sustainability goals move to the forefront, many companies are struggling to extend their ambitions outside their four walls.Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Consumer Products Companies Can Meet Scope 3 Emissions Goals]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Magali Deryckere]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a4cb325e32441e796fae8537153f9e8/cp-sustainability-benchmarking_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>509c028a-034c-4f79-a5e8-c8ab76689efahttps://www.bain.com/insights/change-power-how-worley-improved-Its-capacity-for-change-webinar/Worley’s Francis McNiff joins Bain's Dave Michels to discuss the organization's change journey.Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Power: How Worley Improved Its Capacity for Change ]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46dfef62a2e44ce9818c67d0db976d05/dgt-186-xz1-holfter_-maren-mun-changepower-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ab77e4a-fff9-4f6b-b64a-c7248308df80https://www.bain.com/insights/six-ways-to-win-350-million-southeast-asian-digital-consumers/As Southeast Asia becomes the new e-commerce powerhouse, businesses need to adopt strategies to continue winning digital consumers.Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Ways to Win 350 Million Southeast Asian Digital Consumers ]]><![CDATA[By Praneeth Yendamuri, Derek Keswakaroon, and Tyrone Almeida]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/69041859cff04493a5ee4686b8d2cb58/gettyimages-1301968473-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>5494808c-79b1-4cd3-b08d-599295fd2ff2https://www.bain.com/insights/fruitful-experiments-in-the-culture-lab/Some companies are taking an innovative approach to create culture change that lasts. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fruitful Experiments in the Culture Lab]]><![CDATA[By Marc Berman and Adélaïde Hubert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff0305a52d60459ea5b43dd37c7494a4/gettyimages-1327492775-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d856c8a-ac13-40d5-b30c-be36288f5b8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-pandemic-continues-to-shape-consumer-behavior-southeast-asia-infographic/Six consumer trends spurred by Covid-19 hold major business implications, according to a report by Facebook and Bain & Company.Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Pandemic Continues to Shape Consumer Behavior in Southeast Asia]]><![CDATA[By Praneeth Yendamuri]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/364a27d7354c4573af16b0c63e183d78/the-emerging-post-covid-19-consumer-in-southeast-asia_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>74fc1480-e1ef-49c6-9d28-a88ca617fb02https://www.bain.com/insights/cios-expect-to-rely-more-on-containers-and-serverless-architectures/Virtual machine vendors will set their strategy to take advantage of the rise of these technologies.Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CIOs Expect to Rely More on Containers and Serverless Architectures]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda, Bill Radzevych, and David Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83bce2eb0f6243b0811e7aa62952073a/gettyimages-964176256-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3df21c7a-4ce4-4901-8850-364c2ef2814dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/connecting-the-disconnected-overcoming-the-hybrid-work-dilemma-forbes/How communication, change agents, and a focus on the corporate middle build connection, a critical factor for managing change today.Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Connecting The Disconnected: Overcoming The Hybrid Work Dilemma]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93956fdbaae649e0a908ab846d67dbe7/connecting-the-disconnected-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac0f52eb-ca28-4eae-9e9b-7bbb31e847c4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-next-growth-horizon-in-financial-market-infrastructure/Innovative uses of data and analytics stand to generate strong new revenue streams for exchanges, clearinghouses, and other behind-the-scenes companies.Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Next Growth Horizon in Financial Market Infrastructure: Advanced Data and Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Christian Westermann, John Fildes, Thomas Olsen, and Claudio Sorgente]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e46e35e1504491286aeec4cd8a0355a/next-growth-horizon-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Market Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[English]]>29a5ab6e-a63a-472d-bbbe-090348cf4a4ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-m-and-a-2021-the-divestitures-playbook-video/Bain’s Jeff Haxer and Mayuri Shah share how healthcare companies can navigate the complexities of divestitures, carve-outs, and spinoffs. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare M&A 2021: The Divestitures Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer and Mayuri Shah]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9de9a053773749528a9aca919f702c70/hc-m-and-a-video-thumb-16x9-1920x1080.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc50ae58-16cb-46db-9c87-9ecb1637f1d6https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-m-and-a-2021-trends-in-medtech-video/Bain’s Jeff Haxer and Mayuri Shah discuss the themes propelling deal activity in the first half of the year.Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare M&A 2021: Trends in Medtech]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer and Mayuri Shah]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f75bfe177964d20b1407e8cbab8dffb/hc-m-and-a-video-thumb-16x9-1440x1080-v02.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>c360b76d-e6fa-42cf-bf6c-f5f48e25955chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-sales-playbook-of-successful-b2b-teams-hbr/High-performing B2B companies are increasingly using sales plays driven by data to create and win opportunities and customers.Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Sales Playbook of Successful B2B Teams]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn, Jordan Lee, Eliza Kennedy, and Randy Huey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe8ba83c-35b3-4a0e-8a78-62ed1fb99d1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-investing-in-technology-is-no-longer-a-choice-infographic/In a rapidly changing business climate, our survey finds that only 14% of businesses are making the most of technology to stay ahead of the game. Here’s how the rest can catch up.Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Investing in Technology Is No Longer a Choice]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan and Lauren Brom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4fc898ce87148aab9b49e7919e19be1/promo-template-1.2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>cae21c3a-6b7b-4e6d-a125-00dc176ca0f2https://www.bain.com/insights/private-brand-groceries-getting-ready-for-post-pandemic-surge-infographic/Own-label products are rising in popularity with shoppers, but many grocers have yet to exploit their full strategic value.Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Brand Groceries: Getting Ready for a Post-Pandemic Surge]]><![CDATA[By Kanaiya Parekh, Wes Janson, Mikey Vu, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2971644f7d594e7aad346b89748f5ede/groceries-brands-infographic-promo-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0c46ba5-120d-476a-bfc8-fc87a7afe030https://www.bain.com/insights/for-european-banks-time-to-set-a-new-course-after-the-storm/Action on five fronts, not “wait and see,” will limit the damage and capture new opportunities.Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For European Banks, Time to Set a New Course after the Storm]]><![CDATA[By Roberto Frazzitta, Dirk Vater, João Soares, Gerhard Schroeck, and Giulio Naso]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/150fa45b9d0048039c7fc33682c7232b/european-banks-new-course-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>f77e21f4-2aaa-45cd-b3a7-40f742ba1e43https://www.bain.com/insights/reducing-carbon-emissions-from-propulsion-in-commercial-aviation-infographic/The decarbonization imperative is growing. But when will more sustainable propulsion technologies take off?Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reducing Carbon Emissions from Propulsion in Commercial Aviation]]><![CDATA[By Jérémie Danicourt, Jim Harris, and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4af6623dea0643f0b1e42ad5d61a5625/reducing-carbon-emission-from-aviation_promo-1200x627.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Aviation]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b1ee3ba-b18d-425c-b7b2-4cf8516ec7echttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-actions-for-happier-more-loyal-automotive-customers-snap-chart/Seemingly small interactions can have an outsize impact on customer advocacy. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Actions for Happier, More Loyal Automotive Customers]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Stephan Zech, and Pedro Correa]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c7adac4dfb74d918de891daed16f878/10699-nps-prism-us-auto-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae279788-9880-4960-9c11-2ce1ec2c268bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/future-proofing-your-organization-harvard-business-review/Prepare your team to stay ahead in the post-pandemic world.Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future-Proofing Your Organization]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins, Eric Garton, and Dan Schwartz]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac7dc2b9-84bf-42c4-8016-86b169940cb3https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerate-your-companys-carbon-transition-journey-infographic/With a collective push for decarbonization, four fundamental questions can guide businesses in their pursuit of ambitious climate goals.Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerate Your Company’s Carbon Transition Journey]]><![CDATA[By Nitesh Prakash, Torsten Lichtenau, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Brian Murphy, and Emmet Gaffney]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd2659ace86f4ffd91f1fce88c5e42f4/10257-accelerated-decarbonization_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>40bda270-2eb3-4c3a-9b77-a72ff9262346https://www.bain.com/insights/future-proof-your-business-infographic/Leading companies take six steps to build a technology-enabled workforce of teams designed for a fast-changing world.Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future-Proof Your Business]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins, Dan Schwartz, and Eric Garton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/02f27d6b8bdf4e109033051ee28ffd75/10874_promos__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>987158bd-12ab-4bf9-8781-d9e6834f71f7https://www.bain.com/insights/three-steps-to-a-better-budget-and-annual-plan-infographic/Business operates in a climate of constant change. Here’s how you can make your planning and budgeting process more Agile.Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Steps to a Better Budget and Annual Plan]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Joost Spits, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3433c82894754fc78628b84f133b0e17/agile-approach-to-budgeting_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa25cf7d-93f4-4257-a56e-9ff643bfccb8https://www.bain.com/insights/three-questions-to-help-your-team-solve-problems-hbr/Don’t succumb to the temptation to provide all the answers. Instead, help your team get there themselves.Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Questions to Help Your Team Solve Problems]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>7778767f-cc64-4ea7-89c1-74b7b8443184https://www.bain.com/insights/are-healthy-intentions-leading-to-healthier-habits-infographic/As consumers' concerns for their physical and mental health grow, brands and retailers can help them achieve their goals.Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Healthy Intentions Leading to Healthier Habits?]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, Leah Johns, Charlotte Apps, and Amanda Howe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe5440e2bb054d9b93c0915eb27f93e8/promo_16-9-1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[English]]>6bae00b9-a7bd-46c8-948e-939a6ecdd9ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/inclusive-organizations-listen-and-learn/Employees who know their voices are heard and heeded feel a greater sense of belonging and engagement. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Inclusive Organizations Listen and Learn ]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman, Elyse Rosenblum, Andrea D'Arcy, and Laura Thompson Love]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ed405bbd8f7426dbe54edb9c64c9fe5/gol-07-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>0962b51e-0c2a-41e0-883c-8cf3a2eec860https://www.bain.com/insights/cross-training-and-upskilling-build-an-inclusive-workforce/To boost the retention and engagement of diverse and underrepresented employees, invest in their professional development.Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Cross-Training and Upskilling Build an Inclusive Workforce]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman, Elyse Rosenblum, Andrea D'Arcy, and Laura Thompson Love]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ba42b1c08bb4a16a9415d3eeef2c99b/gol-08-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>b89a1155-09cd-4fb2-b030-1da2f94c75abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/buying-better-the-benefits-of-supply-chain-diversity/When companies make diversity part of their procurement strategy, society—and their own business—benefitsWed, 11 Aug 2021 12:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Buying Better: The Benefits of Supply Chain Diversity]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman, Elyse Rosenblum, Andrea D'Arcy, and Laura Thompson Love]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a9878540f8248c7bfe81287daba70f1/gol-10-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>fb373765-8d27-435c-aa57-386eed2c2b8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-service-businesses-thrive-by-cementing-customer-relationships-snap-chart/Leading businesses encourage enduring success by rewarding salespeople for winning new customers and cross-selling.Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Industrial Service Businesses Thrive by Cementing Customer Relationships ]]><![CDATA[By Karl Strempel and Thomas Friedli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/57efd9606f0a47bc9331119eddf717c4/10696-industrial-services-go-to-market-strategy-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Machinery & Equipment, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Service Operations, Brand Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>37da8a34-d3cc-4d9e-a5df-ab979e187260https://www.bain.com/insights/services-build-value-for-the-industrial-sector-snap-chart/To generate profits, services may be even more valuable for industrial companies than investing in new equipment sales.Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Services Build Value for the Industrial Sector ]]><![CDATA[By Karl Strempel and Mattias C. Karlsson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6af59d3601a0452ca01af9472fea55b4/10695-industrial-services-go-to-market-strategy-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[English]]>0af76d29-5375-4220-b81b-7256d151a775https://www.bain.com/insights/three-steps-to-make-training-stick/Combining formal training, ongoing coaching, and peer learning is key to helping employees master critical new skills.Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Steps to Make Training Stick]]><![CDATA[By David Michels, Melissa Burke, Chris Jarrett, and Naomi Weber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7d8ab2e4485d4b689b813abc7acb01a9/develop-capabilities-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>c58afbe5-05e4-444e-a83a-e3eb3ba68a78https://www.bain.com/insights/the-midyear-private-equity-report-in-brief-private-equity-podcast/The industry has not only bounced back, it also has tripled in size.Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Midyear Private Equity Report in Brief]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/992e83c7e84a4714b3d8632fc0024a61/dry-powder-midyear-report-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a2d5979-69e0-4355-a324-72bad7d88490https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19s-disparate-effects-on-asia-pacific-healthcare-markets-snap-chart/Across Asia-Pacific countries, healthcare providers diverged on financial performance and recovery trajectories during the pandemic.Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19’s Disparate Effects on Asia-Pacific Healthcare Markets]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/820f4325639648daa438c30878d854ad/10506-hc-apac-providers-performance-new-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>d36f1985-7ec3-4368-963d-c2a3b3cfdb88https://www.bain.com/insights/no-credit-card-is-the-new-credit-card-snap-chart/Younger consumers are opting out of credit cards and into digital payment alternatives. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[“No Credit Card” Is the New Credit Card]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro and Gerard du Toit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f40a938f6184d6ea7e6938aa5b0a2e1/10698-nps-prism-us-banking---promo-1-v1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8bcd23c-ed63-4b28-9587-bdcbf20cac16https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-from-the-minority-forbes/Putting yourself into situations in which you’re not part of the majority builds valuable leadership skills. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading From The Minority]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9d604774e16403db1fb1c51690c1e13/michels-july-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e4afb88-7726-4a2c-bf2b-737f941b0cf6https://www.bain.com/insights/four-winning-patterns-of-digital-transformation/While retooling to compete in a digital world is a major challenge, there’s a lot to learn from the companies getting it right.Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Winning Patterns of Digital Transformation ]]><![CDATA[By James Anderson and Laura Polasek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1fd1668ce66443a699e2069241372841/final_btb_insightspgheader_four-winning-patterns_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cc2f61c-ca4b-47fd-99af-3814956f026chttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-energy-and-natural-resources-transition-video/Bain Partners Peter Parry and Joe Scalise discuss how investors and companies can accelerate progress toward sustainable solutions.Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Energy and Natural Resources Transition]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c5a6f73a5f34e6f85325be1e6516590/enr-report-video-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba6dd511-ecd3-4e0c-aeff-7869df7ad5b8https://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-challenges-in-online-grocery-webinar/Bain experts share the focus areas for grocers in their fight to win online, profitably.Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Challenges in Online Grocery]]><![CDATA[By Joëlle de Montgolfier and Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53990b47789b4fd4bda2fe6da146a9f4/online_grocery-1440-x-810_v2.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c48569fc-fa16-4c3d-b110-7dced267134dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/cards-of-change-snap-chart/Managing change is one of the greatest challenges any organization faces.Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Cards of Change]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/725f7976939f4ff0b01975042bd5c77e/change-cards-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ddd489e-d121-4c07-9348-e1e6f053999bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-wild-first-half-ride/Our midyear report found that the industry continued to supersize in 2021 and is on track to post its best year by far.Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity’s Wild First-Half Ride]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cc8e4575c6ce4d3ea5580ebb2e420934/pe-midyear-update-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca4eaccf-7ddf-4bf3-a632-3f57540c0059https://www.bain.com/insights/six-shifts-changing-the-future-of-media/Investment capital is flowing into start-ups and new technologies to meet the evolving demands of media and entertainment consumers.Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Shifts Changing the Future of Media]]><![CDATA[By Nicole Magoon, James Wright, and Andre James]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff715baabfc54eb196849a19d9b553b4/fom_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0a66b4a-15f7-452d-b1cf-8bdd77439b5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-deglobalization-and-the-multinational-article/What does the next decade hold for multinational companies from the East and West?Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China, Deglobalization, and the Multinational]]><![CDATA[By James Root, Andrew Schwedel, and Kevin Chang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/720614bd43a040dc9008934bfce65d1b/deglobalization-china-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ec0fffb-6f03-43cf-a2b3-368e06f0613dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/automating-banks-retail-loan-collection-challenge-infographic/As Covid-19 loan payment moratoriums expire, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence can help banks address a growing retail loan collection challenge. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automating Banks’ Retail Loan Collection Challenge ]]><![CDATA[By Iacopo Mancini]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a9ced32861242129af428759cc5c527/infographic-bank-loan-collection_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d14550c9-940a-40e3-a9b7-50882cc51b48https://www.bain.com/insights/change-power-how-assurant-improved-its-capacity-for-change-webinar/Executives from Assurant join Bain's Kevin Murphy to discuss their organization's change journey.Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Power: How Assurant Improved Its Capacity for Change]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c8276b9e56941579cf0cb26e53e0ed2/dgt-xz1-holfter_-maren-mun-changepower-1440x810_v3.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef7dd14b-36ac-45ac-9c6b-0a86292bab13https://www.bain.com/insights/a-strategy-for-embracing-uncertainty/There are no crystal balls, but companies can get a lot smarter about envisioning future scenarios and knowing when to act on them.Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Strategy for Embracing Uncertainty ]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha, Miguel Simoes de Melo, and Rajiv Karna]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e8ddd1dba5d49968625bcadf9152892/gettyimages-694983373-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>348f4276-d677-4385-9e12-5ef9706a3e1dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/deglobalization-and-china-what-does-it-mean-for-multinationals-video/Bain's James Root explains China's thriving domestic market and the challenges non-Chinese multinationals may face for future growth.Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deglobalization and China: What Does It Mean for Multinationals?]]><![CDATA[By James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b5c08cf990d4d7caa7b4906038e5b55/final_vid_insight_deglobalizationchina_16x9_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>20a4c2be-1e1a-4274-a3a2-cd95290b301dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reduce-replace-rethink-transforming-technology-costs/By gaining better control of everyday run costs, companies free up spending for growing the business. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reduce, Replace, Rethink: Transforming Technology Costs ]]><![CDATA[By Sachin Shah, Damian Stephenson, and Numan Waheed]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa799e0f55ed47e4978ac57252293e15/final_btb_insightspgheader_reduce-replace-rethink_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>db54df8b-4f80-4785-807e-223900d7aa12https://www.bain.com/insights/five-types-of-travelers-for-targeted-marketing-snap-chart/To take off in a postpandemic world, companies can tailor their marketing strategies to consumer preferences. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Types of Travelers for Targeted Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Emanuele Veratti and Andrea Alori]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b1c9bb0384b4410ba6e8dbc290898f5/10429-five-archetypes-of-travelers-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Public Transit]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>81194238-00fa-4b8b-93aa-545a6f423bb8https://www.bain.com/insights/from-analytics-to-advanced-analytics-podcast/At HG, deal teams incorporate advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning into just about every facet of their investment strategy.Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Analytics to Advanced Analytics: A Conversation with Hg’s Nic Humphries]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfd346392534400693f5cde3fbd6c9d5/dry-powder-hg2-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8255c863-ac7e-4f06-b833-e8c19a0a6edfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-sustainable-retail-revolution-webinar/Bain experts and retail disruptors discuss how environmentally conscious solutions can help companies meet global needs and consumer demands.Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Sustainable Retail Revolution]]><![CDATA[By Jason Tolkin and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3db6ea33d58d48518eb7af81b2278867/forge-retail-16x9-1.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f27ca6a-a687-4ab7-a545-6fc865f3f391https://www.bain.com/insights/how-esg-analysis-of-borrowers-creates-an-advantage-in-bank-lending/In our analysis of Rabobank business lending clients, we found a substantially lower credit risk among the companies that perform well on ESG dimensions.Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mining Emerald Green: How ESG Analysis of Borrowers Creates an Advantage in Bank Lending]]><![CDATA[By Christian Graf and Marjolijn Brakenhoff]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/55fa6b89693b42ba824f750d4e545940/mining-emerald-green_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>37610ed7-21ea-4786-b806-25f264945a5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/great-unmet-expectations-tech-buyers-deserve-better-from-sales-and-marketing/As customers arm themselves with ample knowledge, sellers and marketers must partner or perish, serving customers exactly when and how they want.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Great Unmet Expectations: Tech Buyers Deserve Better from Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Laura Beaudin, and Chris Dent]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/844ccb229239434fac874856dd1c44f9/gettyimages-909695252-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a234f3c8-0934-4a06-a4e6-1903115747d3https://www.bain.com/insights/the-esg-transformation-in-insurance-webinar/Bain experts discuss the crucial role of environmental, social, and governance initiatives and what companies can do to meet demand. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The ESG Transformation in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Camille Goossens, Rocco D'Acunto, and Marcello Pallotta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8118d2671dff475e8fd0101dfe0defcb/esg-in-insurance--1440-x-810_v3a.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>12239d97-5ee4-4fc0-a182-5fa6728fda85https://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-services-how-to-sharpen-the-go-to-market-strategy/ Industrial companies are increasingly prioritizing their long-neglected service business. But many are struggling to find the right commercial model.Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Industrial Services: How to Sharpen the Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Karl Strempel, Mattias C. Karlsson, Tamara Lewis, Pascal Roth, Moritz Classen, and Thomas Friedli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a31bf1cb5bb4d5194e06f82039836cd/gettyimages-868288392-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c602bd0-d29c-433e-a034-f0995144afe3https://www.bain.com/insights/us-companies-in-the-uk/As the UK defines its future as an independent trading nation, business confidence among US investors in the UK is high, even as they look cautiously at the ongoing challenges of the UK-EU relationship.Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Companies Show Strong Confidence in the UK as a Place to Do Business ]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, Duncan Edwards, Emanuel Adam, and Andrei Cazacu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e439c8f747aa4d869c64fb16b6666cc4/british-american-business_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b78e45e-5b4b-49b5-8ec0-22521156f395https://www.bain.com/insights/us-companies-have-confidence-in-the-uk-snap-chart/Despite uncertainty over UK-EU relations, US companies like doing business in the UK.Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:59:00 Z<![CDATA[US Companies Have Confidence in the UK]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, Duncan Edwards, Emanuel Adam, and Andrei Cazacu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e25716d2500b4d7cbbc6442eb580c83e/10456-bab-survey-responses-snapchart-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>303e4e5a-3336-4058-b9aa-65c9e3a33045https://www.bain.com/insights/from-generalist-to-content-specialist-podcast/One of Europe’s leading tech investors describes how Hg drilled down from industry to sector to subsector, and discovered its “sweet spot” for investing. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Generalist to Sector Specialist: A Conversation with Hg’s Nic Humphries ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d88c70aab82241b19dcb274a22195a09/dry-powder-hg1-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d57ff46-4082-42e9-b85a-5bc8f9fbc536https://www.bain.com/insights/automation-reaches-sales-and-marketing-operations-snap-chart/The technologies are helping to reduce labor costs, cycle times, and errors.Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automation Reaches Sales and Marketing Operations]]><![CDATA[By Ted Shelton and Chris Dent]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d91d44a52023416cb69858b8f1a1e89d/automation-sales-and-marketing-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Automation, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ab9e926-f401-48b0-bdc8-61dce2fb19bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-makes-the-new-marketing-leader-webinar/Experts from Bain, Pandora, and OMD EMEA share how companies can adapt their strategies, ways of working, and data practices to win in today’s marketing world.Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Makes the New Marketing Leader?]]><![CDATA[By Clare Gordon and Blake Cuthbert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5991b45aa0cc4668a3d102b9182423f2/dgt-xz1-holfter_-maren-mun-digitalmarketing-1440x810_v1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Experience, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb548bf0-5e8e-4d95-a642-a0ad1a34b42bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-covid-19-has-changed-consumer-behavior-video/Bain's François Faelli shares five trends for consumer goods companies to watch as parts of the world start to emerge from the pandemic.Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Covid-19 Has Changed Consumer Behavior]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3546c66b13f4492a8d19cae37d25c69/21000155_02_post-covid-19-consumers-trends_thumbnail_1440x810-copy.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7b0e025-c01e-4537-aabf-3992e15e51b6https://www.bain.com/insights/china-retail-trends-in-the-post-covid-19-era-video/Bain Partner Weiwen Han explores key trends in China’s retail market as the country enters a competitive postpandemic environment.Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Retail Trends in the Post–Covid-19 Era]]><![CDATA[By Weiwen Han]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/01c5b0d8f5634717a9e9817c476a9a89/a_1440x810_00000.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9ae1b79-826c-45b2-a6d7-595edea7e072https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-retail-in-asia-video/Bain's Melanie Sanders discusses Asia’s leading role in retail innovation and shares six elements that will reshape the industry. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/368bf4dc3f184f6eadded0b9b072c0af/melanie-sanders_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>113940a4-7515-414b-81a6-5680e15f6061https://www.bain.com/insights/how-b2b-firms-can-price-with-confidence-as-inflation-rises-hbr/Inflation is rising globally, cutting into companies’ profits. These five strategies can help B2B firms manage necessary price increases intelligently.Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How B2B Firms Can Price with Confidence as Inflation Rises]]><![CDATA[By Nate Hamilton, David Burns, Kent Harrison, and Thomas Luedi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>14367558-e045-4b31-bf05-7c5566f79789https://www.bain.com/insights/small-is-not-medium-banks-discover-laws-of-the-ecosystem-jungle/Making clients’ lives easier requires gathering an array of specialist providers on one integrated platform.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Small Is Not Medium: Banks Discover Laws of the Ecosystem Jungle]]><![CDATA[By Martin Tornes, Manfredi de'Mozzi, Joe Fielding, and Seow-Chien Chew]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e27ae9e8f404a62ba83cc3bb5ec31b4/small-is-not-medium-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d17be9f-d28d-4ce6-a265-3754a25ff742https://www.bain.com/insights/online-grocery-moving-from-enough-capacity-to-the-right-capacity-infographic/After rapidly expanding their fulfillment infrastructure, many grocers now need to adapt it to evolving consumer preferences.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Online Grocery: Moving from Enough Capacity to the Right Capacity]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Stephanie Koszyk, and Ruth Lewis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/54959eb189ae4938b332e8d10f744234/10424_online-grocery-infographic_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Supply Chain, Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f3d81a3f-af12-4da8-8c80-b9f4bc45fa44https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-your-companys-change-archetype-forbes/Organizations typically fit one of four patterns when it comes to their capacity for change. Each points to ways that capacity can strengthen.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Your Company’s Change Archetype?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6b2ee0874a84494bef81ea8d9945ab0/change-archetype-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>c46e5671-b0a3-43de-af85-82f7a6600441https://www.bain.com/insights/your-employees-stepped-up-in-a-crisis-what-happens-when-its-over-hbr/Don't just go back to the old command-and-control approach.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your Employees Stepped Up in a Crisis. What Happens When It’s Over?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8ae1c22-5ee2-4eb8-83ed-ade3ab8209b4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-analytics-can-deepen-banks-customer-relationships/Activating high-value customers beats pursuing raw retention goals.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Analytics Can Deepen Banks’ Customer Relationships]]><![CDATA[By Philipp Baecker, Mario Conde, Darci Darnell, Sumit Narayanan, and Markus Bergmann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/69ba6f6726e8462596a21df7c81bc86b/analytics-banks-customer-relationships_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>978930cb-e21e-41ef-8922-0f9f265dd29ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/inside-chinas-subtle-fmcg-recovery/China Shopper Report 2021, Vol. 1Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside China's Subtle FMCG Recovery]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc20a43815d4455bbc32afb41a090549/gettyimages-1322511398-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>43b8b699-6946-458b-afae-b562a1fc7788https://www.bain.com/insights/widening-divide-how-the-pandemic-exacerbated-inequality-infographic/Our recent consumer survey captures the exceptional burden the pandemic has placed on lower-income households, women, and people of color in the US and Europe. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Widening Divide: How the Pandemic Exacerbated Inequality]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, Leah Johns, Charlotte Apps, and Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c696879913f94ece9192b40f76c527fb/promo-16x9-10550-cp-widening-divide-infographic.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>86268c52-7417-4a07-86b2-320b648f738ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/chip-shortage-causes-length-and-actions-for-tech-companies-webinar/Bain partners provide latest insights on the chip shortage and its effect on various industries.Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chip Shortage: Causes, Length, and Actions for Tech Companies]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, Anne Hoecker, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/859402f7c2394c02970396ac1548653c/chip-shortage--webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6e21f2e-6689-424c-8a24-c89a1247d25fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-agile-ceo-snap-chart/To build and operate an Agile enterprise, executives shift their focus from operations to strategy and talent. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Day in the Life of an Agile CEO]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8efe69b2f8b74ccca4e7e6c2c43db93f/10460_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>d468a7dc-d201-4366-acd9-c5c12acbbf9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/modern-marketing-and-the-ai-imperative-webinar/Author, AI expert, and Northwestern University professor Jim Lecinski joins Bain's Laura Beaudin and Hive’s Dan Calpin to discuss the importance of marketers implementing AI into their tool kit.Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Modern Marketing and the AI Imperative]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44668b03b1f3419386215b63d3a05d25/baincom-1400x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7f881b7-bc62-4535-aa73-6c32d8e47185https://www.bain.com/insights/two-out-of-three-wont-do-enr-report-2021/Companies must lead in innovation, understand the impact, and master the economics of the energy and resource transitions.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Two out of Three Won’t Do]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3c880d6962f487799e261e0d7e9d7ca/scalise-joseph-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Utilities & Renewables, Mining]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9595456-f5e0-4c98-bfa9-3b85c5a43e5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/harnessing-the-energy-and-resource-transition-enr-report-2021/Energy and natural resources companies are uniquely qualified to address the challenges of the world’s most important issues.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing the Energy and Resource Transition ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Peter Parry, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4939a45619344ccebdf9eb78b4d66225/9745_summary_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>9415256c-4076-4de5-9789-4280523e91f1https://www.bain.com/insights/net-zero-carbon-emissions-enr-report-2021/In Denmark, a partnership between government and the private sector offers a model for successful collaboration on decarbonization. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Net Zero: From Political Goals to Industry Action]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Arentsen, Alessandro Cadei, Grant Dougans, and António Farinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c94781f75d544f8b240ecac94ee5620/decarb_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea702cd6-9bf0-478f-acbe-56e5d219135ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-is-only-one-part-of-the-sustainability-transition-enr-report-2021/Energy and natural resources companies are responding to seismic changes in transportation, plastic, and how we grow and consume food. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Is Only One Part of the Sustainability Transition]]><![CDATA[By Jayant Gotpagar, Fernando Heil Lutiis, Peter Meijer, and Mark Porter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16bfec1466494a1db2df8dfbe050ff76/resource_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>7daaf36b-e22b-4253-a976-2d1c3afaa197https://www.bain.com/insights/redesigning-value-chains-to-deliver-sustainable-goods-enr-report-2021/The companies that know their customers best aren’t always the companies that need to change the way food and products are developed. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:35:00 Z<![CDATA[Redesigning Value Chains to Deliver More Sustainable Goods]]><![CDATA[By Sasha Duchnowski and Jessica Snow-Wasserman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8f776b3d6afc4dbb82fa2cf0d2310758/9622_value_chain_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b66418aa-72da-4e63-a574-9b88b8255f01https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-investing-enr-report-2021/Companies and investment funds are more likely to achieve their ambitious goals if they work closer together.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Time for ESG Investors and Energy and Natural Resources Companies to Work Together]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7e3e7ccb6fb4f2fb0cc738dfedee88a/enr_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbf5147c-c875-4070-8dcc-7659acf38278https://www.bain.com/insights/low-carbon-hydrogen-enr-report-2021/While the market for blue and green hydrogen takes shape, some companies are already climbing the experience curve.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Business Opportunities in Low-Carbon Hydrogen]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Søren Konnerup, Peter Meijer, and Brian Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19209f98bb8448d0a1a8ac145bff2b76/9625_hydrogen_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Automotive, Agribusiness, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>dfc6bcdf-c5e1-4753-b2e5-f73842a26df3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-energy-and-natural-resources-companies-raise-capital-projects-productivity-enr-report-2021/Agile and lean methodologies raise capital efficiency in engineering, procurement, and construction.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Raising Productivity in Energy and Natural Resources Capital Projects]]><![CDATA[By Alistair Corbett, Emily Emmett, Felipe Gattass, and Brian Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1bc5d9d5daef4859a15314fc8402a5b2/cap_proj_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>c7677358-4798-4434-8841-3e35c6b8a578https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-resilience-sustainability-accountability-in-supply-chains-enr-report-2021/Price and quality are still important, but now companies have more to consider.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating Resilience, Sustainability, and Accountability in Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia and Stephan Zech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6eff4a9e0fa4f3098e260d85c129fb5/9627_supply_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>081f00ff-fc51-49d6-8697-7db4337e6d22https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-grow-a-sustainable-new-business-enr-report-2021/As pressure builds on energy and natural resources companies to change their businesses, they can tap their existing assets and skills to develop new ones. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Engine 2: How to Grow a Sustainable New Business]]><![CDATA[By Sasha Duchnowski, Aleksander Lyngvi, and Brian Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/abbb01a002114f14beddfc27a1232f74/9628_carb_cap_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Mining]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>20127b59-d3cf-4f0e-b2a3-ca9c1371d5a8https://www.bain.com/insights/net-zero-accelerator-enr-report-2021/Most large companies are announcing ambitious decarbonization goals. Setting a realistic path makes them more credible. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating the Journey to Net Zero]]><![CDATA[By Martha Eggenberger and Nitesh Prakash]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/087fdd6ee0d048d39f723e246b712543/9629_op_decarb_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Mining, Agribusiness, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>59adccb4-88b2-4ee0-8f48-367c7dd73d70https://www.bain.com/insights/ramping-up-online-grocery-without-breaking-the-bank-video/Bain’s Marc-André Kamel discusses the challenges that online grocery presents for retailers and CPGs and how they can pair up to find a winning solution.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ramping Up Online Grocery without Breaking the Bank]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/692471583eef4f4eb33829c3bd4f37d0/final_vid_insight_onlinegrocery_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Grocery, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e976ed11-c110-493e-bcf3-e552639733b8https://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-to-scale-digital-in-energy-and-natural-resources-companies-enr-report-2021/Digital technology is a key enabler for operations, commercial excellence, product development, and organizational and sustainability goals.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways to Scale Digital in Energy and Natural Resources Companies]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal, Laurent Migom, and Natalie Naidoo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e491f5102a844d18fe50679dd2594b3/9630_digi_tran_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>51576428-b363-48b2-b789-1f64ccd9b5f8https://www.bain.com/insights/fixed-mobile-convergence-is-ready-to-take-off-in-the-us-infographic/With structural barriers coming down, telcos and cable companies will offer more products bundling fixed and mobile services.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fixed-Mobile Convergence Is Ready to Take Off in the US]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch, Cory Needle, Alex M. Dahlke, and Alexandre Mercier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7931ab8f7e75419da0bd9841cfdb8ff8/fixed-mobile-convergence_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>4423b145-2a96-4983-90c7-f429ada2ae91https://www.bain.com/insights/lack-of-talent-isnt-your-problem-how-you-use-it-is/As companies plan for a changing business climate, getting the right talent into a select number of business-critical jobs is key to outperforming the competition. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lack of Talent Isn’t Your Problem. How You Use It Is.]]><![CDATA[By Dan Schwartz, Courtney della Cava, and Peter Slagt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d8a3648ea3e7472ea9d2ce9e70b8bef4/lack-of-talent-isnt-your-problem-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>f77d3c4e-747f-4ad1-a0e9-febd4d1957a6https://www.bain.com/insights/can-consumer-brands-regain-control-over-their-marketing-performance-infographic/As media channels grow more complex, companies can open a view into the data as a first step to owning their marketing destiny.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Consumer Brands Regain Control over Their Marketing Performance?]]><![CDATA[By Eileen Shy, Blake Cuthbert, and Ken Fraser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66a55203510b4bd4b9c0232f162ce838/9869_data-driven-marketing-infographic-v2_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>57043fe5-fea7-40ce-b7dd-d105ad640246https://www.bain.com/insights/helping-consumers-make-healthier-choices/How The Consumer Goods Forum’s Collaboration for Healthier Lives coalition can build on its successes.Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Helping Consumers Make Healthier Choices]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, François Faelli, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Leah Johns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5fdd656f94734d0faa7f6daa99d543dc/gettyimages-1221001841-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>02f4ba0d-64dc-4233-9736-584b30016888https://www.bain.com/insights/curing-the-discount-disease-in-soft-goods-retail/Promotion optimization in apparel and other softlines can boost returns and liberate cash for investment.Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Curing the Discount Disease in Soft Goods Retail]]><![CDATA[By Nafi Israel, Sumner Makin, Stephen Caine, and Jonathan Cheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa64afb531f847239b392cbb4a5d17a6/gettyimages-471303897-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>404cc0ad-6c2f-406e-b76a-a2916d4ccefbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-good-is-your-company-at-change-hbr/A new system for measuring (and improving) your ability to adapt.Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Good Is Your Company at Change?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels and Kevin Murphy]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>c8a03ea1-e70e-44ea-9523-402af69ba5ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-authentication-could-drive-a-resale-revolution-for-fashion-wef/Consumer demand for affordable and sustainable clothing is creating new opportunities for brands and resale platforms.Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Authentication Could Drive a Resale Revolution for Fashion]]><![CDATA[By Bob Brinckman]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a3eebd4-ccdb-49cf-89ba-04b09ab1d191https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-divestitures-and-carve-outs-right-in-consumer-product-portfolios-webinar/Bain partners discuss how divestitures can help reshape the portfolios of consumer products companies.Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Divestitures and Carve-Outs Right in Consumer Product Portfolios]]><![CDATA[By Sam Rovit, Jorge Rujana, and Allison Snider]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0ef678d1997540239eae1ed31a6bbaa9/reshapingconsumerproductportfolios_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>006e9fc6-5070-490a-9daf-9d28bc5bb312https://www.bain.com/insights/online-grocery-a-joint-challenge-for-retailers-and-cpg-suppliers-infographic/While online grocery has continued to surge, grocers and consumer packaged-goods groups must work together to fix the dilutive economics of the channel.Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Online Grocery: A Joint Challenge for Retailers and CPG Suppliers]]><![CDATA[By Joëlle de Montgolfier, Marc-André Kamel, and François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/598456f4a30a4d04ad9f40bd8e9ab875/online-grocery-infographic-v3_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>abf09f07-1074-431a-bb46-fcff56c414behttps://www.bain.com/insights/has-consumer-behavior-changed-forever-infographic/Our latest survey shows some prepandemic norms will return quicker than others, significant regional differences remain, and omnichannel is more important than ever.Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Has Consumer Behavior Changed Forever?]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, Leah Johns, and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2af4c10db67e4b47a9251b63103b827f/16_9_promo_10010_cp_infographic.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[English]]>b92f8b94-f0a9-4afa-a8fc-ce7f44913308https://www.bain.com/insights/using-technology-to-help-the-world-sleep-better-video/Ben Clark, chief technology officer for Casper, joins Bain's Cesar Brea to discuss how fast-growing companies can avoid complexity and maintain a culture of innovation.Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Technology to Help the World Sleep Better]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6365f03420148a99cc88a3d8c88ff56/final_execconv_brea.clark_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>309d3665-6f60-4d5f-b959-68f343d05d21https://www.bain.com/insights/growth-for-both-how-us-brands-and-retailers-grow-the-profit-pool-for-all/Manufacturers and retailers can improve joint business planning to help each other thrive amid mounting challenges in a postpandemic world.Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth for Both: How US Brands and Retailers Grow the Profit Pool for All ]]><![CDATA[By Brian McRoskey, Karl Zimmermann, Annaliese Jagusch, and Peter Conti]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/115c4de6db92452c9430dea1a3f63ade/gettyimages-1161382292-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e80bff4e-9157-4028-9589-59fe85d223f4https://www.bain.com/insights/will-the-bots-love-your-customers/An increasingly digital front line must be tuned to center on the customer’s priorities.Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will the Bots Love Your Customers?]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns, Richard Hatherall, Eduardo Roma, and Tevia Segovia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23d85565ab164b8da60dc67a92a97d66/final_btb_insightspgheader_will-bots-love-customers_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>66dea51d-a262-4e49-b4f2-fbfb97bfd0dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-gen-zs-empathy-awareness-and-fluidity-are-transforming-business-as-usual-webinar/Experts from Bain, Depop, and Vogue discuss what recent survey findings tell brands about the next generation of consumers. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Gen Z’s Empathy, Awareness, and Fluidity Are Transforming Business as Usual]]><![CDATA[By Federica Levato and Fabio Colacchio]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66b02ee06a004b15afe4f5a0de997189/retail-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>298ebe05-63da-40cc-a6c2-36b4c7cd9addhttps://www.bain.com/insights/nine-tech-innovation-trends-leading-the-executive-agenda-in-2021/As firms prepare for a post-pandemic reality, a new set of technology themes will influence strategic priorities.Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nine Tech Innovation Trends Leading the Executive Agenda in 2021]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Truc Mai Dupont, and Vidur Khanna]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a71bd756e7d141ffbfda909aeb16bdec/tech_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>04f783f9-32a8-4d18-82fe-344c65ded648https://www.bain.com/insights/toward-eliminating-pre-consumer-emissions-of-microplastics-from-the-textile-industry/Four changes could address up to 90% of the flows of these materials into natural systems like rivers and oceans.Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Toward Eliminating Pre-Consumer Emissions of Microplastics from the Textile Industry]]><![CDATA[By Sam Israelit and David Lipman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e9a06e06eb242588073b3826e242d55/microplastics-white-paper-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>e862620c-272a-4d4d-994d-23b1d371d080https://www.bain.com/insights/personalization-in-retail-webinar/Bain's Melanie Sanders and Grégoire Baudry share how retailers can use personalization to connect and engage with customers.Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Personalization in Retail]]><![CDATA[By Grégoire Baudry and Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/38ff0dfc6c38464eb34ccca546056010/generic--webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>335f23b2-a8cc-4e52-b4e0-88c3a099ff89https://www.bain.com/insights/equitable-flexibility-in-australia-reshaping-our-workforce/How creating an inclusive culture that equally supports men and women can promote a stronger workforce and economy.Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Equitable Flexibility in Australia: Reshaping Our Workforce]]><![CDATA[By Agathe Gross]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e98a13e9c624107b5097d72d2bff12c/high-res-cover-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>842db93f-5665-4e66-8eec-80ba91ff081bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/securitization-therapy-for-european-bank-balance-sheets/A return to sustained profitability hinges on more integrated balance-sheet and capital management.Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Securitization Therapy for European Bank Balance Sheets ]]><![CDATA[By Christian Graf, Jan-Frederic Schulz, and Gerhard Schroeck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c416645385641818e97e5879478fa8b/european-banks-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>670cf8e3-4767-4925-884e-3b00b6616274https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-work-is-change-forbes/Change is hard, but certain evergreen truths can help you manage it effectively.Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future Of Work Is Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/39b657a972054309b30c76998df0dd4b/gettyimages-1004114252-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b064489-b1b1-4e44-aac2-e36ba25c29cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/consumers-dont-mind-getting-a-used-vehicle-through-a-car-subscription-snap-chart/Most consumers don’t demand that vehicle subscription services offer a brand-new car, as long as it’s well maintained and relatively young.Thu, 03 Jun 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumers Don’t Mind Getting a Used Vehicle through a Car Subscription ]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7325d617a39e4baa93d9a44a5b5e9149/10215-car-subscriptions-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0655830-eb73-4400-9548-f4ba77738befhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-long-will-the-chip-shortage-last-snap-chart/Semiconductor companies have few quick-fix options at their disposal, making it increasingly likely that the shortage will extend into 2022.Thu, 03 Jun 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Long Will the Chip Shortage Last?]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2d23c92a34bf4afc921ae62f317fa608/10358_chipshortage_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Automotive, Semiconductors]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>f31137a4-7547-4d41-8602-c3f110ce8dd0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-last-mile-delivery-can-improve-operations-and-customer-experience-webinar/Bain experts and leaders from insurgent brands discuss how fast, flexible delivery solutions are changing the industry. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Last-Mile Delivery Can Improve Operations and Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Rishi Roongta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/69c5ec1c52f9430ba3c4d5462082c78d/forge-retail-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>369f0401-cf9b-4040-b3fb-f2b918a4d1bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-missing-link-to-mission-critical-talent-podcast/Your value creation plan is the foundation for a leadership team that can deliver results. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Missing Link to Mission-Critical Talent ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Kristin Schroeder]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7568c3fa3c244ad4a0e3cf9b85a5ec63/missing-link-dry-powder-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7db4708-0c15-4779-984a-f69aa6c3f7d7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-department-stores-can-thrive-in-the-future-of-retail-webinar/Bain experts discuss the opportunities and trends that can help retailers succeed in the rapidly changing industry.Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Department Stores Can Thrive in the Future of Retail]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel and Sam Thakarar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37568def462d47c9b6d2f5b1e863498b/retail-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d990711-6404-454c-bcc0-c3fd0f157b75https://www.bain.com/insights/how_generation_z_is_making_its_mark_on_fashion/Brands need to listen to the non-binary thinking of consumers in their teens and early twenties, according to a report by Depop and Bain & Company.Mon, 31 May 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Empathy, Awareness, and Fluidity: How Generation Z Is Making its Mark on Fashion]]><![CDATA[By Federica Levato and Fabio Colacchio]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa9f58587f444ec7951ebe7d4fd3b13f/depop_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca984b6d-8bc3-4aad-8280-0789f59f8675https://www.bain.com/insights/how-investment-is-changing-sports/Owners are in search of returns, not just wins.Thu, 27 May 2021 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Investment Is Changing Sports]]><![CDATA[By David Mortlock, David Sanderson, and Laurent Colombani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe5ff0b2e0ee439e8042b1b2c8b97bc9/how-investment-is-changing-sports-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>274fb3e6-f665-4e0e-9b3e-7ad1a6f0ba59https://www.bain.com/insights/better-analytics-help-media-companies-make-the-most-of-promos-snap-chart/Data-based insights help TV networks make strategic decisions around promo loads, promo saturation, and use of sister networks. Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better Analytics Help Media Companies Make the Most of Promos]]><![CDATA[By Anders Christofferson and Patrick Dupree]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a4482729e9004e3890bc972ee391173e/better-analytics-help-media-companies-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>c88c40c5-d941-448e-a25e-dda2810a11e0https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chains-are-looking-up-literally/Cloud-based software and agile ways of working can provide the resiliency that companies urgently need. Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply Chains Are Looking Up, Literally]]><![CDATA[By Olaf Schatteman and Juliane Stephan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e02d4e105ec741be808ec8a0d94129eb/gettyimages-912172488-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Operations, Supply Chain, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a9c43de-5615-4602-a49c-edb3e9d4225fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-bold-solution-how-the-nhs-waiting-list-crisis-is-an-opportunity-to-reimagine-care-snap-chart/A micro-battle approach and Win-Scale-Amplify℠ model can enable system-wide, specialty-deep transformation.Tue, 25 May 2021 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[A Bold Solution: How the NHS Waiting List Crisis is an Opportunity to Reimagine Care ]]><![CDATA[By Jeremy Marlow, Michael Garstka, and Cameron Young]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c10255298cd14a98b7c9f664cd29e70b/04fig-10051-uk-healthcare-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>e36cd5aa-1b20-4835-9248-21e344839486https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-a-challenging-year-for-private-equity-in-southeast-asia-infographic/Activity fell across the region during the pandemic. Moving forward will require adaptability across industries and regions as well as a focus on accelerating digital change. Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from a Challenging Year for Private Equity in Southeast Asia]]><![CDATA[By Usman Akhtar, Alessandro Cannarsi, and Suvir Varma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c31957588cd04672b6b188c851f6be84/sea-pe-report-infographic-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>01f26959-73a5-49ac-8d1c-1c2e122e1b58https://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-utility-customers-happy-beyond-pandemic-policies-snap-chart/As moratoriums end, here’s how US electric utilities can maintain gains in customer loyalty scores. Tue, 25 May 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keeping Utility Customers Happy Beyond Pandemic Policies]]><![CDATA[By Chris Jarrett, Jason Barro, and Timothy Balthazar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c90f5bde77b474f82fbe7b3f213bd4e/10117-nps-prism-utilities_promo_16_9-v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>838b7d90-91a3-48f0-8afe-7a1932968fdehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-nhs-waiting-list-crisis-can-accelerate-the-reimagining-of-care/A micro-battle mindset and Win-Scale-Amplify℠ approach can enable healthcare providers to recover the backlog and transform productivity through innovation. Mon, 24 May 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the NHS Waiting List Crisis Can Accelerate the Reimagining of Care ]]><![CDATA[By Jeremy Marlow, Michael Garstka, and Cameron Young]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7b94c8da32dd40a9b8b705a7d5063441/nhs-waiting-list-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Public Sector]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>09cc76a7-1881-4c7f-af9a-d4e9c8e9b9fbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-pathways-to-solve-the-nhs-waiting-list-crisis-snap-chart/A potential waiting list of up to 10 million by the end of FY 2021–22 demands a new way of thinking.Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Challenge: Reimagining Pathways to Solve the NHS Waiting List Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Jeremy Marlow, Michael Garstka, and Cameron Young]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e5585f040f4e4f24bef9bd1119b2615b/10051-uk-healthcare-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec3c123f-5cad-4749-81e3-87a0ae7b9ae4https://www.bain.com/insights/doing-agile-right-why-we-wrote-the-book-video/Bain's Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez share what inspired them to write a book about a tool they love.Wed, 19 May 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doing Agile Right: Why We Wrote the Book]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46192e9c03d643e2aaca98107ca96d41/doing-agile-right-still-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>021ab0e0-5628-4256-ab1e-06e015506436https://www.bain.com/insights/unleashing-online-brand-growth-with-the-right-operating-model/For many consumer goods companies, winning in e-commerce starts by rethinking their organizations. Wed, 12 May 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unleashing Online Brand Growth with the Right Operating Model]]><![CDATA[By Shweta Bhardwaj, Nicolas Bloch, and Eileen Shy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c7be47d69c64582958bf44c8a0e9be2/e-commerce-operating-model-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ac6f69d-596f-43a0-914b-1f57ff7629edhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-upgrading-technology-helps-modernize-the-business/New ERP and SaaS systems can spur changes in the operating model. Wed, 12 May 2021 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How Upgrading Technology Helps Modernize the Business]]><![CDATA[By Juan Francisco (Paco) Jimenez, Will Poindexter, and Jordi Ciuró]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77979a945bc74fa88315358388a279d6/final_btb_insightspgheader_upgrading-technology_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9878ace-72b6-4b45-b6de-c168d8c45dbfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/renewed-appetite-a-strategic-menu-for-restaurant-recovery-infographic/Six actions can give brands an edge as the sector looks to rebound from Covid-19 globally.Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Renewed Appetite: A Strategic Menu for Restaurant Recovery]]><![CDATA[By Chris Bierly, Lisa Koetter, and Sebastien Pavy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc7911dd491942da95c03c85528c0578/9763-restaurant_promo_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Restaurants]]><![CDATA[English]]>5684da54-d847-40fa-86cd-256b3666f391https://www.bain.com/insights/five-key-challenges-for-the-airline-industry-video/Bain's Geoffrey Weston discusses the main obstacles airlines are facing as some tourism resumes this summer.Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Key Challenges for the Airline Industry]]><![CDATA[By Geoffrey Weston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/563a398f029b462589427eeea29b3aa1/5-challenges-airlines-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Public Transit]]><![CDATA[English]]>4995f59b-7fe1-49b6-a182-97401353619chttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-to-build-a-more-inclusive-supplier-base-infographic/Many companies struggle with meeting their supplier diversity objectives, but leaders have learned how to overcome the obstacles.Thu, 06 May 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways to Build a More Inclusive Supplier Base]]><![CDATA[By Radhika Batra, Jason Housh, and David Schannon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37496a6b20d14f9994066ef5d7358213/inclusive-supplier-base-infographic-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>b066b41a-5aad-41a7-98a8-38bb120b6b8bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/using-partnerships-to-develop-retail-ecosystems-webinar/Bain partners and leaders from insurgent brands discuss how companies can improve customer experience and engagement.Thu, 06 May 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Partnerships to Develop Retail Ecosystems]]><![CDATA[By Andre Fernandes and Grégoire Baudry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9bbad4c0dbc4f7589136789523304d6/forge-retail-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>46dd41ec-7168-4f93-8cf5-65b7ef6bc903https://www.bain.com/insights/pricing-excellence-in-turbulent-times-webinar/Bain experts discuss pricing challenges and opportunities for chemical companies coming out of the pandemic.Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pricing Excellence in Turbulent Times]]><![CDATA[By David Schottland and Nimit Mehta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64bf49881f424157956c1a4f19c881ae/marketing-excellence-webinar-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1305fa1-bfda-4d00-85cc-2f80065d1169https://www.bain.com/insights/from-shield-to-sword-how-the-esg-imperative-is-growing-in-private-equity-penews/Investing in sustainable companies is increasingly proving its worth in terms of gaining market share and better returns.Wed, 05 May 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Shield to Sword: How the ESG Imperative Is Growing in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Christophe De Vusser]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/pe-news-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Private Equity News]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e7bfbaf-1a83-40e4-b06d-906224ca85cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-as-national-defense-podcast/The public-private partnerships forged in the heat of Covid-19 could change our very conception of what’s possible in healthcare.Wed, 05 May 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare as National Defense]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e613c453fffc434da85944f02b508664/dry-powder-may05-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>79c63e98-ebd6-4946-acce-76c4595b19c8https://www.bain.com/insights/growth-strategy-identifying-your-parenting-advantages/The traits that nurtured your main growth engine can bring new success beyond the core. Tue, 04 May 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth Strategy: Identifying Your Parenting Advantages ]]><![CDATA[By Josef Ming, Adrien Bron, Matthew Crupi, Sri Rajan, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Bhavya Nand Kishore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f154ef74b43447f994d8692bca110b7a/gettyimages-1308866042-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4fb5ef9-c177-4fd7-8b75-ffdc640950c7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-five-dimensions-of-effective-virtual-selling-webinar/Bain experts share insights on how to delight customers by shifting to virtual selling.Tue, 04 May 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Five Dimensions of Effective Virtual Selling]]><![CDATA[By Jens Friis Hjortegaard, Sushant Khandelwal, and David Deming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/619d4fd8fc60436d9f405ad1bd0e64d0/the-five-dimensions-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b106b749-a427-4d82-9bf3-e82f599d6fcchttps://www.bain.com/insights/pharmas-pandemic-fallout-us-drug-shortages-snap-chart/A steady increase in drug shortages, amplified by the Covid-19 crisis, calls for more resilient supply chains.Mon, 03 May 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pharma’s Pandemic Fallout: US Drug Shortages]]><![CDATA[By Frank Lesmeister, Thomas Kwasniok, and Dieter Peters]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/72e90e95ebfd4cf792d8fbee78ba064c/9614-pharma-supply-chain-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Digital, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>dfb50813-41c2-4c17-865c-4e1b423666e2https://www.bain.com/insights/where-can-telcos-gain-traction-with-the-internet-of-things/Building a strong cross-industry platform can be more effective than targeting too many industry solutions at once.Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Can Telcos Gain Traction with the Internet of Things?]]><![CDATA[By Velu Sinha, Michael Schallehn, and Darryn Lowe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79e6643ae9134b698ac13c4d34864870/gettyimages-504105305-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac02fa8f-fe65-45b8-a71f-2c8f58b5612ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-telcos-can-recharge-their-relevance-infographic/Building a smart platform can help telcos to capture more of the value created by their core networks and connectivity services.Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Telcos Can Recharge Their Relevance]]><![CDATA[By Karsten Fruechtl, Herbert Blum, and Andrew Rodd]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dacc2bf099674c51a932fb977e57cdb8/9600_telco_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>4277b72b-2c1e-4b24-9f83-be0f11c77b95https://www.bain.com/insights/with-cookies-crumbling-companies-must-regain-consumers-trust-infographic/Retailers and other consumer companies are pressed to rethink how they handle personal data and deploy digital marketing.Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[With Cookies Crumbling, Companies Must Regain Consumers’ Trust]]><![CDATA[By Christine Removille, Grégoire Baudry, and Nikhil Raj]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f1c058eb7994ddf9da7058ba5a069be/cookies-crumbling_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Modern Marketing, Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a68d1685-5f7f-4763-9273-088797e0aa98https://www.bain.com/insights/supplier-diversity-how-to-overcome-four-key-obstacles/Leaders integrate supplier diversity goals into their procurement strategy.Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Supplier Diversity: How to Overcome Four Key Obstacles]]><![CDATA[By Radhika Batra, Jason Housh, and David Schannon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c1e85b9e37af43d49748b85e05e491e5/gettyimages-805012454-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>426ef111-39a1-44af-9c31-40bf7e7c9445https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-heroics-podcast/We take stock of a remarkable year of changes in the healthcare sector, fueled by innumerable acts of “healthcare heroism.”Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Heroics]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Kara Murphy, and Nirad 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Z<![CDATA[It’s A Small World After All]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a2ca84f5d97438688eba83a1298db3c/forbes-small-world-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>a670558a-5451-4569-8104-665882ab41e6https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-telemedicine-platforms-will-long-outlast-covid-19-snap-chart/The continued adoption of digital health tools has improved patient outcomes, lowered costs, and alleviated overburdened hospitals.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Telemedicine Platforms Will Long Outlast Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/185b834cdaf44a0b83af228c261b6f48/9753_mydoc_promo-1_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>e116b15e-b210-43a9-836a-fe845eb9feb6https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-e-commerce-and-virtual-selling-meeting-your-customers-where-they-want-to-buy-webinar/Bain experts share insights on accelerating sales in digital channels for B2B companies.Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B E-Commerce and Virtual Selling: Meeting Your Customers Where They Want to Buy]]><![CDATA[By Wade Cruse, Mackenzie Bushy, and Sushant Khandelwal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a254c6756b84789a1040c196e276337/b2b-e-commerce-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4875af4b-a9b3-40cd-9eba-6ce810cf8888https://www.bain.com/insights/better-service-happier-customers-key-to-automotive-brand-loyalty-snap-chart/OEMs that invest in service as a presale activity, rather than a postsale one, keep car buyers coming back.Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better Service, Happier Customers: A Key to Automotive Brand Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Correa, Stephan Zech, and Jason Barro]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/45d9b2f90b2f4a64b7fb89b8fe6c4c26/nps-prism-auto_social_promo_1_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>13c37b89-316f-4656-a40b-f74e2433d140https://www.bain.com/insights/deals-roll-on-healthcare-private-equity-withstands-the-pandemics-rout-infographic/Despite Covid-19, investors remain eager to pour funds into the sector.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deals Roll On: Healthcare Private Equity Withstands the Pandemic’s Rout]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d19c8bd6644a4d749bed238b56b241f1/9404_healthcare-pe-infographic_promo_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life 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And when done right, it pays off.Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Quick Takes on the Sustainability Revolution]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Jean-Charles van den Branden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9a5ec9ad23f449659c5c053656198984/9756_promo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b98aaed-95bc-45e3-bf47-c8c4b301d55bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-chime-is-leading-the-way-in-customer-loyalty-snap-chart/The digital bank has quickly won over consumers, a sign that further industry disruption could be on the horizon.Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Chime Is Leading the Way in Customer Loyalty ]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns, Joe Fielding, and Jason Barro]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc61f8e7def047829cc1f86a57cee37b/9707-how-chime-is-leading-the-way-in-customer-loyalty-promos-16_9-v1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4bb349d-bcfd-4168-8dd0-59acfc03f562https://www.bain.com/insights/how-private-equity-can-use-sales-plays-to-amplify-virtual-selling-infographic/Virtual selling exploded during Covid-19, but getting it right involves more than just a Zoom license.Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Private Equity Can Use Sales Plays to Amplify Virtual Selling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/57530ed349284ea9bbb24ba8256f7281/9704---pe-virtual-sales-infographic---promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>547c3799-f805-4dba-96e8-9eed55374631https://www.bain.com/insights/insurers-and-consumers-in-covid-19-markets-too-many-missed-connections-infographic/Insurers can do more to retain customers who are looking to switch providers.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurers and Consumers in Covid-19 Markets: Too Many Missed Connections]]><![CDATA[By Camille Goossens, Henrik Naujoks, Andrew Schwedel, and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e061ace2a03c4c51807f457cc2196b22/insurers-and-consumers-infographic_v5_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>e837290f-d0a2-4622-ac21-6a95f0704cf9https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-can-help-companies-scale-video-streaming-webinar/Bain partners explore strategies that can help companies navigate the growing global media landscape.Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Can Help Companies Scale Video Streaming]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Hong and Laurent Colombani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4df6a45420034d43a009f609a5ab089e/media-mailing-1200x627.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>4caaa3d4-5a90-4766-af82-fbb441a76cfdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-growing-demand-for-esg-in-private-equity-infographic/Many firms are wary of committing to investments that adhere to environmental, social, and corporate governance standards. But consumers and investors alike are demanding they jump in.Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Growing Demand for ESG in Private Equity ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/005f0ed11de949718f683263cdf0d99c/9592---esg-infographic---promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d95f8d6-0399-49bd-aef3-2524be7c767dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-resilience-of-private-equity-2020-infographic/Private equity emerged largely unscathed from a year like no other, but challenges await the industry in 2021 and beyond.Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Resilience of Private Equity in 2020]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b6f9ac533eab4540a13d69c785ce7d9e/9580---pe-report-infographic---promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0bacf73d-05f4-4f75-a929-643c71337639https://www.bain.com/insights/hyperconverged-infrastructure-and-hybrid-cloud-are-devouring-market-share/As spending shifts rapidly away from legacy, on-premise computing, new alternatives create opportunities for technology incumbents and the distribution channel. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Hyperconverged Infrastructure and Hybrid Cloud Are Devouring Market Share ]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c5a4ea5e323c45a2938a16a4d23e4303/gettyimages-608711147_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c1f3292-8b40-4e96-b047-f3d6f0b61f15https://www.bain.com/insights/car-subscription-services-2-0-how-to-win-the-race/Companies that balance consumer preferences and sound finances can turn vehicle subscription services into money makers.Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Car Subscription Services 2.0: How to Win the Race ]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer, Mary Stroncek, Tom Wendt, Klaus Stricker, and Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/09e48b33c58f472d8dc81e4ccaf863fb/car-subscription-sevices-2-0-how-to-win-the-race_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>8cf262b4-bb6f-4783-a01d-fdae996141d9https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-deal-value/Recession and market turbulence curtailed exits and fund-raising in the region.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity: Deal Value Hits Record $185 billion]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang and Andrea Campagnoli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab808b1b12a64c7197ec9f6138fa3a41/9664-asia-pe-promos_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6fbaba33-42c6-406d-b547-a0c96b31b165https://www.bain.com/insights/budgeting-and-planning-for-an-agile-transformation-webinar/Bain Partner Steve Berez discusses best practices for planning and budgeting to unlock enterprise agility.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Budgeting and Planning for an Agile Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/289effcfae684c20bf6f64080cfd12d4/agile-budgeting-and-planning_1400x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>e06a32f8-04d9-4973-93c1-a22426157d6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/adapting-to-the-modern-retail-environment-webinar/Bain experts discuss current store operational challenges with industry innovators who are meeting them head-on.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting to the Modern Retail Environment]]><![CDATA[By Kent Knudson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/109e8d6d0f084a8db9772677336f8364/forge-retail-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>faf9a7c6-cd36-485f-bf46-7164e82f4e21https://www.bain.com/insights/apac-pe-digital-business-models/A Bain & Company survey shows the region’s private equity investors are betting on e-learning, e-commerce, and digital health.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity: Digital Business Models Offer Strongest Growth]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang and Andrea Campagnoli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fef9bebc2ede4508a0e8952e750647d9/9665_asia-pe_promos__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4944dc8a-1357-461e-81f2-1fe39891d094https://www.bain.com/insights/apac-pe-dry-powder-grows/Total unspent private equity capital at Asia-Pacific-focused funds represents 3.2 years of future investment.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity: Dry Powder Grows to $477 Billion—a New High]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang and Andrea Campagnoli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/779ec798c9754ee8bfb731cb0507a0af/9666_asia-pe_promos__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1883984b-7954-4a4f-87c2-70692a4b4911https://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-market-leading-position-in-medtech-snap-chart/As the flight to quality continues, companies that pursue category leadership will have the upper hand.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Market-Leading Position in Medtech]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson and Nicole Roberts]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/73f99c5c9d9d453c818848b9514b6793/9577-building-a-market-leading-position-in-medtech-promos-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>59273b91-a105-4637-98d5-4b0596371aa8https://www.bain.com/insights/what-makes-digital-attacker-banks-so-efficient-infographic/Digital-only banks have gained ground with consumers, and have lower operating costs than incumbent banks. Here’s why.Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Makes Digital Attacker Banks So Efficient?]]><![CDATA[By Vitor D'Agnoluzzo, Pascal Gautheron, and Steven Breeden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e2a33efecc84be28fbb770269604ddd/digital-attackers-infographic_v6_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Fintech]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>48c9ceb1-5968-442e-9079-25bd4c0608d0https://www.bain.com/insights/roadmap-for-a-post-pandemic-world-video/Bain Partner James Allen shares how CEOs can sustain the speed and adaptability that their organizations uncovered during the crisis. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Roadmap for a Post-Pandemic World]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0097dde8d3fa4cdea44f66f50c5a403b/roadmap-for-post-pandemic-world_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fba39d7-a4ef-4406-90dd-c2115b5b6528https://www.bain.com/insights/virtual-selling-has-become-simply-selling/Most business-to-business customers prefer virtual selling, so why is it so tough to execute?Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Virtual Selling Has Become Simply Selling ]]><![CDATA[By Sushant Khandelwal, David Deming, Jens Friis Hjortegaard, and Wade Cruse]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/863c7b772de442e3a59c3b3e4e8694e5/gettyimages-1245239345-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Internet of Things, IT Services, Semiconductors, Software]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a638e51-b79f-4b59-98e6-53ea2591634dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/fine-tuning-b2b-e-commerce-as-buying-preferences-shift-infographic/The pandemic has acclimated more business-to-business buyers to virtual channels, including self-service. Here’s how winning suppliers are taking advantage.Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fine-Tuning B2B E-Commerce as Buyer Preferences Shift]]><![CDATA[By Mackenzie Bushy, Dennis Jones, Bala Parameshwaran, and Mónica Oliver]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a08b3e01163b40b38bdb907f72a1b4fe/infographic-b2b-ecommerce-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b5e9348-f832-490b-a250-a23e3eb0e8e4https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-market-update-webinar/Bain partners share insights from our 2021 Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report and the trends that are changing the industry's landscape.Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Market Update]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Andrea Campagnoli, and Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea2af9962308439795a54ecd30e6308d/2021-asia-pacific-pe-report-1440-x-810-black.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>39061ddf-9360-402c-a732-20f4693ee9a6https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-most-of-bankings-m-and-a-season-in-the-americas-webinar/Bain partners discuss what the upswing in banking's M&A activity can mean for both buyers and sellers.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the Most of Banking's M&A Season in the Americas]]><![CDATA[By Simon Porter, Joe Fielding, and Pablo Sansuste]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/207ede6676ef4668b1677433d4afa720/m_a-webinar_1440-x-810_fs2_v1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>b407da61-425d-418c-b239-ff5ccf8da1fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ten-retail-trends-to-watch-in-china-webinar/Bain partners share the factors that are reshaping the retail industry in the country.Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ten Retail Trends to Watch in China]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and Jonathan Cheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd310c5950f140d8b66949c4b79d9252/2021_mun_0024_retailtrendschina_1440_810_blank.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1a54c31-4b19-4144-a761-0f25741ce298https://www.bain.com/insights/ten-trends-powering-a-new-stage-in-chinas-retail-evolution-infographic/Competition for share of wallet is increasing as Covid-19 accelerates already rapid change. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ten Trends Powering a New Stage in China’s Retail Evolution]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Cheng and James Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ddd9e40c2c349fe8ebc3de736849c81/10_chinese_retail_trends_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7631909-b73a-447a-a0d9-236aa12a77eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-internet-report/How to embrace the unique platform business model in China.Fri, 26 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Internet Report]]><![CDATA[By Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0cde79701d4a43738f19143c8564eb35/china-internet-report_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>37bcd294-8e81-40de-8f62-a6b72c876e22https://www.bain.com/insights/why-europe-m-and-a-season-is-back-in-2021-webinar/Bain partners discuss M&A trends in financial services that can help firms prepare for the year ahead.Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Europe’s M&A Season Is Back in 2021]]><![CDATA[By Pierre de Raismes and Matthias Memminger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35fff4cf8d034255927d8b616e45144c/m_a-webinar_1440-x-810_fs1_v2.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>947951c6-e2c1-4cb2-bc0f-63b989cd32fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-2021/Amid market turmoil, investors generated record deal value.Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity 2021]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Andrea Campagnoli, Elsa Sit, and Joy McConnochie]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0002abdc08794cbda52bb87d1e6af7fd/apac-pe_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6cc8788-bf30-4420-b9a3-f4f9d0e1a4f1https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-esg-efforts-can-boost-sales-snap-chart/Banks that pursue ESG initiatives should crisply define their ambition and selectively step up communications to customers.Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks’ ESG Efforts Can Boost Sales—Assuming Consumers Know]]><![CDATA[By Michael Jongeneel and Stefan Wörner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c07aa45090c44ab3a68b3e14f88ff9e6/8884_esg-snapchart-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Brand Strategy, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7524184-b6df-4e8f-8f66-75bf5f849811https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-m-and-a-revival-in-telecom-webinar/Bain partners discuss the state of telecom and how renewed interest in M&A may require a shift in mindset and strategy.Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the M&A Revival in Telecom]]><![CDATA[By Alex M. Dahlke and Herbert Blum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c1000ac48a04286aae013f489ebca12/m_a-webinar_1440-x-810_tel2.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fa810d9-3a04-4eeb-8ed7-e2447f016d76https://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-the-power-of-focus-in-a-downturn-and-beyond-snap-chart/Companies that pursue category depth over breadth will come out of the crisis on top. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech: The Power of Focus in a Downturn and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson and Nicole Roberts]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf547078a504456ba8c53e2f094b3d27/infogram-snap_category-leadership-in-medtech_promos-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>01707933-819e-4894-bddd-5e7b88a8fa89https://www.bain.com/insights/when-will-hydrogen-be-cost-competitive-snap-chart/The pace of hydrogen adoption will vary by application.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:30:00 Z<![CDATA[When Will Hydrogen Be Cost Competitive? ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman and Peter Meijer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/650ea4c0134f4b2d99141dc1b8a9083b/9437-hydrogen-promos__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>17eeac8f-32b9-439f-b5ea-3c3886f03ff8https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-private-equity-in-asia-pacific-rides-a-wave-of-domestic-innovation-snap-chart/China leads the way with 60% of deals in the region.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity in Asia-Pacific Rides a Wave of Domestic Innovation ]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur and Kevin Chang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1c6ebc4d32d4bcbae7ece59886416fb/9406-hc-pe_promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f373c1de-cc7d-4870-89b3-f68eade7d26ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-machine-learning-and-natural-language-processing-produce-deeper-survey-insights/Analyzing open-ended responses from a large group requires tools emerging from the artificial intelligence revolution.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing Produce Deeper Survey Insights]]><![CDATA[By Ruud Hellemons and Roger Zhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5761344e5a604ef992c1d09b5952a38a/gettyimages-1286257279-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9306782d-5850-4b53-86c7-e72a8b7f7ae9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-play-the-boom-in-technology-m-and-a-webinar/Bain partners discuss how tech acquirers can adapt their M&A approach to stay competitive in a thriving market.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Play the Boom in Technology M&A]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller, Chris Johnson, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53a1acdbeb48437a85ac7f5af80711c4/m_a-webinar_1440-x-810_tech.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>74de0a6e-2a80-4ea5-b6fd-4bf774c75f0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/becoming-an-agile-leader-webinar/Bain Partner Darrell Rigby discusses what Agile leadership teams can do to successfully guide transformation.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Becoming an Agile Leader]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e866e450cc5454f894826b8c3076f10/agile-leadership_1400x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ef484a2-1714-40c5-ba98-15dd37c34a31https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-cost-savings-reinventing-business-through-automation/Adopting a programmatic approach to automation can deliver a competitive edge.Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Cost Savings: Reinventing Business through Automation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Purna Doddapaneni, and Arpan Sheth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c28848be36941d880431e822b5cdbcf/beyond-cost-savings-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Digital, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>da591129-2a1c-4a04-ab75-d558b9719732https://www.bain.com/insights/will-covid-19-help-or-hurt-healthcare-companies-snap-chart/Prospects have improved for alternative sites of care, telemedicine, modernization of clinical trials, and healthcare provider consolidation. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Covid-19 Hurt or Help Healthcare Companies? It Depends]]><![CDATA[By Justin Doshi and Christian Langel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/697709bf49c74e969572ae90c233843d/9405_promo___16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b065e6c-b803-41ae-8166-ee110f8a1837https://www.bain.com/insights/how-retailers-can-use-m-and-a-to-excel-webinar/Bain partners discuss how M&A can help retailers quickly build scale and unlock new capabilities.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Retailers Can Use M&A to Excel]]><![CDATA[By Yael Mohan, Vincent Vandierendonck, and Sam Rovit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b417be55cf845e1bdfca08b4673b258/m_a-webinar_1440-x-810_retail.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>21871a37-17ea-457c-b09e-c7d9486b277fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/servicing-equipment-in-the-field-get-ready-for-accelerated-change-interactive/Leaders are making service a key component of strategy.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Servicing Equipment in the Field: Get Ready for Accelerated Change]]><![CDATA[By Prashant Iyer and Rahul Shah]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a858f0d78d4d4e8aa750fdc89f26d078/9533_field-service_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Technology, Machinery & Equipment, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Operations, Service Operations, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad9025fe-7a80-4b7f-8fc3-7109752239b9https://www.bain.com/insights/welcome-letter-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Stiffer competition raises the bar for generating attractive returns.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Welcome Letter: Fertile Conditions for Healthcare Private Equity Investment]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b7df8b2ffbd4dc7b286d44f2702bccb/letters-1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>165722df-5c92-4b91-bac8-633ca6c6fdabhttps://www.bain.com/insights/year-in-review-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Despite new uncertainties, the healthcare profit pool showed remarkable resilience.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Market 2020: The Year in Review]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bec7f50d6633453fa31e3f443c2edfdb/yir_1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>65ecf39e-9b51-45ea-aedb-08f61414b259https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Three demand scenarios can inform investment strategies.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Covid-19 Paradox: Widespread Repercussions for Demand, but New Healthcare Investment Opportunities as Well]]><![CDATA[By Justin Doshi, Christian Langel, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae78fcb1fd41469f84e6a8175a725e1f/covid_1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>52de9425-f376-49d5-a378-7b1762f117fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/north-america-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/After a mild decline in deals, activity has started to bounce back on the strength of favorable underlying trends.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity in North America: Bring On the Gem Assets]]><![CDATA[By Jeremy Martin, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Jon Barfield, Eric Berger, Benjamin Cooke, Justin Doshi, Sharon Fry, Kalyan Jonnalagadda, Laila Kassis, Jason Slocum, Matt Sullivan, and Jon Webber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e060cbf47a2491987922e372fcc326a/n.america-1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b3431f7-e769-40cf-a973-0b3ceb016f2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/europe-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Investors seek out platforms in retail health and specialty pharma companies.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity in Europe: Steady Dealmaking despite Many Deferrals]]><![CDATA[By Giovanni Battista Miani, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Christoph Schlegel, Dieter Meyer, Christian Langel, Yair Erez, Doris Galan, and Cira Cuberes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b6bb0f8fa82b4c63861ef80b76b5bfc7/europe-1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>305f0664-d506-4326-b4fa-22cae0acd73chttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Investors see underserved demand and favorable shifts in healthcare policies.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity in Asia-Pacific: Riding a Wave of Domestic Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur, Alex Boulton, Kevin Chang, and James Viles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8fb863b923654a38922b4b918ac5ba9a/apac-1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>476f8487-0841-42e0-9f45-b2ebff219ab6https://www.bain.com/insights/providers-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Consolidation accelerates in fragmented segments such as behavioral health, women’s health, and retail health.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Providers: New Roll-Up Candidates and a New Look for Risk-Bearing Providers]]><![CDATA[By Justin Doshi, Franz-Robert Klingan, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Dmitry Podpolny, Vikram Kapur, Sharon Fry, Lucy d'Arville, and Satyam Mehra]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ced599440074257ae1ede0b7349f12e/providers_1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7d2b8df-fea9-4305-9667-f6796e673453https://www.bain.com/insights/payers-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/The most successful companies have been able to demonstrate an ROI for both groups.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Payers: A Bid to Reduce Costs for Patients and Employers]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d48226e3a5114df9b4b329b9a8d5d42d/payers_1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>019547b1-f245-4186-9441-254a5f133e10https://www.bain.com/insights/biopharma-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Other private equity deal themes range from modernizing clinical trials to cell and gene therapy.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Biopharma: Commercialization Support Services Are Thriving ]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan, Christoph Schlegel, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Vikram Kapur, and Parijat Ghosh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/911f38b1502a4dfa9a8c975e3b520e50/biopharma_1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>87085c8e-6f6b-4519-b212-ae33fb666571https://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Covid-19 caused patient volumes to plummet and squeezed supply chains. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech: Four Themes Fueled Deals despite the Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Sharon Fry, Jon Barfield, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Vikram Kapur, Dieter Meyer, Kevin Chang, and Simon Sun]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8af76cd1f0a0462eb7651014350cd128/medtech2-1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f8d81a8-6d06-4caa-afd3-25cccb61df00https://www.bain.com/insights/eight-steps-to-setting-up-successful-agile-teams-snap-chart/Ensure your Agile teams have these crucial characteristics before they launch; it can mean the difference between success and failure. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Eight Steps to Setting Up Successful Agile Teams]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk, Darrell Rigby, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee099bb53a074165be7c6be712109809/9591-8-characteristics-of-an-agile-team-16_9-promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, People and Organization, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a74972e-5258-4581-bbcf-ad950ba8d01dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-it-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Big data analytics to modernize clinical trials also drew investor interest. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare IT: Technologies Help Improve Patient Experiences at Lower Costs]]><![CDATA[By Laila Kassis, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Vikram Kapur, Benjamin Cooke, Yair Erez, Doris Galan, Kevin Chang, and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7f9039c09f3945d49975862a0af84a22/hc-pe-it-1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>f16dcf60-d014-43d6-8fe2-95a35106543fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/m-a-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Category leadership should continue to motivate many acquisitions. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare M&A: A Pandemic-Induced Slowdown in Every Sector]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Dale Stafford, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc4e18a4ab394a668b480151ed088b02/slowdown_1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>718de21b-05b9-4f1d-b74a-70708f590936https://www.bain.com/insights/exit-activity-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/Holding periods held steady, though quick flips remained popular. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Exit Activity: Robust Capital Markets Spur a Surge of IPOs]]><![CDATA[By Jason Slocum, Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, Vikram Kapur, and Benjamin Cooke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e20b1e3a6fd48f4b6a3ba5275e1192c/exit_1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>fab2b3a4-2a05-4d10-9e1e-0dbd6e1e22dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/2021-and-beyond-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-ma-report-2021/What are the implications of “healthcare as national defense”?Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Outlook: 2021 and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e6ff9807a97485aa7b28b180b36c7dd/2021_1440.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>160c1da3-096c-4207-a1f8-f1c7946448b7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-organize-and-scale-an-agile-operating-model-webinar/Bain‘s Sarah Elk discusses how to develop Agile models that create lasting, structural change. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Organize and Scale an Agile Operating Model]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8db356f4803d4de79b44544ce345c122/agile-organization-and-scaling_1400x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>0bdc9594-85fb-4351-b843-4c582905140dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-australia-for-retailers-on-the-postpandemic-consumer-webinar/Bain retail experts discuss the trends emerging after Covid-19 and their impact on retailers.Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from Australia for Retailers on the Postpandemic Consumer]]><![CDATA[By Yngve Andresen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c3ea5d31dce443a9e4eed380a9dd70a/lessons-from-australia-webinar-1440-x-810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa594f7f-b3d0-4ae5-bef8-b15d3798259bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-australia-for-consumer-products-companies-on-the-postpandemic-consumer-webinar/Bain experts discuss consumer trends emerging after Covid-19 and the impact on consumer products companies.Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from Australia for Consumer Products Companies on the Postpandemic Consumer]]><![CDATA[By David Zehner and Mladen Tošić]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53b35008da2c45bc80ce18d4430dd7c3/lessons-from-australia-webinar-1440-x-810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f4ee3e9-9ad7-42a7-bfd2-6cb91ab93a3dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/scale-m-and-a-in-video-streaming-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/Deals that broaden content, audiences, and capabilities help media companies compete in an increasingly global market.Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scale M&A in Video Streaming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/daf6a53418d1417289e67e15dc7a89ec/9290_ma-re_media_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d72d122c-90fa-40aa-ad24-f308704c88f2https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-successions-slowed-in-2020-snap-chart/Amid the pandemic, a record number of board directors took the helm.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CEO Successions Slowed in 2020. The Pace Is About to Pick Up]]><![CDATA[By Courtney della Cava and Dale Cottrell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/25dbbcf36a0942b3b1084329cd4eb405/9474-ceo-succesion_promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6099f73-080c-4dc8-a0aa-f3277661e988https://www.bain.com/insights/after-drop-in-elective-surgeries-medtech-m-and-a-poised-for-a-rebound-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/While Covid-19’s restrictions on elective surgeries led to significant falls in deal value, some areas are poised for growth in 2021.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After Drop in Elective Surgeries, Medtech M&A Poised for a Rebound]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c835d7dce59643c2b0d9bd5a3c88066f/9287-medtech_promo_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b54dca2-8bfc-405d-b1c7-91454c116b38https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ups-and-downs-for-m-and-a-in-healthcare-payers-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/Despite subsector growth in 2020, the landscape remains turbulent. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Payer M&A Experiences Some Ups and Downs]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6290e6b2be094012af48486a38713fb1/9288-payers_promo_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>d9e124a5-2cdc-413f-877d-c5efcff72bfehttps://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-in-healthcare-providers-gets-stronger-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/By pursuing new opportunities, providers could recover faster than other healthcare subsectors.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Provider M&A Grows Stronger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/20ec148fbbf1480ba3f37ff08d4a6011/9289-providers_promo_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>639312f5-49e1-43fc-a40f-942a1188cea9https://www.bain.com/insights/despite-tough-year-outlook-is-strong-for-m-and-a-in-pharma-and-biotech-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/After a year in which deal value fell across the healthcare sector, pharma and biotech companies are poised for an active 2021.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Despite Tough Year, Outlook Is Strong for M&A in Pharma and Biotech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e7d946680c84836a2b2a159947d4303/9286-pharmabiotech_promo_16..png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>78d42fcb-88ec-44b6-9984-4580ac0c5f99https://www.bain.com/insights/delivering-authentic-and-individualized-experiences-to-every-customer-webinar/Bain experts discuss personalization in the retail industry with innovators at the companies that are making it happen.Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delivering Authentic and Individualized Experiences to Every Customer]]><![CDATA[By Andre Fernandes and Rishi Roongta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b39c0e0d7a14d038a0a9ebeeb731450/forge-retail-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>694baf6e-c51f-4a9e-9c00-11d0cf1c9d10https://www.bain.com/insights/off-invoice-discounts/Most leakages after the sale have a high cost and are invisible to the commercial team.Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Hidden Profit Killers in Off-Invoice Discounts]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Davenport, Ron Kermisch, Nate Hamilton, and Kent Harrison]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5dc23c7ee6f14a5b8f4c0f4688349c37/hidden-profit-killers_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8aabf6f3-9474-4ec5-a542-cb34bd408050https://www.bain.com/insights/luxco-2030-a-vision-of-sustainable-luxury/We predict what a sustainability champion might look like in a decade—and how brands can get there.Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[LuxCo 2030: A Vision of Sustainable Luxury]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Diana Verde Nieto, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Matteo Capellini]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5b038da6a9f84bbdbaeccf400ca3ca39/gettyimages-1302300754-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>11a0d4c3-84fb-4a35-8e97-88afd713645fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/decarbonization-the-business-case-for-automotive-suppliers-infographic/Automotive suppliers can turn carbon neutrality into good business.Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decarbonization: The Business Case for Automotive Suppliers]]><![CDATA[By Markus Bürgin, Gianluca Di Loreto, Torsten Lichtenau, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Dominik Foucar, Tom Wendt, and Michael Weber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a8b28a7af2c64956890222e5f13c1d77/9342_social__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ea42a8d-6d4c-4062-87d8-ea6cd7f72629https://www.bain.com/insights/it-takes-a-community-to-buy-a-b2b-product-snap-chart/Most B2B marketers commit too few resources to the places that customers’ junior team members get their information.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It Takes a Community to Buy a B2B Product]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Johnny Hanson, and Jerrod Vaughan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16c89ba3f0664f5a9c4bb6fd05dece07/fig01_8843_junior-it-staff-influence_promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b7abe4b-9fc5-441d-9554-c65772fbadbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-executives-are-successfully-designing-remote-work-and-meetings/The past year has taught us a lot about virtual meeting and collaboration, including four things we should try to continue. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Virtues of Virtual: How Executives Are Successfully Designing Remote Work and Meetings ]]><![CDATA[By Luba Mandzy Herring and Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f28ace4cb8f436b8851f6e80db29625/virtues-of-virtual-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa03d33d-f06e-482c-aa39-7ee9ec2db499https://www.bain.com/insights/an-agile-approach-to-technology-and-digital-innovation-webinar/Bain Partner Steve Berez shares how companies across industries can pursue transformation like the best digital natives.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Agile Approach to Technology and Digital Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/214a510ddc7f4efd8e406bc336684e84/agile-technology-and-digital-innovation_1400x810-.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>53f8b682-e6ad-4619-a0fa-584e6a5ce723https://www.bain.com/insights/a-better-view-of-technology-spending-improves-business-outcomes/Real-time analytics, a product view of spending, and shared accountability help executives see where the money is (and isn’t) generating value. Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Better View of Technology Spending Improves Business Outcomes]]><![CDATA[By Darren Johnson and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f638d27616f4eddb6e6bd74d6d86593/better-view-of-technology-spending-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc1e957a-26ec-4f3e-ac2d-32dab896b62chttps://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-companies-to-marketers-please-stop-the-virtual-events-snap-chart/Winning marketers have doubled down on helping current customers navigate the crisis, rather than trolling for new customers through digital events.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Companies to Marketers: Please Stop the Virtual Events ]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Johnny Hanson, and Jerrod Vaughan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53befcad28e848dfb62b88959dac2619/8838-b2b-companies-to-marketers-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>286977f9-1a94-4a84-922e-c95c29f1973ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/onetens-bold-ambition-one-million-jobs-for-black-americans-over-10-years-webinar/Bain's Manny Maceda and OneTen’s Ken Frazier discuss the organization’s goal to overcome the systemic barriers facing Black talent.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[OneTen’s Bold Ambition: One Million Jobs for Black Americans over 10 Years]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e0dffc3437c42c4ba0974882e3ac58f/final_videothumbnail_maceda.frazier_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, People and Organization, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>276cdb26-ca81-4398-825f-426e647863d9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-the-most-of-executive-team-meetings/Well-structured C-suite meetings help executives better manage day-to-day operations, and also innovate and grow. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make the Most of Executive Team Meetings ]]><![CDATA[By Joost Spits and Marcia Blenko]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0aa8b042176542df87ef7141db357659/gettyimages-1248192089-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Agile Enterprise, Operating Model & Org Design, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>9900e48e-4c58-43a0-81c1-a7c59a6503d5https://www.bain.com/insights/amazon-accelerates-us-grocers-turning-customers-into-advocates-infographic/Our latest survey of grocery shoppers finds Amazon, warehouse clubs, and mass merchants winning fans.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Amazon Accelerates: US Grocers Turning Customers into Advocates]]><![CDATA[By Lisa Koetter and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2582fee2ec3a4193a9cd1920fdc55a38/9205_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f5dffb8-ea28-4dc1-9a00-82a3ff72d352https://www.bain.com/insights/global-private-equity-market-update-webinar/Bain’s Hugh MacArthur shares key insights from our Global Private Equity Report 2021 and the outlook for investors going forward.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Private Equity Market Update]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0451ca8e7b41457aa491c9e34af0014a/pe-report-webinar-1440-810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f2fb822-ee7a-4c2f-ba34-5b49f83a82b8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-covid-19-has-reshaped-retail-m-and-a-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/In an industry that has undergone multiple years of digitization at warp speed, it will take more than scale to succeed. Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Covid-19 Has Reshaped Retail M&A]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0aca6e8bf25a48a7a1ee7c18b9fb3ae7/9292_ma-re_retail_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7f005a0-6d73-4d35-bace-a4fecd2c1da4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-a-corporate-purpose-that-will-help-navigate-change-forbes/The Covid-19 crisis has reinforced the importance and rewards of a strong corporate purpose.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build a Corporate Purpose That Will Help Navigate Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4059c4036aaa40c3bcd332f87848740d/forbes_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd7276e7-1b57-4248-b8ea-671ffeeb5a19https://www.bain.com/insights/competition-heats-up-in-technology-m-and-a-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/As Covid-19 gave a preview of the virtual future, acquirers in all industries rush to buy tech assets to thrive in the digital economy.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Competition Heats Up in Technology M&A]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/adf80b9a25f7457f975334fc25d2dfdd/9275_ma-re_tech_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>deb55f36-dbca-466e-aa3b-3dc3ef18ce22https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-made-operations-challenges-worse-try-rebooting-infographic/Many industrial companies are feeling squeezed by immense pressures on their operations. A strategic approach can lead them out of the darkness.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Made Operations Challenges Worse. Try Rebooting.]]><![CDATA[By Amit Nagar, Steve Young, and Greg Gerstenhaber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ccb2715ecc6643ee8434ab007bd0ad7d/overcoming-operational-challenges-infographic_final_promo1_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>7fa74f1b-f3d7-4f1c-8c13-97802d7eb5afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/highlights-from-bains-2021-global-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain’s Hugh MacArthur and Graham Elton share key insights from our 2021 Global Private Equity Report.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global and European Private Equity Market Update]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Graham Elton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca197a3675ae41999b6291b387242918/pe-report-webinar-1440-x-810-black.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>abcb17d6-88b2-40ea-ac5a-664707d0b1a1https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-cop26-an-action-plan-for-ceos/As measures to tackle climate change accelerate, more companies will approach their own carbon transitions with the same results orientation as any other strategic transformation. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond COP26: An Action Plan for CEOs ]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Emmet Gaffney, and Mattias C. Karlsson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c15bdae7d5d4926892087c7d29331f9/cop26-next-steps-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>299cfe18-46c8-4d2c-8f6b-04bc62839397https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-focus-talent-analytics-on-the-right-goals/We are in a golden age of people analytics. They are most powerful when paired with human input and properly focused. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Focus Talent Analytics on the Right Goals ]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Keith Bevans, and Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/138f99d6e376438a8edcecfa45fd6e0c/people-talent-analytics-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>62ba2436-7244-434b-96b4-685aae9fbbcchttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-ways-innovation-is-shaping-the-executive-sustainability-agenda/New approaches are helping companies address talent, climate, and other ESG challenges.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Ways Innovation Is Shaping the Executive Sustainability Agenda]]><![CDATA[By Truc Mai Dupont and Laurent-Pierre Baculard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/feb6b29a642445e08ed18bc0eac9b978/gettyimages-1225383258-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Venture Ecosystem, Sustainability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>bda941ab-850d-4829-a858-e6b59587f236https://www.bain.com/insights/the-private-equity-market-in-2020/The industry showed great resilience in the face of Covid-19 and accelerated into 2021.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Private Equity Market in 2020: Escape from the Abyss]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, and Johanne Dessard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e3d44c674754974b340524b6148f087/pe-1_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d51589b-10bc-47d8-92fd-0751ab16af16https://www.bain.com/insights/talent-decisions-global-private-equity-report-2021/Your value-creation plan holds the key to building management teams that can deliver results.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Left-Brained Approach to Portfolio Company Talent Decisions]]><![CDATA[By David Waller, Courtney della Cava, Kristin Schroeder, and Rolf-Magnus Weddigen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f1e5600e8524338a9d66bbf78b59d41/talent-private-equity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e4923d1-9ae6-4758-9aee-3ef16b083d43https://www.bain.com/insights/spacs-global-private-equity-report-2021/Here’s how the controversial explosion in special-purpose acquisition companies is unfolding.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[SPACs: Tapping an Evolving Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Brian Kmet, Mike McKay, and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fdafdf97bd034117850a836cb04e7d5f/spacs-private-equity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>12f04dd2-328b-4d92-827c-d1205b520fd8https://www.bain.com/insights/have-classic-buyout-funds-run-their-course-global-private-equity-report-2021/Increased specialization in private equity is challenging funds to define where the next phase of growth will come from. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Have Classic Buyout Funds Run Their Course?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Mike McKay]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/06220afad6734983ba73b810c6baead2/section3-private-equity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc696460-e680-47c5-900c-bdf4f3e74e0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/hugh-macarthur-letter-global-private-equity-report-2021/Pent-up demand for deals post-Covid could give a boost to 2021.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Letter from Hugh MacArthur: There Is No New Normal]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96c0b92ef86a4c99b816a791c420b23a/macarthur-hugh-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4d806de-e385-4eea-a685-3dee2e5d229bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/esg-investing-global-private-equity-report-2021/Customers, employees and limited partners are demanding more sustainable, socially conscious corporate behavior. PE firms that can deliver are reaping the rewards.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Expanding Case for ESG in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Axel Seemann, Dale Hardcastle, Deike Diers, and Jacqueline Han]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8942fc8f95f047f6a49bd02ca822dcef/esg-private-equity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>44fdf177-85ae-4ec9-813e-35f8559d1232https://www.bain.com/insights/play-based-selling-global-private-equity-report-2021/Underwriting revenue growth and cost savings will be critical post-Covid. Here’s a powerful way for private equity firms to achieve both starting day one of ownership.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capturing the True Value of Virtual Selling and Sales Plays in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Chris Dent, Mattias Geise, Mark Kovac, and Thomas Whiteley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c323ea9b684a4ea4a7464cd9b5f97db8/virtual-selling-private-equity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fcfcf8b7-cc2a-4409-bf08-6cb4f322ee09https://www.bain.com/insights/is-the-classic-buyout-model-still-working-podcast/We consider a critical question from this year’s Global Private Equity Report.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is the Classic Buyout Model Still Working? ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6846361c77e4af3951a1481a2501554/private-equity-section3_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>70ef5433-87fe-4a88-b1a7-ae83c548a932https://www.bain.com/insights/insurers-use-m-and-a-to-redefine-themselves-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/Key trends in M&A in insurance include a continued focus on divestitures, rising private equity investment, and a record pace for insurtech deals.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurers Use M&A to Redefine Themselves]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ccb152fe9b354b48a89678a3baab8ed1/9242_promo_169.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>49337ae7-8a99-4a11-ac90-c5057d5480dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-in-payments-megamergers-and-consolidation-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/As larger players group together to form regional powerhouses, smaller players will find it harder to compete.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Payments: Megamergers and Consolidation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7cc91c967f6e4841b4b25731942e04fb/9245_ma-re_fs_payments_promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>03e5fb93-5c1c-492f-9e73-e5b506bdb93bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-wave-of-deals-on-the-horizon-in-banking-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/The downturn and regulatory support in some geographies have created conditions ripe for consolidation.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Wave of Deals on the Horizon in Banking?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/709d82d9f1c040ec980b3c5c49dfdf26/9147_ma-re_fs_banking_promo_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5aaa9b10-d3b3-444f-b576-4d3f982c5076https://www.bain.com/insights/when-less-carbon-means-more-growth/Winning companies play both offense and defense for a full-potential carbon transformation.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Less Carbon Means More Growth]]><![CDATA[By Nitesh Prakash, Torsten Lichtenau, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Brian Murphy, and Emmet Gaffney]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d8dc0778d10419c9d37601b16fe010b/accelerated-decarbonization_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fceaedf-5f54-4393-b197-e98fef438490https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-in-asset-management-five-paths-to-success-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/As exchange-traded funds and passive strategies gain investors’ interest, traditional asset managers face mounting costs and new competition from private equity.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A in Asset Management: Five Paths to Success]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f4efa622630475cbdcd5d471252f32b/9243_ma-re_fs_asset-mgt_promo_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>62545216-1d1a-491b-a8c8-bb1308736409https://www.bain.com/insights/build-integrated-platforms-in-financial-markets-infrastructure-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/As the landscape rapidly evolves, with exchanges expanding beyond trading products into information, analytics, and tech services, players will use M&A to keep pace.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using M&A to Build Integrated Platforms in Financial Markets Infrastructure]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c1e56dddfaa4912adbbd4532d713a0c/9244_ma-re_fs_fmi_promo16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>2979b443-f1c6-4f52-a9b5-35cf43afb6e6https://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-done-right-pays-off-for-retail-banks-webinar/Bain’s Jens Engelhardt discusses the state of digitalization at European retail banks and the benefits of a digital transformation.Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Done Right Pays Off for Retail Banks]]><![CDATA[By Jens Engelhardt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd38c4c3000a48b5a474bab90cc3755f/financial-services-digital-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3338694f-f073-4514-9b8d-6a2d092233b5https://www.bain.com/insights/how-insurers-can-strengthen-their-cores-with-m-and-a-video-m-and-a-report-2021/Bain Partner Simon Porter shares ongoing M&A trends in insurance as well as what to expect in 2021.Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Insurers Can Strengthen Their Cores with M&A]]><![CDATA[By Simon Porter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16d6bd21e76b4ecfbb6311e91e299e71/ma-ins_vid_cover-1440.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c23170f-648e-4d4c-abd8-02ffff48a9f3https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-m-and-a-playbook-consumer-products-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/For acquirers with speed and conviction, “string of pearls” deals are proving successful.Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New M&A Playbook for Consumer Products]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f62b210cf6542cda3b8fa8de3e36466/9196_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6b09384-0ddf-4229-8660-c2a9cbcf3e5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/capturing-value-through-pricing-webinar/Bain experts share best practices and insights on effective pricing strategies for B2B companies.Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capturing Value through Pricing]]><![CDATA[By Wade Cruse, Chuck Davenport, and Anuratha Narayan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/09245de7351749a7b07a958fbba9ba8b/h8vh-graphics-request-_ec_16x9_-01.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>011aa7b1-c160-45b4-ae1b-1d19c2035c38https://www.bain.com/insights/crisis-put-ceo-successions-on-hold-in-2020-expect-a-rebound-in-2021/CEO transitions are likely to pick up by mid-2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic wanes.Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Crisis Put CEO Successions on Hold in 2020. Expect a Rebound in 2021.]]><![CDATA[By Cathy Anterasian, PhD, Courtney della Cava, Claudius A. Hildebrand, PhD, and Dale Cottrell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f2ff2e6e5c774319be40e1f89eda9dde/gettyimages-1222094964-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f9ec588-2040-4be8-836d-08badc8e4f1dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-european-grocery-retailing-strategy-after-the-lockdown-surge/Incumbents gained a four-year reprieve in the pandemic. Here’s how to use it.Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of European Grocery Retailing: Strategy after the Lockdown Surge]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Miltiadis Athanassiou, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Ruth Lewis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/524fc1c736ff4f838b67227826d8d180/gettyimages-1141999114-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>336192f3-5109-463d-89a5-223e82501d85https://www.bain.com/insights/belonging-support-and-trust-racial-equity-at-work/Real progress toward racial equity depends not only on hiring Black employees, but also on making sure they stay and thrive. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Belonging, Support, and Trust: Racial Equity at Work]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman and Maria Gordian]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f01cc731c4b84d589cb0831aa7060fb8/gettyimages-656545157-update-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion]]><![CDATA[English]]>59dea576-8964-4316-ac1c-a2cbd35901cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-in-2021-challenges-are-back-with-a-vengeance/Telecommunications companies have helped keep societies going during the Covid-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t translated to strong returns for their shareholders. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos in 2021: Challenges Are Back with a Vengeance]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum, Steffen Zimmer, Paul Smith, and Jennifer Binder-Le Pape]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/525e245631c04332aea5af65235cd5ac/telcos-in-2021-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>faf7a8ba-408c-41b0-9ed4-f42fbeb6a40dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/responding-to-the-automotive-chip-shortage-webinar/Bain partners discuss the challenges facing auto manufacturers and suppliers, and how companies can react.Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Responding to the Automotive Chip Shortage]]><![CDATA[By Tom Wendt and Peter Hanbury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ffbb62f011cf43939b4587b9c8d601cf/automotive-chip-shortage-webinar-1440-x-810-event-image.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e2b0876-c873-47cf-90fd-a4cb1b822d18https://www.bain.com/insights/ready-set-divest-the-portfolio-imperative-in-consumer-products-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/Sellers and buyers that quickly seize opportunities can emerge from the crisis as winners. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ready, Set, Divest: The Portfolio Imperative in Consumer Products]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3adbf10845c44390bed4cde2c92abaf7/9241_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>cabfe0ed-5a7f-43f1-bb08-1c00c70d29ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/successful-a-b-tests-in-retail-hinge-on-these-design-considerations/Following a small set of guidelines will result in more meaningful and trustworthy results.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Successful A/B Tests in Retail Hinge on These Design Considerations]]><![CDATA[By June Wu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/adf4046a3cca4ff4a901f7ada1a1a12f/final_btb_insightspgheader_successful-ab-tests_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ccb1f25-02b6-4db2-bf11-ae98e97dc552https://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-m-and-a-revival-in-telecom-infographic-m-and-a-report-2021/Telcos can tune in to new opportunities and tune up their dealmaking strategies to win in a changing landscape.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the M&A Revival in Telecom ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0ebc85ac917645ff86b95a4bf0de3fa7/9274_ma-re_telecom_promo-16.9v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ba84095-fb7f-4199-b883-22701afd2e33https://www.bain.com/insights/cfos-want-fp-and-a-to-marshal-value-creation-cfo/FP&A teams should spend less time explaining the numbers and more time working with the business to manage them.Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CFOs Want FP&A to Marshal Value Creation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Steve Beam, and Anup Juneja]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>26734955-6d30-49c3-9509-381a56bdd9fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-last-straw-for-us-higher-education/Financial viability will depend on new models once considered out of bounds.Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Last Straw for US Higher Education—and a Moment for Reinvention]]><![CDATA[By Pam Yee, Maureen Sullivan, Mark Krafft, Jeff Denneen, and Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8797b275c0e141759be5c7eb40ce8c80/the-last-straw-for-us-higher-education-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Higher Education]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5fbc3d6-df99-43e1-8812-9a1eef6faa72https://www.bain.com/insights/an-open-source-approach-to-liberate-esg-investing/Investors need a scalable, transparent system tailored to their individual ESG priorities.Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An “Open Source” Approach to Liberate ESG Investing]]><![CDATA[By Matthias Memminger and Stefan Wörner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b03665923744b9b8d73124e18f079b9/liberate-esg-investing-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d461f609-4812-4998-a777-923c2a6dee28https://www.bain.com/insights/banking-industry-primed-for-deals-video-m-and-a-report-2021/Bain's Pierre de Raismes discusses the potential for successful M&A in banking this year.Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking Industry Primed for Deals]]><![CDATA[By Pierre de Raismes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1202b30ba6ab4e91a70369caf54a9949/9147_banking_video-1440.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fe54e76-9c22-4919-9021-63fc087d0b92https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-most-of-banking-m-and-a-report-2021/Unlike other industries, regulators are encouraging industry consolidation.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the Most of Banking’s M&A Season]]><![CDATA[By Pierre de Raismes and Roberto Frazzitta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1185d8c1ce774facb975e64fa13bba2d/8910_bank-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>664ac54d-37d0-4123-8f8e-1284aa425d6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/divesting-during-covid-19-m-and-a-report-2021/It’s time to lean into the challenges. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Divesting during Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Jim Wininger and Jorge Rujana]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f527237f3e8a4a23b76a07fbff451aa9/8899_port_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6caafe7-5a0d-452b-80a8-0123e16dc6e7https://www.bain.com/insights/2020-year-in-review-the-surprising-resilience-m-and-a-report-2021/Despite economic uncertainty, businesses are banking on M&A for growth.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2020 Year in Review: The Surprising Resilience of M&A]]><![CDATA[By Andrei Vorobyov, David Harding, and Shikha Dassié]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94b76b64b65146d191a4832d1c3fd3d4/8916_som1-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a43ae26-c91d-4c2d-8efe-51eb8cb8b541https://www.bain.com/insights/letter-from-the-bain-team-how-did-you-deal-m-and-a-report-2021/Deals got trickier and more critical for growth in 2020.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Letter from the Bain M&A Team: How Did You Deal?]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d03c4d3766f44f6eb5de8219a283247c/9081_letter_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>92869640-2581-4565-9421-e32e068da3a4https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-ready-for-the-recovery-in-healthcare-m-and-a-report-2021/Companies willing to invest shrewdly in the downturn will emerge from it stronger.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Ready for the Recovery in Healthcare M&A]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Ben Siegal, and Kai Grass]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/715dc48bbe43413ca17cf28c84f31d48/8917_health-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9334444-dab4-4cfe-a63d-b2e669b94f45https://www.bain.com/insights/help-insurers-focus-on-their-core-m-and-a-report-2021/When it comes to testing new ideas or adding capabilities, insurers prefer investments and partnerships over acquisitions.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using M&A to Help Insurers Focus on Their Core]]><![CDATA[By Simon Porter and Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b9cd1afa5a924ae793bdc1c76a69ee16/8982_ins-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>53d37793-b1fb-4bde-9ae6-063463e0d8behttps://www.bain.com/insights/scope-deals-portfolio-changes-consumer-products-m-and-a-report-2021/Companies are learning what works in ‘string of pearls’ M&A and divestitures. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Wave of Scope Deals and Portfolio Changes in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Allison Snider, and Maria Kurenova]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/24c43c758d414a788071c98f1feead8d/8921_con-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d632ccf-383f-4862-83b3-823fa12c7f17https://www.bain.com/insights/expanding-options-for-new-capabilities-m-and-a-report-2021/More companies are forming joint ventures and partnerships to share capabilities and minimize M&A risk.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Expanding M&A Options for New Capabilities]]><![CDATA[By Andrei Vorobyov, David Harding, and Shikha Dassié]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fcdec2f1ebef439696faba0897bd2aee/8907_som2-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>de04f752-0f46-438d-8141-9e3e70ebfbf4https://www.bain.com/insights/in-video-scale-matters-more-than-ever-m-and-a-report-2021/The basis of competition in video is shifting toward streaming on a global scale.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Video, Scale M&A Matters More Than Ever ]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Hong, Laurent Colombani, and Andre James]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea5a1ec987a2442381fde38432437477/8898_med_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>1425bfb9-8c74-41ee-8cc4-5f626696d7e5https://www.bain.com/insights/how-divestitures-helped-asias-conglomerates-m-and-a-report-2021/Conglomerates in China, Japan, and Korea that have diligently pruned their portfolios delivered superior shareholder returns.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How M&A and Divestitures Helped Asia’s Conglomerates]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung, Takashi Ohara, and Hyukjin Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0505f0f651f04c988a771eb66951acfd/8920_apac-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>b06691bf-34b9-4ce7-b681-677c45166fd2https://www.bain.com/insights/rebuilding-capabilities-for-the-post-covid-19-world-m-and-a-report-2021/As dealmaking becomes more complex, companies need to focus on five areas.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rebuilding M&A Capabilities for the Post–Covid-19 World ]]><![CDATA[By Joost Spits]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/72ced4b8903e43438ab5b7414ff7d7a7/8900_cap-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>8c124231-081d-4b65-aaab-a26e19c9203chttps://www.bain.com/insights/powerhouse-players-in-payments-m-and-a-report-2021/Megamergers, regional consolidation, and diversification are in full swing.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Delivers Powerhouse Players in Payments]]><![CDATA[By David Gunn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af0b98133af24f9eb4794157ba4a5a80/8911_pay-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>4bb6e00a-9aa1-4aee-99af-8f9ec1389f2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/2020-breathes-new-life-into-telecom-m-and-a-report-2021/By not pursuing scale M&A, telcos risk becoming an attractive acquisition themselves.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2020 Breathes New Life into Telecom M&A]]><![CDATA[By Alex M. Dahlke, Herbert Blum, and Andrew Rodd]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/39054a14fe3541679d7c4bd420298bb9/8919_tel-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>b216284f-a50b-4cda-9da5-38cbfdf77bedhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reshape-the-asset-management-industry-m-and-a-report-2021/With rising costs and shrinking margins, more traditional asset managers will turn to M&A.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How M&A Will Reshape the Asset Management Industry ]]><![CDATA[By Antonio Rodrigues and Matthias Memminger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ae187293df14a0cbbed4b044e249e60/8909_am-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e146ead-cbbe-4634-9464-4501e6e54738https://www.bain.com/insights/for-retailers-building-scale-will-be-critical-but-not-enough-m-and-a-report-2021/M&A for digital and data capabilities will be the key to growth.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Retailers, Building Scale Will Be Critical—but Not Enough]]><![CDATA[By Vincent Vandierendonck, Joost Spits, Dan Haas, and Yael Mohan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47d9f03b665f4950838bc0d36cd1111b/8902_retail-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>8fb39222-e242-4662-a8fa-a21d1e92f19chttps://www.bain.com/insights/evolve-financial-market-infrastructure-m-and-a-report-2021/Companies are acquiring to create more integrated platforms and volatility-resistant business models.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using M&A to Evolve Financial Market Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen and John Fildes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bed77e4867a542c4862b2da3c1ac20fe/8957_mar-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>14869404-7b4d-485d-8a24-e0c048778659https://www.bain.com/insights/the-unsurprising-boom-in-technology-m-and-a-report-2021/Why deal activity now is at a level not seen in two decades.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Unsurprising Boom in Technology M&A]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6056f79b06644b4eac9240551e1d3b53/8901_tech-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[M&A Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a000a31-a18c-4074-8dcf-1f25446f74f5https://www.bain.com/insights/how-covid-19-transformed-m-and-a-video-m-and-a-report-2021/Key highlights from our annual report include the continued rise of scope deals and the rapid digitalization of M&A.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Covid-19 Transformed M&A]]><![CDATA[By Andrei Vorobyov, Colleen von Eckartsberg, and Shikha Dassié]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a7e531aa3c0a4aa6a2f8aa65a2f0c12a/ma_vidv3_1440.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a022b286-137c-4f11-a956-8e05f771051dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-steps-for-dealmaking-in-a-post-pandemic-world-video-m-and-a-report-2021/Bain's annual M&A report explores how companies can win with M&A as they emerge from the crisis.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Steps for Dealmaking in a Post-Pandemic World]]><![CDATA[By Joost Spits]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd45a579525245bba4c9ae586df905a3/5_steps_dealmaking-1440.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6b7818b-c700-46c2-a17e-5d7700047a79https://www.bain.com/insights/the-state-of-m-and-a-in-2021-infographic-ma-and-a-report-2021/Highlights from our annual M&A report look at how Covid-19 altered the landscape for future deals.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The State of M&A in 2021]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e06945f164441d981d30c558677ca54/ma-infog-1440.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>5785bb88-4748-42a0-800f-b3072e2ca202https://www.bain.com/insights/how-social-selling-is-building-the-next-generation-of-retail-webinar/Bain experts and retail industry leaders discuss the impact of social selling.Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Social Selling Is Building the Next Generation of Retail]]><![CDATA[By Andre Fernandes and Rishi Roongta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fcdbfc476fc447aaba90d42b53c2b341/forge-retail-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>e45d915d-62e1-4da2-a593-1c2b847a4a71https://www.bain.com/insights/adapting-forecast-models-for-a-prolonged-crisis/Add new types of data and use dynamic modeling tools to understand changes and yield more accurate forecasts.Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting Forecast Models for a Prolonged Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Miguel Marin, Yue Li, and Alexander Hipolito]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe7898e47c0d4c0dba215fe5d71d84b2/final_btb_insightspgheader_adapting-forecast-models_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Grocery]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>77bc6975-2ae6-4755-9782-1cd3920de3e3https://www.bain.com/insights/when-financial-planning-and-analysis-need-an-overhaul/CFOs want FP&A to become stewards of value creation, not just keep score.Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Aspiring Business Partner: When Financial Planning and Analysis Needs an Overhaul]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Steve Beam, and Anup Juneja]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6febf7f3bb6c4b27b23faee5ce1d85a3/aspiring-business-partner_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Support Functions, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3bf8479-e005-4482-b02c-07c39d81ccfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-changes-in-chemicals-that-arent-changing-back/Covid-19 speeded up transitions already underway: more technical and virtual sales, the rise of online marketplaces and faster product development cycles. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Changes in Chemical Sales That Aren’t Changing Back]]><![CDATA[By David Burns, Jason McLinn, and Jessica Snow-Wasserman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/935fea09be7e4af290e1838764203f38/three-changes-in-chemicals-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>77e1793e-c0ba-48e2-82bd-0050f2c5e497https://www.bain.com/insights/global-diamond-industry-2020-21/Our tenth annual report looks at performance in 2019, reviews the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and updates our long-term outlook for the diamond industry through 2030.Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brilliant Under Pressure: The Global Diamond Industry 2020–21]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde, Ari Epstein, Sophia Kravchenko, and Karen Rentmeesters]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c73466d4042491ca00ba38751ff021b/bain-diamond-report-2020-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mining, Retail, Luxury, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>dae1db46-9084-4769-97e3-ef15ce762252https://www.bain.com/insights/financial-services-opportunities-in-chinas-greater-bay-area-webinar/A virtual discussion on how financial institutions in the region can seize new opportunities for growth.Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Financial Services Opportunities in China’s Greater Bay Area]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Lee, Priscilla Dell'Orto, and Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c129618f2d14956bb15374bc8d7f424/fs-china-bay-area1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f59ae76-f949-473f-bb54-6649f59355c0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-sites-of-care-are-shifting-video/Bain’s Erin Ney and Michael Brookshire discuss trends in healthcare sites and the implications for providers.Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Sites of Care Are Shifting]]><![CDATA[By Erin Morrissette, MD and Michael Brookshire]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/30066e06393249beb32b679627be3954/shifts-in-sites-1440.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b5c5203-a4af-4d9f-bbb8-ed83de807859https://www.bain.com/insights/market-overview-is-the-roller-coast-ride-over-podcast/We consider the rebound from a remarkably strange year.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Market Overview: Is the Roller-Coaster Ride Over?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce4fcd7909a543919c4221c6aed6b2c3/market-overview-dry-powder-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>758b384b-721b-412e-bbb5-958a4968a6c5https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-ready-for-the-financial-services-opportunities-of-chinas-greater-bay-area/Customer-centered innovation, omnichannel services, and efficient operating models will help banks, insurers, and wealth managers flourish in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong province.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Ready for the Financial Services Opportunities of China’s Greater Bay Area? ]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Priscilla Dell'Orto, and Herbert Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5713a47a49741c6b974abc7ee931b7f/gettyimages-1151158947_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>537bf208-4680-481e-86cb-9b5b42747231https://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-companies-struggle-to-chart-path-to-covid-19-recovery-infographic/Many are having trouble defining the right moves to achieve long-term success.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ Industrial Companies Struggle to Chart Path to Covid-19 Recovery]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Stricker and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b44d49499fc144c79e6b26dacc7473c6/8858_ams_health_check_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7436af99-7be5-4124-8f4d-36c11530bba6https://www.bain.com/insights/what-meetings-will-look-like-in-the-future-forbes/Combining the best of virtual and in-person working, a new hybrid model for meetings is emerging.Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Meetings Will Look like in the Future]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df1012a3f4f4438e822ba67b080510ce/forbes-meetings-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>b85771b9-81dd-4ae0-b1e6-a42c28b2e42dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/support-and-control-functions-go-agile/Support and control functions like human resources and finance can empower Agile teams and benefit from becoming more Agile themselves.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Support and Control Functions Go Agile ]]><![CDATA[By Arun Ganti and Jon Webber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/651f0858df5943f3a70681bc086ede29/agile-support-and-control-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, People and Organization, Operations, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c87a5f5-5e9e-4008-a4a9-e9aea402cc98https://www.bain.com/insights/sidestepping-survey-fatigue-predictive-nps-gets-to-the-heart-of-customers-attitudes/Models can infer whether a customer is delighted or annoyed with a company by analyzing everything known about that person.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sidestepping Survey Fatigue, Predictive NPS Gets to the Heart of Customers’ Attitudes ]]><![CDATA[By Ilker Carikcioglu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/231ba8e001a54737be0bc00e384a5cb1/gettyimages-1249369872-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>262bae27-bddf-4b4c-b952-73c277d97c73https://www.bain.com/insights/68-cents-on-the-dollar-snap-chart/Leading B2B companies reliably convert price increases into real profitability.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[68 Cents on the Dollar: Why Price Increases Leak Away]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch, Chuck Davenport, and Nate Hamilton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9caa440e6b35492994898c1252141667/68-cents-on-the-dollar_snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5d3ac46-c51a-4b7b-8b48-42b0d9dc82a7https://www.bain.com/insights/it-spending-expected-to-rebound-in-2021-snap-chart/US companies slashed IT budgets in response to the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. But the outlook has improved this year.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IT Spending Expected to Rebound in 2021]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b66cbe26615a45a280225b752d30abd6/it-spending-expected-to-rebound-in-2021-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c885ce5c-8304-42aa-81b9-68ce89c96e1bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-imperatives-to-thrive-in-a-hydrogen-future/Hydrogen seems destined to play a part in tomorrow’s energy plan. How should your company prepare?Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Imperatives to Thrive in a Hydrogen Future]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Mark Porter, Peter Parry, and Peter Meijer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90fb88d94ab148febe3009e88019f4f4/leading-position-in-hydrogen_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables, Agribusiness, Oil & Gas, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4eb671d-9650-4cea-ab6d-89ddcf912178https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-fulfillment-the-ultimate-supply-chain-balancing-act/Retailers can rapidly improve speed, efficiency and responsiveness by making the most of existing assets.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Fulfillment: The Ultimate Supply Chain Balancing Act]]><![CDATA[By Travis Wibracht, Mikey Vu, Eugene Belashchenko, and Ryan Fisher]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/647aced07e7649d6a6eb11c3eb3c67f4/retail-supply-chain-fulfillment_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>5456d215-5633-4db1-a6b2-5b69ca86d00fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-ten-resolutions-to-ring-in-the-future-of-retail/Retailers can thrive in the extraordinary uncertainty of 2021 and beyond with 10 New Year’s resolutions.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ten Resolutions to Ring in the Future of Retail]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, Suzanne Tager, Michelle Paratore, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1329d11933424a33a9c4a8c4a652f789/rhn-issue5_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e19a3329-6b52-4035-bfea-7eac90d3601bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-european-utilities-improve-customer-loyalty/A data-driven approach helps utilities decide where to invest to increase their Net Promoter Score℠.Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Right the First Time: How European Utilities Improve Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Andrea Beccia, Alessandro Cadei, Olga Muscat, and Rosangela Pacifico]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf00f9c8ab3e4e5b924bb1220e479a46/right-the-first-time-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>67b72d15-6f71-437b-bbd0-10ffd38c62a0https://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-traceability-can-fulfill-the-sustainability-promise-wef/With sustainability at the forefront, digital traceability can help companies deliver on their commitments.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Ways Traceability Can Fulfill the Sustainability Promise]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/623a92d5796240fd8b98733f2472257c/wef-traceability-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1f90a28-9efd-4fa7-be03-34750eb03b55https://www.bain.com/insights/assortment-optimization-webinar/Experts with Bain and Nielsen discuss the renewed importance of assortment optimization and how companies can overcome common challenges.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Assortment Optimization]]><![CDATA[By Eduardo Giménez and Laure Maddens]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d676af3ae463489b9c98e86d81c47003/consumer-products-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fa65c85-18f6-4a2a-a995-3961b280d50bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-banking-surges-but-dont-dismiss-the-human-touch-just-yet/ US banks differ widely in how customers perceive their performance on disputes and complex episodes.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Banking Surges, but Don’t Dismiss the Human Touch Just Yet]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/301915a9214841a38fff047042cdbcc8/digital_banking_snap_chart_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>26355ef2-ba2d-493a-b135-163d847d54cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/measuring-covid-19s-impact-on-airline-customer-experience/NPS Prism data reveals that, while safety is the top concern, other “moments of truth” can still matter.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Measuring Covid-19’s Impact on Airline Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Allan Schulte, Karthik Venkataraman, and Derek Gerow]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce1439bbe9de4d6aab2f5a0c4106764d/8643_npsprism_in_airlines_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b515637-6b07-4bfe-b0ac-c26c8a4003b1https://www.bain.com/insights/what-automakers-need-to-know-about-customer-delight-snap-chart/The vehicles matter, but they’re not the entire story. Delivering a great customer experience is equally important in creating happy, loyal customers. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Automakers Need to Know about Customer Delight]]><![CDATA[By Jason Barro, Pedro Correa, and Stephan Zech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11dfcd83a5394dc293ae28bd2f855b1b/nps-prism-in-auto-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>46a0a1f2-58fa-4367-9ceb-0c74ddf45d01https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-luxury-bouncing-back-from-covid-19/Our 2020 Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study outlines the pandemic’s drastic impact on the industry and points to a path to recovery.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Luxury: Bouncing Back from Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Filippo Prete, Constance Gault, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/387b23c60e94434ea5cd9e17c230724f/gettyimages-1285475940-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>63a5a59f-fa51-4867-8387-d7df39616cdchttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-sustainability-is-the-new-digital/Businesses that ignore the environmental concerns of their investors and consumers will get left behind.Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Sustainability Is the New Digital]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29a59a9e81e74064b28ea9359922c308/wef-digital-sustainability-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>5690119e-e4d9-4d83-bd2c-0edf295de285https://www.bain.com/insights/as-digital-banking-takes-off-hidden-defection-of-customers-is-rampant/Many consumers look outside their primary bank for high-margin products.Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Digital Banking Takes Off, Hidden Defection of Consumers Is Rampant]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell, Gerard du Toit, Joe Fielding, and Nikola Glusac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4226d1bf1d564f66a2918765124218ba/as-digital-banking-takes-off-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e77743c-d6b1-4af3-8691-6cd8b5310d61https://www.bain.com/insights/selling-iot-solutions-to-experts/Telcos and network equipment vendors are partnering with industry allies to reach the right buyers. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Selling IoT Solutions to Experts]]><![CDATA[By Justin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad34956536a74fc59c98598be996359d/selling-iot_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>87f8028b-f81c-42fb-894b-463001a84b59https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-the-joint-profit-pool-of-retailers-and-manufacturers-in-europe/A well-devised joint business plan can deliver more than 10% of incremental profit pool growth for both brand and retailer in a single year.Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing the Joint Profit Pool of Retailers and Manufacturers in Europe ]]><![CDATA[By Eduardo Giménez, Laure Maddens, Martin Hernandez, Annaliese Jagusch, and Anne Haine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6936e644065d4bf69f8fc877ff1a4eb1/gettyimages-1246319931-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>adffb0c2-5aa7-4de7-90d2-84f0c5cb7c72https://www.bain.com/insights/consumers-move-online-to-buy-appliances-snap-chart/Covid-19 is accelerating the shift to digital marketing of white goods.Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumers Move Online to Buy Appliances]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe and Joachim Allerup]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7ba6c9f06dd34be0ad186c0d58009b0e/consumers-move-online-to-buy-appliances-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Retail, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>81cd2a8b-3c7a-4909-9d4e-f4a08a00b100https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-business-resilience-right/Five myths stand in the way of allowing a company to hedge against, absorb and recover from the inevitable shocks to its system. Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Business Resilience Right]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Hernan Saenz, Andrew Schwedel, and Thomas Devlin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2916742a21bc44aba67a17061bd78439/resilience_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy, Operations, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>c7fa7b74-7514-499d-972d-693ce609922dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-tech-companies-must-evolve-to-quickly-stay-in-the-game-infographic/Technology leaders can easily get knocked off the leaderboard, and recovery is difficult.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Tech Companies Must Quickly Evolve to Stay in the Game]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Ravi Vijayaraghavan, and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/80c1006c95c94975b16f2e80ab72290f/speed-in-tech_promo-4_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>06e73bee-03b4-4aca-b333-cc2f257bad30https://www.bain.com/insights/telehealth-the-evolution-of-medicine-video/Bain Partner Laila Kassis outlines how the Covid-19 pandemic has drastically accelerated telehealth services in the US.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telehealth: The Evolution of Medicine]]><![CDATA[By Laila Kassis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46460f96f43b4092b06fafb6a7ca392e/telehealth_thumbnail_laila-platform-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>807f3d85-55b0-4e4c-81fd-1cecd0410ecbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/dispelling-five-myths-on-business-resilience-video/Bain partners discuss how companies can identify and overcome common misconceptions to put a coherent resilience strategy in place.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dispelling Five Myths on Business Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe, Hernan Saenz, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/070e6e47f0744baaa73514fc3c670306/resilience_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operations, Performance Improvement, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f629137-748e-4858-93d2-5f6800e4b6a5https://www.bain.com/insights/consumers-start-to-embrace-digital-insurance-platforms-snap-chart/They’re signing up for services beyond the core insurance policy.Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumers Start to Embrace Digital Insurance Platforms]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Andrew Schwedel, Harshveer Singh, and Camille Goossens]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd8a5475e6214cd68cdb54e7aa354edb/digital-insurance-platforms-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>efd915bd-6c26-4cc8-a2f6-893334d708aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-pharma-companies-can-boost-digital-engagement-snap-chart/Physicians are more likely to engage with certain channels, content and formats. Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Pharma Companies Can Boost Digital Engagement with Doctors in India]]><![CDATA[By Satyam Mehra and Arunava Dalal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e251c90dbe34970b85ffb4b80c12406/16_9_8876-digital-engagement-in-pharma.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>40d34661-70ae-4ec4-b794-a2fea21db199https://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-years-resolution-for-2021-harness-the-power-to-change-forbes/Looking back on the difficulties of the past year, it’s clear that every leader and organization must nurture the ability to change.Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Year’s Resolution For 2021: Harness the Power to Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc76d98cff6448f1a584c2f82eba4b8e/forbes-resolutions-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>7fb3a13e-d0d3-4e14-af8b-e3b4f2282b24https://www.bain.com/insights/disruption-not-regulation-should-be-tech-companies-top-concern-hbr/Facing the possibility of new regulations, tech companies shouldn't lose focus of their most steadfast competition: disruption.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Disruption, Not Regulation, Should Be Tech Companies’ Top Concern]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Matthew Crupi, Ravi Vijayaraghavan, and Chris Johnson]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f33bef8-c956-454d-bdc2-27045b8b6085https://www.bain.com/insights/why-category-leadership-matters-more-than-ever-in-medtech/A targeted, category-based strategy correlates directly with profitability and winning in a downturn.Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Category Leadership Matters More Than Ever in Medtech]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson and Nicole Roberts]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0404c9a0475f42c4ad6e0bca9ad53636/beyond-a-crisis-in-medtech-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>62b83128-164e-4f76-afa6-d75692b59695https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2020-how-shoppers-are-spending-this-holiday-season-infographic/Retail sales are up as US consumers embrace online shopping and shift spending from travel, restaurants and gasoline.Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Shoppers Are Spending This Holiday Season]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Aaron Cheris, Suzanne Tager, Michelle Paratore, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/569c9c54c97f47e7a42f3417ef2c6181/rhn-4_promo_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>714ce660-6cee-4244-be93-d16a9067aec8https://www.bain.com/insights/engine-2-imperative-new-business-innovation-and-profitable-growth-under-turbulence/Amid new forms of competitive differentiation and shifting business boundaries, the potential to build innovative, next-generation businesses at scale has never been greater.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Engine 2 Imperative: New Business Innovation and Profitable Growth under Turbulence]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook, James Allen, and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7748722e8ae4ee38175f794030bfb22/the-engine-2-imperative-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Venture Ecosystem, Digital, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>afb3e830-9b49-47b0-9e6d-acdca991fdcfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/for-digital-assets-private-markets-offer-the-greatest-opportunities/Four emerging business models hold promise by tapping the benefits of distributed ledger technology. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:30:00 Z<![CDATA[For Digital Assets, Private Markets Offer the Greatest Opportunities ]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, John Fildes, and Karl Gridl]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/085cad86a501484282179c937b1987f2/gettyimages-1216511842-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>091a3054-8e3e-47d1-b89d-c2ef0c46fb31https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-unstoppable-2020-luxury-market/A reduction in international travel is creating an exponential boost in domestic spending.Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Unstoppable 2020 Luxury Market]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Carrie Zhang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/14c09765c02d4fa79acab2f3dc604d84/china-luxury-2020-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1e34a8f-651e-4a91-aeb1-9df01099ec64https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-hubs-forecast-scenarios-and-their-implications-in-asia-pacific-webinar/Bain experts discuss forecast scenarios for air travel in the region and their implications for the world’s leading airports and network hubs.Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Airline Hubs in Asia-Pacific]]><![CDATA[By Allan Schulte, Jessie Lin, and Geoffrey Weston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a565ffb1c5d342aca09c7273a70ef5d5/airlines-_-transportation-webinar2-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Freight & Logistics, Public Transit, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6f01f69-b07b-40fe-9d02-9f67332f24f5https://www.bain.com/insights/information-boom-data-evolves-as-it-explodes-snap-chart/The nature of data is as important as the quantity. And the nature of data is changing fast.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Information Boom: Data Evolves as It Explodes]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1591165778f74978ad19f72de686c19a/information-boom-data-evolves-as-it-explodes-snap-chart-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3b3b306-c493-4be7-9899-2aa544d462e3https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-catapults-white-goods-makers-into-the-digital-future/As consumers shift to buying appliances online, leaders develop direct-to-consumer channels.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Catapults White Goods Makers into the Digital Future]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe, Klaus Neuhaus, Joachim Allerup, and Clara Albuquerque]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b06182e18fd24eb49f88484f337c4479/gettyimages-848928934-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Consumer Products, Retail, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Modern Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d8b4b91c-0d3b-4c12-9266-6b8872fea10chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-2020-tech-report-get-on-the-right-side-of-creative-destruction-podcast/We’re as close as we’ll ever get to a unified theory of tech investing—and yet, so far.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 2020 Tech Report: Get on the Right Side of Creative Destruction]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/872cefa373584d6c9e189744785739db/dry-powder-tech-report04-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>96ad2b57-cc95-412b-a157-4fd1034d7c4ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustainable-brands-in-your-future/Consumers demand sustainable goods, but why are so many brands late to the game?Fri, 11 Dec 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Sustainable Brands in Your Future]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, Jean-Charles van den Branden, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Magali Deryckere]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/498d0546e48c48f7bce207002d9dda3e/sustainable-brands_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a738112-2014-4612-98e8-daa141c0247fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digitalizing-retail-scaling-the-transformation-of-store-operations-infographic/How leading brick-and-mortar retailers scale digital tools without stalling at the pilot stage.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digitalizing Retail: Scaling the Transformation of Store Operations]]><![CDATA[By Kent Knudson, Mauro Anastasi, Brenton Thompson, Yael Mohan, and Mansoor Kazi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/97594590a53f4e038870fc10f4e68bcc/promo-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b197562-d421-4b7a-8d2a-32cb4be00405https://www.bain.com/insights/ten-technology-trends-moving-into-2021/To retool for the world of tomorrow, companies should stay on top of these critical digital trends.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ten Technology Trends Moving into 2021]]><![CDATA[By Truc Mai Dupont]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/634deec5ba68402596b365509a0c5832/ten-tehcnology-trends-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Innovation & Design, Venture Ecosystem, Innovation & Business Building]]><![CDATA[English]]>906294c1-5418-4515-af9a-36b3d0bd3a06https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-attacker-banks-time-has-come/Digital attackers are lower cost, faster to innovate and can transform their traditional parents.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Attacker Banks’ Time Has Come]]><![CDATA[By Fabrice Franzen, Vitor D'Agnoluzzo, and Bernardo Sebastião]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e0ca9d2dad74931bc9c76a3bc469d9a/final_btb_insightspgheader_digital-attackers_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Fintech]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b910de5a-b6d4-4afd-bfdf-cbf327d3071fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-2020-tech-report-get-your-head-in-the-clouds-podcast/A few cloud service providers are singlehandedly reshaping the industry.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 2020 Tech Report: Get Your Head in the Clouds]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b602e04c0394456a668501df4558469/dry-powder-tech-report01-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac375a40-f111-40fc-9ef1-8372a58afbb6https://www.bain.com/insights/pandemic-spurs-transformation-of-luxury-market-infographic/With sales down significantly in 2020, luxury retailers are reinventing themselves to survive.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pandemic Spurs a Transformation of the Luxury Market]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3fe2aa83365d4b9fb190933b550e86cf/8671_luxury_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>00405ab9-0679-4f6b-8e0d-79eb5bf685a2https://www.bain.com/insights/gene-therapy/Gene therapy could reach full potential in the next 5 to 10 years—but first, there are technological and operational challenges to overcome.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gene Therapy: How Companies Can Prepare for Healthcare’s New Frontier]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan and Anshul Rana]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f0b9b2a54724328ae3398f7bf63d616/gene-therapy_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9df15d93-01b4-4479-af4c-a495c388c007https://www.bain.com/insights/how-covid-19-has-accelerated-the-transformation-in-luxury-video/Bain’s Claudia D’Arpizio and Federica Levato discuss the pandemic’s effect on the luxury market in 2020 and how this massive disruption is shaping the industry’s future.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Covid-19 Has Accelerated the Transformation in Luxury]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio and Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/15537a7784ce49e39168b19eef1c00e2/luxury-still-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>70da3594-8a9a-462a-81ea-93205a60f86ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-capture-financial-value-in-sustainable-banking-webinar/Bain’s Christian Graf, Michael Jongeneel and Umberto Monai discuss sustainability in banking and how banks can turn ambition into action.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Capture Financial Value in Sustainable Banking]]><![CDATA[By Christian Graf and Michael Jongeneel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/58a2c05d00624f0ca5d9bd2073d108ec/financial-services-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f22cd43c-81da-43b3-9309-6b2e85bcf9a8https://www.bain.com/insights/as-insurance-platforms-take-hold-what-does-success-look-like/Value-added services will be essential for insurers to stave off commoditization and remain competitive.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Insurance Platforms Take Hold, What Does Success Look Like?]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Andrew Schwedel, Harshveer Singh, and Camille Goossens]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2168386bb2044a518a77f53bf9745d21/gettyimages-1267966753_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f4a9f8c-2286-4c8a-9ab8-7342051146ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-2020-tech-report-get-used-to-high-multiples-podcast/What goes up might still go up.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 2020 Tech Report: Get Used to High Multiples]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/596cf623fc2a40d680f395d73baebfc6/dry-powder-tech-report02-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>27dbcc0a-ac40-4d60-a9ed-9927cbbe13e7https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-a-dynamic-management-system-built-for-speed/In these turbulent times, flexibly prioritizing and allocating resources helps companies make good decisions and focus on what matters most.Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating a Dynamic Management System Built for Speed ]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk, Joost Spits, and Michelle Carroll]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b65e9db7f0f94a9da5da1d7730e96aa0/dynamic-management-system-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>9dc559d2-0d40-4d36-8f58-c3ecb696f106https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-has-upended-business-which-trends-will-stick/Businesses can use four tools to forecast the turning point for new technologies and trends. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Has Upended Business. Which Trends Will Stick?]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Rajiv Karna]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59fbf2da3e664a82be3fc0a4aaf18d9c/turning-points-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a407d219-355f-4075-980a-5fecf8c380afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-pandemic-is-changing-consumers-infographic/Consumers in the US and Europe are adjusting to a new reality that could shape their purchasing habits for years to come.Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Pandemic Is Changing Consumers]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, Charlotte Apps, Leah Johns, and Luke Secosky]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7cee4fd3e6f4c599b6d9bebd560dff0/16_9_8639_cp_infographic.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>faa7bf07-9e5c-4faf-b1ec-87b03a694270https://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asias-green-economy-potential-webinar/Bain's Gerry Mattios and Dale Hardcastle join Josh Henretig of Higg Co to discuss Southeast Asia's opportunity to lead the way to a greener 2030.Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southeast Asia’s Green Economy Potential]]><![CDATA[By Gerry Mattios and Dale Hardcastle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/100a1ec41a7448b082fd0da45aca73b2/southeast-asia_s-green-economy-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c93fae58-f910-4865-857d-1824f7b04bachttps://www.bain.com/insights/after-five-years-of-premiumization-covid-19-delivers-deflation-in-china-fmcg/China Shopper Report 2020, Vol. 2Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After Five Years of Premiumization, Covid-19 Delivers Deflation in China FMCG ]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c8becdd05dac481cbba4134cfe94bfc2/gettyimages-1273489843_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb1c6bb9-7c80-4688-b64b-1fd1c4b86f47https://www.bain.com/insights/downstream-resilience-in-refining-webinar/Bain's José de Sá and Dave Rennard, together with Shaun Boardman from Advisian, discuss the importance of resilience in the downstream oil and gas industry.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Downstream Resilience in Refining]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá and Dave Rennard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f627b4182804d6cbf49d3df325555d2/oil-and-gas-webinar-1440-x-810---copy.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ccb79e1-71b8-4111-8529-20f7a5d27c1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-pandemic-is-widening-a-corporate-productivity-gap-hbr/The pandemic has widened the gap between top performers and other companies in three main productivity drivers: people’s time, talent and energy.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Pandemic Is Widening a Corporate Productivity Gap]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton and Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>b33e0ac9-77c8-4f22-a290-ae85ebd24128https://www.bain.com/insights/expanding-the-us-tech-talent-pool-infographic/Finding scarce technology talent is tough, but new markets are opening up. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Expanding the US Tech Talent Pool]]><![CDATA[By David Michels, Melissa Burke, and Laure Ceddaha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/947803a4749b4c1fb6f397c0b837cac7/8604-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>536b5bd9-0d5c-409e-b297-bf01ef184f84https://www.bain.com/insights/predicting-consumer-demand-in-an-unpredictable-world-hbr/While it's more complicated than ever in the Covid-19 pandemic, don’t abandon forecast modeling. Just change how you do it.Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Predicting Consumer Demand in an Unpredictable World]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea, Sanjin Bicanic, Yue Li, and Shweta Bhardwaj]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf551f91-ace0-467d-a1ac-54fa0acdb60ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asias-green-economy-pathway-to-full-potential/Meeting the region’s sustainability challenges offers potential for a trillion-dollar annual economic opportunity by 2030.Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southeast Asia’s Green Economy: Pathway to Full Potential ]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle and Gerry Mattios]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a85b59b046df4e19aeeffc236ffd73c3/gettyimages-657928944_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>13cfbfda-9ff1-4fc2-8abc-d8809214d188https://www.bain.com/insights/are-industrial-companies-cutting-rd-and-capex-too-deeply-snap-chart/Dramatic reductions in spending amid the Covid-19 pandemic could threaten growth once the economy rebounds.Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Industrial Companies Cutting R&D and Capex Too Deeply?]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Stricker and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/261bce83933446f2bbb73c1281081efb/are-industrial-companies-cutting-rd-and-capex-too-deeply-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>564e7dd5-d755-4052-a13a-cea5e8518ed1https://www.bain.com/insights/retailers-plan-to-invest-in-supply-chain-resilience-snap-chart/With online demand surging, companies aim to boost supply chain speed and flexibility.Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retailers Plan to Invest in Supply Chain Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu and Kyle Goldman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be7873d4abb94e78bc5836e027973f8d/retailers-plan-to-invest-in-supply-chain_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe16a0d8-dfe4-4875-b7f3-e41ecdb9059ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-efforts-accelerating-despite-covid-19-disruption-snap-chart/Even as they focus on survival, executives are leaning in on their efforts. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability Efforts Accelerating Despite Covid-19 Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Clare Tovey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bace251865b74872ae38e4d8ac035250/covid-19-isnt-diminishing-enthusiasm-for-sustainability-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5cf2ebf-da0e-441f-95ca-45d0e1132846https://www.bain.com/insights/a-strategy-to-make-pharma-supply-chains-more-resilient/Flexible contracts, modular manufacturing and improved network visibility help reduce risk.Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Strategy to Make Pharma Supply Chains More Resilient]]><![CDATA[By Frank Lesmeister, Thomas Kwasniok, and Dieter Peters]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64e2acedbd43460aab82cc6e28b430ea/pharma-supply-chain-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>45b4f235-46de-48bf-8e74-d9064adc3561https://www.bain.com/insights/break-the-short-term-earnings-trap-how-to-invest-in-customer-value-webinar/The art and science of managing customer value for long-term success.Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Break the Short-Term Earnings Trap: How to Invest in Customer Value]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98eb7fb764f9453aa77cfa89417a597f/break-the-short-term-earnings-trap----webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Customer Value Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7799ec8-f644-4c41-9689-adab631a17a4https://www.bain.com/insights/shock-proof-how-to-forge-resilient-supply-chains/Flexibility is in, dependence on one region or country is out.Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shock-Proof: How to Forge Resilient Supply Chains ]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel, Amish Thakker, and Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64d8ef0a6dfc470a9b15fbb41a60a937/gettyimages-1252248606_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8eef7321-1fcf-4c82-a41f-d1d4cfc62915https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-go-to-market-in-the-new-world-webinar/Bain partners discuss how B2B companies can embrace the rapid shift to virtual selling.Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Go-to-Market in the New World]]><![CDATA[By Wade Cruse, Dianne Ledingham, and David Deming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/958e62f63e374209b31a9d2113b0cef2/e-commerce-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae6d1a57-bfa1-4e03-a01c-bcb8643799a2https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-amazon-primes-for-another-happy-holiday-prosperous-new-year/In the wake of its pandemic struggles, Amazon is gearing up for a holiday win. Here’s how agile retailers can capture their share of holiday cheer.Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Amazon Primes for Another Happy Holiday and Prosperous New Year]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Aaron Cheris, Suzanne Tager, Michelle Paratore, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0ccc0a5e3404680bfffedd1a21bd4a0/rhn-issue3_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d6950e1-9046-486e-948c-42ef22b58c54https://www.bain.com/insights/tested-by-fire-three-keys-to-making-better-decisions-through-disruption/Leading companies are building on lessons of Covid-19 to make better and faster decisions.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Tested by Fire: Three Keys to Making Better Decisions through Disruption]]><![CDATA[By David Michels, Marcia Blenko, and Leonora Lesesne]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4cfae42c38842d4bfe99d50b7ab7ce0/gettyimages-1129342186_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>890d23cc-e6ea-4839-9deb-5a0c51176b4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/esg-finance-moves-to-the-banking-mainstream/Banks can reap the benefits of sustainable finance if they augment the loan product with a strong advisory model for large enterprise clients and a standardized digital solution for small businesses. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Higher Value, Lower Risk: ESG Finance Moves to the Banking Mainstream ]]><![CDATA[By Christian Graf and Michael Jongeneel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b74fe6e7eb424927b496bdc2b879c8be/higher-value-lower-risk_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>e335c14f-b924-45a8-aea8-8c74b856448ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-value-in-insurgent-brand-acquisitions-webinar/Bain experts discuss the opportunities for organizations looking to acquire upstart consumer products companies.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking Value in Insurgent Brand Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[By Charlotte Apps, Emily Criste, Brian McRoskey, and Allison Snider]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f53000e87a2a4270877134ed2ef09fb5/unlocking-value--webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>88c582ad-e17f-47ce-9bae-cf1d04e545e9https://www.bain.com/insights/using-agile-in-retail-to-thrive-this-holiday-season-webinar/Bain Partner Darrell Rigby is joined by National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay and Harvard Business Review Senior Editor Steve Prokesch to discuss how retailers can succeed during a holiday season like no other.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Agile in Retail to Thrive This Holiday Season]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4528b225a5894a36887db5e7dc8c08d3/v1-dar_webinar_nov_1440x810_artboard-1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>0071f6a9-e948-4973-b915-40d636ecdea7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-oil-and-gas-companies-can-get-change-to-stick-video/Bain’s Jim Claunch discusses how companies can transform for the long haul at the digital 2020 NG Oil & Gas Summit.Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Oil and Gas Companies Can Get Change to Stick]]><![CDATA[By Jim Claunch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88f05babe29d461bb42d7f842315cfc7/jim-claunch-screen-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>e993bd2e-7887-4b6b-9006-50808f5ba221https://www.bain.com/insights/becoming-the-firm-of-the-future-video/Bain Partner James Root discusses why companies should be rethinking how they manage their talent to compete in a new era of business.Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Becoming the Firm of the Future]]><![CDATA[By James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/864a5017a0af4d6aba7590c52d4eeeae/tm_forum_sessions-root-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>450e189c-de45-4687-91cd-a2190271b767https://www.bain.com/insights/how-telcos-can-boost-innovation-video/Bain Partner Herbert Blum discusses how telcos can get better at developing new products and services to compete in an ecosystem of platforms.Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Telcos Can Boost Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5fca713ca0944b659f4cc64f84d78c6d/tm_forum_sessions-blum-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Software, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>999e29ce-f3d7-411f-8c27-05d2e93fa803https://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-the-connectors-tm-forum/The Digital Transformation World Series, an event for network and digital service providers, grappled with the practical requirements for the industry’s next phase of growth.Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming the Connectors: Takeaways from TM Forum]]><![CDATA[By Steffen Roehn and Nik Willetts]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e47740f8c6740368f5b7add97b9f087/tm-forum-takeaways-part-2-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0356095-11b9-4ce3-aece-5d444e180fcahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-importance-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-video/Bain's Fleur van Beem discusses the importance of improving diversity across industries at TM Forum's Digital Transformation World Series 2020.Thu, 12 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion]]><![CDATA[By Fleur van Beem]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c9c51f084694d76a1203c26f628aa7f/tm_forum_sessions-van_beem1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>c65db7b4-d2d1-4d57-b598-d739c59dcaf0https://www.bain.com/insights/rise-above-the-marketing-technology-quagmire/Without skilled people and the right processes, marketing technology will waste money rather than gain customers.Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rise Above the Marketing Technology Quagmire ]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Raj]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/72e4f35ec0394db19b30072d5104bfdf/rise-above-the-marketing-technology-quagmire-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf234e62-d794-495c-a33f-256f78467b6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-farmer-allied-intermediaries-can-transform-africas-food-systems-webinar/Bain Partners Vikki Tam and Chris Mitchell discuss the need for collaborative action to support African food systems and meet the challenges of today. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Farmer-Allied Intermediaries Can Transform Africa’s Food Systems]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam and Chris Mitchell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca0a1514bc02438a93f0355599150add/farmer-allied-intermediarieswebinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>3dd9a4ef-ad98-415b-b456-8a54d552f8behttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-us-grocery/The dine-at-home trend has given grocers an opportunity to regain lost ground over the next decade.Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of US Grocery: Maintaining the Momentum]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine, Karl Zimmermann, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1045660351f1466898442d8f62b0f644/future-of-us-grocery_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4687e0b-2e7b-4baf-8125-9278cc5ace46https://www.bain.com/insights/wider-divide-serving-consumers-as-the-middle-class-fades/The swelling ranks of lower-income households will require many companies to improve their value-for-price equation.Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wider Divide: Serving Consumers as the Middle Class Fades ]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell, Shweta Bhardwaj, Karen Harris, and Christian Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eca00d02598d422d879e17fc0f9ffbd5/142139546_xxl-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>572a1b79-bf8d-4187-be26-db5c9526043chttps://www.bain.com/insights/many-banks-have-impressed-customers/Migrate banking customers to digital self-service for simple transactions, and reserve the human touch for moments of truth or emotional situations.Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Many Banks Have Impressed Customers Recently—Can They Extend This Streak? ]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell, Gerard du Toit, Joe Fielding, and Nikola Glusac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c08fc34f0ca4d8d81c4e8cfe79fe214/banks-impressed-customers_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>5adc85fd-f3a3-498c-b82d-82a19ff07366https://www.bain.com/insights/three-risks-to-address-now/When grappling with Covid-19, or any major disruption, companies must focus on who leads change, what it entails and how to accomplish it. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Risks to Address Now]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy and Laura Hollister]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be76b9c2dea64b2ba9886e1d5d559f22/three-risks-to-address-now-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd23e432-35e5-49dd-a8e8-7c6b71e29b9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/would-your-sales-reps-pay-for-an-hour-of-their-managers-time-infographic/Frontline sales managers are the linchpin of the commercial engine, but too often, sales reps don’t get value from them. Here’s how to change that.Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Would Your Sales Reps Pay for an Hour of Their Manager’s Time?]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, Brian Gaffey, and Greg Callahan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ca918e0d4a0405bb08a170b43da050c/8262_frontline_managers_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>eebb2f09-7e43-4e54-a9fa-7693307b343ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/powering-the-energy-and-resources-transition-infographic/The pandemic hasn't reduced the appetite for change among energy and natural resource companies, and many executives would like to move faster.Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Powering the Energy and Resources Transition]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3bfb7700d10c4daa91eda2eabdf75f6a/promo-2_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>930b3061-3336-4b48-805a-cc35074333d0https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-in-the-sky-inside-the-democratization-of-climate-data-infographic/New technologies are allowing for real-time monitoring of a company’s effect on the environment. Here’s how businesses can use that to their advantage.Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability in the Sky: Inside the Democratization of Climate Data]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle and Raphaël Felenbok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08164107cdd743afb4158e573a359b76/8459_promos___16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>382fe369-46cb-463d-aa7d-392f398d6a96https://www.bain.com/insights/doing-agile-right-inside-john-deeres-it-transformation-video/John Deere's Ganesh Jayaram joins Bain's Steve Berez to discuss the company's ongoing Agile journey.Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doing Agile Right: Inside John Deere's IT Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6a9b83818074ae89253024d6e9f073c/berez-jayaram-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>be96a8cb-bcdc-444c-b26a-7edb06220269https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-done-continuously-podcast/In part three of our series on environmental, social and governance concerns, Bain's Jenny Davis-Peccoud discusses isolating the ESG indicators that really matter to your portfolio.Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG Done Continuously]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b4df560d5c9410a98311ad09078de94/esg-done-continuously-podcast-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd978f73-cc9c-4d57-a9d7-4d5cde2bcdf4https://www.bain.com/insights/boosting-automotive-market-revenues-through-advanced-analytics/The right model allows manufacturers to gain visibility into, and capture, a car’s full revenue potential. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boosting Automotive Aftermarket Revenues through Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Jäck and Grigory Sizov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd57b70121f346a38e7384bdc2591d64/auto-aftermarket-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1100233-cd45-44c7-b187-be331b2308d3https://www.bain.com/insights/electric-and-autonomous-vehicles-the-future-is-now/With the right trade-offs and strategic partnerships, original equipment manufacturers still have a chance to keep up in the race for electric and autonomous mobility. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Electric and Autonomous Vehicles: The Future Is Now ]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Stricker, Tom Wendt, Wilko Stark, Mark Gottfredson, Raymond Tsang, and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e54f165b7714ca09d110f6abe943ad4/gettyimages-1146264603-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>59f09bb3-7f8d-40ab-9e52-420157f2030chttps://www.bain.com/insights/brazils-path-to-sustainable-cattle-farming/Increasing visibility into the supply chain can help Brazil’s meat industry reduce deforestation and habitat conversion, expand its share of the global market and preserve economic viability.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brazil’s Path to Sustainable Cattle Farming ]]><![CDATA[By Carlos Libera, Silvio Marote, and Anna Lúcia Horta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/33cdd9f33261429ebcfdebdb4e3df72a/cattle-farming_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>1dfdb178-81d2-4408-ba4d-0f143de1376ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/human-after-all-organizational-changes-critical-people-factor/Creating the right organizational chart is just the first step. Behavior change must follow.Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Human After All: Organizational Change’s Critical People Factor]]><![CDATA[By Tracy Thurkow and Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d858e0f0cf34dda806d337f7c0f2d28/gettyimages-1223183609-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3bcd783-2308-4641-8f13-7a743bdb94d9https://www.bain.com/insights/us-grocers-assessing-customer-advocacy-during-covid-19-infographic/Warehouse clubs strengthen in our annual survey of shoppers’ willingness to recommend grocery retailers, but pickup services stumble.Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Grocers: Assessing Customer Advocacy during Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Lisa Koetter and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6a02a085821d484f9c1501cccbcd72e6/8416_advocacy_in_us_grocery_study_2020_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>8900abeb-1fbc-4ba1-831b-55a582936db3https://www.bain.com/insights/will-covid-19-change-singles-day/The year 2020 will be a pivotal one for China’s annual shopping festival. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Covid-19 Change “Singles Day”?]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Cheng, Kanaiya Parekh, and Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f58d232cf8f84bec93bb82031aea68cf/gettyimages-871216090-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Brand Strategy, Product & Portfolio Management, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>dee43ba7-20df-4de9-b088-69a878497886https://www.bain.com/insights/a-practitioners-perspective-on-multi-touch-attribution-video/Bain's Cesar Brea welcomes former Visual IQ chief scientist Payman Sadegh to discuss how marketers can best track the customer touchpoints that lead to sales conversions.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Practitioner’s Perspective on Multi-Touch Attribution]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3694fb8438eb4821aa51ab00a0db1be5/final_execconv_brea.sadegh_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbd91f8a-dc9a-4b62-b5fb-82991b922640https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-done-wholeheartedly-podcast/In part two of our series on environmental, social and governance concerns, CVC’s Jean-Rémy Roussel discusses using ESG to energize the entire workforce.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG Done Wholeheartedly]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae36c10c25a847e5821f6cd1a2597d7c/esg-done-wholeheartedly-podcast-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>37eddacd-30e6-43a7-b271-1ca3deeac04ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/resilient-sustainable-supply-chains/The ability to view and track your entire supply chain will make it stronger. But no company can do that alone.Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Trace a Path to Resilient, Sustainable Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Juliane Stephan, Joe Terino, Tessa Bysong, and Jörg Gnamm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af56bd8c631b4fee9c080d05f8931c05/sustainable-supply-chains-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ffbd81ac-5e3b-4c22-8c8a-6cca9deb80achttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-done-right-pays-off-for-retail-banks/Benchmarking European retail banks quantifies the benefits of digital for customers, employees and shareholders. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Done Right Pays Off for Retail Banks]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater, Jens Engelhardt, and Patrick Blaser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3162c414530d4a2aadd3b763d52ee3e6/digital-done-right-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Innovation & Design, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>16cfb77f-6fe0-4284-8d85-7e79074fc761https://www.bain.com/insights/for-retailers-supply-chain-agility-matters-more-than-ever-snap-chart/Covid-19 has changed supply chain priorities for retailers and consumer goods companies.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:30:00 Z<![CDATA[For Retailers, Supply Chain Agility Matters More Than Ever]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu and Kyle Goldman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/229aff1f217d49e28b30d7b449bf6263/8563_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>1611e386-52a2-4c3b-aca5-4b4f61ef78e5https://www.bain.com/insights/future-proofing-your-route-to-market-in-fragmented-trade-webinar/Bain partners share common errors consumer products companies make in emerging markets and discuss redesign strategies for future growth.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future-Proofing Your Route to Market in Fragmented Trade]]><![CDATA[By Nader Elkhweet and Gerald Tan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5e0700387344abd9cd529334a250a63/cp-future-proofing--webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b90018d-151f-421e-9ee3-7dda5e45ab53https://www.bain.com/insights/connecting-the-connectors-tm-forum/The Digital Transformation World Series, an event for network and digital service providers, demonstrated the telecommunication industry’s capacity for change.Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Connecting the Connectors: Takeaways from TM Forum]]><![CDATA[By Steffen Roehn and Nik Willetts]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c604d6fd65964a4ca6999d80e1107883/connecting-the-connectors-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>09b29136-609f-4985-9d45-cc28a8825b06https://www.bain.com/insights/how-auto-suppliers-can-navigate-through-the-downturn-webinar/Experts with Bain and BDO discuss how automotive companies can weather the massive challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic and emerge stronger than their competitors.Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Auto Suppliers Can Navigate through the Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Tom Wendt and Markus Bürgin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e581d03589fd41e4bd7626ad0b7a7049/automotivewebinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>5423782f-4bff-4676-a7d1-6a213fffc048https://www.bain.com/insights/its-time-to-build-resilience-into-retail-and-consumer-goods-supply-chains/Reeling from Covid-19 disruptions, leaders are investing to improve speed and agility.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It's Time to Build Resilience into Retail and Consumer Goods Supply Chains ]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu, Girish Nair, Kyle Goldman, Robbee Minicola, and Tom Backus]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4404c99e8574de9832ed1d3171ef700/gettyimages-200568191-001-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8a74e56-9841-4916-ba6b-8f907bbc1cafhttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-the-container-market-rolling-up-to-the-big-cloud-service-providers/Purchasing decisions about containers as a service tend to correlate with other infrastructure decisions despite most tech chiefs’ preference for a multivendor environment.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Is the Container Market Rolling Up to the Big Cloud Service Providers? ]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/198332ec6cde4b688c4380bce1cd1405/gettyimages-641199986-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Automation, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce7a1c65-767b-4e96-98a7-09220b657362https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-done-right-with-cvcs-jean-remy-roussel-podcast/In part one of our series on environmental, social and governance concerns, CVC’s Jean-Rémy Roussel discusses how ESG can benefit every stakeholder in a company, as well as society as a whole.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG Done Right]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44775bc67f224aa5a6f2dd0c96ef5c98/esg-done-right-with-cvcs-jean-remy-roussel-podcast-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a0ab87d-0a67-4774-b733-176029de840ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/banking-accelerated-webinar/Bain experts and leading financial technology executives discuss how financial services are evolving to meet consumers’ needs during the Covid-19 pandemic.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking Accelerated]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding, Mikaela Boyd, Rishi Roongta, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ecfeb2246b8b4b2eb149b945e7560141/banking-accelerated-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>09d4a114-7303-4fed-983e-6e941b618fe1https://www.bain.com/insights/using-aerial-intelligence-in-energy-and-utilities-webinar/Bain experts discuss how energy and utility companies can use drone-based imaging and artificial intelligence analytics to overcome challenges.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Aerial Intelligence in Energy and Utilities]]><![CDATA[By Eric Beranger-Fenouillet]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a38879c30cb41fe8ddec29ee453bd24/utilities-and-renewables-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac11d53d-7541-49f8-a39a-822a50ddb332https://www.bain.com/insights/new-ambitions-for-automation/It’s no longer just about saving money, but about resilience. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Ambitions for Automation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Purna Doddapaneni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88e663d7493a46f299f343e5c6ea5d81/automation_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Support Functions, Automation, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc73de1a-3b82-42df-bdfd-65e139d51353https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-exposed-the-fragility-of-global-supply-chains-snap-chart/Leading manufacturers are investing to improve network flexibility and resilience.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Exposed the Fragility of Global Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Amish Thakker and Sri Rajan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d90b940c308c467d94491da8f8265510/8421_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>56669347-4421-4ba1-80c2-20fdbb7354e9https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-portfolio-companys-value-creation-plan-still-on-track/Given all that is changing post–Covid-19, few investment strategies are immune to disruption.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Portfolio Company’s Value Creation Plan Still on Track?]]><![CDATA[By Allison Gans and Alexander Schmitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aaf77e71988b48ad928c8fbd338e2802/gettyimages-185220932-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy, Automation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>878b7143-7cd9-4b0c-b7be-fd4decbf3656https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2020-holiday-shopping-outlook-infographic/Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s holiday will look different than usual, but it’s still likely to bring some cheer. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2020 Holiday Shopping Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Aaron Cheris, Suzanne Tager, Michelle Paratore, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae25bf35070445418f8a216c336b5324/rhn_social-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>162fc61d-d07d-4181-abeb-f9acbc2dc939https://www.bain.com/insights/buying-boosts-building-tech-mergers-acquisitions-tech-report-2020/Companies are increasingly using scope deals to add capabilities and supplement organic innovation.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buying Boosts Building in Tech M&A]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f523eeb4156d4243bf553ba2af1d9751/8384_telescope_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>d38f5e92-6ab3-40f4-bbc1-4eb0401a6a4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chains-tech-report-2020/Covid-19 and growing trade tensions have made revamping supply chains a more urgent priority for many companies.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Cheaper and Faster: Resilience in Tech Supply Chains ]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia and Peter Hanbury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7a8e460a1d945c28e9a4cc5f20eb385/8382_breakdown_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Supply Chain, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4da06d3e-3561-4c09-878f-5981de5bbd6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-china-decoupling-tech-report-2020/Geopolitical tensions are pushing technology companies to revisit their global strategies.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US and China: The Decoupling Accelerates]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a8827bcba8d649278f1c2dc3a34cdc72/8380_breaking-off_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cybersecurity, Software, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Supply Chain, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e96268c-df31-4ef6-9216-45e37df2ac5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hybrid-cloud-future-tech-report-2020/Cloud service providers are shaping the sector, but their ecosystems will create roles for many.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Hybrid Cloud: Fight, Ally or Exit]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda, Bill Radzevych, and Jani Kelloniemi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f924091ac814bafbbdaac5dabbe246a/8378_hybrid-cloud_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e295949-7a45-4f8e-8e60-c83c8b6696cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/creating-value-through-reinvention-tech-report-2020/Leading companies find ways to win platform transitions. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating Value in Tech through Constant Reinvention]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Ravi Vijayaraghavan, and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e93b0c1d00e84a58aedd9109ef7cc304/8375_extending_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>90b40b6f-045e-434e-ac2e-7f5471748e62https://www.bain.com/insights/market-flux-tech-report-2020/The pace of industry evolution continues to pick up.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fast-Forward Darwin: The Speed Imperative in Tech ]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford and Matthew Crupi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a46556c9c7f74fd49f3a41cb2c993064/8374_speeding-up_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef671209-375a-47a3-8d8f-4b05c90ff492https://www.bain.com/insights/sales-playbooks-virtual-selling-tech-report-2020/Technology companies don’t need to hit the streets to hit their quotas.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The One-Two Punch: Virtual Selling and Sales Playbooks]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac and Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13af567b82eb496db4bc359a17dc4ca4/8383_go-to-market_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Go-to-Market Strategy, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>75ded1cd-525c-4f88-8605-2b76708ada42https://www.bain.com/insights/automation-tech-report-2020/It’s no longer just about saving money. It’s about resilience and gaining an edge. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Dawn for Automation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Purna Doddapaneni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6180baa750724979942c7f34741a1a50/8329_resilience_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, IT Services, Software]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>99e6564e-4fe4-4d93-9d36-29b082ebc3d5https://www.bain.com/insights/operational-advantages-tech-report-2020/Leading companies are investing in supply chains, process automation, go-to-market strategies and M&A.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Technology Companies Can Sharpen Their Operational Advantages ]]><![CDATA[By Anne Hoecker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1388d905448e4b64b697ca1213eac4f5/8381_advantage_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Enterprise Technology, Supply Chain, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8791c6a0-fd2d-415a-92e7-6db61e24c180https://www.bain.com/insights/internet-of-things-tech-report-2020/It’s about analytics, not simply connecting devices.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Internet of Things Gets Real]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, Michael Schallehn, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/87fc4cb1add74100a7918bce50473af3/8379_connecting-dots_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things, Software, Cloud Computing, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c851bb56-a1dd-4c57-a52e-e4c76c6f8adbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/aiaas-data-analytics-tech-report-2020/The industry is redefining products with AI, which has triggered a race for the best data and talent.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Alan Turing as a Service: AI Transforms Tech Products]]><![CDATA[By Paul Renno, Roy Singh, and Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3f72d8d47f2e4c6398521d33946519f9/8377_ai_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Software]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>099c6ad2-d433-43b1-bc5c-3e3324b699a3https://www.bain.com/insights/capture-value-from-data-tech-report-2020/The explosion of data has made AI, the hybrid cloud and the Internet of Things the fiercest battlegrounds in technology.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Moore's Law: Capture Value from Data]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0857590bc0e645c3b3c0bd934b4a2bfe/8376_battleground_tech-report_-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>f54f981b-be30-4f60-891c-9c0a55caa296https://www.bain.com/insights/covid19-tech-report-2020/The pandemic is accelerating transformation across the technology industry. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: The Unanticipated Catalyst]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Anne Hoecker, and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e5adb2c97ed469eaa8b93a85a135f54/8373_moving-forward_tech-report-v2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>faba3183-8488-43cd-83f5-c10d33706281https://www.bain.com/insights/general-manager-view-technology-markets-tech-report-2020/What will it take to win in a rapidly changing industry grappling with Covid-19?Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A General Manager’s View of Technology Markets]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f0c9617c2cd64dcbaa316c1195471b73/crawford-david-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>0bf42913-ab5e-4128-b271-f10c3cd950fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-if-sports-fans-cut-the-cord/With profits from linear TV shrinking, sports programmers, distributors and leagues should explore new business models. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What If Sports Fans Cut the Cord?]]><![CDATA[By David Mortlock, Charlie Kim, and Andre James]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9dd6b2806d9f4e7896b8f417fdfbb1c8/gettyimages-1137495917-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>08982005-9e5e-47a5-9720-5f9530bef34bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-companies-are-rerouting-their-supply-chains-snap-chart/Ensuring supply continuity for customers and mitigating trade volatility are key reasons for shifting supply locations.Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Companies Are Rerouting Their Supply Chains ]]><![CDATA[By Amish Thakker and Sri Rajan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f30c385a31154b3bb566f4df4948df3e/8425_supply_chain_snap_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6f374a1-0ebf-4b3e-a924-83c620125c44https://www.bain.com/insights/manufacturers-rethink-supply-chains-as-risks-rise-snap-chart/Many firms are looking to reduce their dependence on China.Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manufacturers Rethink Supply Chains as Risks Rise]]><![CDATA[By Amish Thakker and Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/01b45e8bce7f43b3b5f8d44ce1c8c582/8423_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a85638c-53d6-44b2-b0c5-2697d7eae2b0https://www.bain.com/insights/high-stakes-manufacturers-are-rethinking-global-supply-chains-snap-chart/Automation has lowered the cost of manufacturing, making it less expensive to produce goods closer to home.Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[High Stakes: Manufacturers Are Rethinking Global Supply Chains ]]><![CDATA[By Amish Thakker and Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3a9ec40b0ef4439b03c7a09ff16cc6e/8422_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Operations, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>3927e59e-dc8d-4b88-aeaa-93decd5a2c8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-marketers-what-people-say-about-you-snap-chart/Get customers to talk to each other and advocate for the brand.Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:30:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Marketers: What People Say About You Matters More than What You Tell Them]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Johnny Hanson, and Jerrod Vaughan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b739a9d0e6540a8a8c2da01779aa243/8484_b2b_marketers_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cbd47571-8652-4e26-83fe-654bb52513b2https://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-retail-in-asia-pacific-how-to-thrive-at-high-speed-webinar/Bain’s Melanie Sanders and Kanaiya Parekh share the six macro shifts that retailers need to be prepared to address.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future of Retail in Asia-Pacific: How to Thrive at High Speed]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and Kanaiya Parekh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b13d9b951f714292a016277137a8031c/future-of-retail-oct-8-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfb19e31-ff2e-42cb-880c-0784956584dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/leading-through-a-global-crisis-a-conversation-with-gojo-ceo-carey-jaros-video/Bain's Manny Maceda welcomes Carey Jaros, whose company makes Purell hand sanitizer, to discuss how the business quickly pivoted its operations as the Covid-19 pandemic surged.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading through a Global Crisis: A Conversation with GOJO CEO Carey Jaros]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e305248c4fe42ac851b61ca8ac7b11c/maceda-jaros-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>1623f568-ad01-44aa-b53e-3ce0124f4362https://www.bain.com/insights/driving-digital-transformation-during-uncertain-times-video/Bain Partner and TM Forum Chairman Steffen Roehn discusses how the communications industry has risen to the challenge amid the Covid-19 pandemic and other takeaways from the Digital Transformation World Series 2020.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Driving Digital Transformation during Uncertain Times]]><![CDATA[By Steffen Roehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d87470de829448a2aed27e5a7fd21b92/tm_forum_roehn-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>878db62e-104d-4b12-b008-247b4d06e503https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-ready-for-the-new-era-of-consumer-data/The next phase of the data game is upon us. Winning will require a new playbook.Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Ready for the New Era of Consumer Data? ]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Andrew Schwedel, and Thomas Devlin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/17123cf8d67e4efd8b40abbbf0f1728f/new-era-of-consumer-data-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a2028c01-d6c5-4fec-bf60-8642f0a8ddf6https://www.bain.com/insights/smarter-segmentation-strategy-for-the-great-reluctance/The wide range of consumer attitudes toward Covid-19 and social distancing, combined with varying financial circumstances, call for revisiting segmentation through the filter of reluctance. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Smarter Segmentation Strategy for the Great Reluctance]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell, Shweta Bhardwaj, Eric Almquist, and Christian Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6d9eb5b49ff400eaadd7da2d05db7bd/smater-segmentation-strategy_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[English]]>92d49e9e-64d7-4499-a871-f06aa471f87chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-revitalize-a-faltering-crm-system-snap-chart/Focus on adoption, functionality and data usability.Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Revitalize a Faltering CRM System]]><![CDATA[By Joost Vasters, Jens Friis Hjortegaard, and Chris Dent]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0431820da144a2299f1bb9e39b856bc/how-to-revitalize-crm-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d5071c2-5bf9-4713-aba3-6d1c47f1e172https://www.bain.com/insights/americas-air-traffic-2020-2023-post-covid-19-demand-scenarios-and-share-shift-projections-webinar/Bain's airline experts discuss different scenarios for air travel over the coming years as well as consumer responses across the sector.Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Americas Air Traffic 2020–2023: Post–Covid-19 Demand Scenarios and Share-Shift Projections]]><![CDATA[By Derek Gerow, Marcial Rapela, Geoffrey Weston, and Pedro Correa]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82ddf7f4b08044b8a1c83826750e0db7/air-traffic-2020-2023-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Public Transit]]><![CDATA[English]]>815d56f8-ca1a-49b2-9936-4220e8a0b64bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-consumer-reluctance-easing-snap-chart/Bain & Company research suggests that consumers are not yet ready to resume out-of-home activities.Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Consumer Reluctance Easing? ]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli and Leah Johns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea608d90bdbe4854ba5522e7252e51dd/is-consumer-reluctance-easing-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>07301f15-5821-4572-972e-d16ca24897bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/peak-profits-a-conversation-on-corporate-profitability-video/Bain's Andrew Schwedel and James Root discuss how the rise in profitability over the past few decades may be ending, and what business leaders can do to adapt to the new environment.Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Peak Profits: A Conversation on Corporate Profitability]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f619d7486d8495f8981b7016281c0ae/root-schwedel2-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a0a9dda-bf06-4d0e-8c29-6c77686d41e3https://www.bain.com/insights/shaping-the-consumer-of-the-future/Brands should consider eight themes as they define the post–Covid-19 world for consumers in the US and Europe.Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Shaping the Consumer of the Future ]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, Sam Rovit, Charlotte Apps, and Leah Johns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/97ef0987caa94cdb8935280fa1c481e4/gettyimages-1219210208-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>8185e3cb-8ca9-4c02-8178-92b21c21b479https://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-paradigm-of-african-agricultural-development/How agricultural intermediaries allied with smallholder farmers can transform food systems in Africa for the better.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Paradigm of African Agricultural Development]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam and Chris Mitchell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03c49677cc5545f080dd3def22ba4811/cover-growing-prosperity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>b402fd26-8c27-481c-9aa9-f09c00457738https://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-a-farmer-allied-intermediary/One group can help unlock agriculture's potential to transform the economy and food system of Africa.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Is a Farmer-Allied Intermediary?]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam and Chris Mitchell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b078f0cd214458593d720be32754bfc/chapter1-growing-prosperity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>03da4492-19d5-4d6f-9e4a-a3a587c57be8https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-marketers-all-the-right-moves-in-all-the-wrong-places/What people say about you matters more than what you tell them.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Marketers: All the Right Moves in All the Wrong Places]]><![CDATA[By Saber Sherrard, Johnny Hanson, and Jerrod Vaughan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e8409a00392448e99554110b46c4b5b/gettyimages-1218569498-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>521de9f5-1184-4b65-97cb-ed3f749d8ac2https://www.bain.com/insights/dodla-dairy-twiga-foods-and-babban-gona-three-model-farmer-allied-intermediaries/How farmer-allied intermediaries succeed on the ground with Indian dairy, Kenyan bananas and Nigerian maize.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dodla Dairy, Twiga Foods and Babban Gona: Three Model Farmer-Allied Intermediaries]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam and Chris Mitchell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/609f707eba2f4521a6b9729a5dce9b95/chapter2-growing-prosperity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>14a731d6-f92c-4fbb-8abd-bd5f78411e95https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-ecosystem/For farmer-allied intermediaries to thrive, many groups must collaborate.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Aligning Collaborative Action]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam and Chris Mitchell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6099c0f5d7146a2a91abe03f8322db2/chapter3-growing-prosperity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>238aea86-fafd-41d9-9623-df5b2e35c779https://www.bain.com/insights/what-happens-next-building-the-foundations-for-a-new-african-agriculture/Governments, foundations, and impact-first investors, are among the groups that play a critical role in building a successful system anchored by farmer-allied intermediaries.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Call to Action: Building Resilient Food Systems]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam and Chris Mitchell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/604fcd855ddd4a3c922c4c9f5d571eea/chapter4-growing-prosperity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>a719aeea-0b14-4796-adef-4042e3112e64https://www.bain.com/insights/start-stopping-faster-hbr/Ending wasteful projects sooner will save money—and free you to pursue better opportunities.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Start Stopping Faster]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Operating Model & Org Design, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7077635-164a-4102-9b36-76b871954a09https://www.bain.com/insights/the-profit-potential-of-key-crops-interactive/A combination of factors, some economic, some biological, dictates the margin of any crop.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Profit Potential of Key Crops]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam and Chris Mitchell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/55699aaf15334c209b03f8ba77fe1eb5/8430-agriculture-interactive_promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccb207e7-1a3b-4e9a-97cb-f6cf3fcd3614https://www.bain.com/insights/cios-say-they-want-to-avoid-vendor-lock-in-snap-chart/Despite interest in working with multiple cloud service providers, spending data shows most companies are tied to only one.Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CIOs Say They Want to Avoid Vendor Lock-In, but Most Are Pretty Close to It]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/284872c06c224400a150923a07f0d234/cios-vendor-lock-in-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>02fae252-e490-4245-a183-08ef0e560ae7https://www.bain.com/insights/if-not-now-when/The pandemic forced companies to operate differently to survive. Those that keep using what they’ve learned will thrive.Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[If Not Now, When? ]]><![CDATA[By Leslie Carroll and John Hazan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27dc9443807348ac937b20fa5a1d2ba6/gettyimages-1128093118-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0622bf4-fab3-45eb-aebb-6802bddacd9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-an-efficient-resilient-and-sustainable-supply-chain-video/Bain's Hernan Saenz outlines why sustainable supply chains are within reach and how supply chain visibility is a key factor for supporting them.Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building an Efficient, Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8dd6599131ef4daab6a767ab12a0306d/saenz-wef-sdi20-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f5ea648-b90a-454d-9773-4135a50e07afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-industry-can-make-supply-chains-more-sustainable-wef/By taking four key steps, companies can ensure efficient, reliable, resilient and sustainable supply chains.Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways Industry Can Make Supply Chains More Sustainable]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2d21831dc3145c995c91623433818d8/wef-supply-chain-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Procurement, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>95ed8342-7254-40e0-89d9-672561b47e85https://www.bain.com/insights/balancing-the-modern-and-the-practical-in-digital-marketing-a-conversation-with-rob-schmults-video/E-commerce expert Rob Schmults joins Bain Partner Cesar Brea for a discussion on how even though data and analytics have changed marketing as we know it, good fundamentals remain as important as ever.Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Balancing the Modern and the Practical in Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e3ba83965d684852a28b3babb6b89e34/final_execconv_brea.schmults_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f63364d2-6bd8-4cbf-9335-13708fd8bc19https://www.bain.com/insights/radical-medicine-for-healthcare-providers/Strained by Covid-19, leading providers are slashing costs, investing in digital services and looking to merge. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Radical Medicine for Healthcare Providers ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Brookshire, Joshua Weisbrod, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/86e6fa9928c944aea5271e75e8e32603/radical-medicine-for-healthcare-providers-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>72145062-dc2a-4100-a38a-edd466522945https://www.bain.com/insights/investor-leadership-retooling-for-a-resilient-future/As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, Bain and the World Economic Forum brought together leading financial investors to identify ways that they can help to provide leadership in the recovery ahead. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Investor Leadership: Retooling for a Resilient Future]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d199a92495e441e9817a82b3d5fba8c8/wef-investor-leadership-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5c8f491-06d6-4d69-a462-57c1587ab821https://www.bain.com/insights/focusing-randd-and-capex-to-win/With budgets strained by Covid-19, industrial companies that selectively cut and thoughtfully invest can accelerate out of the recovery.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focusing R&D and Capex to Win ]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Lustgarten, Mark Gottfredson, Franz-Josef Seidensticker, Wilko Stark, Klaus Stricker, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2d062b0a2b6a49b7b08bbbf0666cdbc8/gettyimages-1206887408-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense, Machinery & Equipment, Aviation, Automotive, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f6d8a88-46c0-4f1f-b534-bc2b5f0b0ef5https://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-a-post-pandemic-boom-in-healthcare-consolidation/Strained finances are set to accelerate mergers and acquisitions in the wake of Covid-19.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Boom in Healthcare Consolidation]]><![CDATA[By Michael Brookshire, Joshua Weisbrod, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6537896cbc894f93b4b23d3397f7f05e/healthcare-consolidation_16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>24d6216b-69d6-42fc-aaf0-9abec6da3786https://www.bain.com/insights/faster-better-cheaper-greener-podcast/Bain’s Christophe De Vusser explains how green technology is changing the calculus of investing.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Faster, Better, Cheaper—and Greener?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Christophe De Vusser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b7c946f74064a7fb36ecaab7a27b718/faster-better-cheaper-greener-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c114c7bc-199f-4935-a50b-9d8d17582fcahttps://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asia-conglomerates-watershed-moment/With pure plays outperforming and the pandemic taking its toll, there is no choice but to reimagine the conglomerates model. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southeast Asia Conglomerates’ Watershed Moment]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring and Jean-Pierre Felenbok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb031f60b6c447459949d805c5b6067f/sea-conglomerates_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b903ef6f-475c-4d69-a254-890d75629040https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-boosts-the-trajectory-of-b2b-digital-payments-infographic/The pandemic is dramatically changing the B2B payments industry, pointing the way to a digital future.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Boosts the Trajectory of B2B Digital Payments]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen and Glen Williams]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/87aed97aa9db4f93be3eeea3d72c4876/8035-promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>92553b5d-fb86-4077-951c-b55622b024c6https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-payers-pivot-as-pandemic-changes-member-behavior/Covid-19 has made telehealth a critical service, forcing payers to rethink their strategies.Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Payers Pivot as Pandemic Changes Member Behavior]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03824f06317d4763a128bd543498b1ae/healthcare-payers-pivot-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a57170c-9bcd-4ffa-9a80-d323acb754cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-digital-reckoning-for-insurance-companies/With consumers relying more on online and mobile tools during the Covid-19 pandemic, can insurers deliver a better digital experience? Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Digital Reckoning for Insurance Companies]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Harshveer Singh, Camille Goossens, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a17e614de45a4235a1ff275b92b4a8f4/digital-reckoning_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Customer Experience Leadership, Customer Episode Design, Digital, Digital Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Automation, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>821082a5-8dc3-48eb-82f5-4aa6bf632579https://www.bain.com/insights/four-questions-and-answers-about-covid-19s-lasting-impact-on-business-forbes/This time of great upheaval has led to a rethinking of how we do business, now and in the long run.Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Questions (and Answers) About Covid-19’s Lasting Impact on Business]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e99e5d6666b4dd7886cf3ea54ec2f68/gettyimages-1248901245-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c2dd444-f8e9-49e5-a824-68b25d5d8708https://www.bain.com/insights/doctors-in-india-see-a-rise-in-digital-interactions-with-pharma-and-medtech-companies/Covid-19 has accelerated physicians’ use of digital channels to consume scientific content.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doctors in India See a Rise in Digital Interactions with Pharma and Medtech Companies]]><![CDATA[By Satyam Mehra and Arunava Dalal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aef0c90c534b4af3b57454580bf8bc52/digital-doctors-in-india-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>b307e71a-548a-454a-b7ab-73d14fe88f65https://www.bain.com/insights/data-driven-marketing-a-conversation-with-geoffrey-sanders-video/Bain Partner Cesar Brea and Geoffrey Sanders, a member of Bain's Advisor Network, discuss how data and analytics are transforming marketing.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Data-Driven Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6888eb7742340a680a13780cb4e5c92/final_execconv_brea.sanders_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c990519d-42a4-48cd-9c8b-fc18a953c711https://www.bain.com/insights/more-digital-more-flex-retail-banking-behavior-amid-covid-19/Consumers have embraced contactless payment, and banks may have to rethink their go-to-market strategy yet again.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More Digital, More Flex: Retail Banking Behavior amid Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell, Gerard du Toit, Joe Fielding, and Nikola Glusac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c483f4cf08ac4880be6673ddc1f98ea7/more-digital-more-flex-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Innovation & Design, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>61a6f257-e33b-496f-af60-8df6dfa236echttps://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-the-post-covid-19-growth-strategy/As interactions with physicians go virtual, leaders are rethinking their commercial models and product portfolios.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech: The Post–Covid-19 Growth Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4648e137447e41febb1633fdfc93db6b/medtech-post-covid-19-growth-strategy-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>38406abb-8a72-4d49-82cf-21afe3ecc62bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-is-the-next-digital/In the sustainability revolution, no company will be left unchanged, and those that act quickest will be those that end up leading.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability Is the Next Digital]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Jean-Charles van den Branden, Chris Brahm, Gerry Mattios, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/383bc90da10f4363a04c0198da0a6b70/sustainability-is-the-new-digital_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>909abb93-bd48-4541-b259-a95564a7ceafhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-in-store-or-branch-sensor/Sensors in stores or branches use such technologies as barcode scanning to enhance in-store customer engagement and blend the physical and digital shopping experiences.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In-Store or Branch Sensor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fad2bec4f8a9476bac62feaf130c0e3b/customer-experience-1440x810--in-store-or-branch-sensor.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>19caa61d-94b7-4862-ba8c-8986672b7fa6https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-online-or-mobile-behavior-tracker/With online or mobile trackers, companies identify customer trends and motives through the analysis of web traffic and other digital data. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Online or Mobile Behavior Tracker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa4734234111487cb0155448c6ad4350/customer-experience-1440x810--online-or-mobile-behavior-tracker.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>85a6e74a-2e72-4ce2-a46b-f85bcb619bf0https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-lifetime-value-model/By knowing the total amount of revenue a person will generate, companies can make better decisions on how to acquire and retain the customer. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Lifetime Value Model]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7c0afced56443b7a77c5bffc9d42cd0/customer-experience-1440x810--customer-lifetime-value-model.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>693dd2c6-b4cc-48e8-8ffe-41340dd3eaeahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-acquisition-model/Customer acquisition models automatically identify the best potential leads and set up strategies to convert them into active customers.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Acquisition Model]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a228731363e949ed9628e29f386f4f27/customer-experience-1440x810--customer-acquisition-model.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1d13f15-d151-4ebc-a161-daef15d27076https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-propensity-model/Calculating the likelihood of a prospective or current customer’s next steps helps companies deliver better experiences, reduce churn and build value.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Propensity Model]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2cfb36ced1564aacaf5f382b9e28ed9a/customer-experience-1440x810--propensity-model.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>da33450e-1067-40f7-a1ef-fc17f2bb16d1https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-feedback-management/A suite of tools helps companies measure and monitor feedback, which can inform customer strategy. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Feedback Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/365efde4d8674051b3ee0030a2d10166/customer-experience-1440x810--customer-feedback-management.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>badb6cdc-d9e9-43cf-b59a-84142b9dcaa8https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-relationship-management/Companies can organize, automate and synchronize every facet of customer interactions with CRM tools.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Relationship Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/86c619f11e344e93be04503b6beede1a/customer-experience-1440x810--customer-relationship-management.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>12fc88f0-483e-44c9-813d-55f680ace7f2https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-sentiment-analysis/Sentiment analysis examines text data to help companies perceive the emotions of their customers or a broader audience.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sentiment Analysis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bcff38d50305455986fa512a3718aefd/customer-experience-1440x810--sentiment-analysis.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8861f759-f5b3-4a5f-be46-3817de7f82b8https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-device-sensor/Companies use device sensors to gather real-time data about their interactions with customers.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Device Sensor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ba20941e11544b69e5cea3009df2e22/customer-experience-1440x810--device-sensor.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dc3a985-7119-42d8-9666-ee0dffe8bb53https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-personalization-engine/Personalization tools collect data from outside software and use advanced analytics to better understand an individual customer’s needs.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Personalization Engine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7306023029c84abea3cf48b06ae80b17/customer-experience-1440x810--personalization-engine.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfc0eab7-d615-4913-9a8b-3883171f16c7https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-net-promoter-system/The Net Promoter System uses customer feedback to help companies embed customer advocacy throughout the business and create a foundation for growth.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Net Promoter System℠]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2d9e42dd26c74f1dbfd1b019d4549fc8/customer-experience-1440x810--nps.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>0301c494-4796-4762-82a4-10267d6063f9https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-self-service-portal/Customers can perform routine tasks and obtain information digitally without having to interact with an employee. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Self-Service Portal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/589edc2043fc46dab6d28a8db9783dc0/customer-experience-1440x810--customer-self-service-portal.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9448ed0e-86c8-451d-899b-3fc1b41bf1e0https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-authentication/Detecting such features as fingerprints and voice, authentication tools can reliably identify users and improve the customer experience, while reducing cost and fraud.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Authentication]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f2e22d5420604261a000afc7444a7dab/customer-experience-1440x810--authentication.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4fcca536-e6dd-4b45-901f-f21b62a5ee93https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-chatbot-or-voice-bot/Conversational agents simulate human interactions with customers and perform interactive voice or text conversations with customers.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chatbot or Voicebot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a23ba6a1c654428b97b39668e02ea30/customer-experience-1440x810--chatbot-or-voicebot.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>25071344-7893-4e81-a178-c858ebb1ca8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-conversion-rate-optimization/Companies can analyze behavior on their websites, then enhance the content and user experience to convert more visitors into customers or leads. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Conversion Rate Optimization]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47afd6c71ff349fcaacdba2b70f3e307/customer-experience-1440x810--conversion-rate-optimization.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>eab168d5-3801-43db-ba39-e771b3f078abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-wearable-sensor/Sensors worn directly by users measure such things as heart rate and activity, reinventing how humans interact with computers.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wearable Sensor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e7f1dd823f5346fc99ff9f84315b1f39/customer-experience-1440x810--wearable-sensor.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>96fc0d09-664e-4af1-b0b4-7d2054613254https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-segmentation/Companies can separate a market into discrete customer groups, creating a way to identify underserved segments and develop unique products and services.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Segmentation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65b36aed94dc40588b80ff86c5a8e5ee/customer-experience-1440x810--customer-segmentation.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>130806e2-b19c-40ac-b5f6-f05284806d0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-next-best-action-model/Powered by artificial intelligence, next-best-action models recommend what a sales or service person should do with a customer in real time.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Next-Best-Action Model]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11676db5633c4df597d547ef63d4cc69/customer-experience-1440x810--next-best-action-model.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c568074-a08f-4398-bf5b-559a73394740https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-predictive-forecasting-or-scheduling/By analyzing current and historical data, companies can better predict future demand or supply, as well as functional and operational metrics.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Predictive Forecasting or Scheduling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/338babb7f43449409fb45589d2f72afd/customer-experience-1440x810--predictive-forecasting.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2f2b49d-fc5a-4083-b361-54bb65415d19https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-augmented-or-virtual-reality/While the technologies are in early stages of adoption, new possibilities for virtual and augmented reality tools are emerging.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Augmented or Virtual Reality]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bbab383634504aa7872e5876b852f803/customer-experience-1440x810--augmented-or-virtual-reality.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Innovation & Design, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae5503bd-b6aa-4384-83ab-db50e7eb04bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-journey-mapping-and-analytics/Companies can use “journey maps” to visualize each potential interaction with a customer, then use the data to create a holistic view of the customer. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Journey Mapping and Analytics ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7bf021378ffa4d649fdabbbec932c6ec/customer-experience-1440x810--customer-journey-mapping.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>dba4d067-6d85-4c1d-97f5-65a06a9fb4d5https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-experience-dashboard/Customer experience dashboards mine various sources to create a consolidated view of vital customer data. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Experience Dashboard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b654270cc5d414081a7243b15be4e32/customer-experience-1440x810--customer-experience-dashboard.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6bb745a3-333c-49f3-aa29-ac2b38b7c5c7https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-data-privacy-management/Privacy management tools address growing government regulation and public concerns over data security.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Data Privacy Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59a1492b37ce47c5be8468ddc9e896db/customer-experience-1440x810--data-privacy-management.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>3124f002-49cf-47f8-aad7-c607f5de0292https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-workflow-automation/Workflow automation makes processes run with minimal human assistance, improving the quality and cost of the customer experience. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Workflow Automation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7f6864da4aa742098481d087bd419909/customer-experience-1440x810--workflow-automation.jpg<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd74db3e-912b-4857-92f8-15b3c180d880https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-and-trends-2020-let-no-tool-stand-alone/Our 2020 survey finds that the most successful companies integrate their CX tools into an overall management system.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools and Trends: Let No Tool Stand Alone]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, James Anderson, and Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c312eddd552442d49f442b1c7e397b50/gettyimages-758281565-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Customer Episode Design, Customer Experience Leadership, Net Promoter System®, Customer Value Management, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>11cd5b99-9bba-425f-a9f9-d3e884f375c8https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-new-business-services-challenge/Private capital has poured into business services over the past decade. The opportunity is still there, but the rules have changed.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity’s New Business Services Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino, Mattias Geise, Cindy Skaruppa, and Andrew Tymms]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f0fd277f7704fd8be9cc8ed37cfc2a3/private-equitys-new-business-services-challenge-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>60e7f6f1-880c-43f0-b20a-b56c4a3c61f0https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-snap-back/How companies can use the lessons of Covid-19 to reshape themselves into stronger organizations.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Don’t Snap Back]]><![CDATA[By Leslie Carroll and David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5b8962bdae8242298e8ad20c250b825d/avoiding-covid-19-corporate-snapback_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Change Management, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>750226bc-0e2f-45d0-9440-7e33502d6c26https://www.bain.com/insights/telehealth-in-the-us-the-doctor-will-see-you-now-infographic/Covid-19 has changed how people receive medical care. Successful providers will adapt, invest and optimize digital tools to supplement quality care.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telehealth in the US: The Doctor Will See You Now]]><![CDATA[By Michael Brookshire and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b7290e15f1e4762a7ae408e6161957b/telehealth-infographic-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>20f74c3a-344d-42b3-9842-95879564fd33https://www.bain.com/insights/the-road-ahead-for-hospitals-dramatic-cost-transformations-infographic/Covid-19 has taken a toll on healthcare industry finances. Even as elective care resumes, boosting efficiencies will be paramount to success.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Road Ahead for Hospitals: Dramatic Cost Transformations]]><![CDATA[By Michael Brookshire and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d635ccd92b6546c793832e2c07b4cd7d/frontline--cost_tran_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6b43a76-1d9e-4a0f-a8ee-75df29acd85chttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-telehealth-will-outlast-the-pandemic/Covid-19 has transformed the way doctors and patients interact.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Doctor Is Online: Why Telehealth Will Outlast the Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Michael Brookshire and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a23ff70acc24a7e87ecea43da8843de/why-telehealth-will-outlast-the-pandemic-16-9-tile.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>526a7586-3731-46e5-990e-f8e6a7f7ae30https://www.bain.com/insights/stability-is-more-important-to-doctors-than-ever/Despite tough Covid-19 working conditions, most physicians are still energized by their profession.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stability Is More Important to Doctors Than Ever, but Autonomy Is Key]]><![CDATA[By Michael Brookshire, Joshua Weisbrod, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/648860b5e81a4eeda0b587cfecb56010/frontline--phys-exp_16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>a247238d-8973-48ce-8831-f7945d1377d8https://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-and-pharma-sales-go-virtual/Companies need a mix of commercial models to meet new customer preferences and respond to restrictions on access to physicians.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech and Pharma Sales Go Virtual]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/356abb62563044569f14572f5888ad57/frontline--virt_16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>00a82ba7-cefc-4207-9ee9-a841e35b4217https://www.bain.com/insights/giving-people-hope-by-igniting-your-company-purpose/Covid-19 brought employees an extraordinary connection to corporate purpose. Now executives are working to make it last.Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Giving People Hope by Reigniting Your Company Purpose]]><![CDATA[By Marc Berman, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, John Hazan, Adélaïde Hubert, and Tracy Thurkow]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c9072122809940cd9d758d46d0fe4014/giving-people-hope-by-igniting-your-company-purpose-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>be8f9a65-0f31-44c7-8a9e-52e7b1bb6ec3https://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-more-resilient-and-sustainable-world/An action plan for the insurance and asset management industry.Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a More Resilient and Sustainable World]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and Michael Kochan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f04d203d4b94ee9a6ce481281e65647/wef-resilient-world-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>2dcb7e98-7477-4120-8258-7aceead440cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/we-need-to-build-resiliency/Here's how the insurance and asset management industry can lead the way.Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[We Need to Build Resiliency]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>53103af6-8842-4b1e-aba7-96e2ce1f0a02https://www.bain.com/insights/from-analysts-and-marketers-to-analytic-marketers-a-conversation-with-mike-mickunas-video/Bain Partner Cesar Brea discusses the evolution of marketing analytics with Mike Mickunas, former global vice president of insights and analytics at Kellogg’s.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Analysts and Marketers to Analytic Marketers]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43364d632fe84da8995d5c122cd60c3c/final_execconv_brea.mickunas_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8865a45a-b1d2-43ca-a61d-2f52f6241d15https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-transformation-is-the-way-to-pricing-excellence-podcast/Bain's Chuck Davenport and Juan Jimenez joined Pricefx's Pricing Matters for a two-part podcast to discuss essential digital tools companies can use to boost return on investment.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Transformation Is the Way to Pricing Excellence]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Davenport and Juan Francisco (Paco) Jimenez]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/pricefxj-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Pricefx]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c765822e-61b7-4950-b8b9-f0bfb0ee5978https://www.bain.com/insights/an-agile-approach-to-budgeting-for-uncertain-times-hbr/The pandemic is making the annual process even more challenging. But a more Agile approach can help. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Agile Approach to Budgeting for Uncertain Times]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Joost Spits, and Steve Berez]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>d874abb3-794b-49c4-8c12-cd37523d0eeahttps://www.bain.com/insights/shaping-up-account-management-infographic/Leading B2B companies use key account management to create value for their most important customers.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shaping Up Account Management]]><![CDATA[By Greg Callahan, John Kanan, and Kent Harrison]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/003684882e5549588808a1181de26495/8234accountmanagementpromo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6c5ef45-5954-4373-ad08-7052f211ed6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/retooling-for-the-new-cost-imperative/To accelerate growth in the crisis, companies need to act on five big themes.Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Retooling for the New Cost Imperative ]]><![CDATA[By Simon Henderson and Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6763542562a44eab8394f7acb3d9245/gettyimages-900256402-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operations, Support Functions, Automation, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ec2e145-15ea-46d3-9e98-6de5d2d58abehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-pandemic-isnt-boosting-cloud-spending/Some applications have grown wildly, but the overall trajectory of public cloud growth remains largely unchanged.Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Pandemic Isn’t Boosting Cloud Spending]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e115888f93644faab31f9edb1d05802/gettyimages-1248900702-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Automation, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>aaad563c-b43c-4fa8-bb95-0d10eeea4f86https://www.bain.com/insights/the-coming-wave-of-banking-m-and-a-infographic/Covid-19 will spur further consolidation, and the most active acquirers have a leg up.Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Coming Wave of Banking M&A]]><![CDATA[By Pierre de Raismes, Daniele Funaro, João Soares, Joe Fielding, and Damian Stephenson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/765a6542e0ec4f9ca554b88e07ed23a8/coming-wave-of-banking-ma_16.9_.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>d212f7f8-311a-4706-b9d5-e1c6df30eaabhttps://www.bain.com/insights/could-covid-19-open-more-doors-esg-investing-snap-chart/Environmental, social and governance funds fared better than many of their peers at the start of the pandemic.Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Could Covid-19 Open More Doors for ESG Investing?]]><![CDATA[By Deike Diers and Axel Seemann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/30559eec333c43f09b5f91fd3dcd20e9/8332-could-covid-19-open-door-for-esg-investing_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>adbb6190-cd38-4644-889d-db4fe82484bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/esg-more-than-investment-fad-snap-chart/Several indicators suggest environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is going mainstream. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ESG: More Than an Investment Fad]]><![CDATA[By Deike Diers and Axel Seemann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/49692fbaa7be4b0a98e4b89415502519/8330-pe-snap-chart-1_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>64e0caa0-7a39-4829-b183-deea5f5c3ab9https://www.bain.com/insights/what-makes-a-good-customer-success-manager/Customer skills and tech savvy are important, but great CSMs are also proactive and empathetic. Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[What Makes a Good Customer Success Manager? ]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap, Jonathan Frick, and Greg Fiore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/da16d376a4dd42aebe9258e55348d3f1/2-retain-or-grow-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad5e6cd9-4bfd-4ba7-8ac7-13c621d368d2https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-account-management-even-close-to-its-full-potential-snap-chart/Creating a detailed map of your accounts and customizing sales plays will tap new revenue streams.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Account Management Even Close to Its Full Potential?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe and John Kanan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fad0d2487dc6493f8b9d48f5c3f5741a/is-your-account-management-even-close-to-its-full-potential-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>23a0f456-75d7-4881-87b5-06fad2935ee4https://www.bain.com/insights/to-market-to-market-but-which-route-snap-chart/With field sales currently curtailed, determining the right route to market is essential for industrial companies.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Market, to Market, but Which Route?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe, Jens Friis Hjortegaard, David Burns, and Ilkka Leppävuori]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/49bf9578e9b94cf3b598d58a0725b276/to-market-to-market-but-which-route_snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5572791d-abfc-4de2-aa9f-7c96603fc3d3https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-hidden-visible-preparing-for-the-satellites-in-your-sustainable-future/New technology makes a company’s environmental activity visible to everyone—and that’s good news.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the Hidden Visible: Preparing for the Satellites in Your Sustainable Future]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle and Raphaël Felenbok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a715c4f883ba4d189f90cb95484d8ae8/making-the-hidden-visible-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>cb30612a-2e82-4331-8a7c-a39625ec0076https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-retail-in-asia-pacific/The region’s world-leading digitalization is forcing executive teams to confront new strategic questions.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail in Asia-Pacific: How to Thrive at High Speed]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders, Jonathan Cheng, Shyam Unnikrishnan, Derek Keswakaroon, and Kanaiya Parekh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fccef5fee07048c3b58eb94e805222ac/apac-future-of-retail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c57608f2-fb83-468e-8662-1b2c8224b8d7https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-uncertainty-in-the-food-supply-chain-during-the-pandemic/Lockdowns, demand shifts and ongoing risks to prices, production and spending create extensive challenges across several growing seasons.Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing Uncertainty in the Food Supply Chain during the Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Scott Duncan and Dalton Maine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e57ca7a8b99e4e299f9220e512fd00e4/managing-uncertainty-in-the-food-supply-chain-during-the-pandemic-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8226a90b-ec8c-43d5-93d3-36eb35921f74https://www.bain.com/insights/forget-smooth-earnings-focus-on-profitable-growth-snap-chart/Profitability and return on invested capital have the biggest impact on total shareholder returns. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forget Smooth Earnings; Focus on Profitable Growth]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Joost Spits, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31b188c2c645451da985a0b7d787d864/8327_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c4bff53-8605-4ea9-9c1a-698ccc17386dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-digital-operations-in-energy-and-natural-resources/By designing initiatives to scale quickly, companies can improve their chances of success.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling Digital Operations in Energy and Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal and Anna-Marie du Plooy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/329f66a2ca254b379d9e1aa719c775de/enr-scaling-digital-operations-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Mining, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c69424d-f3a7-4674-8bd0-7924d6435413https://www.bain.com/insights/flex-for-success-five-practices-that-build-a-flexible-workforce/Covid-19 has forced changes in the workplace that both illustrate the value of flexibility and create an opportunity for a permanent shift.Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Flex for Success: Five Practices That Build a Flexible Workforce]]><![CDATA[By Agathe Gross, Sue Morphet, and Libby Lyons]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/051f1c3d62b94819a484a0796a4caf2f/gettyimages-521690223-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c72fe9bf-8e84-4509-aee9-1f8edb0e9fffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-lead-generation-goes-wrong-snap-chart/Many CRM systems are bloated with poor-quality data and unqualified names. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Lead Generation Goes Wrong, and How to Right a Faltering Process ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe and Saber Sherrard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0b65d9d88db44048f694edc9bbbad9d/where-lead-generation-goes-wrong-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Construction & Infrastructure, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca760a72-74c8-4e6a-9793-a1c2b1b62988https://www.bain.com/insights/back-to-work-warning-signs-rising-covid-19-cases-and-classroom-crisis-infographic/Americans are becoming more hesitant about returning to the workplace and sending their kids back to school.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Back-to-Work Warning Signs: Rising Covid-19 Cases and the Classroom Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Nate Anderson, Dianne Ledingham, and Michelle Supko]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/576f7a652a0f416084122533d529e869/8305-btw-16.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Higher Education]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Operations, Supply Chain, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4af176b-4ef6-4bbc-8d9e-da61a0ab4530https://www.bain.com/insights/in-2019-foreign-brands-outgrew-chinese-brands-in-china-snap-chart/Multinationals have unlocked how to sell fast-moving consumer goods in China.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In 2019, Foreign Brands Outgrew Chinese Brands in China]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec1b5ccc5fa8416c88b5f238f3086dc8/in-2019-foreign-brands-outgrew-chinese-brands-in-china-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>af03df83-7da6-4e56-8705-a6c8a96d756dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-sudden-love-affair-with-livestreaming-snap-chart/A number of factors make livestreaming the hottest retailing trend.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Sudden Love Affair with Livestreaming]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/004539dd4a2d45e69cbf01fc3d0e9550/chinas-sudden-love-affair-with-livestreaming-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>73ef1189-7f8f-4e66-ac5a-c3afa5c2535ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-must-adapt-to-thrive-in-a-post-covid-19-world/Bain’s Hugh MacArthur discusses how the pandemic is forcing firms to work toward incorporating technology more effectively into their operations.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Must Adapt to Thrive in Post–Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f4b3244f9cec43e0af112d75255131c0/wsj-pro-pe-16_9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ Pro Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bacfa4a-3c7e-4121-a0de-08dcc05239e9https://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-channel-partners-snap-chart/Strong channel economics depend on a regular assessment of the partner group.Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Industrial Channel Partners: Whom to Embrace, Who Should Depart?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe, Rune Wichmann, and Ilkka Leppävuori]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/871be1c4aefb4315950608dde0b0c3eb/industrial-channel-partners_snap_chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Machinery & Equipment, Building Products & Technologies]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>71777e0a-271c-414b-b60f-1c08ef40fe01https://www.bain.com/insights/air-traffic-2020-2023-webinar/Bain experts discuss post–Covid-19 demand scenarios for air travel and projected share shifts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Air Traffic 2020–2023]]><![CDATA[By Geoffrey Weston, Jerker Rosander, Anna Fritz Månsson, David Emerson, and Yuriy Kurganov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9b6dd665b844bd4a740d9e315c4185b/airlines-_-transportation-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Freight & Logistics, Public Transit]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0c79d24-0c73-429d-9c63-d3c20a2ca037https://www.bain.com/insights/expand-sales-by-owning-the-aftermarket-snap-chart/A rigorous appraisal of market opportunities should replace the reflexive “last year plus X.”Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Profit in Your Own Land: Expand Sales by Owning the Aftermarket]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe, Rune Wichmann, Allan Schulte, and Tobias Umbeck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31db338f298d4dd883d18e63405e6d77/expand-sales-by-owning-the-aftermarket-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b58ed97-02e3-433b-8f8d-497f9e2bd820https://www.bain.com/insights/measuring-your-organizations-ability-to-change-forbes/Companies with a high capacity for change perform better, and now you can measure it.Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Measuring Your Organization’s Ability to Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3120a0a21954e708bde37263703c07e/measuring-ability-to-change-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>42acd54b-12bb-43d2-b4a2-7c5d2b7fccfchttps://www.bain.com/insights/consumers-demand-more-from-the-healthcare-ecosystem-snap-chart/Asia-Pacific consumers want more collaboration, lower costs and less complexity in their healthcare.Fri, 31 Jul 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumers Demand More from the Healthcare Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[By Lucy d'Arville, Satyam Mehra, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/200a016b98814fdfbae37b4f91b72d5e/consumers-demand-more-from-healthcare-ecosystem-snapchart-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare Payers, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>671f35cd-76d1-4837-a5ae-a510f3d966c4https://www.bain.com/insights/bolstering-cybersecurity-capabilities-during-covid-19-and-beyond/The pandemic created more remote workers—and more attackers who seek to take advantage of that. Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bolstering Cybersecurity Capabilities during Covid-19 and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Syed Ali and Frank Ford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e9a8d98c4bf4919ad544ab9a564cb9c/cybersecurity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b82e186-11bc-439e-b3d8-b0375c78b082https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-midyear-update-webinar/In this webinar, experts with Bain's Private Equity practice discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the first half of 2020 in the Americas, Europe and Asia.Wed, 29 Jul 2020 05:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Midyear Update]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, and Kiki Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ba05218654843ec8ffffa027c7cdb2b/private-equity-midyear-update-1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4972dc0-991a-40de-824a-ba376784214bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/more-americans-support-stricter-covid-19-restrictions-as-cases-rise-snap-chart/Only 13% of Americans feel their local government’s disease-mitigation efforts are too strict, while 37% think they aren’t strict enough.Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More Americans Support Stricter Covid-19 Restrictions as Cases Rise]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bdac240a37f04421a883928e62821563/16_9_updated_sc-chi-727.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>135de427-abee-4ba0-a387-280282f13c7ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-insurance-customers-are-responding-to-covid-19/Price, robust digital channels and usage-based policies all matter more these days. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Insurance Consumers Are Responding to Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Harshveer Singh, Camille Goossens, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aca77098b36c4fbcba0561dab6788928/insurance-consumers-covid-19-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f42f33c-e0c2-48e3-bc11-666138051b57https://www.bain.com/insights/tm_forum_whitepaper_a_future_vision_for_the_software_market/Communication service providers need to deliver digital enterprise-grade services quicker, cheaper and on-demand. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Future Vision for the Software Market that the Telecom Industry Needs to Survive and Thrive]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/tmforum-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[TM Forum]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>ffab0730-b0cf-4caa-98f9-64eaeb8afd6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-leaders-improve-business-to-business-service-delivery/Companies with a large installed base don’t have to make trade-offs between efficiency and a positive customer experience in service delivery.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delighting the Customer: How Leaders Improve Business-to-Business Service Delivery]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Dubois, Jeff Melton, and Pascal Roth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7bc887e61ce246b29b1c73027489b86d/service-delivery_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>158f2d3f-36f3-415f-87a8-90fde13008ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/harnessing-founder-talent-to-accelerate-corporate-innovation-webinar/Bain's Rishi Roongta chats with M13 founder Carter Reum about the benefits of harnessing the talent and expertise of ecosystem partners.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing Founder Talent to Accelerate Corporate Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Rishi Roongta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fce082e7bda44fdfb044f6bf7d36231b/b5ec_bie-fireside-chat-webinar-banner_lower-third_1440x810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Technology, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d2a0ed8-13e0-4deb-862c-0acfc8ca5dd3https://www.bain.com/insights/retooling-strategy-for-a-post-pandemic-world/Covid-19 has shown us the cost of shortchanging adaptability, prediction and resilience.Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retooling Strategy for a Post-Pandemic World]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b57b5f2164e746268d78f7eefc7c9ec9/retooling-strategy-post-pandemic_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ed5dcea-5d01-44e7-9891-9658d079e6c3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-fashion-and-luxury-brands-must-retool-for-the-new-world-webinar/Bain experts discuss how brands can successfully respond to industry changes and recalibrate their businesses.Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Fashion and Luxury Brands Must Retool for the New World]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Stefano Fenili, Nafi Israel, and Monisha De La Rocha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/10de9cd1f13b4537a7f9887f68b3e761/fashion-_-luxury--webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>a413521c-35d7-48a3-bc7c-6afc7035e44fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/boards-face-a-moment-of-truth-on-corporate-strategy/Today’s choices will determine whether your company emerges from the crisis in a winning position.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boards Face a Moment of Truth on Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Josef Ming and Sri Rajan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b871d5840fc494387c625e8be435b53/boards-face-moment-of-truth-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1379f71-26d2-4561-861d-93e48fe99a5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/transformation-in-chaos-how-kaisers-chief-digital-officer-is-doing-agile-right-webinar/Kaiser Permanente's Prat Vemana and Bain's Steve Berez discuss how healthcare and other companies are adapting to a world of unpredictable, accelerating change.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transformation in Chaos: How Kaiser Permanente's Chief Digital Officer Is Doing Agile Right]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a0b99857bf7348f9bb013270e7b91211/agile-hbr-discussion16x9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>3cad2930-4f04-4a0d-98d5-aefe7afdc636https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-is-your-board-hitting-the-brakes-on-CEO-succession/Crises slow the most critical leadership decisions.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Is Your Board Hitting the Brakes on CEO Succession?]]><![CDATA[By Christie Parsons, Claudius A. Hildebrand, PhD, Cathy Anterasian, PhD, Courtney della Cava, and Dale Cottrell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b54679a619e430ca2d131e2b3cc15b7/covid-19-is-your-board-hitting-the-brakes_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ff04671-50f7-42f5-9981-5379dc9aa148https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-takes-a-midyear-bounce-off-the-bottom/Here’s what we know so far about Covid-19’s effect on the PE industry.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Takes a Midyear Bounce off the Bottom]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0384726a93904625891b48d06ef43c4a/midyear-pe-report-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d74ca9d-8b77-4769-911d-034bf94de802https://www.bain.com/insights/midyear-private-equity-report-in-brief-podcast/Covid-19 has forced the industry to contend with three trends.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Midyear Private Equity Report in Brief]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d57da71dfa44ad7a0e0c9b575900e7c/midyear-pe-podcast-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>94cedfb7-7bd3-429c-b61a-8418ec4e062bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-agile-organization-webinar-hbr/In this Harvard Business Review webinar, Bain Partner Darrell Rigby shares how to create a truly Agile enterprise.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Agile Organization: Balancing Efficiency and Innovation (Even in Tough Times)]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fa942a9-5999-4d84-a38b-38a709f31fb3https://www.bain.com/insights/companies-that-handle-change-will-rack-up-better-financial-performance-snap-chart/Covid-19 is bringing profound changes to the business landscape, and the companies skilled at managing change should come out strongest.Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies That Handle Change Well Rack Up Better Financial Performance]]><![CDATA[By David Michels and Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8780e0345f4478f88f72ee6a17e7635/change-power_8202_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>92b9c564-d69e-46e1-9f87-767e40f27f03https://www.bain.com/insights/leaders-at-managing-change-rank-highly-with-employees-snap-chart/Companies with high Change Power have a strong culture, leadership and employees who are engaged and inspired.Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leaders at Managing Change Rank Highly with Employees]]><![CDATA[By David Michels and Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1bf0b473735a417b9c7457767a1e7f59/16_9_culture_employees.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>244ca575-cd60-41bc-b4e3-e65405663886https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-are-mining-new-forms-of-value-with-sustainability-infographic/Many banks are warming to sustainability principles and practices, as evidence of the benefits continues to build.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks Are Mining New Forms of Value with Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Michael Jongeneel, Giulio Naso, and Rocco D'Acunto]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/48d26cf987d443bf8b0f06ce256324bb/8144-sustainability-in-banking--16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>91f35fed-a5c2-4454-9b1a-066e524f81bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-can-financial-services-marketers-keep-up-with-their-customers/Covid-19 has raised the value of faster decision making informed by a test-and-learn approach.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Can Financial Services Marketers Keep Up with Their Customers?]]><![CDATA[By Sharona Sankar-King, Christine Removille, and Francine Gierak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/251164d41dd84dae9fb2f50b2c05d782/marketing-decision-making_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>99384d66-d22e-496c-b0bf-2a3b087034a2https://www.bain.com/insights/evergreen-value-creation-in-technology-companies-webinar/In this webinar, Bain partners share insights on sustaining growth and creating value in the tech sector.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Evergreen Value Creation in Technology Companies]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Ravi Vijayaraghavan, and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa6266c2206e42e69fbed6515b6d35da/technology-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6513601-91c4-407e-925c-9ad28217d9cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-turbocharged-adoption-of-online-grocery-shopping-video/Bain Partner Marc-André Kamel appeared on CNBC to discuss the rapid transformation of the grocery industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Turbocharged Adoption of Online Grocery Shopping]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68acdb1a0f544c6ca415e5cef06c9854/kamel-online-grocery-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>4fcfa8a7-7c97-4d0e-a0e0-3083dd184fd3https://www.bain.com/insights/everyone-wants-a-piece-of-consumer-finance-in-europe/The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to slow volume growth to the low-to-mid single digits until 2023.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Everyone Wants a Piece of Consumer Finance in Europe]]><![CDATA[By Nikola Glusac and Alexander Leinemann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6624da063ab149b4b12f9abaee5c6ead/consumer-finance-in-europe_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Innovation & Design, Venture Ecosystem, Digital, Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1eb692f-59b3-4420-b915-7c0741c3b023https://www.bain.com/insights/insurers-now-need-bigger-bolder-digital-moves/Covid-19 creates an imperative for companies to accelerate their digital agenda, due to shifts in customer behavior and increased cost pressures on the industry. Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurers Now Need Bigger, Bolder Digital Moves]]><![CDATA[By Mario Conde, Andrew Schwedel, and Tanja Brettel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1f2fa2591fc4ea480caa868b2b29702/insurers-bolder-digital-moves_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Strategy, Business Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Design, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Automation, Venture Ecosystem, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e7cd0e5-9522-46bb-a1f7-d87c7e145313https://www.bain.com/insights/new-regulations-are-reshaping-europes-medical-device-industry-infographic/Updated rules meant to ensure the safety and efficacy of medical devices will raise top-line risks and costs for manufacturers. Here’s how they can respond.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Regulations Are Reshaping Europe’s Medical Device Industry]]><![CDATA[By Franz-Robert Klingan, Christian Langel, and Giovanni Battista Miani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3db435f5baad45a18326614f5ca27aba/16_9_8207-ig-eu-medtech-regulation.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ff9512e-431d-4952-b248-9c8b6e9ffe23https://www.bain.com/insights/young-wealthy-worried-americans-perceive-pandemic-snap-chart/Older consumers are relatively unconcerned about their health and finances, compared with younger generations.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Young, Wealthy and Worried: How Americans Perceive the Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9bbde02ea0d0495abf622aefe69180b2/age-income-and-covid_promo___16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>20ba8d16-4df8-4b2c-bc41-dea7b747b100https://www.bain.com/insights/deal-teams-go-digital-podcast/The private equity industry is about to disrupt itself.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deal Teams Go Digital]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Graham Rose]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/463d3f9b0db5443ab37046cd76261e25/deal-teams-go-digital-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb495883-1750-42b3-8581-ee4d5b6fea42https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-retail-in-asia-pacific-snap-chart/Segmenting Asia-Pacific countries by digital disruption and market maturity can make sense of a disparate industry’s likely evolution.Sun, 12 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail in Asia-Pacific: Digital Leaders, Fast Modernizers and More]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders, Jonathan Cheng, Shyam Unnikrishnan, and Derek Keswakaroon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/15999ae4ced04cf39cd1e75e24156a72/the-future-of-retail-in-asia-pacific-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>57cf9692-7c2f-4892-9650-976dfa3073adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-five-habits-of-highly-successful-software-companies/Software-as-a-service companies that beat the Rule of 40—namely, both growth and profit exceed 40%—excel in five specific capabilities.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Five Habits of Highly Successful Software Companies]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/81631d9549f44204ac069a0c528ae2e8/five-habits-of-highly-successful-software-co_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Cloud Computing, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc47b7d5-a899-4498-b83d-03281f94f817https://www.bain.com/insights/have-we-hit-peak-profits/Even before Covid-19, the golden age of corporate profitability was showing signs of topping out.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Have We Hit Peak Profits?]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, James Root, James Allen, and Thomas Devlin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/938a5afac3314f6599bd891e99db9e5b/gettyimages-607969665-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>657e2f9f-24ee-4001-8501-d1e2cd194d4ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-brand-owners-can-accelerate-via-e-commerce-in-a-Covid-19-world-webinar/Bain experts discuss implications for brands in a changing landscape and online strategies that brands need to prioritize to capture customer attention in the near and medium term.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brand Owners Can Accelerate via E-Commerce in a Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Radhika Sridharan, and Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/99cc64c60e1346998f0af4569aa7f7df/e-commerce-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>45594aab-6d51-493a-834a-e7cbb26ecccahttps://www.bain.com/insights/dont-let-the-covid-19-leadership-bump-fade-away-forbes/The crisis required leaders to greatly improve communication and engagement. Here’s how to make it last.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don’t Let the Covid-19 “Leadership Bump” Fade Away]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b34b104bf236472d8a890b46bbea36b2/gettyimages-1077623992-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a2d86c6-9f61-4ace-9ad7-f88b12f34382https://www.bain.com/insights/in-us-covid-19-concerns-grow-as-cases-surge-snap-chart/After weeks of waning fears, Americans’ concerns about their health and finances are ticking up. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In the US, Covid-19 Concerns Grow As Cases Surge]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05069fa89bdf45e3a0dfe037168ee18a/8237_covid-19_concerns_grow_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>31d71875-5d02-47ad-9670-ff153202f6e9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-breathe-new-life-into-strategy/Fixed-cycle is out. Dynamic, adaptive and connective is (finally) in.Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Breathe New Life into Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Herman Spruit and James Dixon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c5394ae2f5d4c4092f2a8266c523541/gettyimages-1180494132-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ca6f0bc-cd56-44da-b4f8-fffb6cfa151chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-ramp-up-online-grocery-without-breaking-the-bank/Now that Covid-19 has accelerated demand for deliveries and pickups, grocers urgently need e-commerce to start paying its way.Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Ramp Up Online Grocery—without Breaking the Bank]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Joëlle de Montgolfier, Stephen Caine, Jonathon Ringer, and Stephanie Koszyk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5638f360e7044067ae7fd2f4ea03d208/gettyimages-1218213321-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ada48ab-da5d-43cd-a518-f56d52f1afbehttps://www.bain.com/insights/protect-recover-retool-how-private-equity-can-navigate-the-crisis-video/Bain Partner Hugh MacArthur discusses how private equity investors can succeed during a time of upheaval.Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Protect, Recover, Retool: How Private Equity Can Navigate the Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f0bcc0abba3c4bd89f2baf4fe65a3fff/macarthur-pe-video-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>550eee75-7396-40f5-84c0-2588c6411290https://www.bain.com/insights/the-next-five-years-in-online-grocery-snap-chart/Amid the pandemic, adoption has accelerated by two to five years in the US and Western Europe, according to new Bain research.Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Next Five Years in Online Grocery: Going Mainstream, Fast]]><![CDATA[By Stephanie Koszyk and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82da69f0410f4620835f0d56d7cdf323/online-grocery-by-country_us_online-grocery-promo-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Grocery, Retail]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a06029d-3f8a-44cb-be70-bada1b62e7f0https://www.bain.com/insights/tune-retune-your-offering-for-post-covid-19-world-snap-chart/As customers’ priorities evolve, companies need to sense those shifts and quickly adjust their offerings. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tune and Retune Your Offering for a Post–Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham, Jamie Cleghorn, and Mark Brinda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cdee21223d104a2fbdecf3c8b660a35b/7883_tune_and_retune_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Product & Portfolio Management, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>18ad7355-d911-4236-9872-e1582acc6eb2https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-and-mining/Disruption creates an opportunity to implement long-delayed changes.Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 and Mining: Coming Back Stronger]]><![CDATA[By Tony Walker, Ben Charles, Brian Murphy, and Liam Connolly]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2460864ab9ba46a5b45157fac93001c1/covid-19-and-mining-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Mining]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d27c17a6-ecff-472a-8a34-d14ce1347d3ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/oil-and-liquids-demand-scenarios-update-tracking-key-signposts-and-working-through-the-trough-webinar/Bain’s oil and gas and scenario-planning thought leaders share their perspectives on the demand outlook for oil and liquids.Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Oil and Liquids Demand Scenarios Update: Tracking Key Signposts and Working Through the Trough]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry, Dave Rennard, Jorge Leis, and Michael Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/675265ad17fe4040a20ad68893d0f974/oil_gas-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c207332-f5db-44b7-b2b6-bdd2c340305chttps://www.bain.com/insights/planning-for-retail-post-covid-19-e-commerce-acceleration-webinar/In this webinar, Bain partners share insights on post–Covid-19 e-commerce penetration in Asia-Pacific retail. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 06:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Planning for Retail Post–Covid-19 E-commerce Acceleration]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and Shyam Unnikrishnan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/50e65dfff340423089280a0cdd4986ca/retail-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2924bfb8-4435-4780-9e96-6eff98f159c2https://www.bain.com/insights/the-2-5-trillion-question-podcast/Dry powder is now at a record high, but how will it be put to work?Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The $2.5 Trillion Question]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Graham Rose]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/641e03459ff34cc5a5c6f01baff6b9be/drypowder-ep-22-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>227ee473-db71-4ba4-923d-eec3c2ee4913https://www.bain.com/insights/amid-stable-growth-covid-19-changed-shopper-behavior/China Shopper Report 2020, Vol. 1Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Amid Stable Growth, Covid-19 Changed Shopper Behavior]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6186151cc899467497ea8c3d2030c75f/gettyimages-1226870167-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>25d9af4b-66ce-4766-8183-153779fc421dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/european-utilities-revisit-channel-strategy-in-the-covid-19-era/Lockdowns spurred more digital engagement with customers, speeding up a process already underway.Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[European Utilities Revisit Channel Strategy in the Covid-19 Era]]><![CDATA[By Alessandro Cadei, Olga Muscat, Rosangela Pacifico, and Andrea Beccia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e273eed278f04ef3bc75bd5ecb60ed13/eurpoean-utilities-revisit-channel-strategy-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa526ea5-1190-4699-9cb6-8f0c37609c38https://www.bain.com/insights/now-that-we-know-remote-works-whats-next/Companies have to decide how—or whether—their employees will return to the office.Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Now That We Know Remote Works, What’s Next?]]><![CDATA[By John Hazan, Dan Schwartz, Nate Anderson, and Andriana Diez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef517614d5b549aa90b393639f26804c/now-we-know-that-remote-works-whats-next-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent, Operating Model & Org Design, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f7aaf60-ee10-47ce-bc4b-821059a02bc9https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-will-have-long-lasting-effects-on-european-healthcare-snap-chart/Pharma executives see rapid changes ahead, including a sharp rise in telehealth and reconfiguration of pharma supply chains.Thu, 02 Jul 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Will Have Long-Lasting Effects on European Healthcare ]]><![CDATA[By Franz-Robert Klingan, Dmitry Podpolny, and Christian Langel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fad51924fdd3410d85337024104629f2/covid-19_impact_on_hc_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a889f3f-74ab-45df-a059-ca749f762a28https://www.bain.com/insights/one-time-offer-grocers-have-a-unique-opportunity-to-reset-promotions/The Covid-19 pandemic and economic turmoil have changed consumer behavior, allowing grocers to test and learn their way to more effective promotional spending.Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:30:00 Z<![CDATA[One-Time Offer! Grocers Have a Unique Opportunity to Reset Promotions]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn, Stephen Caine, Sandeep Heda, and Sumner Makin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5da791d9c7504881b0ef1e0a82f7fef3/gettyimages-1225804819-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Grocery, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing, Modern Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e936095-f7c8-49de-b8e7-15179e7747dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/physicians-embrace-alternative-care-delivery-models-snap-chart/Doctors in Asia-Pacific are open to shifting some services away from the traditional in-person model.Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Physicians Embrace Alternative Care Delivery Models]]><![CDATA[By Lucy d'Arville, Satyam Mehra, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66ad10cc043d4046a85cef4e7388fc7c/physicians-embrace-alternative-care-delivery-models-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare Payers, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>c61ea809-5990-419c-adc5-586cdff7dcc7https://www.bain.com/insights/why-return-to-normal-when-you-can-recover-to-a-winning-position/Our data shows that companies that take key steps to accelerate through a recovery emerge as performance leaders.Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Return to “Normal” When You Can Recover to a Winning Position?]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Michelle Supko, Dunigan O'Keeffe, Simon Henderson, and Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cff1d098dd6a4f7a80edb2995dcdabbc/recovery_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>7640308e-0fae-40f4-8680-04b825c78fc6https://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-inflection-point-in-automotive-industry-implications-for-suppliers-webinar/In this webinar, Bain experts share their perspectives on the auto industry in the current economic climate.Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Inflection Point in the Automotive Industry: Implications for Suppliers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a06c1f5eaf894236b22db13070b5c29e/automotivewebinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3868103-b64b-41d3-92ef-09447a68021dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-to-change/You can build a company that thrives in these times of constant change.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power to Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels and Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fbf1473e2dcf4e1085cbffca58704dd4/the-power-to-change-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>24a5ecb0-1307-40f4-a4a1-83e2f2a733e7https://www.bain.com/insights/a-not-so-socially-distant-summer-snap-chart/After months of lockdown, Americans slowly are getting more comfortable engaging in social activities.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Not-So-Socially-Distant Summer]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/957f11acc621418b9355c0c51d368362/8166-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>2292eb53-1e25-4455-98fa-3f58e6e06467https://www.bain.com/insights/how-agribusiness-will-weather-the-covid-19-storm-webinar/In this webinar, Bain partners discuss possible long-term repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on the agribusiness sector.Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Agribusiness Will Weather the Covid-19 Storm]]><![CDATA[By Dalton Maine, Sam Rovit, and Scott Duncan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f0acfec8b594ce69d26ca85a1e3b543/agribusiness-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccda6c15-6237-4869-9428-cc547e9c3c4ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-back-to-work-advance-retreat-adapt-repeat/Recovery from Covid-19 will require resilience as companies advance, retreat, adapt—and repeat as necessary.Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Back to Work]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Dunigan O'Keeffe, Karen Harris, John Hazan, Dianne Ledingham, and Nate Anderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b2fbd511d9cf4fad908399f3a8501c4d/back-to-work_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Agile Enterprise, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f71c250-0eb2-4027-ad18-749944865206https://www.bain.com/insights/how-covid-19-is-changing-southeast-asias-consumers/For consumer goods companies, understanding changes in consumption and digital adoption is the first step for outlasting the pandemic.Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Covid-19 Is Changing Southeast Asia’s Consumers]]><![CDATA[By Praneeth Yendamuri, Derek Keswakaroon, and Gwendolyn Lim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6c4f51305ca4ca2b2a491ad67b39331/how-covid-19-is-changing-southeast-asias-consumers-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>3079ba94-c1c9-4ee9-a4c4-d73ac9a7b86dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/agile-retail-during-a-time-of-crisis-video/Bain Partner Andy Noble discusses how retailers are quickly innovating as the retail market shifts amid the Covid-19 pandemic.Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agile Retail during a Time of Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Noble]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6bdcee6b0b4d40f8b377f181b5ca4389/noble-agile-retail-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c94634e-07a0-48e1-8ca9-fb37d003e734https://www.bain.com/insights/australian-consumers-during-covid-19-lessons-learned-infographic/Short-term changes to ways of living amid the pandemic could give rise to longer-term consumer trends.Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Australian Consumers during Covid-19: Lessons Learned]]><![CDATA[By Yngve Andresen and Mladen Tošić]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe6bda06afd841bba7945473e80d918a/new-australia-promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c202dc32-6e5d-4334-8fb2-46d84dda8afchttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-implications-for-travel-and-leisure-private-equity-investors-webinar/Bain partners discuss how businesses in the travel and leisure sector are responding to the crisis, plus steps for recovery.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Implications for Travel and Leisure Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Phil Kleweno, Derek Gerow, and Karthik Venkataraman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/097357a9b2ba488f9097006129ec87db/peg-fintech-webinar-1440-x-810-black.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>06ac9dec-e623-40cd-b702-c77bb93a5b01https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-a-moment-of-truth-for-southeast-asian-telcos-infographic/Telcos have earned customers’ loyalty by proactively supporting them during the crisis. Unreliable telcos could lose customers.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: A Moment of Truth for Southeast Asian Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Emmanuel Coucke, Tony May, Kiran Karunakaran, and Dinkar Ayilavarapu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b23eb87562514a23824f9f2e438e7e61/sea-telco-promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>30c3fac7-c8c3-4dd0-b3b5-728ac126cbfbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reinventing-energy-in-a-crisis/Markets reward bold action in a downturn, so rather than retreat from their sustainability goals, oil and gas companies should press forward. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reinventing Energy in a Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7d3f28ae9587420e92f594ff15531220/reinventing-energy-in-a-crisis_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>fbb7ddfd-eb55-4878-8681-2af955f2dde5https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-change-on-the-front-line/Spend more time with your best performers, and use what you learn to help lift the rest.Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating Change on the Front Line: The Business Rewards of Stargazing ]]><![CDATA[By Emmanuel Coucke, Edy Widjaja, and Tracy Thurkow]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c8a7f2c9aff4308a5235187233d9dce/creating-change-on-the-front-line-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca2d95c8-8c9e-4db2-940e-d4c4f794d929https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-keep-video-audiences-streaming-after-covid-19-infographic/The pandemic has accelerated adoption of streaming services, but the rise in viewership and subscriptions will slow down after the crisis.Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don’t Burst the Bubble: How to Keep Video Audiences Streaming after Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Andre James, Laura Beaudin, and Alexandre Mercier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/24d070c927114102957b6ad024368ec1/8061-streaming-vid--p-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>def333c6-a5c3-4df5-9e49-baf8680c5945https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-travel-360-series-de-averaged-view-of-the-travel-recovery-in-EMEA-webinar/In this cohosted webinar, industry experts at Bain and Google share perspectives on how the travel and leisure industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa will recover from the impact of Covid-19.Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Travel 360 Series: A De-averaged View of the Travel Recovery in Europe, the Middle East and Africa]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno and Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/35701bc565934d7293b3ec0b082cae65/travel-_-leisure-1440-x-810---copy.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Public Transit]]><![CDATA[English]]>52ee6301-2b5d-4fbc-b319-e5161b6c5b19https://www.bain.com/insights/cannes-2020-high-velocity-for-better-work-video/By 2030, companies that have fully embraced marketing speed as a competitive advantage will be outperforming.Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cannes 2020: Higher Velocity for Better Work]]><![CDATA[By Christine Removille]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/deb19732e8044a6d886e055ead7367db/cannes-2020-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7da3cbf4-f197-4798-885c-a44dd95e0f38https://www.bain.com/insights/stars-come-out-in-a-crisis/Faced with Covid-19, companies have put their best talent on their most critical projects; continuing that will be critical. Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stars Come Out in a Crisis; Don’t Let Them Fade]]><![CDATA[By Joost Spits and Dan Schwartz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9670730aa3db49fc9a90429ecf0f7262/stars-come-out-in-a-crisis-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2a3fd5f-3524-42e2-b77e-13c5597f68eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-defuse-the-nonperforming-loan-time-bomb/After Covid-19, banks in most countries are more vulnerable than during the last global financial crisis. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Defuse the Nonperforming Loan Time Bomb ]]><![CDATA[By João Soares, Oren Salomon, Joe Fielding, and Iacopo Mancini]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/24e0a817f5c048168abf1b5d09644d60/nonperforming-loans-after-covid_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec716cf1-b38a-455e-85ae-48f63c239474https://www.bain.com/insights/the-essential-guide-to-post-covid-19-consumers-video/Global interviews reveal what’s on consumers’ minds, with lessons for businesses. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Essential Guide to Post–Covid-19 Consumers]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Dey Burton, Amanda Howe, and Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b74d9d97bf54fbeba36c3ff88157979/covid-consumers-video-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail, Financial Services, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>830b1460-dba8-46b5-b8d9-f7cbf5fe143chttps://www.bain.com/insights/technologys-resilience-and-cash-reserves-snap-chart/Tech valuations have not suffered as much as other sectors, but their declines still present opportunities to acquire.Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology’s Resilience and Cash Reserves Could Boost M&A Activity]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller, Chris Johnson, Anne Hoecker, and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/58ebff8af203432aae92088da6c9c414/technologys-resilience-and-cash-reserves_snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Internet of Things, Software, IT Services, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>e909fced-f774-4763-b2f5-f30504f5d3f0https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-business-impact-on-saas-and-software-companies-webinar/Experts from Bain and OPEXEngine discuss actions SaaS and software companies are taking in response to the current business environment. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Business Impact on SaaS and Software Companies]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap and Greg Fiore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9a982f4a8d4e4a2aaa51e2b0c64fa611/software-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e3acc50-a435-429e-8933-05d2b0237531https://www.bain.com/insights/travel-and-leisure-planning-for-reopening-in-a-post-covid-19-world-webinar/Bain experts share key priorities for travel and leisure companies as they plan for reopening.Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Travel and Leisure: Planning for Reopening in a Post-Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno, Karthik Venkataraman, Derek Gerow, and Kathleen Holtz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88ae3de4b47b4d14b2bc13c8c9ec46a3/travel-and-leisure-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ffd38881-a22e-4d7a-b6e6-358bcc5f5a6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-accelerates-need-for-new-delivery-model-snap-chart/The demands on hospital capacity during the outbreak pushed more non-acute services outside of inpatient facilities. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Covid-19 Pandemic Accelerates the Need for a New Care Delivery Model]]><![CDATA[By Lucy d'Arville, Satyam Mehra, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc4eacf3c05d4ad4b35ca0bef7a1b96a/covid-19-accelerates-need-for-new-delivery-model-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>22e70ee4-676e-4c36-a392-bd5c033608cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-deal-for-talent/In the era of scale insurgency, the old talent management norms aren’t working. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Deal for Talent]]><![CDATA[By James Root, Andrew Schwedel, and Dan Schwartz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5302230d63f44bbaa75d58fe98f8435f/the-new-deal-for-talent_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>71566c13-c70b-401a-956c-359606cbe78ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-service-acceleration-during-the-crisis-and-beyond-webinar/Bain's Jens Engelhardt and Sébastien Meeus discuss how companies can speed up the transformation of their digital customer experiences to thrive in the future. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Service Acceleration during the Crisis and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Jens Engelhardt and Sébastien Meeus]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8408c945bfb0499a951c98009aaa0c58/digitial-service-acceleration-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Customer Episode Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4ff0fa0-e7ee-4f9f-9eb5-7e5d4e8cca29https://www.bain.com/insights/eu-mobile-m-and-a-ready-for-liftoff-infographic/A recent court decision could spark a wave of consolidation led by telcos, private equity firms and infrastructure investors.Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[EU Mobile M&A Ready for Liftoff]]><![CDATA[By Alex M. Dahlke and Laurens-Jan Olsthoorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a470a69c0d5a4bfd8a15a3be1e63a08a/eu_telco_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0e4515b-f2a9-49a4-897a-613e126d6b29https://www.bain.com/insights/three-steps-for-the-oil-and-gas-industry-to-reinvent-itself-in-a-crisis-video/Bain Partner Peter Parry explains how oil and gas companies can use the current crisis to speed up transition in the energy industry.Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Steps for the Oil and Gas Industry to Reinvent Itself in a Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f73d4abbe18479cb5d0c281f2e8a714/parry-covid-oil-and-gas-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>5797677f-d318-42ea-800d-d60f70f80fc4https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-and-covid-19-the-aftershocks-podcast/How can investors gain a foothold, even as the ground shifts beneath their feet?Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ Healthcare and Covid-19: The Aftershocks]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/48a23f2a2ba24bb0b665c0cf2a19963d/dry-powder-the-aftershocks-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>7766e272-2b4c-470a-be7c-044715bba4d0https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-macroeconomic-update-and-accelerating-through-the-recovery-webinar/Bain's Hernan Saenz and Karen Harris discuss how some companies are capitalizing on the extraordinary lessons learned from forced experimentation during the Covid-19 crisis. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Macroeconomic Update and Accelerating through the Recovery]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e41c7399aa3d4150826f610e346da901/accelerating-through-the-recovery-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>79aa1f99-74c1-4f3c-a36c-a6463ecea907https://www.bain.com/insights/doing-agile-right-webinar/Bain Partner Darrell Rigby discusses how to build a business that will thrive in a world of unpredictable and accelerating change. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doing Agile Right]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0edb958b112a4c94a316c8829a85224f/dar-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>d42a34af-6e75-4d6a-a3d9-d60f368cafb2https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-disruptions-highlight-risks-of-techs-concentrated-supply-chain-snap-chart/Most of the world’s chips, devices and networking equipment are made in only five places. Diversification could make the sector more resilient. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Disruptions Highlight Risks of Tech’s Concentrated Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Chris Johnson, Joshua Hinkel, and Anne Hoecker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3af121315e084a4c890c9f5d4024eb88/covid-19-risks-of-techs-concentrated-supply-chain-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, IT Services, Internet of Things, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>64a3b7b1-01e0-4a28-8fbb-1561df380928https://www.bain.com/insights/eight-ways-asean-consumer-habits-will-change-by-2030-shaped-by-covid-19-tech-and-more-wef/The pandemic has accelerated shifting consumer behavior and foreshadows a digital future.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Eight Ways ASEAN Consumer Habits Will Change by 2030—Shaped by COVID-19, Tech and More]]><![CDATA[By Praneeth Yendamuri]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9dca674fa4994e0994065f03fcf59eb9/wef-asean-consumers-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>94f6e6f4-b405-4cc6-825a-41dac679619fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/virtual-b2b-selling-is-here-to-stay-infographic/The Covid-19-induced shift toward digital tools and interaction channels has helped dispel four key myths about B2B selling.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Virtual B2B Selling Is Here to Stay]]><![CDATA[By David Deming, Mark Kovac, and Jonathan Frick]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ea802ac361f4e39b372313a9303e4f4/virtualb2bsellingpromo___16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ee127f3b-9712-4426-bae9-1f7e4f3d84e5https://www.bain.com/insights/resetting-your-cost-structure-for-a-new-normal-webinar/In this webinar, Bain partners share the five key themes that executives should use to rethink their operations and zero-base their cost structures.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Resetting Your Cost Structure for the New Normal]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Simon Henderson, and Tom Holland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f59e3bae289b485bbf61e33b0d2d31e1/cost-transformation-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>23143481-1750-46b2-af32-40bca2360f0bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-normal-is-a-myth-the-future-wont-be-normal-at-all/Recovery from Covid-19 means building a company that can thrive in the face of continuous turbulence.Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:50:00 Z<![CDATA[The “New Normal” Is a Myth. The Future Won’t Be Normal at All]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Nate Anderson, Dianne Ledingham, and Michelle Supko]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27b96f5c64714a36ac47d42f7d493efc/gettyimages-679394479_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Operations, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>793c452d-cc96-4ac3-8711-eb64d8d55c85https://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-consumption-in-fast-growing-markets-asean-2030/This report, prepared in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, examines the future of consumption in one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the world.Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ Future of Consumption in Fast-Growth Consumer Markets: ASEAN 2030]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e13ac4a8-ce2e-4d19-b5d4-56e8ec3183d5https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-lockdowns-may-accelerate-the-shift-to-edge-computing/Dramatic shifts in traffic patterns have exposed weaknesses in network infrastructure, strengthening the case for investments in technology that reduces bottlenecks.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Lockdowns May Accelerate the Shift to Edge Computing]]><![CDATA[By Asit Goel, Laurence Lemaire, Andy Schuster, and Jue Wang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c331054e18e14705bfbadd0d5692ba07/lockdowns-may-accelerate-shift-to-edge-computing-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology, Software, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>418fb1c5-2193-40dc-be28-82b75332ea5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-and-covid-19-the-earthquake-podcast/Could the service models emerging today alter the course of healthcare permanently? Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare and Covid-19: The Earthquake]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/175db07c3a344043b65865cff5a4d86b/healthcare-and-covid-19-the-earthquake-podcast-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>ee1d16fb-a5ea-4afd-829c-0fdb74e747d4https://www.bain.com/insights/back-to-work-implications-for-private-equity-investors-and-portfolio-companies-webinar/Bain partners discuss how PE firms and portfolio companies can mobilize people, reestablish customer relevance and reactivate supply chains.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Back to Work: Implications for Private Equity Investors and Portfolio Companies]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Dianne Ledingham, and Nate Anderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9db49f8344ac4df79756ec8d577d25c2/back-to-work-1440-x-810-white.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>69bfcf99-79bd-43cd-bf8c-66e95fa973aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/lockdowns-spike-spending-on-collaboration-and-software-tools-snap-chart/More than half of enterprise software buyers have trimmed budgets during the Covid-19 pandemic, with application suites taking the biggest hits. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lockdowns Spike Spending on Collaboration and Software Tools]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap, Greg Fiore, David Crawford, and Anne Hoecker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4daf549931c9493695571adee990ea46/lockdowns-spike-spending-on-collaboration-software-tools-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Internet of Things, IT Services, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9c5bfdd-db8a-4dd5-968d-25cdc071d875https://www.bain.com/insights/how-european-private-equity-is-taking-coronavirus-first-punch/Drawing on lessons from past downturns, what can we expect for the industry?Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:15:00 Z<![CDATA[How European Private Equity is Taking Coronavirus’ First Punch]]><![CDATA[By Christophe De Vusser]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/pe-news-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Private Equity News]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc518919-d78e-4c07-b5c7-cd7929dffe45https://www.bain.com/insights/merger-integration-implications-for-private-equity-and-portfolio-companies-video/Bain partners discuss how portfolio companies can create value in the new business environment.Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Merger Integration Implications for Private Equity and Portfolio Companies]]><![CDATA[By Christophe De Vusser, Colleen von Eckartsberg, and Peter Horsley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c05319e3d2034224aa38d62572cb6010/merger-integration--1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>69989851-0e32-48ac-acf0-2c8398485e8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-great-reluctance/As businesses reopen in the wake of Covid-19, they can adapt their offerings to address consumers’ risk aversion using a test-and-learn approach.Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:40:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great Reluctance]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell, François Faelli, Eric Almquist, and Shweta Bhardwaj]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df2566d6a1a04f9896dab5e373c0c7e5/the-great-reluctance_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6cc39418-d2d0-47cc-821d-1b3db790cab9https://www.bain.com/insights/post-covid-19-doctors-will-want-both-in-person-and-virtual-visits-with-sales-reps-snap-chart/The pandemic has more physicians asking for remote support, but the majority will still want some in-person visits. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Post–Covid-19, Doctors Want Both In-Person and Virtual Visits with Sales Reps]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b92b9c1f7c79483faeccf1d7a32dad00/fig-1-chi-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d1dbabc-5811-44a2-8de2-6c805372be19https://www.bain.com/insights/amid-global-pandemic-hospital-finances-worsen-and-doctors-satisfaction-drops-snap-chart/Satisfaction is lower among doctors who believe Covid-19 has weakened the financial stability of their organizations. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Amid Global Pandemic, Hospital Finances Worsen and Doctors’ Satisfaction Drops]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b35380f2ee3e46db8c8256308c0976a2/fig-2-frontline-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>07e12fc7-995a-462c-81c4-fc7532f74ee2https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-where-to-cut-where-to-spend-infographic/With research and development and capital expenditures squeezed in manufacturing, companies should focus on building leadership positions—or cutting bait.Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Where to Cut and Where to Spend]]><![CDATA[By Greg Gerstenhaber, Mark Gottfredson, Thomas Lustgarten, Franz-Josef Seidensticker, Wilko Stark, and Klaus Stricker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ecc8f6c89bdc4331a69a0794ee8e1298/7992_rd_capex_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fc57441-4656-4d09-87a4-4d9029b74963https://www.bain.com/insights/sales-leaders-action-plan-for-covid-19-recovery-video/Bain Partner Dianne Ledingham shares five insights for commercial excellence in the post-coronavirus era.Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Sales Leader's Action Plan for Covid-19 Recovery]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/528518eb9f7f4e1c90f994f75fba8039/sales-leaders-action-plan-recovery_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f488013-2319-4b69-902f-288b166197dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-social-contract-talent-post-covid-19-world-fm-blog/Design an organization that supports and celebrates your most critical roles. Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Social Contract: Talent in a Post-Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5832eb1cbab4267b307717c9edba9a4/a-new-social-contract_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy, Leadership & Talent, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>197e0aa5-387f-40bc-a250-68ec5d1fe805https://www.bain.com/insights/understanding-b2b-pricing-implications-through-covid-19-webinar/Covid-19 has brought new challenges to B2B companies, their customers and pricing dynamics across sectors.Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Understanding B2B Pricing Implications Through Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch, Justin Murphy, and David Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/60c41b7f258945efb556968f954f05e4/cus-1440-x-810-1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>547566f5-2d82-4ff4-a733-612ae9cbb73ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-will-hurt-the-auto-parts-market-in-2020-and-beyond-infographic/Sales of auto parts and accessories, usually stable and profitable, even amid crisis years, are more vulnerable during a pandemic. Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Will Hurt the Auto Parts Market in 2020 and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/864a9414f8994e8b9ccd400df54c8b54/7882_auto_aftersales_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b25ce7b-e9d9-4681-8bd4-f3b73dc74ddbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/doctors-expect-75-percent-of-elective-surgeries-to-return-by-september-snap-chart/As states lift some restrictions on elective procedures, surgeons do not expect to return to pre–Covid-19 levels of surgeries in the near term.Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Doctors Expect 75% of Elective Surgeries to Return by September]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f3dc538c7ee4cc488ea1390a4a180f1/16_9_elective_surgery.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cd8cee9-e7ee-4cfb-ada8-04f1806a7551https://www.bain.com/insights/what-next-sme-corporate-banking/As more businesses ask for more credit, banks need to enhance their capabilities and digital tools to support high-value clients hurt by Covid-19. Thu, 28 May 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Next for SME and Corporate Banking?]]><![CDATA[By Manfredi de'Mozzi and Luigi Esposito]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4b63a65660e4d508e7bfd5f15cbcd38/what-next-for-sme-and-corporate-banking-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy, Agile Enterprise, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e57d686-9e39-4e61-a1f0-3b0c2f4faa7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-energy-transition-in-a-covid-19-world-webinar/How oil and gas executives can plan now for the future of the business.Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Energy Transition in a Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Nitesh Prakash]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/62795a911e444a3c83a481385c3525ba/oil_gas-webinar-1440-x-810-3.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8fc65e6-9750-4ce7-992a-657263c5b134https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-budgets-hit-hard-by-covid-19-snap-chart/More than half of US companies said they would reduce IT spending, especially in healthcare, retail and industrial manufacturing.Wed, 27 May 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology Budgets Hit Hard by Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Anne Hoecker, and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3557cd704ac3466aa8b5ea69879891c7/technology-budgets-hit-hard-by-covid-19-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things, IT Services, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0324cab-3c22-40ed-a1e2-c35d6aca5af2https://www.bain.com/insights/implications-healthcare-private-equity-investors-europe-webinar/Leaders with Bain's Private Equity and Healthcare practices explain how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting European private equity investors in the healthcare sector and what companies are doing to recoverWed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Implications for Healthcare Private Equity Investors in Europe]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Franz-Robert Klingan, and Dmitry Podpolny]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2edde7a95c5c4d4f86bba43ebbe8b991/pe-healthcare2--1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c1593c6-b40e-4d39-a0db-e62743312c32https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-automation-amid-pandemic-webinar/Hear from Bain experts on how companies are using automation to weather the downturn.Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Automation amid a Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe, Michael Heric, Drew Woodhouse, and Mark Soppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ffa00a7b0980451b885e51258ab4eda3/automation-technology-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Automation, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0395d2e3-f3cd-4270-a9c6-451da100b709https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-infrastructure-for-a-world-of-virtual-services-video/Bain Partner Herbert Blum discusses the key role digital infrastructure will play in the era following the coronavirus pandemic.Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building the Infrastructure for a World of Virtual Services]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2fde24a38c994323a19c81b38de43cf5/blum-technology-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>031e481c-2882-4424-ab16-bcc203491e39https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-the-channel-weather-pandemic-tech-partner-ecosystem-webinar/Bain leaders share their perspectives on how companies can protect their partner ecosystem now while investing in their future.Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning with the Channel: How to Weather the Pandemic with Your Tech Partner Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[By Jordan Lee, Mackenzie Bushy, and Thierry Depeyrot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/49b0b41c88d94b5da40bc5ec489634ab/technology-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>204acba6-3e27-4ea5-94ae-7fcd1ec7d881https://www.bain.com/insights/will-the-pandemic-accelerate-adoption-of-artificial-intelligence/AI and machine learning have never been so vital, but executives aren’t satisfied with the progress so far. Tue, 26 May 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will the Pandemic Accelerate Adoption of Artificial Intelligence? ]]><![CDATA[By Paul Renno and Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98c0530370464a08975ccee21d238d50/will-the-pandemic-accelerate-adoption-of-ai-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>b46810b2-caec-403f-bb6e-d128b27bde65https://www.bain.com/insights/covids-unexpected-impact-in-banking/Some superregionals are keeping up with the digital natives.Tue, 26 May 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid’s Unexpected Impact in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey, Jason Barro, and Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/086a98c72eec403db4fd57028d9fc5ec/nps-prism-reveals-progress-of-banking_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience Leadership, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Innovation & Design, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3dedd593-863d-454e-af00-38fd9d0ba7b5https://www.bain.com/insights/agile-works-at-home/Agile teams that have been pushed remote by Covid-19 are posting impressive results.Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agile Works at Home]]><![CDATA[By Hannes Brändli and Fabian Delava]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb99deee30bb403995b2aeae56f8577c/covid-19-success-of-remote-agile-teams_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f9b0e09-bd19-4bf0-95d9-69d16b7b99b5https://www.bain.com/insights/bringing-order-to-discounts-gone-haywire/Recessionary times call for culling unproductive customer investments to focus on those that contribute the most to profits. Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing Order to Discounts Gone Haywire]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Davenport, David Burns, and Anuratha Narayan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c61a1c24abcd40e59af2c53172eecb67/bringing-order-to-discounts_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccdd278b-6de2-4842-8f49-e38fb626a6e6https://www.bain.com/insights/three-no-regret-moves-for-airlines-video/Bain Partner Geoffrey Weston provides strategies airlines can implement to plan for a stronger future. Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three No-Regret Moves for Airlines]]><![CDATA[By Geoffrey Weston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34cd7571a1b2441394f07519146496fc/weston-airlines-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b841b5c2-c313-4f1e-b88f-199caaeec30ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-sustainability-covid-19-world-webinar/Experts from Bain and NextChem explain what the oil and gas industry can do to continue sustainability efforts during the pandemic and beyond.Mon, 25 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Sustainability in a Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Tiziano Rivolta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e6f6195f77b540d1973b45d2cf93d543/oil-and-gas-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>21f03a28-608d-4f8c-947f-5e5e91294076https://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-social-contract-planning-post-covid-19-world-fm-blog/You have most of the answers you need from lockdown ways of working. The best CEOs already know what to do. Mon, 25 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Social Contract: Planning in a Post-Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6d32424108ee42ecb123a1e456b596f1/a-new-social-contract-planning-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f25195b3-f38a-4ae6-bc84-6f1065d263c5https://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-and-their-infrastructure-infographic/Covid-19 has reinforced the value of communications infrastructure, and investors remain hungry for deals. Mon, 25 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos and Their Infrastructure: The Wave of Separations is Not Over]]><![CDATA[By Alex M. Dahlke, Miguel Simoes de Melo, Herbert Blum, and Andrew Rodd]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab367a71f78e4fe5b56439e8e8909978/7718-telco_promo-hz.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc3a0ccf-625b-456f-beae-8012820f8d8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/work-before-play-americans-see-a-long-road-ahead-snap-chart/Americans expect to go back to work long before they resume nonessential shopping, dining out or traveling. Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Work before Play: Americans See a Long Road Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Hernan Saenz, and Andrew Keech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e856c3a154e4b01b4cbb224b949252d/returntoworkpromo___16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>95a5c214-9a60-4cfa-a113-8f36e5f44895https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-your-brands-next-cost-saving-weapon/By taking a sustainability lens, consumer goods companies are breathing new life into their products—and cutting costs.Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability—Your Brand’s Next Cost-Saving Weapon]]><![CDATA[By Allard Vegter and Markus Bürgin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b148edbdb5641b281220ee00a6b7145/sustainability-your-next-cost-saving_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9f421c0-e28f-4037-9f3d-ace5241a2d81https://www.bain.com/insights/attention-marketers-actions-speak-loudest/During this long Covid-19 crisis, consumers are looking beyond a company’s message to whether it walks the talk.Thu, 21 May 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Attention, Marketers: Actions Speak Loudest]]><![CDATA[By Brian Dennehy, Fleur van Beem, and Emma Zumsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82949654e7fe4039b94052aa35824c7a/attention-marketers_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy, Digital, Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e4db619-62a8-4d70-9bb2-4590036f2c9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/its-in-the-contract-or-is-it/Improving contract management can yield 100 basis points of restored revenue, which drops right to the bottom line. Thu, 21 May 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s in the Contract, or Is It?]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Davenport, Justin Murphy, and Peter Jackson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e3436470d9b4fe6829fcff576eee3c9/its-in-the-contract_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>acaca809-856f-486e-88ac-86499c3c550ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-chinas-reopening-the-micro-view-podcast/What are the risks and rewards of investing after a lockdown? Bain’s Kiki Yang shares leading indicators from Asia.Thu, 21 May 2020 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from China’s Reopening: The Micro View]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Kiki Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df192b5971ea46b2abacae3f5c42e8a1/lessons-from-china-the-micro-view-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>75964fa1-b017-430b-82f5-754e5a7afae2https://www.bain.com/insights/back-to-work-how-to-limit-risks-and-keep-workers-safe-interactive/Coronavirus risk can’t be eliminated. But companies can dramatically reduce it by focusing on the specific vulnerabilities in each workspace.Thu, 21 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Back to Work: How to Limit Risks and Keep Workers Safe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/71772f82e04142fab133193ec188d993/btw-promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Agile Enterprise, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>0220e2fc-835e-410a-8195-c7c37ad56313https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-inspiring-employees-during-the-crisis-and-beyond-webinar/Bain partners Russ Hagey and Phil Sager provide insight on how companies can increase employee morale in times of crisis and beyond. Thu, 21 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Inspiring Employees during the Crisis and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Russ Hagey and Phil Sager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6daa5ba44c55416a9595bf79bc2437a0/cus-3-1440-x-810v4.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>aaea4d71-e25a-432f-b28b-72f551515f09https://www.bain.com/insights/crisis-inspires-innovation-webinar/Innovation leaders share their perspectives on how transformative ideas can result from uncertainty in times like the Covid-19 pandemic.Thu, 21 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Crisis Inspires Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Rishi Roongta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2240c4960174365bb6f392c50c48146/bix-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4aba7fe9-fd96-442a-8afd-fceb9f283ccchttps://www.bain.com/insights/going-back-to-work-is-a-matter-of-trust-snap-chart/For employees, trust starts both with being safe and feeling safe. Companies must mitigate risks, overcommunicate and listen to their frontline workers. Thu, 21 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Going Back to Work Is a Matter of Trust ]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Michelle Supko, and Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd4ce74b955d4f45afe4055141fc6039/fig2_promos__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>c030eb43-326c-4d3f-a141-a250625c1aa6https://www.bain.com/insights/how-industrial-service-providers-are-planning-post-covid-19-world-infographic/Concrete steps can protect the business today and help it thrive in the long term.Thu, 21 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Industrial Service Providers Are Planning for a Post-Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Oliver Straehle, Pascal Roth, Andy Capanyola, and Adrien Bron]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ed8e84b0435742769fbd1c16a1c88dc1/7886-industrial_promo-hz.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>7552ae30-07ff-4d3e-b17a-65a901949c2dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/born-in-the-cloud-software-as-a-service-vendors-prefer-channel-partners-with-advanced-capabilities/Software developers need partners with advanced technological skills, industry specializations and customer success capabilities that encourage renewals.Wed, 20 May 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Born in the Cloud: Software-as-a-Service Vendors Prefer Channel Partners with Advanced Capabilities]]><![CDATA[By Thierry Depeyrot and Bill Radzevych]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b99ca0ce4dc44d583a6f0027efb0bc3/born-in-the-cloud-saas-vendors_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Software, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc707556-e0e0-404a-b4a8-5a46c63166cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/driving-cost-efficiencies-through-operational-excellence-software-companies-webinar/Leaders in Bain's Software and Performance Improvement practices explain what companies can do now and into the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Driving Cost Efficiencies through Operational Excellence at Software Companies]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap, Prasad Narasimhan Sulur, David Schannon, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0d305a5b9414714af98a2d510a19264/software-webinar-1440-x-810-1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Operations, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f1c88d8-9f35-4c8b-b33e-7850676796adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-commercial-real-estate-owners-can-respond-to-covid-19-infographic/The most effective approach: Act now to support tenants and protect your business, and plan now to retool for the future and accelerate out of the downturn.Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Commercial Real Estate Owners Can Respond to Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Emmet Gaffney, Ouriel Lancry, and Alex Egan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a528164b7a6349b8ab65bdedb3e5f283/7719-real-estate-final_promo-hz.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Real Estate]]><![CDATA[English]]>d40f6dbd-6501-4209-9662-c93a4b222556https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-chinas-reopening-the-macro-view-podcast/China opens for business, but it’s hardly business as usual.Tue, 19 May 2020 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from China’s Reopening: The Macro View]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Kiki Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12c2fed92b444339b699495db9f85d03/lessons-from-china-the-macro-view-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e17e112e-3d35-4801-8be8-26f10c4f0bc8https://www.bain.com/insights/implications-fintech-payments-private-equity-investors-webinar/Four partners in Bain's Private Equity practice share how fintech and payments PE investors are responding to the Covid-19 crisis.Tue, 19 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Implications for Fintech and Payments Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Thomas Olsen, Justin Miller, and Tim Cochrane]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0883590a05b418ab4cc1a6eb8653260/peg-fintech-webinar-1440-x-810-black.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e107bad5-0340-48d9-9839-a157546ffda1https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-how-telcos-can-reset-their-customer-strategy/Telcos that treat customers like a long-term asset can build a more loyal and valuable customer base and emerge from the coronavirus crisis stronger.Mon, 18 May 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: How Telcos Can Reset Their Customer Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Cory Needle, Ron Kermisch, and Alexandre Mercier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eb23d7a827d641b7bece754c7418ff86/covid-19-how-telcos-can-reset_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Brand Strategy, Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>8038f309-3af8-45d8-8214-2d2c0fa58c1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-social-contract-middle-management-post-covid-19-world-fm-blog/You don’t have a “middle” problem. You have a “muddle” problem. Mon, 18 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Social Contract: Middle Management in a Post-Covid-19 World ]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c2e46df99bc49e996fdc900cf197fc1/a-new-social-contract-puzzle-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>3dee0b5d-c851-42ee-98f6-61aebc2f0f4ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-enterprise-software-renewals-and-retention-have-never-been-more-important/Covid-19 has changed every customer’s finances. Vendors should respond with new segmentations and offers.Fri, 15 May 2020 17:30:00 Z<![CDATA[In Enterprise Software, Renewals and Retention Have Never Been More Important]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65369a13c9b546f6be493d575d28a4e5/in-enterprise-software-renewals_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Software, Technology]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>98da623e-aaac-446e-8b28-efa38a4d5783https://www.bain.com/insights/memo-to-big-brands-its-too-soon-to-write-off-insurgents/Changes brought on by Covid-19 may have dramatically reempowered incumbent brands—but insurgents won’t stand still.Fri, 15 May 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Memo to Big Brands: It’s Too Soon to Write Off Insurgents]]><![CDATA[By Brian McRoskey, Charlotte Apps, John Blasberg, and Sam Rovit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03ab8e7de2074396a852975c5cd90a07/memo-to-big-brands_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b11db67-68ec-4751-8c26-5f1c95dc7023https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-hits-private-equity-the-early-data-is-not-pretty/The numbers through April show that the coronavirus pandemic has put the brakes on buyouts, exits, fund-raising and returns.Fri, 15 May 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Hits Private Equity: The Early Data Is Not Pretty]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a7d1dd0a10f4e3d937fe0f4cd639cdf/covid-pe-impact_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f71f5922-8f71-4d31-a5d3-3ff13271f57dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/develop-agility-that-outlasts-the-pandemic-hbr/Three tips to avoid going back to your old bureaucratic ways.Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Develop Agility That Outlasts the Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4e6a248-cc8e-46a7-bdb9-0b499c9c89cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-shirt-technology-enabled-selling-webinar/Leaders in Bain's B2B Commercial Excellence practice explain how sales teams are using technology during the pandemic.Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing the Shift to Technology-Enabled Selling]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac, Thomas Whiteley, Chris Dent, and Jens Friis Hjortegaard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82feb1665bb24178bda1fa87b963ce8a/cus-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>64f424c0-087a-4b82-9cfc-3d95fd92c79chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-industrial-firms-are-coping-with-disruption-from-covid-19-video/Bain Partner Thomas Lustgarten provides insight on how industrial firm leaders can recover from the effects of Covid-19 and change for the future.Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Industrial Firms Are Coping with Disruption from Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Lustgarten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96846a1c58c8401c82bd602ae4cd8056/lustgarten-ams-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f956286-09f7-4c79-8f5a-7d00a97d3dcahttps://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-b2c-marketing-excellence-through-crisis-webinar/Bain Partners Hugh MacArthur, Laura Beaudin and Monisha De La Rocha explain how businesses should be restructuring their marketing models in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Thu, 14 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving B2C Marketing Excellence through the Crisis: Implications for PE Investors and Portfolio Companies]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Laura Beaudin, and Monisha De La Rocha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05e2d3367ed741b58fac8cc7cb171e2c/peg-b2c-marketing-webinar-1440-x-810-white.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>53593d0f-a036-4628-8d62-b2ccd358d5afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-ride-coming-wave-credit-choices-infographic/Automation and smart decision making can help banks structurally rethink their credit platforms and manage through a changing credit landscape.Thu, 14 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Ride the Coming Wave of Credit Choices]]><![CDATA[By Iacopo Mancini]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5982342765264984a241dec4444b3c31/7786_banksmanagecomingwaves_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea5d579b-62ef-4d05-b7e7-9a6856b0232ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/unlimited-partners-equipping-your-sales-channel-to-thrive-during-covid-19/Tending to high-value partners today will help create a more loyal and profitable channel.Tue, 12 May 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlimited Partners: Equipping Your Sales Channel to Thrive during Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Jordan Lee, Thierry Depeyrot, and Mackenzie Bushy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bbc50a3668334c6b9a508a9b5c47bc60/unlimited-partners_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Software]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>28157ed9-8bb4-4243-ad09-57ab0fa183dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/power-up-sequence-addressing-organizational-costs-covid-19-lockdown-fm-blog/To avoid a snapback to old ways of working, CEOs can start the journey toward a new social contract.Mon, 11 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power-Up Sequence: Addressing the Organizational Costs of Covid-19 Lockdown]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/150f022b8cb94a3187b5ec4ebb5c68de/the-power-up-sequence-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d20a57f4-5b70-4fcb-8389-89368b33159bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/road-to-recovery-safety-and-new-ways-of-working-video/Bain Partner Hernan Saenz shares how leaders can move forward in a world of unknowns. Mon, 11 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Road to Recovery: Safety and New Ways of Working]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2827aeb1625f4e0cb077f0f4c874645c/hernan-saenz-road-to-recovery_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>61143375-7a95-4191-8db9-1fe7df0e7931https://www.bain.com/insights/diverging-paths-banks-health-varied-widely-going-into-covid-19/The playbook for an individual bank’s next moves will depend on its financial health.Fri, 08 May 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Diverging Paths: Banks’ Health Varied Widely Going into Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By João Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a1ae09b52a142378957111f21091e9b/winners-and-walking-wounded_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Product & Portfolio Management, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>00ca3348-6de1-4e7b-8065-2560600f809ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-worries-about-health-and-finances-ease-slightly-but-remain-very-high-infogram-snap-chart/Nearly 80% of US consumers report elevated financial and health concerns, down from the peak of around 90% in March and mid-April.Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Worries about Health and Finances Ease Slightly, but Remain Very High]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e311785afbf4588b34c1c4a555be584/chi_health_financial_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>381fc795-78d1-465e-ad25-191059c11f79https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-opec-implications-gas-demand-webinar/Partners in Bain's Oil & Gas practice share their insights on gas demand amid the global pandemic.Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Implications for Gas Demand]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry, Jorge Leis, Michael Short, and Dave Rennard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b7e9a483684428baa6df7c811c82960/oil_gas-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>eda7627e-43f0-409c-871f-a8868c39c990https://www.bain.com/insights/osea-integrated-back-to-work-framework-webinar/Bain experts provide insight on how the automotive industry can establish a pragmatic back-to-work timeline. Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[OESA: Integrated Back-to-Work Framework]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Mark Gottfredson, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5cba1a3e893f4c77a5540ff40ba57b7a/oesa-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>75156a7b-5f06-494e-ab1c-de6079851787https://www.bain.com/insights/tuning-value-propositions-covid-19-recovery-beyond-webinar/Dianne Ledingham, Mark Brinda and Jamie Cleghorn explain how companies should be handling customer relationships and tuning their value propositions in a crisis. Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tuning Your Value Propositions through Covid-19 and the Recovery Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham, Mark Brinda, and Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9b646f93bf448cc8f333c637059bbd3/7679_ledi_brin_cleg-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a001057-603e-4dcc-9336-d84382868307https://www.bain.com/insights/three-steps-transforming-business-post-crisis-world-video/Bain's Tom Holland shares his insights on actions that leaders can take now despite the long-term uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic.Thu, 07 May 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Steps to Transforming Your Business for a Post-Crisis World]]><![CDATA[By Tom Holland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5d5a059e7cc74e1c889b22fc94e4e4ac/holland-covid-transformation-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d6160da-f5b7-44b3-aaf8-bb9ebe88544ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/improving-reliability-by-monitoring-events-digitally/Capex is under scrutiny, but some investments can pay for themselves quickly.Thu, 07 May 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improving Reliability by Monitoring Events Digitally]]><![CDATA[By Anna-Marie du Plooy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f71bc16b75f643d3937fbc536763d95c/enr-asset-reliability_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals, Agribusiness, Mining, Oil & Gas, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d75a726-6d62-4ef1-9756-bd93d6a5fbd1https://www.bain.com/insights/intelligent-automation-getting-more-bang-from-the-bots-cfo/The path to realizing the benefits of automation has been more challenging than many executives anticipated.Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Intelligent Automation: Getting More Bang from the Bots]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Purna Doddapaneni]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Automation, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>dae64c97-136e-426d-8117-52940c02c54bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/back-to-work-how-to-recover-post-covid-19-world-webinar/Hernan Saenz, Dianne Ledingham and Karen Harris explain how companies can proceed as lockdowns begin to ease. Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Back to Work: How to Recover In a Post-Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Dianne Ledingham, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2dfb9114af864d4e9d55ab8a2ae4a289/back-to-work-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>528f2315-713d-4437-ac35-c94fb379b4b2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-covid-19-is-fundamentally-altering-retail-store-operations-infographic/As a recessionary environment takes hold across many categories, retailers need a strong response.Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Covid-19 Is Fundamentally Altering Retail Store Operations]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/41076fe22d8548eb958a0e0e4f44f263/7822-retail-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Grocery]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Corporate Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>54282341-fb42-4164-a214-48e54d5bd97fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-is-demand-headling-for-your-portfolio-companies/While every company is struggling to estimate demand, private equity firms have portfolios full of struggles. Here’s how they’re gaining some clarity.Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Is Demand Heading for Your Portfolio Companies?]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino and Tess Dearing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/977de79a48814dff87b7b6d4dd2f96c8/pe-demand-curve_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f61025c-b685-475a-9e25-046046b13a00https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-automation-amid-pandemic-implications-pe-investors-portfolio-companies-webinar/Hugh MacArthur, Michael Heric and Mark Dearnley discuss how businesses are leveraging automation during the Covid-19 crisis. Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Automation amid a Pandemic: Implications for PE Investors and Portfolio Companies]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Michael Heric, and Mark Dearnley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a8705f31c4d4bb1940f45774dc4fafc/peg-automation-1440-x-810-black.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>64c666bc-b726-4997-9f50-e8ccbcb1ef09https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-normal-for-technology-companies-the-ceos-perspective-webinar/Bain Partners David Crawford and Anne Hoecker provide insight on how CEOs in tech can best prepare their companies for the new normal following Covid-19. Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Normal for Technology Companies: The CEO’s Perspective]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford and Anne Hoecker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c3652d3e17f49859a8d05ce9d45c13c/technology-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>914e4045-1aea-40e7-8ec5-6c7b76cea2ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-and-how-to-bring-people-back-to-work-video/Bain Partner Hernan Saenz shares how companies can protect employees and build agility as the world returns to work.Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When and How to Bring People Back to Work]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/079e5567bff84ac0921d9a073016144b/hernan-saenz-back-to-work_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e8ebe91-7072-48b1-8609-094ce693025ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-can-marketers-keep-up/Covid-19 has raised the value of faster decision making informed by a test-and-learn approach. Wed, 06 May 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Consumers’ Priorities Change Quickly, How Can Marketers Keep Up?]]><![CDATA[By Christine Removille and Francine Gierak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3de15c6741b4bba92614778af1a9861/marketing-decision-making_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Digital Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e919bc3-574f-4093-a9d1-21b5767c733fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ma-screening-post-covid-19-world-infographic/Amid unprecedented upheaval, companies that quickly move to identify good values and reshape their businesses will emerge stronger out of the downturn.Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Screening for a Post-Covid-19 World]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/799902a0617941e795cc5cd2ba7707e8/mascreeningpromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8e7de2c-35ca-460d-9ddd-621aa016f3c0https://www.bain.com/insights/procurement-best-practices-managing-supply-risk-spending-covid-19-crisis-webinar/Caperton Flood and Chuck Miller explain how procurement can help companies navigate the Covid-19 crisis.Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Procurement Best Practices: Managing Supply Risk and Spending through the Covid-19 Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Caperton Flood and Chuck Miller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2ef6a57c5db142ad9911433dbd949747/pioperations-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>491e215d-0770-4a52-b9ef-7a9b6a19ea27https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-implications-education-private-equity-investors-webinar/Bain Partners Hugh MacArthur, David Hoverman and Tim O'Connor explain how the crisis is affecting private equity investments in the education sector. Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Implications for Education Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, David Hoverman, and Tim O'Connor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ed6e2bae97b4cca99aa53746581afb8/education-private-equity-investors--1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>80217de9-fa92-4993-a287-da40f44f577dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/worry-personal-risks-ease-covid-healthcare-providers-snap-chart/In cities across the United States, the personal health and safety concerns of clinicians treating coronavirus patients have declined.Tue, 05 May 2020 17:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Worry about Personal Risks Eases for Covid-19 Healthcare Providers]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2d4cb71068e84e1c9dce6081fb6f9979/chart-3_safety_concern_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>4723e357-539f-4e87-b2cd-c2447ae3ea44https://www.bain.com/insights/mental-health-worries-rise-among-new-york-healthcare-providers-snap-chart/Clinicians treating patients in the US coronavirus epicenter rank burnout and mental health among their top concerns. Tue, 05 May 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mental Health Worries Rise among New York Healthcare Providers ]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b46e825d409845128b8c010418bcfdd9/chart-4_mental_health_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7ce10a4-cf08-4532-817b-075fcfcc5500https://www.bain.com/insights/lemonade-from-lemons-it-customers-request-payment-relief/Leading software firms have prepared tactics that help customers stressed by Covid-19 but also protect firm finances. Tue, 05 May 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lemonade from Lemons: When IT Customers Request Payment Relief]]><![CDATA[By Justin Murphy, Jonathan Frick, and Simon Heap]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/025fd9b9bb454577b361214f762b2a75/lemonade-from-lemons-when-it-customers-request-payment-relief-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>69cddf17-b5d2-4935-8558-0be0eafe73b9https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-frontline-healthcare-workers-expect-pay-cuts-snap-chart/Shift reductions, canceled procedures and deferred bonuses cut compensation for clinicians, including those battling coronavirus. Tue, 05 May 2020 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Even As They Battle Covid-19, More US Healthcare Workers Expect Pay Cuts]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e63ce45a3fab4b5e9ed93164cd34afa8/pay_cuts_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ccdbd6b-0a41-4ee7-b77d-ea2e3d22fc3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-us-not-fully-prepared-to-resume-elective-medical-care-snap-chart/Healthcare workers say their organizations need additional Covid-19 testing and more personal protective equipment.Tue, 05 May 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The US Is Not Fully Prepared to Resume Elective Medical Care, Clinicians Say]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/008e414e199d4c6bbe403761ba51029d/elective_procedures_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>a348779c-5d83-4846-a7ab-bf7806dbd2bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-and-agile-new-tools-for-old-problems-in-capital-projects/Companies can accelerate project completion and increase value through targeted application of digital solutions and Agile practices. Mon, 04 May 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital and Agile: New Tools for Old Problems in Capital Projects]]><![CDATA[By Brian Murphy and Neelam Phadke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cc2dd694e53944bab065cc52ef037e69/digital-and-agile_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Capital Projects Acceleration]]><![CDATA[English]]>39642ee4-13a7-405c-a1d0-cdb412dd020dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-demise-of-insurgent-brands-or-the-silver-lining-snap-chart/Changes brought on by Covid-19 could offer new opportunities to insurgent and incumbent brands.Mon, 04 May 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Demise of Insurgent Brands or the Silver Lining?]]><![CDATA[By Brian McRoskey, Charlotte Apps, and Sam Rovit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8f3091ba303c44b8b6b490d6f90f8a37/the-demise-of-insurgent-brands-or-the-silver-lining-snapchart-promo-soci.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c279758-0e1d-42ee-8b30-e8245f129b85https://www.bain.com/insights/young-and-restless-americans-younger-30-most-willing-return-workplaces-snap-chart/As Covid-19 restrictions ease in some states, younger Americans are most comfortable with the idea of returning to their places of work.Mon, 04 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Young and Restless: Americans Younger than 30 Are Most Willing to Return to Workplaces]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/288a9c80d82246f38b3b4d7522f3f85f/7865_promo___16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>d56f4327-3a82-42cd-b990-cc5d171dc3a2https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-trade-offs-prediction-adaptability-resilience-fm-blog/Here’s the CEO and board agenda for the long “dance” of recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. Mon, 04 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing Trade-offs: Prediction, Adaptability and Resilience]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c41ee20d5cfe496e9f5b1521ca68ac51/managing-tradeoffs-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>717e5285-4647-4390-98d3-c260edbc6db6https://www.bain.com/insights/lockdowns-data-hungry-legacy-will-show-the-true-value-of-5g/Accelerating rollout in the Covid-19 recovery can give network operators an edge.Fri, 01 May 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lockdown’s Data-Hungry Legacy Will Show the True Value of 5G]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum and Darryn Lowe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9540a989b43c4259a349d3e23a0bc652/lockdowns-data-hungry-legacy-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>0babbd2f-618d-4008-a69b-74f5cd52ee5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/leading-during-times-of-uncertainty-what-now/The most able leaders inspire trust and communicate with empathy and clear facts.Fri, 01 May 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading During Times of Uncertainty—What Now?]]><![CDATA[By Melissa Burke, David Michels, and Peter Slagt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f89fbb65b17f4abd889ba8b37b9faa79/leading-during-times-of-uncertainty_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>0097cf38-c3e2-4980-b8ea-d00e878ee282https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-innovate-like-a-start-up/Innovation remains essential in a time of crisis. Established companies will succeed by leveraging their assets and focusing on scale.Fri, 01 May 2020 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Don’t Innovate Like a Start-up]]><![CDATA[By Tien-Ti Mak and Andre Fernandes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aca74d415a1648648c3188564cc012d3/dont-innovate-like-a-start-up_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Venture Ecosystem, Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>740bd717-f9d3-4aa7-832f-7d805516d34ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/serving-customers-in-times-of-uncertainty-video/Bain Partner Darci Darnell provides insight on how companies can best serve their customers, both now and in the future. Fri, 01 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Serving Customers in Times of Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3c5ec68f83842a2b3c65114d5bc19dc/darnell-customer-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>97ae0d8e-faa4-4ab5-8898-1f50f0767670https://www.bain.com/insights/could-teacher-safety-be-bottleneck-to-getting-america-back-to-work-snap-chart/Classrooms are high-risk environments. If teacher safety concerns keep schools or day cares closed, that could prevent workers with children from returning in other industries, too. Fri, 01 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Could Teacher Safety Be a Bottleneck to Getting America Back to Work?]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Dianne Ledingham, and Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34413a166f15407282c70cf4372a96b7/16_9_school_sc.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Higher Education]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb77b2e1-3a6a-4aa6-b6aa-1bc1ba6a6f78https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-the-movement-back-to-work-video/Bain's worldwide managing partner, Manny Maceda, shares how leadership teams can navigate recovery from the Covid-19 crisis in an unstable world of shifting conditions.Fri, 01 May 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading the Movement Back to Work]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6db7fb11a9c041f9a03a8eb4b9bc466f/manny-maceda-leading-back-to-work_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>64bef15b-815a-4c48-b5ba-726d2ac6729ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/routine-healthcare-visits-in-china-bounce-back-as-covid-19-wanes-snap-chart/Nonacute healthcare services plunged 60% in February, but patient visits were up sharply in April.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Routine Healthcare Visits in China Bounce Back as Covid-19 Wanes]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Chang and Ronnie Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/590b0e0c31f246aaa1b5cecf5a84057f/routine-healthcare-visits-in-china-bounce-back-as-covid-19-wanes-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>10c8b3dc-1851-476d-8ada-f333203ad049https://www.bain.com/insights/how-location-based-entertainment-companies-can-rebound-from-the-covid-19-crisis/Make strategic investments now to put your business in a stronger position when customers return.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How Location-Based Entertainment Companies Can Rebound from the Covid-19 Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Andre James, Nicole Magoon, and Anders Christofferson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/522d4446704d4d159f168aaec8635e5a/how-location-based-entertainment_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>f08084b0-4415-4e9b-ae54-ef96284f2c37https://www.bain.com/insights/contactless-payments-time-has-come-snap-chart/Cash is no longer king—more like an outcast jester.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Contactless Payments’ Time Has Come]]><![CDATA[By John Ott, Glen Williams, and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6ea7a6ddb204462ab5de5a0b28ff879/contactless-payments-time-has-come-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>68fe9503-1d17-4bf0-a82f-f90a7ba96001https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-end-static-strategy/The pandemic has revealed the shortcomings of fixed-cycle strategy—and provides a unique moment for firms to champion a more adaptive approach. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 and the End of Static Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Herman Spruit, James Dixon, and Alastair Campbell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6a93d21be5440debf13afda548b6d27/the-end-of-static-strategy-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b12f705-e9ed-4c1e-904f-cf36d06df4eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-b2b-commercial-excellence-webinar/Rebecca Burack, Mark Kovac and Mattias Geise give their perspectives on how the pandemic will affect PE investors and portfolio companies. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving B2B Commercial Excellence through Crisis: Implications for PE Investors and Portfolio Companies]]><![CDATA[By Rebecca Burack, Mark Kovac, and Mattias Geise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d0e7293c8434b73b324d123bd643b96/achieving-b2b-commercial-excellence--1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>42169a0f-ed43-4caf-b875-a1f7c8288369https://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-digital-workforce-is-transforming-strategy-podcast/In this “Generation Digital Workforce” podcast, Bain Partner Michael Heric joins Blue Prism’s Brad Hairston to discuss how robotic process automation and other technologies are completely changing how work gets done.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Digital Workforce Is Transforming Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/639e73979eaf414c81ccac4b2ecc3c97/automation-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Podcast]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad3eb566-36fd-4c95-aaee-bb3f65671acchttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-payments-during-and-beyond-the-crisis-webinar/Bain Partners Joe Fielding and Thomas Olsen share their insights regarding the coronavirus pandemic's impact on retail payments and how companies can navigate the crisis going forward. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Payments During and Beyond the Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab747e77d1b44e88a5690b3b4ac69f0b/financial-services-et-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fece873-953e-44ab-9e8b-44b0743b200fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-covid-19-tipping-point-for-digital-payments/As demand surges for digital payments, providers face new challenges and competition for customers.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Covid-19 Tipping Point for Digital Payments ]]><![CDATA[By Vincenzo Gringoli, Glen Williams, John Ott, and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/afebae57e69045649e15e69a8db279ee/covid-19-tipping-point-digital-payments-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b17c1c0-4c86-4bfd-bad4-3ef27d97c2cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-implications-technology-private-equity-investors-webinar/Hugh MacArthur, David Crawford and David Lipman explain how tech investors are responding to the crisis.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Implications for Technology Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, David Crawford, and David Lipman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0fb7e4fffac04a84ad4134600da8b5fd/implications-for-technology-private-equity-investors--1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>c8163f9c-3dab-4673-ba06-606ac678eb6ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/defending-retail-against-covid-19-webinar/Bain Partners Marc-André Kamel and Melanie Sanders share how retailers can navigate the Covid-19 crisis. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defending Retail against Covid-19: Recover and Retool for the New World]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel and Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/126014db20a4483a8aa7898bec2241ce/retail-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d31e625-447b-400c-91be-0e806e9d2371https://www.bain.com/insights/five-tips-for-marketing-during-crisis-video/Bain's CMO shares how marketing teams can communicate through the Covid-19 pandemic, while becoming more adaptable and resilient.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Tips for Marketing during a Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Erika Serow]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8907baf1660a4fed820b33f94d49108e/five-tips-for-marketing-during-crisis_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1343fbc-7592-44b1-8eba-7279c1c54139https://www.bain.com/insights/grow-2-0-finding-a-smarter-way-for-brands-digital-growth/In a Covid-19 world and beyond, consumer goods companies quickly need to implement digital strategies.Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Grow 2.0: Finding a Smarter Way for Brands’ Digital Growth]]><![CDATA[By Derek Deng and Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e2af700474e4dd3a03f8e5af4976f7d/grow-2.0_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>54b5d9d8-2af6-4574-ba8b-bfbaa6798b56https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-accelerates-the-adoption-of-telemedicine-in-asia-pacific-countries/The pandemic has removed barriers to digital health tools and changed patient behavior.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Accelerates the Adoption of Telemedicine in Asia-Pacific Countries]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c335edfd7f947d1868a3c2256ccfb81/covid-19-accelerates-the-adoption-of-telemedicine-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>53b05926-c3d4-4982-ba70-cb754e717b0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-lessons-from-covid-19/Amid crisis and disruption, supply networks designed for low-cost and minimal inventory pose a major risk. Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply Chain Lessons from Covid-19: Time to Refocus on Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Olaf Schatteman, Drew Woodhouse, and Joe Terino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6b7a373b2b242d2be114cb46345fce2/supply-chain-resilience_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>290b6cb5-ddad-4548-b9b0-dfd3853eee5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/serving-customers-flawlessly-during-long-dance-fm-blog/CEOs are going on the offensive to build businesses for the new normal.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Serving Your Customers Flawlessly During the Long “Dance”]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4d56078177614c7698ee0e29efb0dc28/serving-your-customers-flawlessly-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>43c1f38c-ee92-4b94-9328-42baa7139cd4https://www.bain.com/insights/are-banks-prepared-to-take-customers-financial-health-seriously/A manifesto for providing people with the right tools to meet their financial needs. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Banks Prepared to Take Customers’ Financial Health Seriously?]]><![CDATA[By Herman Spruit and Alastair Campbell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d07cf6f1952747c3b1b85d94bef7d5bd/banks-are-prepared-to-take-customers_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>06d587e2-2ab9-49e9-b13d-28c52bd57d0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/generating-value-while-restarting-your-supply-chain/Covid-19 exposed the vulnerability of many supply chains. Fixing them affordably requires strategic focus.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generating Value While Restarting Your Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Miles Cook, Peter Guarraia, and Jörg Gnamm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f2266caf53a14a809ffe9261ee03ec33/pe-supply-chain_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>c8ca9927-db8b-4d7d-b66e-71d51f5b79c9https://www.bain.com/insights/americans-grow-more-willing-to-go-back-to-their-workplaces-snap-chart/As Covid-19 lockdowns endure, US workers are increasingly open to returning to their jobs, but they remain hesitant to resume social activities.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Americans Grow More Willing to Go Back to their Workplaces]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/02f64ef5c1174cc3b7cf33878d58c458/back-to-work_snap-chart-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>01ebc24d-7bfb-451f-83a7-8b4a83cc89c6https://www.bain.com/insights/revving-up-sales-roi-for-a-downturn-webinar/Members of Bain’s B2B Commercial Excellence group discuss the four pillars of every company's commercial base and how they should be structured for medium-term growth. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Revving Up Sales ROI for a Downturn]]><![CDATA[By David Burns, David Schottland, Thomas Whiteley, and Justin Murphy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b3d6fa5-5b74-4498-9ccf-6e21865dd772https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-accelerating-adoption-healthcare-digital-tools-snap-chart/Physicians quickly adjusted their approach to patient care in response to the pandemic.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Is Accelerating the Adoption of Healthcare’s Digital Tools]]><![CDATA[By Lucy d'Arville, Satyam Mehra, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dbfb42f98bf14216986cf5795d412380/covid-19-accelerating-the-adoption_snap-chart-promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6c7fb87-7b9d-4138-a443-294928851824https://www.bain.com/insights/leadership-in-a-crisis-is-about-connection-and-trust-nps-podcast/General Stanley McChrystal, CEO of McChrystal Group, shares battle-tested lessons about connection, trust and leadership in a time of crisis.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leadership in a Crisis Is about Connection and Trust]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6a320ee7acab4844b303e67d65349069/mcchrystal_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[The Customer Confidential Podcast]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>849e0012-8995-43ae-8f62-a70a12633af0https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-pricing-during-the-crisis-implications-for-pe-investors-and-b2b-portfolio-companies-webinar/Hugh MacArthur, Rom Kermisch and Mark Burton provide insights to help private equity investors carve a path through the coronavirus pandemic.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Pricing during the Crisis, Implications for PE Investors and B2B Portfolio Companies]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Ron Kermisch, and Mark Burton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c379d67c68ca43d4a6ea099a6d4974e1/7645-mac-kerm-burt-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f64e44a-a61c-4310-8ed0-d4a25bdb9dbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-macroeconomic-update-and-the-implications-for-sustainability-webinar/Bain leaders discuss the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on global sustainability.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Macroeconomic Update and the Implications for Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Jean-Charles van den Branden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3def4519177b4e99b210fbc69b3e19ea/7598-harris-d.p-vdb-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>af28ecec-a1ea-4021-942a-2219d2c9651chttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-scenarios-oil-demand-pandemic/Uncertainty reigns, but companies can plan effectively by considering a wide range of possibilitiesWed, 22 Apr 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Oil Demand Falls in a Pandemic. Here are Three Scenarios for How Bad it Could Get]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Dave Rennard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c7396c6bd4a480d9c802334f5ee7b12/oil-demand-falls-in-a-pandemic-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3671999-c7e5-45a0-bcf4-0bdbdda8ca30https://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-and-the-price-war-how-oil-companies-can-navigate-twin-storms/Start with the playbook from five years ago, then consider tougher measures.Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus and the Price War: How Oil Companies Can Navigate Twin Storms ]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Dave Rennard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64ddefd613ee479ea824d8bfd4ee341f/how-oil-companies-can-navigate-twin-storms-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>c11b4ebe-5a2c-496c-a2ee-8f590ffd5deahttps://www.bain.com/insights/defending-retail-against-covid-19-from-act-now-to-plan-now/At this pivotal moment, retailers need to start retooling for a still-uncertain future.Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defending Retail against Covid-19: From “Act Now” to “Plan Now”]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/251f0047b4d74a80bf229b1810ecb28d/defending-retail-against-covid-19-act-now-plan-now-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1750ca67-0615-4fea-a868-d6b4d091fc57https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-era-covid-19-webinar/Roberto Frazzitta and João Soares discuss how banks can navigate the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks in the Era of Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Roberto Frazzitta and João Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e22a2af2845f423484e5746b5eca7f11/7692_1400x810_frazz_saor.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>9fb6a33c-29a7-4378-a256-d6117468b709https://www.bain.com/insights/immediate-actions-strengthen-your-marketing-plan-webinar/Eileen Shy, John Grudnowski and Cesar Brea share their insights on how marketing organizations should respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Immediate Actions to Strengthen Your Marketing Plan]]><![CDATA[By Eileen Shy, John Grudnowski, and Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b2cd0671b844c8cae80d14393ca59bd/shy-grud-brea-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3cbc6814-c902-440d-a83f-3aa103908a06https://www.bain.com/insights/protecting-software-enterprise-value-covid-19-world-webinar/Simon Heap, John Kanan and Thierry Depeyrot share their insights into the current state of the software industry and how companies should be responding to the pandemic.Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Protecting Software Enterprise Value in a Covid-19 World: Driving Near-Term Bookings]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap, John Kanan, and Thierry Depeyrot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b47a800005534d21aafd000024e6f394/7744-heap-dep-kanan-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Software]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c66f9450-bc72-471d-b200-31f3195e975ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-impact-travel-webinar/Bain experts share their perspectives on how the industry may be affected by Covid-19. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: The 2020–21 Impact on Travel]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno, Derek Gerow, and Karthik Venkataraman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cdd990354f604923a6a5961f8706c0a7/the-2020-21-impact-on-travel-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Public Transit]]><![CDATA[English]]>de10a707-fe89-4675-9b68-379563d47d5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-implications-consumer-products-private-equity-investors-webinar/Leaders in Bain’s Private Equity practice explain how PE firms are responding to the crisis when it comes to investments in the consumer products sector. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Implications for Consumer Products Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, François Faelli, and Charles Tillen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa142e9ce7cb43b2989e97d575d65b84/7644-mac-faelli-tillen-16.1.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>226ecedc-eb6b-4bdc-b07b-32707e13b200https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-implications-utilities-navigate-through-uncertainty-webinar/Bain utility leaders explain how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting utility companies, and what businesses can do to navigate the crisis.Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Implications for Utilities and How to Navigate through Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Jason Glickman, Joe Scalise, and Alessandro Cadei]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4176cdf1d9924d668cc812bc19bf9f8b/utilities-covid-19-pov-webinar-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>489131a4-2f4d-4fd7-92a4-69d8c6ce9eedhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-three-themes-for-consumer-products-companies-video/Bain Partner François Faelli shares three themes consumer products companies should focus on as they navigate through the pandemic.Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Three Themes for Consumer Products Companies]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e86bd68ddbc3410183962009aa6e8a83/faelli-covid-cp-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf30fadd-c021-4dc2-83e8-e87948bbe2e8https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-analytics-edge-in-debt-investing/The Covid-19 crisis has created an unusual opening for debt investors. The right data can generate valuable insights.Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the Analytics Edge in Debt Investing]]><![CDATA[By Or Skolnik, Emilio Domingo, and Richard Lichtenstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05bfabcf40bc4d20a5ebad80583ceb37/in-a-downturn-look-to-debt-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>33b8ea84-16fe-4ea4-b0b5-72efb2ed7b40https://www.bain.com/insights/anticipating-when-consumer-sentiment-on-covid-19-will-turn/Social media patterns can guide companies’ signature actions and messaging. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Anticipating When Consumer Sentiment on Covid-19 Will Turn]]><![CDATA[By Fleur van Beem, Derek Deng, and Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a5182ce03c8459faa9df26872535553/anticipating-when-consumer-sentiment-on-covid-19-will-turn-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5ecbd6f-dac8-49be-9242-8464afece23chttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-building-a-digital-bridge-to-the-new-normal/Technology and analytics are key to weathering the coronavirus pandemic and emerging stronger. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Building a Digital Bridge to the New Normal]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi, James Anderson, and Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c059350588594d70967fa0822db1bc94/gettyimages-605704676_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Digital Marketing, Innovation & Design, Automation, Venture Ecosystem, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>707f9faf-2649-4206-a9b0-84077eeed56dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-and-how-should-leaders-retool-post-coronavirus-fm-blog/CEOs are learning from Apollo 13 and alpine-style mountaineering—yes, really. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When and How Should Leaders Retool for a Post-Coronavirus World?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f797bb4c5f2648e781b223e1013ccc59/when-and-how-should-leaders-retool-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>818a6f61-8308-4245-a730-894ac4f47a32https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-gives-sustainability-a-dress-rehearsal/In a crisis where previously unthinkable approaches have become the new normal overnight, companies can keep up their sustainability momentum.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Gives Sustainability a Dress Rehearsal]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Jean-Charles van den Branden]]>/globalassets/editorial-disruptors/2020/covid-19-gives-sustainability-a-rehearsal_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d22da7fb-a0da-411b-9609-25c03929f42dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/growing-healthier-after-covid-19/Executives are starting to take actions today for a stronger future beyond coronavirus.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing Healthier after Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70bce62bbcb249d590383052b0def0e9/gettyimages-1082831380_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>caab05c7-e941-46d4-8379-e8d5de8bc751https://www.bain.com/insights/sound-advice-the-big-pivot-for-wealth-management-firms-during-covid-19/Clients are hungry for strong financial planning. Can firms speed the transition to a more digital, cost-effective model that delivers what customers value? Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sound Advice: The Big Pivot for Wealth Management Firms during Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Edwards, Matthias Memminger, and Antonio Rodrigues]]>/globalassets/editorial-disruptors/2020/sound-advice_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fb621ae-6bc9-478b-89ca-ae36f5ff90d4https://www.bain.com/insights/scenario-planning-oil-liquids-webinar/Dave Rennard, Peter Parry, Jorge Leis and Michael Short explain how scenario planning can help businesses rise to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scenario Planning for Oil and Liquids: Navigating Supply through Coronavirus and OPEC+]]><![CDATA[By Dave Rennard, Peter Parry, Jorge Leis, and Michael Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2efc0b4e7046404c9904ecded302bb4d/renn-parr-leis-short-16.1-.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae1e1cfc-9474-451f-9d6b-36fe452b8135https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-coming-out-of-crisis-stronger-accelerating-digital-webinar/Gerard du Toit and Michael Brookshire share their insights on what companies should be doing in terms of their digital capabilities. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Coming Out of the Crisis Stronger by Accelerating Digital]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Michael Brookshire]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b33c1dc2a0a64bf6aeae9904018f7440/du-toit-brookshire--16.9b.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Customer Episode Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>082d11e9-66f2-4a3f-bf13-4e9f2c243392https://www.bain.com/insights/forecasting-covid-19-effect-on-the-auto-industry-infographic/The coronavirus pandemic is expected to result in a prolonged downturn on the sector, but automakers can make moves now to mitigate the impact.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forecasting Covid-19’s Effect on the Auto Industry]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Stricker, Marco Gerrits, and Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bba49fdc6c08418c8a16c2b57a67c488/covidautoindustry_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>9bad64da-1a38-4b8f-9dfc-29e4f11ff115https://www.bain.com/insights/us-doctors-turn-to-telehealth-as-covid-19-limits-in-person-care-snap-chart/Some 60% of coronavirus frontline healthcare workers and nearly all primary care physicians report using telehealth for at least some of their patient care.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Doctors Turn to Telehealth As Covid-19 Limits In-Person Care]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34374a4c611b4b9595a03977c203a425/telehealth_16_9_slide_1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>fb7275fa-6b97-4662-8e11-2d7209db12afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-hospital-adoption-of-covid-19-protocols-outpaces-virus-snap-chart/Healthcare providers are rapidly redeploying specialists, adding mental health resources and expanding bed capacity, although rates differ by city.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Hospital Adoption of Covid-19 Protocols Outpaces Virus]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dcc0b4c720c44bc8ad589f5ced0b9551/map_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>1378ffa3-3970-4697-8d4a-655b3a68e234https://www.bain.com/insights/advanced-industrial-services-big-data-and-analytics-change-everything/Leaders are harnessing digital technologies to offer performance-based contracts.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Advanced Industrial Services: Big Data and Analytics Change Everything]]><![CDATA[By Adrien Bron, Pascal Roth, and Andrea Pellegrini]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec7f4abe1c354ace93609c8dd64fcd08/advanced-industrial-services-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Pricing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>34d0b358-8378-468a-84c2-bbc95ef59a0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reduce-your-marketing-budget-safely/Avoid damaging cuts and realign resources in response to fluid shifts in demand from the Covid-19 fallout. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reduce Your Marketing Budget Safely, Not Just Quickly]]><![CDATA[By Blake Cuthbert, Sonia Sudhakar, and Sharona Sankar-King]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/52a4cba8638b4897a3022596fca0ad97/reduce-your-marketing-budget-safely_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4894e2d-ee14-4f81-bf4c-3f10a17d977fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/impact-covid-19-cpgs-retailers-webinar/Bain’s Derek Deng and Jonathan Cheng discuss how consumer products and retail companies in China are responding to the crisis.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Impact of Covid-19 on CPGs and Retailers]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders, Derek Deng, and Jonathan Cheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b38632508626461ba20c95a6a5ff4162/consumer-products-1440-x-810.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a44a25d-025c-40d5-beed-3f1c8f3454f8https://www.bain.com/insights/us-healthcare-workers-on-covid-19-front-lines-battle-physical-mental-and-financial-strain-snap-chart/Even as most doctors and nurses in the coronavirus fight face safety concerns and a lack of mental health resources, one in four are also expecting a pay cut.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Healthcare Workers on Covid-19 Front Lines Battle Physical, Mental and Financial Strain]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b92ceb2632b044f58a75a0e92b4e758b/fig1_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>68b1074f-e87d-41af-a37a-a2bfa7fa6c45https://www.bain.com/insights/which-path-will-you-take-into-the-new-normal-podcast/Act now to protect your portfolio, says Bain Partner Marc Lino, but plan now to be sure you don't cut off future growth.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Path Will You Take into the New Normal?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Marc Lino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78489bc6e35649e78c7c462d5ed38157/which-path-will-you-take-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f8423b9-6de4-4804-9366-4cc141ce1ed8https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-macroeconomic-update-and-action-plan-for-ceos-webinar/Bain's Karen Harris and James Allen provide an update on macroeconomic conditions around Covid-19 and how CEOs can best respond. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Macroeconomic Update and an Action Plan for CEOs]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3f64364129c4cb0a2e9871cfb254f97/harris-allen-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[English]]>16eb7d74-091d-499c-9033-57f5275acd82https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-supply-chain-disruption-implications-for-private-equity-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur, Peter Guarraia and Miles Cook share their thoughts on how private equity investors can respond to supply chain challenges brought by the pandemic.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Supply Chain Disruption, Implications for Private Equity Investors and Portfolio Companies]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Peter Guarraia, and Miles Cook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb41f78188204899a9fba09dd412d19d/7600-webinar-pe-01.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>d9680b31-d9ba-4975-a838-a6e662673148https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-through-covid19-video/Bain Partner Peter Slagt discusses how leaders are focusing on their people during the crisis while also planning to emerge with a better business when the recovery comes. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading through Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Peter Slagt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/627f94cc4caf4da89e0c99135dca4512/slagt-leadership-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>09ee4fc1-ca5b-4283-a6c9-b219797ef0d7https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-concerns-decline-in-some-us-cities-remain-high-in-new-york-snap-chart/Health concerns among frontline doctors and nurses remain high in New York, but have dropped in cities like Seattle and LA where new cases are slowing. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Concerns Decline in Some US Cities, Remain High in New York]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2da8c8a5ea0e4e4a94a60781d2a50a92/fig2_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>5420e672-8e84-4db9-8ec3-289105c6b5b6https://www.bain.com/insights/what-should-insurers-do-now-navigating-covid-19-world-webinar/Bain’s Andrew Schwedel discusses how insurers should proceed in the midst of uncertainty.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Should Insurers Do Now? Navigating through a Covid-19 World]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/52705e02971948368704227c562dbb12/schwedel_-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Insurance, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba287b68-20d8-4f26-a836-e5696bc23946https://www.bain.com/insights/learning-from-japans-m-and-a-boom/Scratch the surface of Japan’s outbound buying spree and you find some lingering challenges.Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learning from Japan’s Disappointing M&A Boom]]><![CDATA[By Shintaro Okuno, Shigeki Ichii, Junya Ishikawa , Philip Leung, and Takashi Ohara]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/485dabd7112d44d584aa6c16a62f800a/learning-from-japan_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>62556546-f6c2-42a4-b93c-eff09f33ee69https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-war-room-built-to-last-podcast/Bain Partner Marc Lino explains how private equity firms can make rapid-fire decisions across the portfolio. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your War Room Built to Last?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Marc Lino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af89252564c949979f1ef59f56b9be70/is-your-war-room-built-to-last-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc1a5e7d-c322-43f0-8713-3a2289f50248https://www.bain.com/insights/keep-the-sales-teams-reassured-and-humming/A disciplined cadence combined with new skills and behaviors will help the sales team maintain revenues and emerge from the Covid-19 crisis stronger.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Keep the Sales Teams Reassured and Humming]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, Mark Kovac, and Wade Cruse]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9eef3cf1fd2a49ee88c13f11facefd67/keep-the-sales-teams-reassured-and-humming-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e110333-4d82-4066-88d1-43ef53001435https://www.bain.com/insights/behind-the-scenes-of-commerce-covid-19-hits-the-payments-sector-hard-snap-chart/Annual revenues will drop by almost one-third at some payments companies. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Behind the Scenes of Commerce, Covid-19 Hits the Payments Sector Hard]]><![CDATA[By John Ott, Glen Williams, Vincenzo Gringoli, and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68398b006e254269b697057fbedb8bed/7570_contactlesspayment_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>f478745a-8adb-48bd-a1e5-63bfd8b394f6https://www.bain.com/insights/covid19-implications-retail-private-equity-investors-webinar/Hugh MacArthur, Marc-André Kamel and Aaron Cheris share their perspectives on the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic in the retail sector for private equity investors.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Implications for Retail Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Marc-André Kamel, and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4189dfba3c1f49a4b9799da10d2c5eb6/macarthur-kamel-cheris-16.9b.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>827d78d1-c4a7-4881-a342-696b808f5435https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-banking-risk-assessment-of-covid-19/Our interactive diagnostic can help you assess the actions your bank should consider in response to the coronavirus crisis.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Banking Risk Assessment of Covid-19]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c1f22740f36a4ae1aa3e0d9447ad7421/gettyimages-1183148942_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>7fdd3a1d-7742-40e6-bbe8-f8a386c272a8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-agile-csuite-hbr/A new approach to leadership for the team at the top.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Agile C-Suite]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c70ca3c-1631-401d-9c46-4f5f24964294https://www.bain.com/insights/to-market-to-an-unsteady-world-test-test-test/Grappling with Covid-19, companies are using frequent, simple tests to answer important marketing questions.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Market to an Upended World, Test, Test, Test]]><![CDATA[By Richard Lichtenstein, Eric Almquist, and Zak Prauer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c5f3130415864a1d947999bb88e7ffb6/market-to-an-unsteady-world_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Modern Marketing, Digital Marketing, Innovation & Design, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2239dbfd-b9cd-436d-bc04-7f03fee2ebcehttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-big-business-idea-will-emerge-from-the-pandemic-fm-blog/CEOs are reimagining the firm and fighting a snap back to old ways of working.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Big Business Idea Will Emerge from the Pandemic?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/33861baede0e4c5283d81200f0a66c7a/big-business-idea-pandemic-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d43c942-2e6b-457a-9677-f00582f73281https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-insurance-risk-assessment-of-covid-19/Our interactive diagnostic can help you assess the actions your insurance company should consider in response to the coronavirus crisis.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Insurance Risk Assessment of Covid-19]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3e09b9fe7aa420b9eda6507f2318e60/gettyimages-96511101_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bfd74d8-abfc-4794-92e2-a2037acd892ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-adjust-in-flight-m-a-plans-amid-covid-19-infographic/Mergers and acquisitions that began before the coronavirus pandemic face a new reality. Here’s how teams can respond.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Adjust In-Flight M&A Plans Amid Covid-19]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/09562f8cc75c43c7b01abac11eb8c4e0/inflightma_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Divestitures and Spin-offs, Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b6de182-d3bc-4c57-a5dd-6dce20e2975dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-protect-recover-and-retool/Firms that balance protecting and running the business today with retooling the business for tomorrow will outrun extinction and thrive after the pandemic.Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Protect, Recover and Retool]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b62c7fbc93e4e67bd643c06ede4740b/act-now-plan-now-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Business Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7f797c7-79a3-4d3c-bbc6-38ea882c409chttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-your-portfolio-companies-acting-without-planning/“Act now!” is the rallying cry in a crisis, but during the Covid-19 pandemic the most effective private equity firms recognize that “Plan now!” is just as critical.Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Your Portfolio Companies Acting Without Planning?]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino, Hubert Shen, Andrei Vorobyov, and Hao Zhou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8a73c5ed6e4b4fe2bc48a579fa1c29f2/act-now-plan-now-for-pe_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7045c5fa-f24f-4e59-9f9b-647b2c0e9679https://www.bain.com/insights/how-covid-19-is-transforming-the-healthcare-industry-video/Bain Partner Tim van Biesen discusses how the healthcare industry is reacting to the coronavirus pandemic to serve patients safely and efficiently. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Covid-19 Is Transforming the Healthcare Industry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c2c88bd8a8547c0b8604296467226fb/van-biesen-still-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>971faa31-bb21-4d8c-a929-b7e72d1ce526https://www.bain.com/insights/back-to-normal-in-the-age-of-covid-19-not-so-fast-us-consumers-say-snap-chart/Most Americans are reluctant to resume their pre-Covid-19 social activities, such as dining at restaurants.Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Back to Normal in the Age of Covid-19? Not So Fast, US Consumers Say]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bee5494f497474a9a183ad31d60a371/back_to_normal_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>31e8aef3-762d-4a68-a7f4-f203f4c65161https://www.bain.com/insights/financial-concerns-could-threaten-us--covid-19-suppression-efforts-snap-chart/Health risks are eclipsed by financial harm among younger and lower-income Americans.Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Financial Concerns Could Threaten US Covid-19 Suppression Efforts]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46736d5feda645649a7221618ac2b058/sc_financial_concerns_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9b70117-505e-4481-9efb-4ac74cbf2e81https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-stop-thinking-about-tomorrow-podcast/Here’s how to keep the deal pipeline flowing—despite it all.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don’t Stop Thinking about Tomorrow]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/67b9fadfc05b4c69ae00c0afec4e9ad2/dont-stop-thinking-about-tomorrow-podcast-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>96d691fe-3e41-49b8-a10c-e5c53d89ac4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-heres-streaming-platforms-path-to-lasting-customer-relationships/People are watching more video content during home quarantine. Here’s how streaming platforms can better serve customers through the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus: Here’s Streaming Platforms’ Path to Lasting Customer Relationships]]><![CDATA[By Andre James, Nicole Magoon, and Alexandre Mercier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5558ccd8457a4cb7a24ad05fbae5bd58/coronavirus-streaming-platforms_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>53c9995e-1214-45e2-a7bc-90c2000ee3b9https://www.bain.com/insights/ample-data-often-free-can-predict-consumer-behavior-through-the-covid-19-crisis/Publicly available tools help companies spot patterns in one country or region that will likely repeat elsewhere.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ample Data, Often Free, Can Predict Consumer Behavior Through the Covid-19 Crisis]]><![CDATA[By John Grudnowski, Blake Cuthbert, and Justin Halim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/532375fcbefb49d1ac81ed2a613bc097/gettyimages-1164888442_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b426454-1989-4392-9ba0-39a870bcb30chttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-steps-companies-can-take-protect-cash-covid19/Decisive action to safeguard liquidity today will help companies navigate the coronavirus crisis. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Steps Companies Can Take to Protect Cash amid Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Andrea Yandreski and Simon Henderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95038506a62549209091495080f7a919/protect-cash-amid-covid-19-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>32eae737-144a-4b41-8d40-704eaf35c7e3https://www.bain.com/insights/a-covid-19-action-plan-for-healthcare-providers/Support physicians and staff fighting on the front lines of the pandemic, and prepare for changes in a post-Covid-19 world. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Covid-19 Action Plan for Healthcare Providers]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur, Lucy d'Arville, Satyam Mehra, and Michael Brookshire]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9282a1a719364461b6cbb4014e76ae26/covid-19-action-plan-for-healthcare_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>77816daf-e07f-4a65-97c7-5ad828be7a9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-private-equity/There’s no way to determine how much damage Covid-19 will do to the global economy, but history offers some insight into what the crisis will mean for the PE industry.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Impact of Covid-19 on Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd17b6cd5f21487bbd7b4235f786739c/pe-braces-for-a-storm_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0aa83a17-1d2a-42db-8668-3e0c5435da0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-guide-to-leading-through-uncertain-times-infographic/The Covid-19 crisis has changed the way we work together. Leaders can answer four key questions to overcome the challenges and effectively manage their teams. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Guide to Leading through Uncertain Times]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2adca773eb334803949cbf71390a7de8/7524-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6e6feac-cc9c-4044-9056-6ac1d36e328ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid19-macroeconomic-impact-customer-continuity-webinar/Bain's Karen Harris and Darci Darnell share their perspectives on how companies can inspire employees and serve customers amid the Covid-19 pandemic.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Macroeconomic Impact and Customer Continuity]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/91dca23958a348d6aae0ab5535db6c77/harris-darnell-16.9b.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>50973ac0-0fbd-4e6b-b428-2e11c18650c9https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-compensating-sellers-Q2-beyond-webinar/Bain Partners Dianne Ledingham, Jordan Lee and Jonathan Frick share their perspectives on how to protect, empower and motivate sales talent amid the Covid-19 pandemic.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing and Compensating Your Sellers in Q2 and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham, Jordan Lee, and Jonathan Frick]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/292405558c714a9fb038f00203701d9c/lee-ledinham-frick-16.9b.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>56fcedde-edaa-4547-95d2-c92643a3d79bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/sensible-sales-compensation-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/Appropriate changes to compensation during the coronavirus pandemic can keep sellers motivated while improving a company’s cash position.Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sensible Sales Compensation in the Face of Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham and Jordan Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11fdf021245d4288a5dc9217d3ebeed2/sensible-sales-compensation-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdcd2f39-81b2-433b-a46a-1e97eceadbb8https://www.bain.com/insights/intelligent-automation-getting-employees-embrace-bots/Automation won’t improve business processes unless companies apply the technologies strategically, and spend as much time on the people left behind.Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Intelligent Automation: Getting Employees to Embrace the Bots]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Purna Doddapaneni, Sabine Atieh, and Mark Soppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6240fc666ae54d2a8ae7495cea5845a7/intelligent-automation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, Automation, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>87303e19-e971-442f-bebd-7ddbd05012a5https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-manufacturing-is-finally-coming-to-pharma/Industry 4.0 tools can cut manufacturing costs by up to 20%, improve quality and increase flexibility while making deliveries more reliable.Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Manufacturing Is (Finally) Coming to Pharma ]]><![CDATA[By Frank Lesmeister and Parijat Ghosh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c21c80f87534473bb779318a13b06077/digital-manufacturing-pharma-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>887a4720-a057-4a03-8cbe-d45ee16f3b3chttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-to-do-when-your-demand-forecast-is-wrong/The coronavirus outbreak has scrambled normal data patterns. Automated systems now need a heavy infusion of human judgment.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What to Do Now That Your Demand Forecast Is Wrong]]><![CDATA[By Sanjin Bicanic, Chris Brahm, and Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/81b9782f867347e18d561c9f94c29bc5/covid-forecasting_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Supply Chain, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ce351d2-55a3-41a3-8b48-0588afa7a7bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-covered-insurance-executive-checklist-handle-covid19-turmoil/Insurers need to support employees and agents in their remote work, pressure-test IT systems and get closer to customers.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Covered? An Insurance Executive’s Checklist to Handle the Covid-19 Turmoil]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, Marcello Pallotta, and Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/edd843f4edd149ffb9d1851682c074cc/covid-and-insurance_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Digital, Customer Experience, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d6d61da-e86d-40d8-81e0-12f1fdba6ebfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/solving-the-consumer-plastics-puzzle/The tension between plastics’ benefits and ills makes it difficult for executives to plot the best path forward.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving the Consumer Plastics Puzzle]]><![CDATA[By Abhijit Prabhu, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Jean-Charles van den Branden, and Gerry Mattios]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46bb46c7000340cbbdd0d274ec2e43f3/solving-the-consumer-plastics-puzzle-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6eeb9d7-7b5c-4213-807b-cda6e0aa0a0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-and-covid-19-responding-to-the-pandemic-video/Bain's Marc-André Kamel discusses steps that retailers can take now to meet the challenges brought by the coronavirus.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail and Covid-19: Responding to the Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4af2acdafcfe4f029a503942b10088dc/kamel-defending-retail-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Grocery, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>33059241-5559-41ff-8d36-6fd9dc23cd47https://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-the-post-pandemic-world-fm-blog/How the best CEOs are taking three actions to retool for the new normal.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for the Post-Pandemic World]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec84c646dbaf428eaa9cbd3e7da673f5/preparing-for-the-post-pandemic-world-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ff5fbd4-f2d9-4cf9-b3dd-aef3a481fd7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-covid-19-action-plan-for-healthcare-payers/Support members throughout the crisis while investing long-term to improve products and reduce costs.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Covid-19 Action Plan for Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6156f5f8286d461c90c194a61f0d38e0/covid-19-action-plan-healthcare-payers-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>61a8e435-4b18-4a1c-9a24-dcfd9660ac57https://www.bain.com/insights/revving-up-sales-roi-for-a-downturn/B2B commercial organizations should respond to the coronavirus crisis with short-term moves to act on now and medium-term moves to plan now.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Revving Up Sales ROI for a Downturn]]><![CDATA[By David Burns, David Schottland, Justin Murphy, and Thomas Whiteley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d864729d1e774af7b36e6406c920eaec/revving-up-sales-roi-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfab01d1-3ea1-48a6-9d1c-7694b32d8191https://www.bain.com/insights/a-covid-19-action-plan-for-pharma/Here’s how pharma companies can keep medicines flowing as they race to develop a vaccine.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Covid-19 Action Plan for Pharma Executives]]><![CDATA[By Loïc Plantevin and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56b92b9e082043d0bdcc4eb16b21d0c2/covid-action-plan-for-pharma_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ae2d624-26ab-466a-99fa-7c306f72816dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/nearly-half-of-laid-off-americans-dont-expect-their-jobs-to-return-snap-chart/Bain’s weekly survey also finds that 15% of those who have closed a business due to Covid-19 don’t expect to reopen.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nearly Half of Laid-Off Americans Don’t Expect Their Jobs to Return]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74ea4bff77324e1aafbd771c41a97816/covidsurveywk5_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>814e6592-cc74-429e-84e1-52c12c365337https://www.bain.com/insights/global-oil-liquids-demand-scenarios-webinar/Bain's Jorge Leis, Michael Short, Peter Parry and Dave Rennard explain what strategies oil and gas companies should be considering to mitigate the challenges of Covid-19.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Oil and Liquids Demand Scenarios]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry, Dave Rennard, Jorge Leis, and Michael Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9af6015a5ca94cdcaa6dbc75c53fa884/p-r-s-l-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfa58e88-0f9a-4ce1-8ee7-82a0ca42630fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rural-america-now-feeling-the-hit-from-covid-19-snap-chart/Bain's weekly survey shows a spike in health and financial concerns in rural America.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rural America Now Feeling the Hit from Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/84e8b27647724c9f9d0f69c07a245fa6/rural-snap-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>dff4d3dd-996a-44fc-b178-20dc6353af0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-a-crisis-this-is-what-good-looks-like/As coronavirus sent shocks around the globe, here’s how one company adapted its transformation program to move decisively.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In a Crisis, This Is What Good Looks Like]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz, Tom Holland, Patrick Litré, Simon Henderson, David Schannon, and Mark Capeless]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c687d4e31654170aad5441d4f257cfc/in-a-crisis-this-is-what-good-looks-like-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>824d7f1b-df66-4957-adb6-1a40e18a27f9https://www.bain.com/insights/investing-in-a-time-of-crisis/Providing liquidity to markets in shock can be a win-win opportunity. But for private equity firms, operating amid the Covid-19 crisis is anything but business as usual. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Investing in a Time of Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino, Hubert Shen, Andrei Vorobyov, and Hao Zhou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a4e0898c01dd48efae483292c84b0fe7/investing-in-a-time-of-crisis_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2008ea8-41ca-43fe-9001-c9420b869449https://www.bain.com/insights/led-by-new-york-us-hospitals-move-quickly-to-fight-covid-19-snap-chart/Healthcare providers in major cities have expanded telehealth, new patient care protocols and bed capacity since the coronavirus outbreak. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Led by New York, US Hospitals Move Quickly to Fight Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c1045ed591246cea2830687e5f2e71b/frontline-survey-chart-2-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e3f8226-7997-457a-a8b1-02a112e0689dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-macroeconomic-impact-and-urgent-steps-to-take-bain-webinar/Bain Partners Erika Serow, Karen Harris and Tom Holland discuss the macroeconomic implications of Covid-19 and how business leaders can respond. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Macroeconomic Impact and Urgent Steps to Take]]><![CDATA[By Erika Serow, Karen Harris, and Tom Holland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5210afc2acd494eb508c4dc0bfcabdd/harris-holland-serow-16.9b.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b1781e3-2e27-413d-ae63-27a9f857219ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-requesting-medical-backup-snap-chart/Medical specialists are gearing up to help the front line in the fight against the coronavirus, but more training is needed.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Requesting Medical Backup]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cbcfa2364cfa4f5aa8bb208ed2c4731b/frontline-chart-3-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e527c08-05cb-4f52-8bce-5db05e9f6f9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-covid-19-is-reshaping-the-luxury-market-infographic/The pandemic poses serious challenges to the industry. Here's how to manage through the crisis.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Covid-19 Is Reshaping the Luxury Market]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Stefano Fenili, Fabio Colacchio, and Filippo Prete]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8354770a155a46b5b752daf82fc23aeb/7501-luxury_02-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>1dc418a6-30a7-448b-ab9a-42cefc6db7c4https://www.bain.com/insights/us-doctors-and-nurses-are-worried-for-their-covid-19-patients-and-themselves-snap-chart/Frontline healthcare workers caring for coronavirus patients worry most about having the proper resources for care, as well as their own health and that of their families.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Doctors and Nurses Are Worried for Their Covid-19 Patients—and Themselves]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, and Erin Morrissette, MD]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/447f09f899c34b57ad53b81140b7d9c0/frontline-chart-1-16.9-2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ba7d72e-b346-4811-bc20-dacf535e99e9https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-creates-a-moment-of-truth-for-corporate-culture/Focusing on your company’s purpose and values will help you make the right decisions during this crisis.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Creates a Moment of Truth for Corporate Culture]]><![CDATA[By Marc Berman and Tracy Thurkow]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ac134685fcdb493daff84f9f8cfff662/culture-in-a-crisis-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>3de068e2-0aeb-4f7c-8d0d-cd5f49d4f587https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-in-the-age-of-covid19-protect-serve-and-build-resilience/Employees, customers and the balance sheet all need shoring up. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks in the Age of Covid-19: Protect, Serve and Build Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater, Roberto Frazzitta, Giulio Naso, and João Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/404251b7f6bc4eac9a04edf26fafc586/gettyimages-966192478_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>10f0678b-274f-4745-998d-4be497bc92f0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-come-out-stronger-from-covid19-crisis/The ongoing shift to digital customer experience just hit fast-forward. Here are the components for a bold plan to catch up to changing customer behavior.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Come Out Stronger from the Covid-19 Crisis: Accelerate Simple and Digital]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Frédéric Debruyne, Karsten Fruechtl, and Michael Brookshire]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/69806b427d0d4c7f8cf3943714c3fb67/gettyimages-990909558-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Digital, Innovation & Design, Digital Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Automation, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0ae1499-2ceb-43b5-9477-e040bddd7851https://www.bain.com/insights/what-philanthropy-can-do-today-to-support-grantees-through-the-coronavirus-crisis/Funders have a critical opportunity to help grantees navigate the Covid-19 crisis. Here are three concrete steps you can take to ensure that your grantees can deliver on their missions both now and in the future: recommit, be flexible, and focus on the most vulnerable.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Philanthropy Can Do Today to Support Grantees Through the Coronavirus Crisis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/69f96436ff6b4377b1b26874b1d40635/bridgespan-coronavirus-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6d04942-3da3-4376-8290-11bbf3311f1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/all-over-your-gp-all-the-time-podcast/What’s your zone of competence? Inquiring LPs would like to know, according to Hamilton Lane’s Jim Strang.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA["All Over Your GP, All the Time"]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cf862732591d492487f061c6862202c0/all-over-your-gp-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>381db38b-b832-4a98-9c7c-2f11e6c60d49https://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-implications-for-healthcare-private-equity-investors-webinar/Bain Partners Hugh MacArthur, Tim van Biesen and Kara Murphy discuss how smart healthcare investors are responding to the pandemic.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19: Implications for Healthcare Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79c44f190b5f44f8a44c55d388b9f393/hugh-tim-kara-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>53bebcfb-c7f4-47cf-8a28-f1802e1572ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retain-or-grow-whats-the-right-customer-success-model-for-your-software-company/A clear understanding of customer service goals helps determine where the function should sit in a company.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retain or Grow: What’s the Right Customer Success Model for Your Software Company? ]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap, Jonathan Frick, and Greg Fiore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f36974a7a4c4a91af787473109154f6/1-retain-or-grow-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad9df681-218c-47e1-8cc2-fbe2120f3f09https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-businesses-start-down-the-path-of-recovery-from-covid-19/Reducing costs and optimizing supply chains can help restart growth after the coronavirus pandemic.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Businesses Start Down the Path of Recovery from Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Kelly Liu and Kevin Ye]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f63814e1a7244098af4144d5f01ce9a/china-business-recovery-path-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdb518cd-b264-41f6-a020-e2eb38aa3478https://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-coronavirus-game-plan-for-serving-customers-snap-chart/Telcos can take strategic actions to better serve customers in the new normal and quickly emerge from the Covid-19 crisis stronger.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos’ Coronavirus Game Plan for Serving Customers]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch, Cory Needle, and Alex M. Dahlke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae20e4419575499fa7d9e947ac99e805/telcocutomerscovidpromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c9ce021-8a5b-4518-994c-3e900831b00ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-may-inspire-a-great-retooling-fm-blog/What the CEOs of the 2020s can learn from the business leaders of the 1940s as they confront Covid-19.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Coronavirus May Inspire a Great Retooling]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d7dc3fdc66a467ab321fc666d4dab0d/helping-your-company-recover-from-the-coronavirus-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>683bdf37-409a-4076-aae2-6e506e4dc168https://www.bain.com/insights/a-rebounding-china-assesses-where-to-direct-its-energy/The Covid-19 crisis has caused significant disruptions to the global commodities supply chain, putting energy and natural resource companies on a complex obstacle course to recovery.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Rebounding China Assesses Where to Direct Its Energy]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Luedi, Brian Murphy, and Neelam Phadke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0895b11de3647a5bedb1e37a9bb66f2/gettyimages-871272226_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>eea094c9-36c9-48ee-b680-810c7e354d8bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/preserving-revenues-in-b2b-markets-as-covid19-spreads/Commercial leaders are setting up a revenue “win room” where they can think the unthinkable, sharpen their sales focus and accelerate their sales cadence.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preserving Revenues in B2B Markets as Covid-19 Spreads]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn, Jonathan Frick, and Wade Cruse]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c89a52c42aee4c849a45844a7194d0c3/preserving-revenues-in-b2b-markets-as-covid-19-spreads-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ce23690-6a42-4779-91d4-eb58774faf16https://www.bain.com/insights/most-americans-are-feeling-the-effect-of-covid-19-on-their-job-status-snap-chart/Our weekly survey finds nearly 60% of Americans have lost hours or pay, been laid off, or closed a business in response to the pandemic. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most Americans Are Feeling the Effect of Covid-19 on Their Job Status]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e42d8f94bba46e58f518a908d89db92/incomechangeweek4_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>605670c8-5ef0-4940-bba4-e78b35d4efaehttps://www.bain.com/insights/rehearsing-and-retooling-for-post-coronavirus-world-video/Bain Partner James Allen discusses how leading businesses are adapting to better serve customers and employees today—and tomorrow.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rehearsing and Retooling for a Post-Coronavirus World]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13f501f8e6aa4d63a03fb8d5fbb7edca/rehearsing-and-retooling-post-coronavirus_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>09f6282c-211c-40fd-9f94-8ed420aed7abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/socially-distanced-collaboratively-close/The coronavirus has fundamentally changed the way we work together, but it’s still possible to virtually co-create in remote settings and build team energy.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Socially Distanced, Collaboratively Close]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy, Tim Leonard, and Pete Gerend]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c021138474c43ed95c95ceabd3a39ac/coronavirus-and-cocreation_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2543bdd-8437-4404-8452-c124824f21f3https://www.bain.com/insights/americans-concern-over-coronavirus-grows-even-higher-snap-chart/Our weekly survey of US consumers finds that 91% now fear financial harm and 87% worry about the health effects of the pandemic.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Americans’ Concern over Coronavirus Grows Even Higher]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec8402ab9b054b7dbb4c8a7065ea783a/macro-trends-chart-1-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>7845c9c5-854d-4291-95e8-c605cc30c2c5https://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-action-plan-for-b2b-commercial-leaders-webinar/Bain Partners Mark Kovac and Dianne Ledingham and Bain Advisor Linda Connly discuss how business leaders can best prepare for the economic effects of Covid-19.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus Action Plan for B2B Commercial Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac and Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ed1845188874a799d009f4755afd59f/kovac-ledingham-connly-16.9.png<![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Webinar]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>0225da56-dc2f-42a1-92ab-935123a50d3fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/covid-19-hits-the-livelihoods-of-older-younger-and-middle-income-americans-hardest-snap-chart/US workers under 30 and over 64 have felt the economic impact of Covid-19 the most, including layoffs and reduced hours or income.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Covid-19 Hits the Livelihoods of Older, Younger and Middle-Income Americans Hardest]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ebbc62dd146c4f5db80e8b557036647b/macro-trends-chart-2-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>6dae3f0d-70eb-4b69-a718-6325fc8505f7https://www.bain.com/insights/cx-leader-checklist-covid-19-infographic/The coronavirus pandemic is reshaping how customers and businesses interact, especially on digital platforms. This checklist can help CX leaders map a path forward.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Customer Experience Leader’s Checklist for Responding to Covid-19]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Frédéric Debruyne]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e575cb4aafe349a0830fff6c4a4217fd/cx-leader-checklistv2-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>5fd5bac1-223c-4c1a-9cf3-9e867a2c0b52https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-after-coronavirus/Sales could fall up to 35% this year, but companies can still emerge stronger, more innovative and more purposeful.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury after Covid-19: Changed for (the) Good?]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Stefano Fenili, Fabio Colacchio, and Filippo Prete]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f17cd49d354493fb15544b31e4ab3f7/luxury-after-covid19_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Luxury]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cba6c346-5b90-4795-8d23-ff89306bcd69https://www.bain.com/insights/coping-with-coronavirus-how-private-equity-firms-can-focus-on-what-matters-most/PE leaders are scrambling to keep up with the Covid-19 crisis. What they need is a practical way to assess risk company by company and prioritize the most effective response. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coping with Coronavirus: How Private Equity Firms Can Focus on What Matters Most]]><![CDATA[By Marc Lino, Hubert Shen, Andrei Vorobyov, and Hao Zhou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7043c49716a34f5a8312f57c134b924d/private-equity-coping-with-coronavirus-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d174306a-a9ec-4971-b319-bbe5f06d3159https://www.bain.com/insights/how-marketing-can-overcome-covid-19-and-stay-on-course/Taking four steps during the coronavirus pandemic will make the difference for CMOs in the short term.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Marketing Can Overcome Covid-19 and Stay on Course ]]><![CDATA[By Christine Removille and Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/339f96e5c5944ac09804114d4a7b22fb/how-cmos-can-keep-marketing-on-a-true-course-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>441fa15f-8e42-4a7c-8c5a-2f97ac266c7chttps://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-and-coronavirus-three-steps-to-manage-the-crisis/Telcos have a vital role to play in helping communities respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos and Coronavirus: Three Steps to Manage the Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Alex Bhak, Herbert Blum, Frank Ford, and Christophe Van de Weyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5542e48f81f1418a9546d41b15cfa1d2/gettyimages-1153817925_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Automation, Digital Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c80c6c5-5aad-4809-8ef0-39f884d4d369https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-branch-customer-journeys-banking-video/Les Matheson of Royal Bank of Scotland outlines radical internal changes that helped the company better serve customers in a digital world.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Branch: Customer Journeys in Banking]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef128d8817734d4091733967bf2db29c/matheson-customer-journey-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>c04f90ad-0505-4cd0-8d40-28b1e1285febhttps://www.bain.com/insights/cmo-dilemma-how-to-talk-to-your-cfo-as-cost-cuts-loom/With a Covid-19 recession approaching, CFOs will seek budget reductions. Here’s how chief marketing officers can reframe the conversation to protect growth and innovation.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CMO Dilemma: How to Talk to Your CFO as Cost Cuts Loom]]><![CDATA[By Sharona Sankar-King and Jeff Katzin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/faee50470a9f4c508cc93dac1415e5b8/7499-cmo-cfo_16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>97326901-14ae-4547-a9ad-2b3830577a33https://www.bain.com/insights/customers-and-employees-need-your-empathy/Your company’s actions during this crisis will demonstrate to people whether your relationships with them are genuine. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customers and Employees Need Your Empathy]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d720eb1a31d44ca685a19621b4851d51/gettyimages-1134461939_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Operating Model & Org Design, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>94b2c215-529a-4ce7-bb38-860cd43b4a2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-covid-19-action-plan-for-medtech-executives/The coronavirus is scrambling demand. Here are some urgent priorities for the industry.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Covid-19 Action Plan for Medtech Executives]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/91e4d3d613e4481787e9b9fb38eb4a55/covid-19-action-plan-for-medtech-executives_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>96b23706-5437-461b-b121-cedee1a1e7b5https://www.bain.com/insights/a-message-to-ceos-leading-through-the-pandemic-video/Bain's worldwide managing partner, Manny Maceda, shares his thoughts on managing through the Covid-19 pandemic.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Message to CEOs: Leading through the Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f7c3dbd937a4c08b1ca4a1ba1b85f0a/maceda-march24-2-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>2376b98a-f6d7-404d-8a5b-eaa0489c8940https://www.bain.com/insights/shock-absorbers-wwith-hamilton-lanes-jim-strang-podcast/Jim Strang, managing director of Hamilton Lane, makes the case for a resilient industry.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shock Absorbers with Hamilton Lane’s Jim Strang]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/da99e941f42d4335856255fd24909715/shock-absorbers-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ba694ff-bc5c-42bc-879d-ad6b210368d6https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-private-equity-risk-assessment-of-covid-19/Our interactive diagnostic can help you assess the actions your business should consider in response to the coronavirus crisis.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Private Equity Risk Assessment of Covid-19]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/358b36d294414cec9a3d5a4cb7359a00/covid-19-private-equity-risk-assessment-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7983826b-da0c-45c1-b801-e4bc88db8954https://www.bain.com/insights/slow-to-register-how-companies-can-catch-up-with-shoppers-accelerating-use-of-mobile-snap-chart/The most successful sites get three things right. Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Companies Can Keep Up with Shoppers’ Accelerating Use of Mobile]]><![CDATA[By Mario Häuptli, Daniel Suter, and Sebastian Walter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a072aaec063a43828832c45da73a9d97/slow-to-register-how-companies-can-catch-up-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c5f74b6-1a2a-4417-a631-b48457becc00https://www.bain.com/insights/megamergers-boost-healthcare-ma-to-new-high-snapchart/Corporations are using M&A to grow revenue, which public markets prize.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Megamergers Boost Healthcare M&A to New High]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0c65ef14f284157a5c35cce58132494/megamergers-boost-healthcare-ma-to-new-high-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8665db7-8341-4042-b84f-8a57d512963ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-great-retooling-fm-blog/Here’s how CEOs are finding ways to win the battle for customer relevance and outrun extinction.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great Retooling: Adapting for Coronavirus and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd78f453069f4d42882ff7c9d063319e/covid-19-the-great-retooling-founders-mentality-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>aee01649-dc23-4b29-a6f4-b60f7c306087https://www.bain.com/insights/more-americans-grow-concerned-over-coronavirus-snap-chart/More than 80% of US consumers are worried about the financial and health consequences of Covid-19, and nearly 90% have taken some type of action.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More Americans Grow Concerned over Coronavirus]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1371adeb2d074978b649b6a82895117d/sc-coronavirus-us-survey-323-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>17377cdf-12b4-4d16-a891-d825b5959b4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/put-your-customers-and-employees-first-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/Companies that demonstrate genuine empathy and competence amid the Covid-19 pandemic could emerge in a stronger position. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Put Your Customers and Employees First during the Coronavirus Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell, Fleur van Beem, and Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96751bf13e484e25aa638811c48ce0be/in-an-anxious-time-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Innovation & Design, Digital Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b57e5049-6c90-4259-8924-ee734680cff8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-your-teams-stronger-in-a-crisis/Well-functioning teams will be critical to making it through the coronavirus crisis and then thriving after. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make Your Teams Stronger in a Crisis]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno and Pete Gerend]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f01dabbcea2491594046affe10c6c65/leading-teams-through-the-coronavirus-crisis-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>a707e0e6-bfa7-44b1-89c2-c7ddf87704b4https://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-action-plan-for-b2b-sales-infographic/Leaders can make defensive and offensive moves to respond to the turbulent environment.Fri, 20 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Coronavirus Action Plan for B2B Sales]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac, Jamie Cleghorn, Thomas Whiteley, and Wade Cruse]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/109f34405bae45f0a6f12b33e5eea50c/b2b_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8fefcae9-7729-4bb5-8ea5-f6db2126f8aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-intricate-task-of-reaching-consumers-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/B2C companies need to take marketing off autopilot and strengthen customer relationships. Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Intricate Task of Reaching Consumers During the Coronavirus Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Andreas Dullweber and Beth Myers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b1f566b72754c11958f95733cb7dc21/coronavirus-the-delicate-task-of-reaching-consumers-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Digital, Digital Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a89dfc0-da41-463e-9ccb-ff2408e79cbbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/for-b2b-companies-six-elements-of-value-matter-most-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-snapchart/Take the high road with customers.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For B2B Companies, Six Elements of Value® Matter Most in the Coronavirus Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn and Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c1b6fc312a7f46e99e1d9a11d0c03a82/b2b-companies-six-elements-of-value-coronavirus-pandemic-snapchart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Product & Portfolio Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d7ffc8b-2620-475b-a09c-c24e077825a6https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-effective-virtual-meetings-infographic/As more businesses shift to work-from-home models, video conferencing can keep teams connected and engaged.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading Effective Virtual Meetings]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43de1d9f46214b26ae195c1017c5b923/7443_effective_virtual_meetings_promo__16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc772514-26a9-4c2d-b1ff-f0b513e39ce0https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-operations-dont-depart-without-a-strategy/Industry 4.0 leaders set clear goals to achieve speed, agility and efficiency.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Operations: Don’t Depart without a Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Stephan Zech, Emilia Fallas, and Jörg Gnamm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a66f352c22b546d1855c6ebaf1d548b5/digital-operations-dont-depart-without-a-strategy_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology, Venture Ecosystem, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac9c77b1-1a46-48af-91f8-d9fbdaa12299https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-investors-flock-to-resilient-healthcare-industry-snapchart/They count on strong underlying demand in any economic weather.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Investors Flock to Resilient Healthcare Industry]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1dffb16fa51465dbfb865e0f151dd27/private-equity-investors-flock-to-resilient-healthcare-industry-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>664ed0a3-00ab-4223-b606-4be391e9f2c2https://www.bain.com/insights/breaking-the-bank-rbs-remakes-retail-operations-around-customer-loyalty/After nearly going bust, the bank has regained stability and growth by following the customer lodestar.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Breaking the Bank: RBS Remakes Retail Operations Around Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Herman Spruit and Eduardo Roma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b414ce40e1d4483aad35b31cea8c89fd/breaking-the-bank_rbs-remakes-retail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>e37fd6bc-9306-436d-ba3b-40eac5e19d3chttps://www.bain.com/insights/marketing-for-somewhat-bad-or-really-bad/The coronavirus outbreak is forcing companies to recalibrate their scenarios.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Marketing for “Somewhat Bad” or “Really Bad”]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3fdef7a2002e4d46b0b1243e9e63f180/marketing-for-somewhat-bad-or-really-bad-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Modern Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>13da6bc2-704e-409e-a454-16fbb03c1e9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/les-matheson-customer-centric-bank-video/The Royal Bank of Scotland executive discusses how the company cultivated a culture of customer obsession. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Les Matheson on the Customer-Centric Bank]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/992a344eb957498e99fb162bdcfe5891/matheson-customer-centric-bank-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Episode Design, Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>547ed77a-b0f9-465c-8bf7-aee12cf1a64bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-elements-of-value-for-consumers-take-precedence-snap-chart/Companies’ response to the coronavirus needs to deliver these three values.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Elements of Value® for Consumers Take Precedence During a Pandemic]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2acfae7455f94ac69e14bbb6a40bf7ed/three-elements-of-value-for-consumers-take-precedence-during-a-pandemic-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d49f3578-89d5-46cd-b569-179109be1997https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-finance-organization-ready-to-navigate-the-coronavirus/This crisis raises the importance of cash flow, contingency planning and true partnership with the business units. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Finance Organization Ready to Navigate the Coronavirus?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Kurt Grichel, and Sabine Atieh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05f14b4b0f484d64a1e2ea659cb34f9b/covid-and-finance_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8fa0f78d-ab77-405f-8b7c-300e2d4530f5https://www.bain.com/insights/funds-flocking-healthcare-private-equity-infographic/Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, investors remain eager to pour funds into the sector.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Funds Keep Flocking to Healthcare Private Equity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e11277bbb332413b975c2f0b440e28af/7222-hcpe_16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4b7c54b-dd32-4645-9e43-e05a26c737c8https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-tech-industry-responds-to-coronavirus/Tech companies are working to mitigate the impact of the virus, but there are proactive steps they can take to increase resilience.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Asian Tech Industry’s Coronavirus Response: Now and the Future]]><![CDATA[By Moonsup Shin and Xin Cheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83647398a178416ba7f3300e9557eda9/corona-affect-on-mobile_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Software, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8a0813a-9201-49e5-8066-c914348ce5c9https://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-how-to-be-the-leader-your-people-need-right-now/Engage people in the right way, at the right time, with the right information. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus: How to Be the Leader Your People Need Right Now]]><![CDATA[By Peter Slagt, David Michels, and Melissa Burke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ed5a2ebee00948fe9094e16783ec6ebf/coronavirus-and-leadership-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bc42507-5206-4078-a8ea-a4ffb541d1behttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-supply-chains-and-coronavirus-snap-chart/While some sectors in the global manufacturing hub will take a hard hit, others could find room for potential growth.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Supply Chains and Coronavirus: What’s Next? ]]><![CDATA[By Helen Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ac531afe210043218b7499ae8f647e69/ams_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b1ee9d6-ef28-497c-8cb4-b066fc6991b6https://www.bain.com/insights/cio-priorities-for-responding-to-coronavirus-infographic/Balance inclusionary actions with precautions to keep your people and operations running.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CIO Priorities for Responding to Coronavirus]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2fda6f2238f4af9b69d6c3a71fecccd/cio_priorities_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>b704bbba-4382-4595-9e8c-d907f9641174https://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-a-ceos-dress-rehearsal-for-the-new-world-fm-blog/Business leaders are sharing five key messages with teams to prepare them for turbulence today—and tomorrow.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus: A CEO's Dress Rehearsal for the New World]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0948cbfd8214fe7b814474e03493647/coronavirus-ceo-communication-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>edbc88d4-c1ca-4102-b580-32d9f7c165b1https://www.bain.com/insights/defending-consumer-products-companies-against-covid-19/This defining leadership moment is an opportunity to strengthen companies for the long term.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defending Consumer Products Companies against COVID-19]]><![CDATA[By Joëlle de Montgolfier, Leah Johns, Luke Secosky, and Duilio Matrullo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf983c4b1d6441f7b100b1fa18bcaf59/covid-19-defending-consumer-products-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>604e0d63-066c-41a8-a9d0-69796e99b13dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/lng-markets-reward-upstream-and-downstream-expansion/Supply has outstripped the rapidly growing demand for gas, but the long term remains promising.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[LNG Markets Reward Upstream and Downstream Expansion]]><![CDATA[By Wael Hatoum, Julien Jaulin, Anas Kaakeh, and Michael Short]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d70f144951f54e8a8f8a9bf0bcc9b8d0/lng-markets_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>61c8b556-2754-4f84-8e13-2da565bb000chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-coronavirus-demand-challenge-awaiting-chinas-auto-industry/Sales could fall by more than 20% in the worst case, but carmakers can still adapt to the longer-term impact of COVID-19.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Coronavirus Demand Challenge Awaiting China’s Auto Industry]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang, Ralf Kalmbach, and Helen Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b1990d7cca348d7b320b6d04ab23375/coronavirus-china-auto-industry-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>62f85125-7a4c-4ece-9126-fdb4654228ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-plan-for-coronavirus-actions-to-take-now/The Covid-19 outbreak is unlike any previous crisis: traditional crisis-response approaches will not be sufficient. CEOs need to act now, and act aggressively.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A CEO Plan for Coronavirus: Actions to Take Now]]><![CDATA[By Tom Holland, Simon Henderson, David Schannon, and Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f37a648539d549698f514cd2712b6ac7/ceo-coronavirus-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1bba0818-9128-49af-adda-de00e1a3ecc0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-will-the-coronavirus-affect-mobile-phone-supply-chains-snap-chart/Labor shortages and transportation restrictions could cause a short-term dip in mobile phone shipments and delivery delays.Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Will the Coronavirus Affect Mobile Phone Supply Chains?]]><![CDATA[By Moonsup Shin and Xin Cheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4436b300546f45cd8c34e815720723a1/coronavirus-mobile-phones16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8d8b336-28f6-48eb-99d0-9020e1b43826https://www.bain.com/insights/us-medtech-profit-pool-to-reach-72-billion-by-2024-snap-chart/Innovation in premium products and industry consolidation will fuel growth.Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Medtech Profit Pool to Reach $72 billion by 2024]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa67a5d8d9324bdc95e59ac1c57c1f22/medtech-us-profit-pools-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ec8f1cf-80eb-42fb-9ee1-c0b750a3d48ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2020/Investment in China plunged, but some markets remained buoyant.Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2020]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Sriwatsan Krishnan, and Johanne Dessard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65c76aa421d34a76ba293e3556a46bf1/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b7e7054-87a3-4f76-8af0-4b156ca9ebe1https://www.bain.com/insights/memo-to-ceos-break-your-inertia-on-sustainability/If sustainability is so important to corporate leaders, why aren’t they spending more time on it?Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Memo to CEOs: Break Your Inertia on Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Dalton Maine, Andrew Keech, and Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/26c063e05e6e49a6ab807f4642a5e029/memo-to-ceos-treat-sustainability-like-other-priorities-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b4d9816-c8cc-4adc-ab8d-87d434e722a7https://www.bain.com/insights/maintaining-momentum-in-healthcare-private-equity-video/Bain Partner Nirad Jain discusses how healthcare remains one of the hottest sectors in private equity investment, especially during times of macroeconomic uncertainty.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Maintaining Momentum in Healthcare Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/816b82074fce40e7834af316b1dd3add/jain-healthcare-pe-2020-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[M&A Due Diligence, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9967d47e-0fe9-4ae9-aa3f-e2cdf1f53c52https://www.bain.com/insights/challenges-and-opportunities-in-healthcare-private-equity-video/Bain Partner Kara Murphy discusses the macro and micro forces that will change the investing landscape over the coming decade.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/694a54d2a84249bd935fbed895d90e0f/murphy-healthcare-pe-2020-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>78bbf012-13ea-4515-94d8-10b3cd73d2f9https://www.bain.com/insights/few-americans-are-highly-concerned-about-coronavirus-effect-on-finances-or-health-snap-chart/As of last week, many in the US expected at least some negative health or financial effects from the outbreak, but only about one-fifth were highly worried.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Few Americans Are Highly Concerned about Coronavirus]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9410e03b023746b48306101cd3235e10/corona-virus-promo_v2_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ba301d8-8b4c-4020-8f8b-7cccf5361b6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-middle-income-americans-finances-ready-for-coronavirus-snap-chart/As of March 6, only 7% of all survey respondents have adjusted their financial holdings. That could change.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Middle-Income Americans’ Finances Ready for Coronavirus?]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56f545852b8946e1bece760a6b62741f/middle_income_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>8716fd81-30d0-428a-82c6-768d8d4519d5https://www.bain.com/insights/most-at-risk-older-americans-least-worried-about-coronavirus-snap-chart/Younger Americans are taking the threat to their health and finances much more seriously than older generations.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most at Risk, Older Americans Least Worried about Coronavirus]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/efc54865e3b44cf783980fdd6fb0bcc6/coronavirus-us-survey-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9c4503a-72a7-4eeb-a435-d8bc30c186bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/letter-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Investors focus on creating good returns even if they don’t rely on expansion of multiples.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Welcome Letter: Healthcare Private Equity and Corporate M&A Report 2020 ]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6b9a6bdab094a91beb861da7a23fcc4/pe-healthcare-letter-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f15704e-3bc4-45cc-bc4a-545960fe0f43https://www.bain.com/insights/year-in-review-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Another solid year means healthcare expanded its share of overall deal activity.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Market 2019: The Year in Review ]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/60d01c27c737437990718677d2886d5c/pe-healthcare-yir-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ff682fa-f362-4789-a981-d476f08b48f2https://www.bain.com/insights/data-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Netflix used data to compete in movie and TV production. Healthcare companies have a similar opportunity.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Data Moves to Center Stage ]]><![CDATA[By Justin Doshi and Laila Kassis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/301fa0f3f52a400e812a0508ec47a184/pe-healthcare-data-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>795947cf-eaa5-4212-93b9-69f01d0b8843https://www.bain.com/insights/regulatory-reform-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/In every country changing its regulations, private equity investors should do scenario planning around the probable consequences.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Investors Must Consider the Effects of Healthcare Regulatory Reform]]><![CDATA[By Sharon Fry and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ba47a22ea8b40399a5871d7bfd4acb0/pe-healthcare-rr-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>42f1ef0f-8069-4fad-bd0b-50380fa85dd9https://www.bain.com/insights/north-america-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/More buyout firms are partnering to win deals and retaining minority interests upon exit.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[North America: Private Equity Flocks to Healthcare, Intensifying Competition ]]><![CDATA[By Jeremy Martin, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/632a07f68c1b4bddb072828dc35913ff/pe-healthcare-na-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b1c1a216-040a-4759-90b7-77af62e26c06https://www.bain.com/insights/europe-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Demand for assets will be strongest in companies with little reimbursement exposure.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe: Healthcare Deal Values Rise as Private Equity Looks for Scale]]><![CDATA[By Franz-Robert Klingan and Dmitry Podpolny]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9073055d778421cb8b3ee50f3e357d3/pe-healthcare-europe-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f54e97df-81f9-4da5-84a0-cdb5569d4d49https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/China activity dips, but a government procurement program would benefit local biopharma companies. Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific: Healthcare Private Equity Is on a Multiyear Growth Trajectory]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur, Alex Boulton, and Kevin Chang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/100ac36689124c4399a7441875d7cc12/pe-healthcare-asia-pac-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f98a9b88-960f-41ad-8218-c8363a9e50f3https://www.bain.com/insights/providers-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Private equity investors support providers that have expanded roles in a value-based world, or that enable physicians to concentrate on care delivery.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Providers: Focus Stays on Lower-Cost and Consumer-Focused Sites of Care]]><![CDATA[By Justin Doshi and Sharon Fry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd7abada7e2c4ee49fbc675965273cfc/pe-healthcare-providers-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8440313c-5dd8-45ec-b62b-3c5cab1193adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/payers-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Private equity deals involve payments, Medicare Advantage, employer self-funded plans and building out service businesses.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Payers: Scarce Healthcare Assets and Stiff Competition from Corporates]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43bb7d25b5744242adec502d85bdaae1/pe-healthcare-payers-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b503d5e4-382b-4ce8-afc9-a13875ba9067https://www.bain.com/insights/biopharma-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Enthusiasm registers among private equity investors despite uncertainties around drug pricing reform. Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Biopharma: From Branding to Emerging Therapies, There’s Something for Everyone]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e5b0ae8a34742db81681678546e6bce/pe-healthcare-biopharma-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d5d78f1-8cdc-40fc-a17e-8ca5a4ea63dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Investment themes include derivative services, category leadership and consumer markets.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech: Corporates Roll, but Plenty Remains Attractive for Private Equity ]]><![CDATA[By Jon Barfield and Jason Slocum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/665498a750204074b4e92f4a885c00b1/pe-healthcare-medtech-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>512a8672-5074-43a0-836e-0834d7c6facfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-it-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Solutions help companies reduce costs and improve medical outcomes across a range of subsectors.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare IT: A Surge of Innovation Attracts New Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Laila Kassis and Kalyan Jonnalagadda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/107c32b9724840f7b1ededd777900c49/pe-healthcare-healthcareit-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>03d9ee04-9df7-4f67-ad1e-63d06db994a0https://www.bain.com/insights/corporate-ma-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Partnerships with buyout funds proliferate as a way to combine different capabilities or expertise.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate M&A: For Public Healthcare Companies, It’s All about Revenue Growth]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Dale Stafford, and Ben Siegal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e492853ac1b9483facf2aa7a5f4ec1cc/pe-healthcare-corpma-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c2c449a-15c7-4b66-9b64-def3316d037chttps://www.bain.com/insights/exits-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/Funds make more quick flips and partial exits.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 09:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Exits: Private Equity Funds Dominate, but Corporates Step Up ]]><![CDATA[By Jason Slocum and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eaee1c245f9e4a52b7f7af2ba1cbddb1/pe-healthcare-exits-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>00b46927-9f21-46cb-a334-2c9fbe423c09https://www.bain.com/insights/2020-and-beyond-global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2020/But private equity investors will have to sharpen their focus on operations.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2020 and Beyond: Strong Fundamentals Will Keep Healthcare Deals Going Strong]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/326e409f48ea49be9270891322a9feb2/pe-healthcare-20202-16.9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>48d58f28-e217-4c55-935c-7475c3e39a17https://www.bain.com/insights/walking-the-talk-on-change-forbes/Three things make leading corporate change difficult, but none is an excuse to step back.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Walking the Talk on Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf2accf9fcf846f7976a9542722fb34f/walking-the-talk-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>668a6be8-a37a-47cf-a2a9-bbc26e0214d5https://www.bain.com/insights/auto-suppliers-winding-road-to-2030/Innovation and cost control will be critical to succeed in a lower-volume environment.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Auto Suppliers’ Winding Road to 2030]]><![CDATA[By Markus Bürgin, Ralf Kalmbach, Michael Weber, and Tom Wendt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/89334f78011440d099b8b0da4ce36267/auto-suppliers_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>5932a4b0-44ac-4c6e-8785-fc69215be643https://www.bain.com/insights/mapping-synergies-to-shape-a-semiconductor-portfolio-snapchart/The shift from products to systems raises the importance of a detailed economic analysis of how cost, capabilities and customers overlap among segments. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mapping Synergies to Shape a Semiconductor Portfolio ]]><![CDATA[By Hans Joachim Heider and Daniel Suter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0da5a6592304beeab60af77115f9294/mapping-synergies-to-shape-a-semiconductor-portfolio-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc5bdc28-92a6-42ec-a855-1fa4dc8650cfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/banking-systems-theyre-not-mellowing-with-age-snapchart/Banks need a new way to think about IT systems modernization. Four approaches provide much-needed guidance. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking Systems: They’re Not Mellowing with Age]]><![CDATA[By Marc van der Vleugel, Steven Breeden, and Pascal Gautheron]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82b583af56b6445e872e3c9f0c04005f/banking-systems-not-mellowing-with-age-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>41ee2845-ad65-4868-86af-0a409c0183f0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-coronavirus-is-accelerating-the-transformation-of-chinas-meat-supply-chain/The outbreak highlights the need for a shift away from open-air markets and toward a cold-chain model similar to Europe’s.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus Accelerates the Transformation of China’s Meat Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Luedi and Helen Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/914fbfb5066c44d3ab1da4810a827ace/coronavirus-cold-chain-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>c93b9025-97e3-409c-91d5-2ebb3113f14dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gender-parity-inspiring-women-to-reach-for-the-c-suite/Women benefit from more open conversations about prestige, wealth and influence.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Gender Parity: Inspiring Women to Reach for the C-Suite]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Hayes, Melissa Artabane, and Brittany Martin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c0d7e5346f1407caaf526cc5cce9a18/what-do-woman-want_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>6fbfe126-0b91-4bce-a0d0-6d31c6e4fd90https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-reach-the-c-suite-a-gender-parity-discussion-video/Bain Partner Jennifer Hayes sits down with former Coca-Cola CFO Kathy Waller for a wide-ranging discussion on what inspires women to pursue senior leadership roles. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Reach the C-Suite: A Gender Parity Discussion]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Hayes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b0a8b437ee6410984ae8cbf013fd62f/waller-hayes1440x810v3.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f5f88af-c26c-4e76-85a7-728597852113https://www.bain.com/insights/the-prestige-factor-inspiring-women-executives-video/Kathy Waller, the former CFO of Coca-Cola, talks about the role of prestige, wealth and influence in getting women to the C-suite.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Prestige Factor: Inspiring Women Executives]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Hayes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/84852f6d2f2b445796bf344f256308ba/waller-hayes-convo-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc3e1091-585d-461e-9b46-c33b3c0d4240https://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-coronavirus-will-transform-healthcare-in-china/The epidemic will spur progress in regulation, digital tools and consumer options.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Coronavirus Will Transform Healthcare in China]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Chang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dec09c86f2074c8db84c2e177a169341/coronavirus-transform-healthcare-in-china-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb3ba9bf-7500-4818-93ea-14f6dcfa62fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/life-insurers-grass-looks-greener-asset-management-snap-chart/But they’re discovering that they need new capabilities.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Life Insurers, the Grass Looks Greener in Asset Management]]><![CDATA[By Antonio Rodrigues, Jed Fallis, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b516723ad31248638fddf33055940db5/to-life-insurers-the-grass-looks-greener-in-asset-management-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f4973e4-cb96-472a-b755-afd187195f4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/blockbuster-drugs-and-new-tech-will-stoke-the-us-pharma-profit-pool-snap-chart/The expected growth in pharma revenues will expand the sector’s profit pool by 35% to $170 billion by 2024.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Blockbuster Drugs and New Tech Will Stoke the US Pharma Profit Pool ]]><![CDATA[By Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d6054cabec848339fa12bb035502a85/pharmaprofitpool_promos_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>641a36ff-45d1-4c60-8bde-6839288619f9https://www.bain.com/insights/heeding-the-call-to-reinvent-healthcare-delivery/Our Asia-Pacific Front Line of Healthcare Report 2020 finds that healthcare systems across the region need to undergo transformational change—and that the timing couldn’t be better. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Heeding the Call to Reinvent Healthcare Delivery]]><![CDATA[By Lucy d'Arville, Satyam Mehra, Alex Boulton, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1d1395b809d424a8db679657f95b19d/apac_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>167b4aed-9dc1-4833-bd4f-530857f111efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-profit-pool-expected-to-rise-at-healthy-pace-snap-chart/Profits are forecast to grow 5% a year through 2024, with the fastest growth in medtech and healthcare IT.Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Healthcare Profit Pool to Rise At a Healthy Pace]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6d67c59d7404da5844c4ad9a830b8fa/healthcare-profit-pools1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>c170fc1b-5640-4f40-baf7-69dcac0f44b2https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-consumer-industry-prepares-for-the-coronavirus-legacy/Many executives already recognize that online channels are set to become more important than ever.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's Consumer Industry Prepares for the Coronavirus Legacy]]><![CDATA[By Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c69a57a68ec74bd8b47193a022843f3c/chinas-consumer-industry-prepares-for-the-coronavirus-legacy-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>36e2e801-d862-4487-a2ec-0cd2fcc5722ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-avoid-the-curse-of-ipo-underperformance-snap-chart/Elite outperformers have already prepared for life after IPO. Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Avoid the Curse of IPO Underperformance ]]><![CDATA[By Hubert Shen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a74a00fcae144149b550d52eb9eeb31f/how-to-avoid-the-curse-of-ipo-underperformance-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f8b0eef-d2fb-470c-972a-201f238d5594https://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-pushes-chinas-food-chain-toward-modernization-snap-chart/Price pressures on the most perishable animal products highlight the need for an updated supply chain.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus Pushes China’s Food Chain toward Modernization]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Luedi and Helen Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/87b7d66804f54e71bdcbd94de8ac1e83/proteinsbypricesnapchart_promo-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>234672f6-abc7-4ddf-bc5d-e0bc40137d3fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-more-value-objectives-key-results/More and more companies use Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to set goals, but few are getting the benefits they should. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting More Value from Objectives and Key Results]]><![CDATA[By Darren Johnson and Joost Spits]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/abeadce63a8d43bbb5ec89bb335f53c7/getting-more-value-from-okr-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>65be1dcf-ecc6-4c10-aeba-db40825612c3https://www.bain.com/insights/three-success-factors-healthcares-digital-transformation-video/Bain Partner Christoph Schlegel shares how some companies achieve breakthrough results on their digital investments.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Success Factors for Healthcare’s Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Christoph Schlegel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c275d80efcc64144836efcbd55aeeefe/christoph-schlegel-digital-healthcare_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d56e1403-8d74-4100-af4c-81db9497cfcehttps://www.bain.com/insights/as-coronavirus-spreads-healthcare-goes-digital-snap-chart/Unable to leave home, more Chinese patients are turning to online services.Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As the Coronavirus Spreads, Healthcare Goes Digital]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Chang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cc791a7b16474d0e80e9b83477fbd9e3/corona-2.26-promo-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b0084b0-6df4-4829-927b-fdbdc90a64bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hugh-macarthur-letter-global-private-equity-report-2020/Private equity posted another great year, but the game is getting harder. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Letter from Hugh MacArthur: The Search for Certainty]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82effe0318284cce87a58147baf616e4/2020-pe-report-letter-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>237c1974-04b7-45c5-a154-62da2b4cbf11https://www.bain.com/insights/year-in-review-global-private-equity-report-2020/With valuations so high, funds must find other levers to drive returns.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity in 2019: Strong Deal Activity Despite Worsening Macro Conditions]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, and Johanne Dessard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de7cc911d0f14e6b80b23c3326babaab/2020-pe-report-section-1-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6efb3b0-3c82-435f-abab-3016175dacbfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/technology-global-private-equity-report-2020/Multiples can look scary, but the most promising segments still offer sustainable growth.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology: Bubble or Opportunity for Private Equity Investors?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Jonny Holliday, Christopher Perry, David Lipman, Cindy Skaruppa, Christian Buecker, and Syed Ali]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/604145c5731244c89edc93071857522c/2020-pe-report-section-2_1-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>db23e836-0be8-4257-9283-da94187ccec1https://www.bain.com/insights/esg-investing-global-private-equity-report-2020/Are environmental, social and governance concerns compatible with strong fund performance?Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Investing with Impact: Today’s ESG Mandate in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Chris Bierly, Jean-Charles van den Branden, Iwona Steclik, Johanne Dessard, and Axel Seemann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ed0c123e01647aabbda27e0c129513f/2020-pe-report-section-2_2-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>53cda627-0266-4da7-b9c8-e85894432701https://www.bain.com/insights/payments-global-private-equity-report-2020/Private equity has feasted on the payments business, but the opportunity is changing amid rapid innovation.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity’s New Path to Payoff in Payments]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Justin Miller, Tim Cochrane, Mike Cashman, and Glen Williams]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04d491cafcfc4b8ebc8c66030af9f6c7/2020-pe-report-section-2_3-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Financial Services, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>50bc2d55-b165-4aab-8e72-78289c099db2https://www.bain.com/insights/pricing-global-private-equity-report-2020/Every buyout target can get better at pricing. The real question is, what will it take to get there?Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing Pricing Power to Create Lasting Value]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, David Burns, Mark Burton, Peter Jackson, Wade Cruse, and Ron Kermisch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79aa5b94c9574175940eee9cb4bc0ce2/2020-pe-report-section-2_4-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7808d00a-46f0-4051-9e12-6b4aae2b5683https://www.bain.com/insights/due-diligence-global-private-equity-report-2020/There are no crystal balls, but it is possible to gain real confidence about what’s coming and when.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Assess Disruption in Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Christophe De Vusser, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Richard Lichtenstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d364d8407153403d9fdd2db034de9cc3/2020-pe-report-section-2_5-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>fbd869f6-17a4-49ea-ace7-a38a3590d9fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/public-vs-private-markets-global-private-equity-report-2020/Over the past decade, returns from private and public equity have converged. Should we be worried?Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Public vs. Private Equity Returns: Is PE Losing Its Advantage?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f664a5efd9ba4378852170b9f16a5243/2020-pe-report-section-3-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1668c78c-1a8d-4b17-ae92-a2213c6dc998https://www.bain.com/insights/for-your-ears-only-the-bain-company-private-equity-report-in-brief-podcast/Get the long story short in the latest episode of our Dry Powder podcast.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Your Ears Only: Bain's Private Equity Report in Brief]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5fadcf8f3ae54697aa7b84627bfc00f3/pe-podcast-stair-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>edfb16be-18b5-477f-875b-cc8fae3c253chttps://www.bain.com/insights/telco-2030-wait-and-see-is-no-longer-an-option/The next decade will reshape the industry at lightning speed; to win, be bold.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telco 2030: Wait-and-See Is No Longer an Option]]><![CDATA[By Paul Smith and Herbert Blum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56be5bc5537e483886398ccf98256eaa/telco-2030-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>840b1a3f-411f-462b-8e86-a7cf5aa8c638https://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-and-other-shocks-how-resilient-is-your-supply-chain/Don’t overlook the risks from second- and third-tier suppliers. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus and Other Shocks: How Resilient Is Your Supply Chain?]]><![CDATA[By Allison Kahler and Peter Guarraia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c680b18e4fea47229708ddd2020cb54d/coronavirus-and-other-shocks-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c173d59-b939-40e6-8be9-f0df70274c19https://www.bain.com/insights/why-customer-loyalty-beats-quarterly-earnings-snap-chart/Across industries, companies that prioritize customer relationships deliver outsize growth.Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Customer Loyalty Beats Quarterly Earnings]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e51308497d8e4cdc893c0ea13a0c7e22/loyalty-leaders-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>eed3c148-e2e2-4519-8636-b3c01f7e227chttps://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-pushes-chinas-consumer-goods-makers-further-online-snap-chart/We surveyed consumer industry executives—and they seem ready to rethink their channel strategy.Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coronavirus Pushes China’s Consumer Goods Makers Further Online]]><![CDATA[By Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d592626017242daa9838a92eae5f917/corona-social-16.9b.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b18842a-6b5f-496c-8e33-300877ced865https://www.bain.com/insights/locked-down-by-coronavirus-chinas-shoppers-ramp-up-online-purchases-snap-chart/Bain analysis of exclusive data from Tmall shows dramatic shifts for many consumer goods. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Locked Down by Coronavirus, China's Shoppers Ramp Up Online Purchases ]]><![CDATA[By Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ce0440347884afa9fee23e58bd5cf1d/corona-locked-16.9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c18f3bc-3160-4169-bcbb-ca7bfbab1e86https://www.bain.com/insights/reversing-the-winners-curse-of-the-ipo/Congratulations, you’ve sold shares to the public. Now what?Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reversing the Winner’s Curse of the IPO]]><![CDATA[By Hubert Shen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93cc7af18a8342a5996aab480a1321ed/reversing-the-winners-curse-of-the-ipo-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4726ce36-3a79-43f9-ad81-bb8edc9ab095https://www.bain.com/insights/what-we-learned-as-last-mile-delivery-drivers/Crowdsourcing the last leg of delivery can help logistics companies increase efficiency and improve customer service.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What We Learned as Last-Mile Delivery Drivers]]><![CDATA[By Drew Woodhouse and Gabriel Guedes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e29fcc72a66c4ffb8903c4a8e74e7ea0/last-mile-delivery-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce62586e-eec7-451a-a933-c7704188f92bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-retailers-and-the-coronavirus-outbreak-lessons-from-the-past/For a sector already in flux, the crisis presents two looming challenges: bottlenecks and shortages.Sat, 15 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Retailers and the Coronavirus Outbreak: Lessons from the Past]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Cheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd53b72ccf9a473cb98fd683cfd20344/retail-coronavirus-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c600da8-fe2b-454e-a285-a76b2a9b5bffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-retail-a-survival-guide-for-regional-grocers/How to thrive in spite of a mounting scale disadvantage.Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail: A Survival Guide for Regional Grocers]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine, Wes Janson, Karl Zimmermann, and Kyle Goldman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a44434afa47b4cc6b36485b957226cc2/the-future-of-retail-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Grocery]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Customer Experience, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>216c9144-7d22-4672-a5b1-57a7d6bf9591https://www.bain.com/insights/ipos-how-to-reverse-the-winners-curse-cfo/Companies may have good reasons to go public, but the hoped-for shareholder return often doesn't come. Here are some thoughts for overcoming that obstacle.Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IPOs: How to Reverse the Winner’s Curse]]><![CDATA[By Hubert Shen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fbfb0b45-ec1e-4b99-8151-6fe8c89bf80chttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-energy-and-natural-resources-for-a-net-zero-carbon-future/A new model of leadership shows how to address sustainability and emissions issues while retaining support from customers and investors.Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking Energy and Natural Resources for a Net-Zero Carbon Future]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry and Dave Rennard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a405e641ed964fbaaeb60d2f04d159cc/gettyimages-81846945_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>65303cc5-f585-48bc-9e40-eda8451b6f93https://www.bain.com/insights/oscars-2020-celebrities-screen-time-snap-chart/These stars won the most screen time during the Academy Awards.Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Oscars 2020: Which Celebrities Played Leading Roles in the Broadcast?]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin and Andre James]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65425eb1a56c4cebbf20f15d916cc357/2020-oscars-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ecbff40b-f1b6-4b5d-91b8-0e0df141d911https://www.bain.com/insights/is-this-company-recession-proof-forbes/Here’s how one leadership team is changing to prepare for the downturn.Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is This Company Recession Proof? Not Yet, But It’s Doing A Lot Of Things Right]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16df679166c4437fb27b6ee3f1cde329/leading-through-change-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a3f282a-927d-436f-9130-9825837e3e98https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-the-coronavirus-crisis-prepare-now/The cost of novel coronavirus pneumonia will surpass all previous outbreaks. But companies that act now can minimize the worst effects and emerge from the crisis stronger. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Coronavirus Crisis: Prepare Now]]><![CDATA[By Weiwen Han, Karen Harris, and Thomas Luedi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4f48b947674456a9fec0215a3f64d8b/coronavirus-impact-2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7321fd7-1d85-4eb0-981a-f5a03b0dcb8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/coronavirus-impact-china-gdp-snap-chart/The recent outbreak of the highly contagious and deadly coronavirus is expected to cost more than any previous epidemic.Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Much Will Coronavirus Hurt China's Economy?]]><![CDATA[By Weiwen Han, Karen Harris, and Thomas Luedi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce99cd2ea4764ccc8c897697e88f6142/coronavirus-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Operations, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>08590026-88ed-45d9-8683-917759610673https://www.bain.com/insights/eight-themes-that-are-rewriting-the-future-of-luxury-goods/Our 2019 Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study highlights what changing customer aspirations and behaviors will mean for luxury brands.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Eight Themes That Are Rewriting the Future of Luxury Goods]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Filippo Prete, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ed4cf02cfb7453ea442cba87399fd39/global-luxury-report-2020-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>99ecf82a-2311-4229-97ea-63b1a339b841https://www.bain.com/insights/life-insurers-spread-their-wings-but-can-they-maintain-altitude/As more insurers shift to capital-light business, they discover that they need new capabilities.Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Life Insurers Spread Their Wings, But Can They Maintain Altitude?]]><![CDATA[By Antonio Rodrigues, Jed Fallis, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8395ecc071ae4d02a3e4459a4309e169/life-insurers-spread-their-wings16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe1d4f69-e209-4245-879c-bf8082e10245https://www.bain.com/insights/super-bowl-ads-grab-gridiron-engagement-snap-chart/Compared with the regular season, viewer engagement is higher for the big game, and even higher for the ads.Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Super Bowl Ads Grab Gridiron Engagement]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin, Andre James, and Sharona Sankar-King]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eee0c1ffaf3e452bad1c220336258dac/super-bowl16_9-2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>91fdd7e5-a023-4151-9f63-59b77852a382https://www.bain.com/insights/most-companies-overestimate-their-cybersecurity-but-resilience-is-possible/Strong cybersecurity is about more than technology; it also takes a long-term commitment to develop a range of strategic capabilities.Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most Companies Overestimate Their Cybersecurity, but Resilience Is Possible]]><![CDATA[By Frank Ford and Syed Ali]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64f5fb6ebf0b431eaecebe69d6c2ae8a/cybersecurity-maturity_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ffb1da3-a84f-4611-95ad-f81034adfcfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/reinventing-the-consumer-products-supply-chain/Some companies are avoiding the looming margins crunch by taking a new approach to supply chains.Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reinventing the Consumer Products Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Allard Vegter, Thomas Kwasniok, Adam Borchert, and Drew Woodhouse]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23cef95731f94bf78b019b1168c95a70/6659-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Business Strategy, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6dd53554-a4e2-40e0-aa65-d66a9ccfa818https://www.bain.com/insights/the-insurance-opportunity-in-connected-devices-video/Devices that help monitor health, autos and homes offer insurers new way to attract and retain customers.Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Insurance Opportunity in Connected Devices]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/029a1b63097642f7b1eda095412c4276/connected-devices-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>97262b8a-0b24-4e78-8e25-ebdf8481bf15https://www.bain.com/insights/underserved-selling-to-small-businesses-is-a-huge-untapped-market/To sell successfully to this enormous market, develop a strategy that spans service, segmentation and scale.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Underserved: Selling to Small Businesses Is a Huge Untapped Market]]><![CDATA[By Mikaela Boyd and Jessica Schreiber Solera]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a641fc829f3f496fb2f504ecc19a2647/made-to-order-selling-to-small-businesses-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>22e7b214-5811-40a1-ae27-88afa5cdcacfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-glimpse-into-the-holy-grail-of-data-sets-podcast/Deal data—truly credible, granular deal data—will change the way the private equity industry works. Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Glimpse into the Holy Grail of Data Sets]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/170966c2ceaa4d3a903e990627fa30ff/holy-grail-of-data-sets-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>617cd9ed-680d-4544-bba9-22e4fd67a20bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/market-overview-happy-new-year-podcast/Get the essential data and trends of 2019 to inform your 2020 strategy.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Market Overview: Happy New Year? ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7e14ff26bcc43828d69d5ac8135464f/market-overview-happy-new-year-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>afea289c-a51d-40d4-a4de-3868a5c46dc4https://www.bain.com/insights/connected-devices-changing-insurance-infographic/As customer churn rises, smart insurers are focusing on connectivity, digitalization and a thorough understanding of millennials.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Connected Devices Are Changing Insurance]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0dc4ac08e8a34ace9052be996fb11b8f/connecteddeviceschanginginsurancepromov2_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>cebae99f-5a68-43ec-91fa-3d12af55096chttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2020-bain-breakfast-doing-agile-right-video/Speakers at the Bain Breakfast discussed how to scale Agile without sacrificing efficiency and reliability.Thu, 23 Jan 2020 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2020: Bain Breakfast on Doing Agile Right]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh, Darrell Rigby, and Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90f8d8215e2f4d24978ef82a650585ce/breakfast-agile-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>31e37be5-8062-4fea-b9f5-ac013075597ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-scale-a-winning-portfolio-strategy-for-semiconductor-players/The shift from products to systems changes the game for chipmakers. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Scale: A Winning Portfolio Strategy for Semiconductor Players]]><![CDATA[By Hans Joachim Heider, Daniel Suter, Josef Ming, and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec45d28510db4e92ae9b0da5c430a2ea/beyond-scale-semiconductor-players_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>545ec2e7-fdc3-498a-8719-5bcdca57ad6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-strong-sales-and-winning-tips-for-2020s/Retailers posted a strong holiday season. But what does that mean for success over the next decade?Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday Wrap: Strong Sales and Winning Tips for the 2020s ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08ada1c7b063421ca4a798311ae1fff3/rhnl-issue-5_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>99b66b7a-8684-4259-ba8a-033df0e82779https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2020-first-impressions-video/Bain Partner Lucy d'Arville shares the most pressing issues related to healthcare that are being discussed at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2020: First Impressions]]><![CDATA[By Lucy d'Arville]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/864ff87b651b480ead13d7e620c6eeb0/darville-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>2efed3f7-3593-4dfd-8870-0beef470d8dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2020-how-to-survive-the-21st-century-video/Orit Gadiesh, chairman of Bain & Company, leads a conversation on navigating a century threatened by technological disruption, environmental disaster and nuclear war.Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2020: How to Survive the 21st Century]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b6200ae99f5a47cab14fc471b5119aa7/21st-century-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>c13117c2-cb49-4740-9dd2-58fa5837e491https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2020-renewed-commitment-better-world-video/Bain’s Manny Maceda discusses how the founding mission of the World Economic Forum has been on full display at this year’s meeting.Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2020: A Renewed Commitment to a Better World]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4cd97c9079cb467e8500ec65421e8164/maceda-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d0883a3-3fae-45d4-b47e-906ccb561970https://www.bain.com/insights/for-banks-modernizing-technology-has-become-a-perpetual-challenge/Now that banks are essentially tech companies with a banking license, four approaches provide much-needed guidance for modernization.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Banks, Modernizing Technology Has Become a Perpetual Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Marc van der Vleugel, Steven Breeden, and Pascal Gautheron]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/972b2813de6b4848bf619722109c7fb9/bank-systems-modernization_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>deb6c2ca-c273-49b8-acb4-ca375d980233https://www.bain.com/insights/a-smarter-way-for-healthcare-companies-to-go-digital/Start building a trove of high-quality data and a business model that puts it to work. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Smarter Way for Healthcare Companies to Go Digital]]><![CDATA[By Christoph Schlegel, Reynold Strossen, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77c9768c454d4d3bb604fcc053fa78db/smarter-way-for-healthcare-companies-to-go-digital-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology, Healthcare Payers, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>1af9b5ad-0c69-4f80-b57e-3e6c5d18ea9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2020-future-consumption-asean-video/Bain Partner Praneeth Yendamuri discusses trends that will shape consumption in ASEAN over the next decade.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2020: The Future of Consumption in ASEAN]]><![CDATA[By Praneeth Yendamuri]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6ecd47e733f48b183c40bac7c26b110/yendamuri-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab64225e-f891-481b-b1d1-f2b9c002fcffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2020-reflections-doing-agile-right-video/Bain's Sarah Elk and Darrell Rigby share the benefits of transforming into an Agile enterprise.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2020: Reflections on Doing Agile Right]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5414f5ab07b45469c358235bb1233ca/elk-rigby-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f23ed14-5cfa-419b-9d9f-465b3a5aca28https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2020-spotlight-on-sustainability-video/Bain Chairman Orit Gadiesh discusses sustainability, a hot topic among business leaders at this year's World Economic Forum meeting.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2020: Spotlight on Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c41f8380b1044544a268584db7d2902e/gadiesh-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2c07c59-cdc2-4892-bf44-d4c067c72e2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2020-tackling-plastics-challenge-video/Bain's Jenny Davis-Peccoud shares long-term solutions to cut down on the use of plastic worldwide.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2020: Tackling the Plastics Challenge ]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/25c749c0bc06403f9fbb2b114feb8972/david-peccoud-16x9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebc275c0-4e6c-45f0-a9f6-46164dead573https://www.bain.com/insights/funding-agile-infographic/Maximizing returns from Agile at scale hinges on successful planning and budgeting.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Funding All Your Agile Teams]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd8bc5c5ba054bf0838eee33c2e9d80f/planningandbudgetingforagilepromos_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>712ca6a2-d77e-46f4-95f6-404a6e88f947https://www.bain.com/insights/how-worried-should-you-be-about-retailer-alliances-snap-chart/Up to 30% of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies’ operating margins are put at risk in the US as these alliances expand their influence.Fri, 17 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Worried Should You Be About Retailer Alliances?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b8ca5aa95346438cb210befab135ef0a/retail-alliances-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd2e25d1-3301-4ba6-a456-8650e20f7be6https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-payments-infographic/Value-based healthcare providers still need to persuade doctors that they offer better outcomes than fee-for-service models.Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare’s Evolving Payment Landscape]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43c417e5a8ed49ef99dcd30712c7ab1a/value-based-healthcare-1440x810-02.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f9ec4f4-3380-4c00-b46d-be472d19b1d2https://www.bain.com/insights/letter-global-ma-report-2020/The old norms governing M&A are rapidly evolving.Wed, 15 Jan 2020 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Letter from the Bain M&A Team: A Year of Resilience]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd840d97f2744db48390ed1d0375fe37/2020mareport-letter-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6f936b9-88e9-4658-9f9e-2526e902dc43https://www.bain.com/insights/momentum-amid-caution-global-ma-report-2020/M&A stayed surprisingly strong, but cracks are beginning to show.Wed, 15 Jan 2020 03:00:00 Z<![CDATA[State of M&A: Momentum amid Caution]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76c44488a5594c17b47157040cbc7ae8/2020mareport-section01-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcb71a46-15fa-4fb5-85dd-e36aac268d8bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ma-regulation-global-ma-report-2020/Regulators are raising new concerns beyond market consolidation.Wed, 15 Jan 2020 02:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Regulation: Scrutiny of Deals Expands]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ab561b553594993ad731a3c83653309/2020mareport-section02.1-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf998dfd-c816-4860-9d1d-a48c44c1a856https://www.bain.com/insights/dealmaking-global-ma-report-2020/Scope deals now represent 60% of all large M&A.Wed, 15 Jan 2020 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dealmaking: How Will the Scope M&A Boom Pan Out?]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7f40858adff74a90a5feb49de16e69e7/2020mareport-section02.2-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>c53dc9b7-0c8b-40f8-b3d1-d4c7dad853f2https://www.bain.com/insights/private-capital-global-ma-report-2020/The corporate and financial sponsor buyer dynamic continues to evolve.Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Capital: Financial Sponsors Make Good Partners]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6df8da4f3ad4befa5f36fd0c0fd5e54/2020mareport-section02.3-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>f36e3238-cc6a-470d-8a22-da2344cfc4d1https://www.bain.com/insights/portfolio-choices-global-ma-report-2020/It’s more important than ever to be guided by fundamental strategic principles.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Portfolio Choices: Back-to-Basics during Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0894d9c3dea476781c6afb3b9a45710/2020mareport-section03-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ec15d37-8f52-4964-82a4-3f4a79ea3640https://www.bain.com/insights/ma-screening-global-ma-report-2020/Growth and capability assets are more likely to be found outside traditional business boundaries.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Screening: New Strategies Require a Wider View]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ff3836d011f4a739cded3857910799a/2020mareport-section04.1-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4528475-78e5-4ede-bbb3-b7ec3b51fe3dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/due-diligence-global-ma-report-2020/Poor diligence is the root cause of deal failure.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Due Diligence: Evolving Approaches Boost the Odds of Success]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Andrei Vorobyov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2ec52362686e4e9abb9ef7b0a337622c/2020mareport-section04.2-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>99b96cb8-a906-4ce8-b216-c32b394df012https://www.bain.com/insights/integration-global-ma-report-2020/Capability acquirers win by learning from the target and its leadership.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integration: Why Less Is More in Capability Deals]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, Andrei Vorobyov, Dale Stafford, and Adam Haller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f13634c27d404a33ad55eca371d7a00f/2020mareport-section04.3-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>3abdb33a-0133-45ae-86fe-cdc1cecc328fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/divestitures-global-ma-report-2020/Companies tend to undervalue the asset they’re divesting.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Divestitures: Greater Preparation Equals Greater Value ]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, Andrei Vorobyov, Jim Wininger, and Jorge Rujana]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29fd90cb10974d0ea13dbffbd5a7d44d/2020mareport-section04.4-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>6814f44a-08f6-49d9-999c-86380b006865https://www.bain.com/insights/cracking-the-services-conundrum-in-aerospace-and-defense/Strong growth with attractive margins beckon if A&D manufacturers can adapt to new ways of working, gain new capabilities and pinpoint their competitive advantage.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cracking the Services Conundrum in Aerospace and Defense]]><![CDATA[By Prashant Iyer, Jim Wininger, and Michael Goldberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c03fb3c6a95423aaf0b7df3836fb48a/cracking-the-services-conundrum-in-aerospace_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0f6f2b1-f9c7-4647-81ab-cf01d54a4c73https://www.bain.com/insights/the-rise-of-telemedicine-and-remote-based-care-snap-chart/Physicians say technology will help them treat more patients remotely.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Rise of Telemedicine and Remote Care]]><![CDATA[By Jason Slocum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65be475bd29f42a4859bd80eaa5874dc/rise-of-telemedicine_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f173edf-7aab-4ede-987e-fc081b430503https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-manufacturing-technologies-offer-pharma-industry-an-efficiency-breakthrough-snapchart/Pharma leaders are piloting industry 4.0 solutions to tame complexity and cut costs. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Manufacturing Technologies Offer Pharma an Efficiency Breakthrough ]]><![CDATA[By Frank Lesmeister]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/73dc1839a1b746c79463b3578d31defd/digital-manufacturing-pharma-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4fb62922-5265-46c5-973d-3bf9bbe2852dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-sales-infographic/Successful sales efforts hinge on state-of-the-art digital solutions. Here's how leading organizations make the most of them.Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Empowering Sales Teams with Smart Digital Tools]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/40a5560da7204bb4a5c8e65705a109c3/6708-empowering-sales-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8bc15cb7-eab0-44bd-8ba2-9ce681248e82https://www.bain.com/insights/strategy-tech-infographic/Many tech firms don't think they have time to look ahead. But the winners know that focus and agility are not mutually exclusive.Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Planning and Speed: The Balancing Act In Tech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c2d0c1cf26449ce8ebdf572d4398388/planning-and-speed-1440x810-06.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>61330344-60b4-45bc-986f-75b27b96cd53https://www.bain.com/insights/businesses-are-thriving-societies-are-not-wef/As climate change and economic inequality rise, businesses must urgently change to support the societies they operate in.Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Businesses Are Thriving, Societies Are Not. Time for Urgent Change]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e1c0f479f7c946a382dace135fcd223a/businesses-are-thriving-societies-are-not-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>db322abf-08c8-4c03-993f-4f59b484fb85https://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-can-regain-control-of-their-technology-roadmap/Utilities must find innovative ways to update their IT to keep up with a rapidly evolving electricity sector. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Utilities Can Regain Control of Their Technology Roadmap ]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi and Alex Martynov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f8321fd2526d48f393dba207905ff658/how-utilities-can-regain-control-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>03d17259-50a5-4402-81c9-e43bc805deb6https://www.bain.com/insights/in-2020-asia-will-have-the-worlds-largest-gdp-wef/Growth in the region will give rise to a host of new decisions for businesses, governments and NGOs.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In 2020 Asia Will Have the World's Largest GDP. Here's What That Means]]><![CDATA[By Praneeth Yendamuri]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b9ce9c10b35e404aa2c8b3a150a0555e/in-2020-asia-will-have-the-worlds-largest-gdp-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>0adff62d-a4a7-48b8-bdd5-17e3f8883a25https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2019-issue-4-taking-stock-retailers-holiday-marketing-strategies/As we enter the homestretch of the holiday season, here’s how industry leaders are spending across channels to grab shoppers’ attention.Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking Stock of Retailers’ Holiday Marketing Strategies]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/871fb091f9724c6f9a6d2b8389d42087/rhn-issue4_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>edbb04bc-165b-44c6-83e2-2a59532339b0https://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-years-resolution-for-2020-change-the-way-you-change-forbes/Major forces are disrupting business, but you can learn to ride today’s waves of change.Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ A New Year’s Resolution for 2020: Change the Way You Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6590e4ff0b9d4eafbce07c41c5598ca4/127586424_s-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>346704f7-bd78-48ff-b157-cee97776119bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/agile-successfully-deploys-in-military-procurement/You might not think Agile could work in a command-and-control environment like the Australian Army. It’s thriving. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agile Successfully Deploys in Military Procurement]]><![CDATA[By Michael Withers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e3c3c2d6319740fe8031b36d0adb3e38/managing-change-procurement16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>e449a04d-e87f-4cb7-bdfc-0d214010ebb9https://www.bain.com/insights/sales-excellence-the-marathon-podcast/Bain Partner Mark Kovac explains how to build a world-class sales team that becomes a powerful engine for growth.Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sales Excellence: The Marathon]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4651408dbcad4404a9bc416a6c34a0e4/dry-powder-marathon-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>86f277fa-5227-4d2f-b68b-0fc083dc60b2https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-realities-of-tech-ma/More scope deals, more start-ups on the block, and the rise of institutional investors are just three trends causing acquirers to update their playbooks. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Realities of Tech M&A ]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd6fc7eaab5d4e96a174c6bbba11e1ff/from-scale-to-scope-how-tech-ma-is-evolving-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7ed0351-62f2-4915-9372-59fbf4e2c659https://www.bain.com/insights/sales-excellence-the-sprint-podcast/A few enterprising PE firms are growing the top line, fast. Bain Partner Mark Kovac reveals how they sprint to returns.Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sales Excellence: The Sprint]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e27bf6954744fcda07c3a7b4b85d755/dry-powder-sprint-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e1f1bb3-5ee7-4448-9ea7-903bd6b2d26ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/risk-reward-and-roi-the-case-for-more-aggressive-5g-deployment/Attractive returns are out there if network operators can resist the safety-first temptation.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Risk, Reward and ROI: The Case for More Aggressive 5G Deployment]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum, Darryn Lowe, Alex M. Dahlke, and Michael Verhoeven]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/278a727c647f47a69566908bf72154ec/risk-reward-and-roi-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0581d83-83df-471d-8186-58dc9a060e6ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-healthcare-providers-suffer-eroding-profits-snap-chart/Leaders use zero-based redesign to revive margins.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Healthcare Providers Suffer Eroding Profits]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur and Satyam Mehra]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e9ee7e006ec4f1287df9b9c8a879e4c/asia-pacific-healthcare-providers-suffer-eroding-profits-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>63b41425-1c09-40bd-b0cf-21f77c6d72adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/investors-have-soured-on-europes-banks/Capital and liquidity have deteriorated. Can banks reverse course?Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Investors Have Soured on Europe’s Banks, and Now a Downturn Looms]]><![CDATA[By João Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/01c0dbf18f99440e95bfbdd52b9dbc08/investors-have-soured-on-europes-banks-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6464975e-0a3b-4819-9833-c60bea00d97dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/an-investors-view-of-customer-value-story/Some investors now incorporate customer value into their traditional valuation models. Here's how they can calculate a company's customer assets.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Investor's View of Customer Value]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aacc0537d0bf434da8adbc49ccf51279/cv-1440x810-08.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Customer Value Management, Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>296d9299-d38a-4a78-9619-52b58b08de4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-supply-chain-video/Bain Partner Joe Terino explains how companies can reinvent their supply chains to meet their changing needs, now and in the future.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategy First: Reimagining Your Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Joe Terino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f2606c97a8a84fdaa8b9cf781772483e/terino-supply-chain-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>94d661e9-6e7f-4f7b-9ab5-0e2faa26a681https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-undervaluing-your-customers-hbr/It's time to start measuring and managing their worth.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Undervaluing Your Customers?]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Customer Value Management, Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>5831b1d0-a01f-450a-886e-a22fc4c6b9d1https://www.bain.com/insights/global-diamond-industry-report-2019/This ninth annual global report covers performance in 2018 and the first half of 2019 and explains key trends that are shaping the industry.Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strong Origins: Current Perspectives on the Diamond Industry]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e225bceffd7a48b5b450837adbbfee88/bain_diamond_report_2019_cover_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Luxury, Retail, Mining]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>774b23de-e4ab-440b-a2c8-f2b263d42a47https://www.bain.com/insights/change-is-the-new-superpower-forbes/Today, change is continuous and accelerating, and building up your company's ability to change is critical.Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Is the New Superpower]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/154366aebdad44cd9e69353eb58cf30e/change-is-the-new-superpower-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>8dbf88d4-8dcb-43a6-a776-551725387066https://www.bain.com/insights/micro-battles-system-infographic/The next generation of winning firms will be big and fast. Micro-battles can help companies get there.Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Micro-battles to Build a Business of the Future]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a7138ac5bd04e3e9d53f3dd38416a7d/microbattlespromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b62b49a-372d-48c8-90d0-9bca3503db34https://www.bain.com/insights/why-consumer-heath-brands-struggle-to-grow-snap-chart/Many companies neglect digital marketing and brand promotion in pharmacies.Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Consumer Health Brands Struggle to Grow]]><![CDATA[By Dieter Meyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1ac5804c681428795c0976bcb6cfa86/why-consumer-health-brands-struggle-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>44434c92-6458-451e-a321-09703b4de4f6https://www.bain.com/insights/route-to-innovation-infographic/The best companies view innovation as a permanent state of exploration, not a set path with a predefined goal.Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Leading Innovators Think Like Explorers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/181872b7a2804a8eb6b9f36f97d4364b/route-to-innovation-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>905f2d9a-f438-4335-90a6-cc981086dcb9https://www.bain.com/insights/despite-slowing-gdp-growth-chinas-consumers-keep-spending/China Shopper Report 2019, Vol. 2Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Despite Slowing GDP Growth, China’s Consumers Keep Spending]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8eee9c7a66534c10a89137be76acd991/istock-1167877752-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6769d2fd-e7f9-4d22-9754-103f63cd309ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-every-in-market-test-benefits-from-the-right-sample-selection-strategy/These five strategies cover the majority of testing situations. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Every In-Market Test Benefits from the Right Sample-Selection Strategy]]><![CDATA[By June Wu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4ed8fc7810cc4b0aa376ce30bda1793a/why-every-in-market-test-benefits_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f7a76bd-12cd-4899-9530-a44b8914caaehttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2019-issue-3-supply-chain/We look at the latest sales data through Thanksgiving weekend and examine how leading retailers are preparing supply chains for a record holiday rush.Thu, 05 Dec 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Retail Supply Chains Fulfill Shoppers’ Holiday Wishes?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, Suzanne Tager, and Jared Lapin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ef7ab2ea95a463f8eedcb4a8da3956c/rhn-issue3_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1242536-c8e5-4d97-ad53-c08d9b489889https://www.bain.com/insights/your-customers-put-mobile-first-do-you/How European companies can reboot to put customers’ user experience front and center.Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your Customers Put Mobile First. Do You?]]><![CDATA[By Gregor Doser, Benoit Hanzen, Mario Häuptli, Daniel Suter, and Sebastian Walter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b65baae5cfde4df2a1c54d01a550e63b/your-customers-put-mobile-first-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>93fc224d-68cd-4a08-ac82-d9d44cdcdbf6https://www.bain.com/insights/rocket-fuel-for-complex-change/In today’s business environment, two steps can help companies achieve the change they need.Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rocket Fuel for Complex Change]]><![CDATA[By Pete Hultman and Leonora Lesesne]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a290c49ca7f4305a548b9d85b106f4f/gettyimages-1063764408-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>de0d5f2a-b0ff-494d-b1aa-5f9bc0ed4fbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-delivering-elements-of-value-in-consumer-products/Brands can thrive by defining, measuring and improving the elements of their value proposition.Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Delivering Elements of Value® in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh, Eric Almquist, Matthew Meacham, and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0dd102b32224603bcc9bb9535c2a702/elements-of-value-in-cp-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e3a789f-7631-48d9-88c9-94d215102677https://www.bain.com/insights/fixing-poor-performance-infographic/Many companies flounder when they try to cure what ails them. To succeed, pinpoint your specific problems before trying to fix them. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fixing Poor Organizational Performance]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d04c2fefc0d4ef39423a4afc2d68f1d/fixing-organizational-performance-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ee301acd-f14a-43e8-84c3-6386ccf75b7bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/cmos-have-an-identity-crisis/No CMO possesses all the skills required for a company’s success, so it’s vital to tap the right lieutenant, team and agency partners. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CMOs Have an Identity Crisis—with Their CEOs]]><![CDATA[By Brian Dennehy, Clare Gordon, and Kenji Govaers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/652522e036b14cf88bea11cbac68b1a5/cmos-identity-crisis-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b881f81-0c94-44f5-9931-01bbee162571https://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-best-sales-operations-teams-navigate-the-digital-cosmos/Leading commercial operations teams emphasize digital tools that help frontline reps.Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Best Sales Operations Teams Navigate the Digital Cosmos]]><![CDATA[By Chris Dent, Greg Callahan, and Joost Vasters]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/84d67af1a9ee41a7a11362cc52ef185d/how-the-best-sales-operations-teams-navigate-the-digital-cosmos-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8bad2b7-b6ed-4a13-89bc-20a99731f61chttps://www.bain.com/insights/medtechs-dilemma-ambulatory-surgery-centers-want-a-discount-snap-chart/Pressure on medtech companies is rising as outpatient surgery centers grow. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech’s Dilemma: Ambulatory Surgery Centers Want a Discount ]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8205425ec1dc42559b1960d2087927f0/medtech-dilemma-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>1901dbe2-7bf1-478c-b055-506f76c88108https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-companies-gain-ground-with-banking-customers-slideshow/Bain’s global survey details the appeal of fintechs, especially among younger consumers.Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Tech Companies Gain Ground with Banking Customers]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Katrina Cuthell, and Stanford Swinton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/89dcf62951d546c3b61583dd42f57b41/technology-companies-banking-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c49e353-2689-4948-9230-69629b2fffc0https://www.bain.com/insights/todays-traveler-infinite-paths-to-purchase/How customer-led travel brands master the complexity of the online booking journey.Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Today’s Traveler: Infinite Paths to Purchase]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno, Karthik Venkataraman, and Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6fe224e473f84aa3b778f7d1a7475534/gettyimages-1028022696-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Travel & Leisure]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdd84019-4fdf-4ddc-8795-878986cdcfd4https://www.bain.com/insights/what-loyalty-leading-banks-do-differently-slideshow/Bain’s global survey reveals consumer preferences and how those flow through to lower costs and higher revenues.Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:45:00 Z<![CDATA[What Loyalty-Leading Banks Do Differently]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Katrina Cuthell, and Stanford Swinton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8efc174af9ce470fb1aa08c062a4bc7e/loyalty-leading-banks-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>881e48c7-29d6-42ae-bdf9-b64ff08cb925https://www.bain.com/insights/choosing-the-right-pricing-model-for-equipment-as-a-service/When sellers understand the value of equipment to a customer’s business, they can design service plans that benefit both parties. Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Choosing the Right Pricing Model for Equipment as a Service]]><![CDATA[By Mark Burton, David Burns, and Ron Kermisch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/656d0eadf229441eb2a73e4c4d9b6c00/102436439_xl-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9998fcd8-58f4-40c6-8853-e68fe82c8afdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-forecast-interdependent-market-dynamics-with-limited-data/Sign-restricted Bayesian vector autoregression models prove useful for mid- and long-term forecasting.Fri, 22 Nov 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Forecast Interdependent Market Dynamics with Limited Data]]><![CDATA[By Grigory Sizov, Michał Chojnowski, and Jose von Roth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23dc2de482714928a1ab2413dceb7661/forecast-market-dynamics_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>52a905f3-5e67-41ac-8acd-3f36c011149fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/buy-and-build-the-dealmakers-podcast/In part two of our series on buy-and-build deals, Bain’s Tim O’Connor explains how leading PE firms spot real synergies—and steer clear of illusory ones.Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buy-and-Build: The Dealmakers]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Tim O'Connor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f756c1f347a4be78f265cd5415aabdf/buy-build-podcast-part2-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6871407e-ea7d-4069-b3bd-5a484469e071https://www.bain.com/insights/buy-and-build-the-dealbreakers-podcast/In part one of our series, Bain partner Tim O’Connor explains the precise market conditions that can make or break a buy-and-build deal.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buy-and-Build: The Dealbreakers]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Tim O'Connor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b8f9e2aa6e7f4253a6fc616ef2f4f851/buy-build-podcast-part1-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9bbfdce-9d6f-4bb1-af1f-7377806d0af3https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-manufacturing-infographic/Many digital efforts aren’t tied to a broader strategy. Go beyond experimentation to deliver lasting returns.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing Digital in Manufacturing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/496d7dc7255a483fac51e19942e6a15a/promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, Manufacturing, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>265bc05a-054f-4297-b912-617bf2fc34f3https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-buy-and-build-how-to-get-it-right/The firms that succeed in building real value focus on a few key factors. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Buy-and-Build: How to Get It Right]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Tim O'Connor, Jayne Zecha, and Doris Galan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/159e3b8609f24e61939e2add5847771a/buy-and-build-powerful-strategy-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>370d37ee-d4c9-4217-b134-d985dee95dd8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-current-state-of-the-private-equity-market-video/Bain's Hugh MacArthur outlines the continuing trends in private equity and breaks down the landscape for investors over the past year.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Current State of Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/097258f95cae46429ca1e3fde829c6b0/macarthur-pe--chart-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c56f777b-ea6b-40af-a812-b2c1bdee1598https://www.bain.com/insights/as-retail-banks-leak-value-heres-how-they-can-stop-it/Bain’s 2019 global customer loyalty in retail banking report shows why customers increasingly embrace technology firms for banking products. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Retail Banks Leak Value, Here's How They Can Stop It]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Katrina Cuthell, and Stanford Swinton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8695dbc4b02749ffba01cb4f7dcd940b/cover-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>545315d5-8566-49a4-ba1f-9132b6406b09https://www.bain.com/insights/bank-loyalty-2019-infographic/Traditional banks are losing customers to digital insurgents and may not even know it. Here's how banks can fight back.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Stop Hidden Defections]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/847d79bdaa9a45bebd845780ef0784df/bankloyaltypromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea08ddf1-ddfe-4e02-b0c2-1a3c4408d6bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-will-financial-services-private-equity-investments-fare-in-the-next-recession/Leading funds are shifting to balance-sheet-light and countercyclical investments.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Will Financial Services Private Equity Investments Fare in the Next Recession?]]><![CDATA[By Tim Cochrane, Justin Miller, and Mike Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d5654270c824059b589d2755a27e012/how-will-pe-investments-fare_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>84a67dbc-d756-4263-bf3a-9c5ece537e97https://www.bain.com/insights/five-questions-for-all-private-equity-investors-video/In this video series, Bain's Karen Harris poses five questions investors should ask themselves in order to succeed in a period of transformation.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Questions for All Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e8042cdc5144ec3bcdda7e529b6de3a/harris-pe-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d5e1839-a5c5-4c1a-88e0-68b4ab6d1986https://www.bain.com/insights/impact-investing-maximizing-returns-from-esg/Bain Partner Graham Elton discusses the evolving landscape around sustainable and socially responsible investing.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Impact Investing: Maximizing Returns from ESG]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c45a30529304e85be24cbcb28415810/elton-pe-text-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>10f8e25e-d186-4626-b871-283346f7b373https://www.bain.com/insights/advice-for-lps-navigating-todays-private-equity-market/Bain Partner Graham Rose explains three themes limited partners should keep in mind when navigating the current private equity landscape.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Advice for LPs: Navigating Today's Private Equity Market ]]><![CDATA[By Graham Rose]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e4dd6fef81054ee69a865883d7c0f5a5/rose-pe-text-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>985d265a-56ad-4a61-b5c4-9c0e24fec222https://www.bain.com/insights/hitting-deal-goals-with-integrated-due-diligence/Bain Partner Christophe De Vusser outlines a few due diligence imperatives for investors looking to capture the most value from a deal.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hitting Deal Goals with Integrated Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[By Christophe De Vusser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2866c3d0a4304e7889e261cb650da662/de-vusser-pe-text-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a0034aa-0c65-416a-b113-28fcb4d4a761https://www.bain.com/insights/launch-strategies-infographic/In an oversaturated landscape, making a big splash is more important than ever.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Launch Strategies to Help Cut through the Noise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/38db66a0073c405f8416979969ea6ff3/product-launch2-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d345003a-0425-4a93-a9ed-878a004f41c1https://www.bain.com/insights/the-rosetta-stone-of-commercial-operations-deciphering-where-to-focus/Winning sales organizations excel at these five essential capabilities.Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Rosetta Stone of Commercial Operations—Deciphering Where to Focus]]><![CDATA[By Chris Dent, Greg Callahan, and Thomas Whiteley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7cd0384b39d4af8a9b29289ecb167f9/rosetta-stone-of-commercial-operations_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9dfc421e-f7ed-41ae-b0a0-883e5b8520a3https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-control-towers-getting-to-the-promised-land/Systems that provide end-to-end supply chain visibility will take time to develop, but companies can start improving performance today.Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply Chain Control Towers: Getting to the Promised Land]]><![CDATA[By Abhijit Prabhu and Adam Borchert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2930d979e9514c56b464285a1d75bff4/supply-chain-control-towers-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Operations Excellence]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d47da9f-a7f1-441a-8c4c-fa2505bcaadchttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-wins-as-investors-in-southeast-asia-shift-focus/More than 50% of private equity deals now back business models that contribute to environmental and social progress.Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability Wins as Investors in Southeast Asia Shift Focus]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma and Alex Boulton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/048424b8022e40f0830c9ab05a02d268/investing-in-southeast-asia-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>28978c57-35b7-4ed7-b7a7-16034060433chttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-southeast-asian-companies-prepared-for-a-downturn-snap-chart/Winning companies seize the moment ahead of the downturn to gain a competitive advantage.Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Southeast Asian Companies Prepared for a Downturn?]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen and Sharad Apte]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/678cce27b05849229ce36930ed2f46dd/are-southeast-asian-companies-prepared-for-a-downturn-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Corporate Strategy, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>94ded9be-0fe2-46ba-8a29-9ea56cafb6e7https://www.bain.com/insights/which-digital-innovations-are-most-important-to-healthcare-payers-snap-chart/Executives say the greatest benefits will come from real-time analysis to optimize care and costs.Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Digital Innovations Are Most Important to Healthcare Payers?]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c13d9daeed184ad5b3b104803a2e7e8a/digital-innovations-healthcare-payers-snapchart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Insurance]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce8a4320-5fa2-4cf0-871d-771bcf423ff7https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-success-tech-infographic/How technology vendors can make sure their customers are capturing the most value from their products and servicesMon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Separates Customer Success Leaders in Tech?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e961868518141e3b55df1549d1e62ac/customer-success-in-tech-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>940f3456-327c-4f9a-a33f-2f3380fc84d5https://www.bain.com/insights/thats-what-friends-are-for/Addressing the human need for friendship and connection is a critical component of change management.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[That’s What Friends Are For]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy and Luba Mandzy Herring]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab53a30848274d52b2518bd9989a19f5/managing-change-friendship-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a245ea4-4fc4-4f41-aa1c-83aeea7ba341https://www.bain.com/insights/china-procurement-infographic/Amid economic headwinds, companies operating in China need to build a more flexible supply chain and an empowered procurement function.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Procurement Imperative in China]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/26556fb384b94c8fbb1722549ba91630/procurement-in-china-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Operations, Performance Improvement, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d4a8e01-260f-4037-b344-dab602673efahttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-tariff-survey-snap-chart/If the trade war continues, Bain research shows that a majority of retailers expect to raise prices. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will a Blizzard of Tariffs Bury Holiday Shoppers?]]><![CDATA[By Suzanne Tager, Darrell Rigby, and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ad4d7c352e0449eb78e456b308a8da1/6796_rhn_snapchart_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef7d5160-c02e-4e68-a8de-6da8bf8619ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2019-issue-2-what-will-amazon-deliver-this-christmas/With the online behemoth facing stronger competitors and declining consumer sentiment this holiday season, leading retailers may be able to gain some ground.Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Will Amazon Deliver This Christmas?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ad8a4efe1554703a124bff6626396a4/rhn-issue-2-amazon_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>298ad803-d44b-495b-9718-9116e98dab9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-strategy-dead-in-tech-the-winners-dont-think-so/The new imperative is to make strategy development and execution faster, smarter and more agile.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Strategy Dead in Tech? The Winners Don’t Think So]]><![CDATA[By David Crawford, Matthew Crupi, Chris Johnson, Josef Ming, and Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/57449a4ea14544da92d76ada0066af58/tech-thinks-about-corporate-strategy_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Software, Technology]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c2dd7c3-fc46-45e0-9e1f-d5de88ac3906https://www.bain.com/insights/optimize-dont-lift-and-shift-when-migrating-to-the-cloud/Most organizations purchase more computing power and storage than they need. Fixing that can save millions.Fri, 01 Nov 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Optimize, Don’t ‘Lift and Shift,’ When Migrating to the Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/668a89c1a7ea42d89598f7d4a84b9e55/optimize-dont-lift-and-shift-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5724d357-3ee5-46c0-bd7a-051d50027e31https://www.bain.com/insights/media-streaming-infographic/Traditional media companies must fix their data and branding problems to compete against digital natives.Fri, 01 Nov 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Hollywood Can Save the Day in a Streaming World]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6da525ce4e7468883fa46db513bd409/mediastreamingpromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dedf6eba-57e8-4ec8-8927-b7c724ec4342https://www.bain.com/insights/fulfilling-southeast-asias-digital-financial-services-promise/Solving key challenges could make this a $60 billion business by 2025.Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fulfilling Southeast Asia’s Digital Financial Services Promise]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe, Aadarsh Baijal, Thomas Olsen, and Usman Akhtar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/710cb5d3aef94f10a31a842b6667fedb/83300505_xl-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b4c5a7a-8412-4ef8-b23b-424e50116063https://www.bain.com/insights/why-procurement-savings-get-lost-in-translation-cfo/Create a "closed-loop" system so that business unit leaders don't eat up all the savings before corporate leaders can decide what to do with the gains.Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Procurement Savings Get Lost in Translation]]><![CDATA[By David Schannon and Chuck Miller]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f678b55-e8cd-4a05-a8af-a0d45bda990dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-more-chinese-millennials-dont-want-to-work-for-multinationals-wsj/Over the past five years, business leaders in China have moved from multinational to local companies at more than five times the rate that they moved from local companies to multinationals. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why More Chinese Millennials Don’t Want to Work for Multinationals]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7530582d045b4ab18a150ccd7d4be741/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>872353f8-6ec2-4fcb-bed4-7ee296571e43https://www.bain.com/insights/why-you-shouldnt-slash-prices-in-the-next-recession-hbr/If you prepare the right way, you won't have to.Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why You Shouldn’t Slash Prices in the Next Recession]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch and Mark Burton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b95c471877b42e48f6e4f0ae0d33e7e/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8985f5b4-5062-4347-ad97-0db599af919ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/integrated-due-diligence-the-mousetrap-podcast/In part three of our series on integrated due diligence, Bain’s Christophe De Vusser explains how PE firms can spot disruptive tech before it blows their deals apart.Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrated Due Diligence: The Mousetrap]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Christophe De Vusser]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44b7815a39ed4f3e8cc397bafc6cb55c/the-mousetrap-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e477f7a-b27c-4a4d-85fa-75c5dd396468https://www.bain.com/insights/tailored-marketing-gives-customer-engagement-a-shot-in-the-arm-snap-chart/Case study: Digital marketing innovation boosts a retail health company’s revenue.Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tailored Marketing Gives Customer Engagement a Shot in the Arm]]><![CDATA[By Jeremy Martin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8dd821ddb0664855ae8431b8355fa52f/6626promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9eb69821-69f3-41cd-a98d-3190d9338f78https://www.bain.com/insights/more-scope-deals-in-tech/As companies seek out new markets and capabilities, they take on more challenging acquisitions.Fri, 25 Oct 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More Scope Deals in Tech]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller and Chris Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/52e031cda2c64657b86516bb78c27315/more_tech_deals_focus_on_scope_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Software, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>872afe93-106a-49fb-b2b3-85749d12b4fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-bain-micro-battles-system/In the new era of business, leading firms will be big and fast. Micro-battles can help companies rediscover the art of business building to compete with scale and speed.Thu, 24 Oct 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Bain Micro-battles System℠]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1cc68aa41006407bb169531baafcc9e7/46962987_xl-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e8601f5-21a9-4a0e-bf4e-d7c582f88782https://www.bain.com/insights/should-the-line-lead-change-forbes/Executives wrestle with the proper way to govern large-scale business transformation.Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Should the Line Lead Change? Answering Transformation’s No. 1 Question.]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d708620b0a424dd494e2a651f0baf908/should-the-line-lead-change-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfee9304-e010-4d9a-b887-d4b4ad74efd7https://www.bain.com/insights/integrated-due-diligence-the-moving-picture-podcast/In part two of our series on integrated due diligence, Rebecca Burack returns to talk about the cutting-edge tools that help PE firms quickly see all the parts of a deal in a single, moving picture.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrated Due Diligence: The Moving Picture]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Rebecca Burack]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d8d54a2d65dc4e3fbbaaeca02f81cf14/the-moving-picture-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef560812-dccb-4bb2-add8-2e82b8f27e62https://www.bain.com/insights/integrated-due-diligence-the-big-picture-podcast/Bain’s Rebecca Burack joins Hugh MacArthur in the first of a series of conversations about how integrated due diligence helps firms reverse the trend of backsliding margins.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrated Due Diligence: The Big Picture]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Rebecca Burack]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e6f98f206494c29a684bd3a51af58f2/the-big-picture-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6934575-98ac-4c2b-8d1a-7964e0d42b05https://www.bain.com/insights/integrating-due-diligence-to-build-lasting-value/Strategy, operations and commercial excellence are highly interdependent. So why don’t PE firms approach them that way?Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrating Due Diligence to Build Lasting Value]]><![CDATA[By Miles Cook, Emilio Domingo, Saleel Kulkarni, and Alexander De Mol]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/471f0047d66148a7ae93bcdf80e8468a/gettyimages-915473420-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>3780211d-1d4e-41de-8fb2-c63a21e66995https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ai-can-make-your-call-center-experience-less-painful-wsj/AI-driven technologies power the engine for "predictive routing" to the right customer-service agent.Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How AI Can Make Your Call-Center Experience Less Painful]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Sales and Marketing, Operations, Service Operations, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf2f133b-d7cb-47a4-856c-08d096e7f427https://www.bain.com/insights/business-leaders-can-transform-our-food-system/A report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, produced in partnership with Bain, outlines the actions CEOs can take to transform our global food system in the next decade.Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming the Global Food System]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8a295bb802dc469f8f12eda22571164d/guide-to-food-system-transformation-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WBCSD]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a44881b-1424-472e-bb8b-e81357f956dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/2019-holiday-shopping-outlook-infographic/Will it truly be the most wonderful time of the year? Bain unwraps this year’s forecast amid mixed macroeconomic indicators.Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2019 Holiday Shopping Outlook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/49d0a5bf47a94fd8a845a331dc4d4511/rhninfographicpromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>51a51fa1-9973-43cd-9bdc-0765d4804bechttps://www.bain.com/insights/pharmas-challenge-innovate-in-customer-service-and-experience/Having the best product doesn’t guarantee sales anymore.Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pharma’s Challenge: Innovate in Customer Service and Experience ]]><![CDATA[By Dave Fleisch and Kalyan Jonnalagadda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff9ac9b3f32a4b3a99559b4d27857f06/pharmas-challenge-innovate-in-cs-and-experience-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>889b2037-c757-4f20-b84c-a024cefbc620https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ceos-can-solve-the-cmo-dilemma/Set aside preconceptions and select a flesh-and-blood executive who’s right for the needs of your particular business.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How CEOs Can Solve the CMO Dilemma]]><![CDATA[By Brian Dennehy, Clare Gordon, and Kenji Govaers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c920ff4f074a4da6aa6876b4163703e6/the-cmo-dilemma-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a6bdd15-b10f-4198-a8cc-22414f62ebe1https://www.bain.com/insights/omnichannel-grocery-infographic/There’s a huge digital opportunity for traditional grocers, but are they up to the task?Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming the Convenience Gap in Online Grocery Shopping]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3f202a0af3e6409d911da0833aefd581/omnichannel_grocery-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>649ee439-d2bf-49fc-9ef5-f05b8093609bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-consumers-want-from-online-grocery-shopping-wsj/Before more consumers adopt online grocery shopping, certain features need to improve.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Consumers Want from Online Grocery Shopping]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d9cb1ce5c66644eda6a549e263a1e7ac/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Grocery]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>182906ab-3c74-4227-8b41-ce99bf07ea8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-route-to-innovation/Leading companies pursue a process of constant innovation, fueled by openness, risk tolerance and an explorer’s mindset.Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the Route to Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Andre Fernandes, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Rishi Roongta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ed37eca382594d36956a56b188fcfd0b/navigating-the-route-to-innovation_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>55da3884-6dc0-4c1b-8b25-d893ece0a39fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-brands-in-the-uk-win-or-lose-on-customer-experience-slideshow/Bain's UK Consumer Study, the first of its kind, benchmarked the customer experience delivered by more than 190 brands in 15 industries across the country.Wed, 09 Oct 2019 06:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Brands in the UK Win or Lose on Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Stanford Swinton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d8ea6519b7d4b668367eff30f5a9d51/uk-consumer-survey-slideshow-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>506cfde7-c0fa-4f54-96ef-fc8c1cda3135https://www.bain.com/insights/uk-brands-infographic/UK consumers who give companies a high Net Promoter Score switch less, recommend more and cost less to serve.Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Loyalty in the UK: The Impact of Promoters on Consumer Brands ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e5121cbb0ff64538ae4f71bd8bd8c5f2/uk_nps_infographic-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>0157f87b-8887-446b-a652-c4434d7ea8dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-plan-and-budget-for-agile-at-scale/Funding a large number of productive Agile teams is a challenge that requires flexibility, autonomy and accountability.Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Plan and Budget for Agile at Scale]]><![CDATA[By Darren Johnson, Steve Berez, and Fabian Delava]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0972769f5cb04dbc93240ea07f997b0c/plan-and-budget-for-agile_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>632fb1d4-ad7a-46fc-95e3-fb0884fabd39https://www.bain.com/insights/from-hype-to-hero-a-look-at-artificial-intelligence-in-the-consumer-packaged-goods-industry/Learn how to measure your company’s AI maturity and ramp up your results.Tue, 08 Oct 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Hype to Hero: A Look at Artificial Intelligence in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea, Jeroen Hegge, Laurent Hermoye, and Michael Jongeneel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ea68467b2b34479ab706c6bbf346e09/artificial-intelligence-and-the-consumer-product-goods-industry-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Supply Chain, Automation, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9bf4c97-f6ad-4778-843a-60c775a82c4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/going-pi-shaped-how-to-prepare-for-the-work-of-the-future-forbes/Increasingly, workers must possess both broad management abilities and deep specialized skills.Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Going Pi-shaped: How to Prepare for the Work of the Future]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/470c6b3f64f4460089cf27a6cf7587a8/going-pi_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>08c38e73-8a4a-4ed4-bf23-d1caa0928e0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/solving-the-advanced-analytics-talent-problem-mit-sloan/Around the world, select urban areas dominate the advanced analytics talent pool. If your headquarters doesn’t happen to be in Silicon Valley, Beijing, or Bangalore, however, there’s hope.Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving the Advanced Analytics Talent Problem]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ccbefadfd509414388e0c77c273b8371/mitsloan1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[MIT Sloan Management Review]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>19f254ad-62a0-4ec4-bb47-0fc030e66d4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/10-steps-to-scale-insurgency-fm-blog/Companies can follow a step-by-step guide to learn how to win with speed and scale. Tue, 01 Oct 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[10 Steps to Scale Insurgency]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a54f136d7c4645b9bcf4696eda275733/the-10-step-journey-to-scale-insurgency-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ad8f04e-aa1a-4961-a73f-bf926924790dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/which-digital-innovations-are-most-important-to-pharma-snap-chart/Executives say key technologies will help companies unlock new value.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Digital Innovations Are Most Important to Pharma?]]><![CDATA[By Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22fa5baf1c174c0780443259c2bf8de1/digital-innovation-in-pharma-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>30d960d8-27b8-46f5-b855-0240cc75c5a2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-indias-new-consumers-can-contribute-to-a-6-trillion-opportunity/With a steady GDP growth rate, India will have 140 million new middle-class households by 2030.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How India's New Consumers Can Contribute to a $6 Trillion Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha and Radhika Sridharan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae54b074-59b5-44bd-a73b-f52dbe4d85a2https://www.bain.com/insights/fast-and-easy-g-and-a-cuts-wont-cut-it-cfo/Following the last recession, functional leaders learned the hard way that it can take years to recover from deep cost reductions.Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fast and Easy G&A Cuts Won’t Cut It in the Next Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Pam Yee]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d935876-38b0-4da4-be2c-ac63ebf8660fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/insurers_how_to_lead_in_the_new_era_of_connectivity/Bain’s Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Insurance report shows how insurers can win by leveraging connected devices, becoming simple and digital, and understanding millennials.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurers: How to Lead in the New Era of Connectivity]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Andrew Schwedel, Harshveer Singh, and Camille Goossens]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5e11905a28c41439539591ea4918b84/insurers-how-to-lead-in-the-new-era-of-connectivity-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>dcb0c0b9-b8ca-41b2-abec-861b43a65d8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-manufacturing-pump-up-your-productivity-snap-chart/Leaders wield data to make better decisions and boost results.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Manufacturing: Pump Up Your Productivity]]><![CDATA[By Joe Terino and Peter Hanbury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f12b75874df4869990c4801f70a9325/digital-manufacturing-pump-up-your-productivity-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Manufacturing, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>40921241-bb0d-4fb0-a4d4-b8b9d4d409e0https://www.bain.com/insights/laurent-migom-orchestrating-a-digital-transformation-in-chemicals-video/Bain Partner Laurent Migom explains how chemical companies can implement new strategies to overcome the digital scaling roadblocks that currently plague the industry. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Laurent Migom: Orchestrating a Digital Transformation In Chemicals ]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Migom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2eb5e75abb6e44d1a596f8182ecf8c7c/migom-digital-chemicals-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>428e5a19-7257-47f6-b745-039f8a22fb4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/2019-online-strategic-consumer-groups-report-innovate-for-consumers-with-insights-from-big-data/Insights into China’s new fast-moving consumer goods trends and strategic consumer groupsThu, 26 Sep 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2019 Online Strategic Consumer Groups Report: Innovate for Consumers with Insights from Big Data]]><![CDATA[By Jason Ding, Bruno Lannes, and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/00f240b1c94e472d91685be3c08749f0/ali-shopper_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a92d4318-107b-4360-b9b0-3c042b022df1https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-age-of-scale-scope-and-infrastructure-in-telecom-ma/As the industry matures, telecommunications companies increasingly create value by diversifying their view of M&A.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Age of Scale, Scope and Infrastructure in Telecom M&A]]><![CDATA[By Alex M. Dahlke and Mathilde Haemmerlé]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fdeb608657d94369bffa61cacf680037/telecom-ma_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7a1343a-bbe3-4f53-95cd-d78fd6da36dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/next-generation-key-account-management/As retailers face tectonic shifts, consumer goods companies need to get more serious about customer focus.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Next-Generation Key Account Management]]><![CDATA[By Eduardo Giménez and Duilio Matrullo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/831d653718b14ff997e73d312ee3c564/32644530_xl-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>9843cd40-b3cb-4a70-a49a-501be52e1f77https://www.bain.com/insights/faster-fashion-story/How Zara brings the latest trends to customers in short order.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Faster Fashion: Delivering Customer Intimacy at Scale]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c74ecdacf9d426c878abf3bc46e8b41/faster-fashion-zara_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfd581b8-6263-4682-b105-7d6e92123551https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-cost-transformation-infographic/Retailers need to take an enterprise-wide view of cost-savings opportunities.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming Costs in Retail to Fund Future Growth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/181e10006d474289994df7560cf8bb78/retailcostpromos_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>35e56ebf-0f86-451a-a09c-131cbe60b62ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-pricing-is-right-lessons-from-top-performing-consumer-companies/Leading consumer companies have elevated their pricing practices in a handful of critical areas.Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Pricing Is Right: Lessons from Top-Performing Consumer Companies]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch, Stephen Mewborn, Tim Morningstar, and Stephen Caine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/138a3911a86d402fb9194873c9510f1a/88937382_xl-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d3e6ae5-0961-403d-94ad-127ec6a111ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-reinvention-infographic/Trade wars, long-term trends offer an opportunity to build a supply chain for the futureTue, 24 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Now Is the Time to Reinvent Your Supply Chain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c1a9650ceda54a59a26503880d8e1492/supplychainpromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>cb076632-0760-4469-9b1d-218c247abbe5https://www.bain.com/insights/lets-do-launch-five-critical-moves-for-your-next-launch/By excelling at these moves, marketers ensure that their message breaks through the noise.Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Let’s Do Launch: Five Critical Moves for Your Next Launch]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin, Lauren Foote, and Beth Myers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b0c521cee5a4bad97ed047216df08d2/rocket-launch-mission-control-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ddfd976-5109-48b9-bd75-45740e153e2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ambulatory-surgery-center-growth-accelerates-is-medtech-ready/As outpatient surgery centers perform a growing share of procedures, medtech leaders are rethinking their commercial strategies.Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ambulatory Surgery Center Growth Accelerates: Is Medtech Ready?]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/178de56f777b40198e606585b0dd494b/ambulatory-surgery-center-growth-accelerates-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design, Product & Portfolio Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>f201fbac-be66-4d86-920e-2334624cf7b3https://www.bain.com/insights/four-food-myths-that-we-need-to-tackle-for-a-healthier-planet-wef/We're facing excessive carbon emissions and an extensive loss of biodiversity. But businesses can take a lead in accelerating the food system transformation.Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Food Myths That We Need to Tackle for a Healthier Planet]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>5c560f10-d00f-4903-873b-d5f429a7c038https://www.bain.com/insights/yaquta-mandviwala-the-road-to-digital-in-indias-automotive-industry-video/Bain Partner Yaquta Mandviwala explains how Indian OEMs can increase overall digital presence to strengthen their relationships with customers. Sat, 21 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Road to Digital in India's Automotive Industry]]><![CDATA[By Yaquta Mandviwala]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c463bf56ff8e47549bd9f1885095af53/mandviwala-india-auto-sales_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>eeb7d2dd-bcaa-4cf0-8e4e-23cd75489166https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-private-banking-industry-back-to-basics/The sixth China Merchants Bank-Bain China Private Wealth Report tracks how the investment mentality, behavior and segmentation of HNWIs have changed after the recent market turmoil.Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Private Banking Industry: Back to Basics]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Zeng and John Ott]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95265dca6fbb4875b51019682831e121/china-wealth-report-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Modern Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>184af311-9027-4ab5-8b24-872eb41883c4https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-healthcare-delivery-operational-excellence-in-the-digital-age/Zero-based redesign and digital technologies can help invigorate profit margins and spur growth. Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Healthcare Delivery: Operational Excellence in the Digital Age]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur, Satyam Mehra, Arunava Dalal, and James Viles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f6dfccb4093477fa17afda8682ffccc/apac-healthcare-delivery-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc3fdec8-7fea-45ef-a8a6-aa0ea998ef48https://www.bain.com/insights/a-downturn-favors-the-prepared-even-for-southeast-asian-companies/Planning now can create a competitive advantage through the downturn and beyond.Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Downturn Favors the Prepared, Even for Southeast Asian Companies ]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Sharad Apte, Nader Elkhweet, and Francesco Cigala]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6da21ba434a2446fa134261488fd6828/downturn-favors-the-prepared-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Corporate Strategy, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9966e66-9454-451a-8337-1dfa5d5d6b34https://www.bain.com/insights/open-banking-in-australia-an-opportunity-to-regain-trust/Banks that invest early and move quickly stand to create value for themselves and their customers.Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Open Banking in Australia: An Opportunity to Regain Trust]]><![CDATA[By Pascal Gautheron and Katrina Cuthell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9167732d11b43278f3ddbc31d9c4a64/open-banking-in-australia-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>8bbb098e-7235-4f70-8b97-cf6d1f761072https://www.bain.com/insights/payments-just-want-to-be-free/As payments become increasingly invisible and wrapped into nonfinancial offerings, banks, retailers and other companies need to adjust their approach.Wed, 18 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Payments Just Want to Be “Free”—How Can Providers Adapt?]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Glen Williams, Antonio Cerqueiro, and Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0572977cd0b845f88a769f76c60f12cc/payments-just-want-to-be-free-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7d4acda-3886-49f2-a2a2-46c1f5c71a6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/an-experts-guide-to-advanced-analytics/In the second of a two-part interview, Bain's Richard Lichtenstein joins Hugh MacArthur to discuss how PE firms can gauge employee sentiment at a target and use data to find white space.Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Expert’s Guide to Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Richard Lichtenstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b414627b8e244f4aa1add4e88733f890/experts-guide-advanced-analytics-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8fb8c14f-a0cf-4889-bfaf-14bb204ad3d2https://www.bain.com/insights/sharpening-company-insights-through-advanced-analytics/New tools and data sources can create a powerful edge in due diligence—if deployed correctly.Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sharpening Company Insights through Advanced Analytics ]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, Richard Lichtenstein, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2af8b4ed451415a8d4c4f5550aa57d4/sharpening-company-insights_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6434268b-650a-4161-9237-cf699ed72cfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-novices-guide-to-advanced-analytics/In Episode 1 of our podcast, Bain's Hugh MacArthur discusses how advanced analytics can accelerate the private equity industry’s speed to insight.Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Novice’s Guide to Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Richard Lichtenstein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/00c2c1b6cbe64c6c857bcda1c20f59fb/novices-guide-advanced-analytics-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>58f9834f-c3cb-41e8-b0bf-94bbc33ba1f9https://www.bain.com/insights/systems-integration-infographic/The best-performing acquirers have a repeatable integration capability that gives them a competitive advantage.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mastering Process and Systems Integration After a Merger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4ddb64e282464d5eb6b1d92a789f6470/itintegrationpromos_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e0b3731-80a8-41b2-a6e4-252808500391https://www.bain.com/insights/sabine-atieh-performance-review-can-hr-step-up-its-digital-game-video/Bain Partner Sabine Atieh explains how HR leaders can streamline the transition to a more digital workplace.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Performance Review: Can HR Step Up Its Digital Game?]]><![CDATA[By Sabine Atieh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5af702c64a0a4c3895c4d4b3edbb4623/atieh-digital-hr2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>f281f97f-513b-49a8-9b4b-2fb679474256https://www.bain.com/insights/allison-snider-mergers-acquisitions-consumer-products-video/Bain Partner Allison Snider explains how brands can get ahead in a changing landscape with deals that broaden the scope of their offerings.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting M&A Right in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Allison Snider]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1748d6b560484508a62fe5227acf42c6/snider-mergers-cp-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ab50c08-d4db-410f-b4b4-3703b0d5e6aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/clare-gordon-marketing-in-consumer-products-video/Bain Partner Clare Gordon explains how companies can respond to the disruptions created by technology in the consumer products market.Mon, 09 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Rules for Marketing Your Brand]]><![CDATA[By Clare Gordon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c49f06069e44ea2afc6118326cd8f30/gordon-marketing-brand-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Digital, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b155d0b-4381-4cc3-837d-4a1c81e0034fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/thierry-depeyrot-three-routes-to-beating-softwares-rule-of-40-video/Bain Partner Thierry Depeyrot explains how software companies can achieve sustained, profitable growth. Sun, 08 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Routes to Beating Software's Rule of 40]]><![CDATA[By Thierry Depeyrot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e4b49f83dab4d52b1915351f62adb4c/depeyrot-software-2_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>3dfee91b-2ffc-49a8-9c74-429add979c07https://www.bain.com/insights/florian-braun-sharpen-your-digital-edge-with-a-flexible-erp-strategy-video/Bain Partner Florian Braun explains how the most proactive companies can get ahead by reevaluating their current ERP models.Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sharpen Your Digital Edge with a Flexible ERP Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Florian Braun]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/279bfffe8fe6488a896457757e22cd8d/braun-flexible-erp_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>abce9a61-8648-449f-9f32-f77fe59990c5https://www.bain.com/insights/weiwen-han-firm-of-the-future-scale-insurgents-in-china-video/Bain Partner Weiwen Han explains the best tactics multinational corporations can employ to compete with the scale insurgents dominating the Chinese marketplace. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Firm of the Future: Scale Insurgents in China]]><![CDATA[By Weiwen Han]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53d2b5e173ae4b5eb163347fb24ab9fa/han-insurgents-china-1_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a92cd603-8c15-4f0b-bf31-0e36702c7ff9https://www.bain.com/insights/olya-linde-why-the-global-diamond-industry-shines-on-video/Bain Partner Olya Linde explains the impact of three key trends on the global diamond industry. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why the Global Diamond Industry Shines On]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/897b6011918248d494bef13840216b74/linde-diamond-2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mining, Luxury, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f92e9f0-6d40-452c-951d-5b19b3ce6779https://www.bain.com/insights/jeff-melton-ai-is-making-better-customer-agent-matches-video/Bain Partner Jeff Melton describes how AI and automation can help customer service agents solve customer problems more efficiently.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Is Making Better Customer/Agent Matches]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ccb5a045f39d47f799079342472ee7fa/melton-ai-3_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Sales and Marketing, Operations, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>e65dd472-aa37-4bde-8d69-5a52f856de45https://www.bain.com/insights/china-chemicals-infographic/International firms see their competitive edge waning as China’s chemical companies get better.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's Chemicals Market Goes Local]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/111e6321a083411fa4b9816f3efec1be/chinachempromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4de86f7d-87da-41a0-9f84-a13bcff18f0ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-europes-banks-can-recapture-the-capital-markets-business-at-home/Viewing the business by purpose rather than by product helps bankers determine their next moves to gain profitable market share.Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Europe’s Banks Can Recapture the Capital Markets Business at Home ]]><![CDATA[By Christian Graf and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/606a3b4d654b4e0ab95822bc3d4911bd/banks-recapture-capital-markets_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d648677-181a-461a-a982-3a8db61b3f2dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/industry-4-0-getting-digital-manufacturing-right/How successful companies deliver the best return on digital operations. Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Industry 4.0: Getting Digital Manufacturing Right]]><![CDATA[By Joe Terino and Peter Hanbury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/69c5e7da5d324f45965129f9c2ad8343/getting-digital-manufacturing-right-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Operations Excellence]]><![CDATA[Manufacturing, Digital, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a7814e18-af86-4f4c-822d-5c0690e03a38https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-matters-for-australias-retailers-slideshow/Bain’s survey of Australian retail finds online growing fast, but sales depend on online customer experience.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Experience Matters for Australia’s Retailers]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5ad27dcea73418cbbad8bfa3afd54c2/australia-omnichannel-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>363a0d6e-0fbd-4872-9432-ec4e61a06784https://www.bain.com/insights/from-shareholder-primacy-to-scale-insurgency/We are leaving one era and entering another. The transition won’t be gentle.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Shareholder Primacy to Scale Insurgency]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, James Root, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c85fee0d74ca4727947c4493ff271051/from-shareholder-primacy-to-scale-insurgency_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>63212334-9637-4d38-87e9-b3c13ced4953https://www.bain.com/insights/locating-the-displaced-an-ngos-lessons-on-leadership-and-innovation-forbes/In Syrian refugee settlements in Lebanon and other points of crisis around the world, Medair employs a model of innovation worth emulating.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Locating the Displaced: An NGO's Lessons on Leadership and Innovation]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9331f7640b984f1aaa609e41e568d6fb/locating-the-displaced_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>f360b556-d012-4be9-b1a1-4cb014df0a71https://www.bain.com/insights/scale-vs-intimacy/The old trade-offs do not cut it in the era of scale insurgency.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scale vs. Intimacy]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, James Root, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/00be8c2b55174fde8ce081eb592024d9/scale-vs-intimacy-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Customer Experience, Brand Strategy, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>502075a9-8001-4032-a50b-04ef50250028https://www.bain.com/insights/do-this-not-that-prescriptive-analytics-in-sales-and-marketing/How analytics can guide companies from insight to action.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do This, Not That: Prescriptive Analytics in Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Chris Dent, David Burns, and Saber Sherrard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d086e3f3c7c741cfb3895d74697ae287/prescriptive-analytics-in-sales-and-marketing_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>afa5c037-51c9-44d2-8acb-95043dd79059https://www.bain.com/insights/a-survival-guide-for-europes-car-dealers/Five powerful forces are disrupting the auto industry’s traditional sales model.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Survival Guide for Europe’s Car Dealers]]><![CDATA[By Eric Zayer and Karl Strempel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/57baca70dfff49189f3eb2383a95c6ab/a-survival-guide-for-europes-car-dealers-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfc84b8d-b7d2-4f3a-b341-30cd969b9d59https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-manage-the-waves-of-change/Professional surfing has three powerful lessons for corporate leaders managing change.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Manage the Waves of Change]]><![CDATA[By Pete Gerend and David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88b81c04069c416097390b61252723e1/how-to-ride-the-waves-of-change-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>097c6db9-087e-4d06-89b6-5e871ccf6cd2https://www.bain.com/insights/david-michels-change-management-is-changing-video/Bain Partner David Michels explains why leadership should not fear change, but rather embrace it as the new normal in the nature of business.Sat, 24 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Manage a Modern Workforce in a Time of Technological Change]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5d5eb52409ad421dbe828b6b3c869e31/michels-change-v2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f63fda7-a1d8-4158-9b6f-ba3617f40e0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ma-cp-infographic/As scope deals surpass scale deals, the old rules for acquirers no longer apply.Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Updating the M&A Playbook in Consumer Products]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/304a709459664a3eb89644eb5651e920/ma-playbook-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>08b11daa-e811-41ca-83cb-a6309abbcacbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-united-states-needs-career-connected-learning-to-help-high-school-graduates-get-jobs-ssir/The traditional study-then-work approach is letting too many students down. With a study-and-work approach, we can create more opportunities for more students beyond high school.Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The United States Needs Career-Connected Learning to Help High School Graduates Get Jobs]]><![CDATA[By Abigail Smith]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/stanfordreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[SSIR]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>82ec98ca-4803-4153-ba44-9caa2680ac65https://www.bain.com/insights/have-it-both-ways-happy-customers-and-lower-costs/A simpler, more digital experience delivers on both goals. Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Have It Both Ways: Happy Customers and Lower Costs]]><![CDATA[By Richard Hatherall, Priscilla Dell'Orto, and Karsten Fruechtl]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9bf458ce49f5464d8b0a46e1559ed5fa/happy-customers-lower-costs_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f32efe4-0bd6-47fe-beb2-5e8aec95daa8https://www.bain.com/insights/charlie-kim-rebooting-costs-to-compete-with-digital-disrupters-in-media-video/Bain Partner Charlie Kim discusses how traditional media companies can regain their competitive footing in the face of digital media's stronghold.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rebooting Costs to Compete with Digital Disrupters in Media]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b5bbf878fb0140c19640f84b081c4edb/kim-rebooting-costsv2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ffa85e7-2dde-4639-a928-4193c2db6fe0https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-hot-and-whats-not-snap-chart/Survey respondents highlight the digital trends and technologies rising in importance, and those that are slowing.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Hot and What’s Not]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/60ac5a42d42749c4b9ea35f8d48270b4/whats-hot-whats-not-digital-trends-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a704700-4b4d-4cbe-9b3d-9df6c9235006https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-readiness-survey-interactive/This diagnostic provides a quick snapshot of your digital readiness, and guides you on next steps.Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:14:00 Z<![CDATA[How Prepared Is Your Company for Its Digital Transformation?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3099812eb0cd498b9ed26d13bee6b71a/digital-readiness-survey-banner-background-image-7-16-19.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>16e981c9-cba7-4779-95bc-63383fb884b3https://www.bain.com/insights/the-bumpy-road-to-profits-in-developing-asias-mobility-industry/Four approaches can jump-start stalled companies—and the future.Tue, 20 Aug 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Bumpy Road to Profits in Developing Asia’s Mobility Industry]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang and Dorothy Cai]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3296445d2cec4fe294abe4060a10fd78/apac-mobility-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Pricing, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>774619e9-c58f-4544-b484-5011831cebf6https://www.bain.com/insights/how-chinas-cloud-market-differs-from-others/China’s spending patterns on technology differ from those of the rest of the world, and that will dramatically affect the shift to cloud. Fri, 16 Aug 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How China’s Cloud Market Differs from Others]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda, Moonsup Shin, and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5aa2f17cfafc40bea2fe4b3542af3fbb/china-cloud5_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>84ee4256-5060-4759-a749-fd0c51078442https://www.bain.com/insights/brand-growth-infographic/Large consumer product companies can take valuable insights from fast-growing brands that are shaking up the market.Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons in Growth from Insurgent Brands]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/efb773cbc36046fea948b713b910cf8c/insurgent-brands-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e00f26a-d412-465a-9540-4d0c7beee8ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/joachim-breidenthal-for-manufacturing-gains-focus-big-data-on-big-problems-video/Bain Partner Joachim Breidenthal explains how manufacturers can make their facilities more reliable by focusing technology investments on problem solving.Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Manufacturing Gains, Focus Big Data on Big Problems]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9d2d36e51554b60878dbcf1ff8cbcc0/breidenthal-manufacturing-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>741ada32-6cbe-43b6-b6e1-e0665e646bafhttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-healthcare-payers-build-big-data-muscle-snap-chart/A battle is brewing as established players fund new entrants armed with deep analytics expertise. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Healthcare Payers Build Big Data Muscle]]><![CDATA[By Reynold Strossen and Caitlin Dowling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4faf9ce7d21341209930112a56b6aa4e/us_healthcare_payers_build_big_data_muscle_snap_chart_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8dae3c83-71c5-4b8d-b6fb-5d321ae47554https://www.bain.com/insights/classify-demand-series-to-improve-the-forecast/Each class has different demand signal patterns that can help with model selection.Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Classify Demand Series to Improve the Forecast]]><![CDATA[By Yue Li]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e24f7cafba7f4235b135080be15b87af/classify-demand-series-to-improve-the-forecast-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdea098e-9922-4121-a323-96da6880caddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/media-cost-transformation-infographic/Traditional media needs to shift how it spends its money to compete in an age of digital disruption.Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Funding Hollywood’s Future]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9e5d4e969d240349d457c6cebbefef4/mediacostpromos_16x9v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>ace0686d-52f8-48cf-b924-6177e1439a2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/fit-for-purpose-adapt-your-forecasting-method-to-the-decision-at-stake/Ask a set of questions to guide the choice of model.Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fit for Purpose: Adapt Your Forecasting Method to the Decision at Stake]]><![CDATA[By Yue Li]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e02d22d9332484eb2d2bd78d1704f02/fit-for-purpose-adapt-your-forcasting-method-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe1cbd86-9fbe-44bf-84a0-0d518ca06b1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-black-box-machine-learning-models-in-business-operations/How to balance accuracy with interpretability.Fri, 09 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing Black Box Machine Learning Models in Business Operations]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Mabry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a251148f55540ffab60656d8cd865fb/embracing-black-box-machine-learning-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>15e8f276-c4d4-4fe5-85e7-c1114c6c4749https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-choose-among-three-forecasting-models/Get to know their strengths and weaknesses.Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Choose among Three Forecasting Models: Machine Learning, Statistical and Expert ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cee32db31b9b4fd99d2944389aee4fed/forecasting-model-16-9-002.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>924c11f2-a689-4bd7-9b5c-d8c1771b6ed3https://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-value-in-the-sub-saharan-africa-mobile-market/Mobile network operators can avoid the challenges more mature markets have experienced by focusing on their customers.Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking Value in the Sub-Saharan Africa Mobile Market]]><![CDATA[By John Senior and Stephane Timpano]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/495948697c7e47c19c252aa3f3279aae/africa-telcos-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>f78289d4-5327-42a0-9823-0e689b9b7949https://www.bain.com/insights/better-matchmaking-with-b2b-channel-partners-snap-chart/A robust channel partner database reveals which relationships to focus on.Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better Matchmaking with B2B Channel Partners]]><![CDATA[By Thierry Depeyrot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8145629493df41938b9fbe9c64de0ed4/better-matchmaking-with-b2b-channel-partners-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>21f4dd5f-7958-44b1-a209-320c5c96ca1fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-right-remedy-for-poor-organizational-performance/Diagnose the root causes of dysfunction so that you don’t solve for the wrong problem. Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the Right Remedy for Poor Organizational Performance]]><![CDATA[By Dan Schwartz, Ludovica Mottura, and Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/200f7bcdaf5a4fd1b548d70189a61102/poor-org-performance_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>27cd7eb3-a17e-4126-a3b4-b39ff8b25686https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-getting-value-from-your-center/Four models for the corporate center define what activities it takes on and how it engages with the business units. Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Getting Value from Your Center?]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Allison Gans, and Ludovica Mottura]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc67f6382bb94219891d6f64247665be/role-center_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>d0bbd10c-2ba5-47d1-b61e-cbf31c332149https://www.bain.com/insights/learning-from-the-digital-leaders/Our annual executive survey throws a spotlight on digital leaders and the behavior that sets them apart.Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learning from the Digital Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/809c27d377d447f9beccd4c61efc3370/learning-from-digital-leaders_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dad0debd-19c8-48af-9cf1-4e3b495ee434https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-hanbury-savings-beyond-silos-protect-your-supply-chain-from-rising-costs-video/Bain Partner Peter Hanbury explains how companies can identify new opportunities to hold down costs.Wed, 07 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Savings Beyond Silos: Protect Your Supply Chain from Rising Costs]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34bfcd8b65ef49a59c336f8c7f5ed6fd/hanbury-savings-beyond-silos2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d148b30a-6675-4838-8b7a-7e2cd76a237fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bank-digital-transformation-infographic/Banks can mobilize customers and employees to speed the transition toward digital tools. Tue, 06 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Moving Banking Customers to Digital]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7348a43f60f8479c992c5524ef8aa307/bankdigitaltransformationpromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>08266c07-3682-4bdd-9f17-28d54b085738https://www.bain.com/insights/three-trends-reshuffling-north-americas-midstream-industry/Private equity, new export markets and tighter capital could reorganize the leaderboard. Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Trends Reshuffling North America’s Midstream Industry]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer, Ethan Phillips, and Luis Uriza]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a37f64d7873f4e4d8ea1ac1a30bbf911/three-trends-reshaping-north-americas-midstream-industry-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>30af30d2-5d88-46f1-bff5-3134a08aaab3https://www.bain.com/insights/gerry-mattios-supply-chain-cnbc-video/Bain's Gerry Matthios appeared on CNBC to talk about the changing nature of supply chains amid global macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures.Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gerry Mattios on Supply Chain Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Gerry Mattios]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93b4bc5b774c477497292ac3ffce8827/mattios-cnbc-2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Operations, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>9de12f61-d7f8-46b3-b63a-6edf4d3b06fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/abhijit-prabhu-supply-chain-reinvention-video/Bain Partner Abhijit Prabhu explains why it is a crucial time for consumer products executives to take a step back and reevaluate their company's supply chain. Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply Chain Reinvention in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Abhijit Prabhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4fa37b150db44a6495363f031e415a7d/prabhu-supply-chain-reinvention-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>01241562-2d93-43cf-a917-d826979bf2eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-trade-wars-the-real-reason-you-need-to-reinvent-your-supply-chain/Rapidly changing customer expectations make the case for greater flexibility. Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Trade Wars, the Real Reason You Need to Reinvent Your Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Jared Lapin, Gerry Mattios, Raymond Tsang, and Jason Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/021df3806ecc4f62b767e72a2facaec2/china-tariffs_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>8520ed84-b849-46a6-816c-5c9771e2cf72https://www.bain.com/insights/what-delights-and-disappoints-electricity-customers-snap-chart/To improve customer experience, utility executives are learning which interactions leave customers happy or frustrated. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Delights and Disappoints Electricity Customers ]]><![CDATA[By Corrie Carrigan, Chris Jarrett, and Pratap Mukharji]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59af88d2c26f4abda545fb64ee953acd/what-delights-and-disappoints-energy-customers-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>36edf230-466a-4c7f-8f4a-b13601c49414https://www.bain.com/insights/predicting-the-tipping-point-for-electric-vehicles-snap-chart/The rate of adoption for electric cars depends on two main consumer groups.Wed, 31 Jul 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Predicting the Tipping Point for Electric Vehicles]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c93ab4e4137486faa171d22ca4149eb/predicting-tipping-points-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Automotive]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>448627d7-7e73-41f2-95c8-58c7d7edb066https://www.bain.com/insights/robo-advice-has-stalled-but-wealth-technologies-still-hold-promise/Wealthtech gains steam to better serve investment advisers.Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Robo Advice Has Stalled, but Wealth Technologies Still Hold Promise]]><![CDATA[By Matthias Memminger and Philipp Baecker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5eec5473f06c4446be6e01d41e1093b5/robo-advice-has-stalled-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c4b22dc-60cc-443d-9f54-decb2083f984https://www.bain.com/insights/laurent-hermoye-in-m-and-a-successful-acquirers-master-process-and-systems-integration-video/Bain Partner Laurent Hermoye outlines five core elements that can make or break deal value. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In M&A, Successful Acquirers Master Process and Systems Integration]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Hermoye]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0151d921a705416da14b1bc45da742b5/hermoye2_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Enterprise Technology, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd47acce-4c19-487f-8d1d-c052249dd04ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-analytics-maintenance-gains-without-adoption-pains/Companies can stop their asset health ambitions from wasting away. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Industrial Analytics: Maintenance Gains without Adoption Pains ]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal and Edel O'Sullivan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a850485003e841fe97ee374f23439d5b/industrial-analytics_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>1fc4f2c4-8ff2-4e95-8616-383e080fd388https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-market-update-2019-slideshow/PE deals dipped slightly in the first half of 2019, but take-private deals are on a record pace.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Take-Private Deals Take Off]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3587baa16c0b4a44822dca7d713307cf/pe-q1_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>add5696a-1459-4c32-bfdf-78682779d022https://www.bain.com/insights/how-australias-banks-can-improve-the-customer-experience-snap-chart/Leading banks in other countries hardwire the customer perspective into their important decisions. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Australia’s Banks Can Improve the Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Richard Hatherall and Katrina Cuthell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0855ba33fd843848b5d5a55d6efb37c/how-australias-banks-can-improve-the-customer-experience-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>0829b85a-ac21-4fb3-bf08-d3d10bfb8555https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-trends-in-medtech-big-data-is-no-1-snap-chart/Executives bet on technologies that will sharpen insights and boost performance.Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Trends in Medtech: Big Data is No. 1]]><![CDATA[By Patrick O'Hagan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/71e4c51d60ee48498fa217b698320428/digital-in-medtech-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1933418-d494-4dc6-af38-995ca2367be7https://www.bain.com/insights/henrik-naujoks-and-harshveer-singh-whats-driving-asias-insurance-boom-video/Bain Partners Harshveer Singh and Henrik Naujoks explain some of the factors behind Asia's surging insurance market.Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What's Driving Asia's Insurance Boom]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b44ce79f48b548bebc68de2803659f8c/asia-insurance_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>d21688ee-d99f-48ab-94fd-8672b9d1e877https://www.bain.com/insights/greg-caimi-elizabeth-spaulding-digital-transformation-video/Bain Partners Greg Caimi and Elizabeth Spaulding explain how companies can compete in a world of constant innovation and disruption.Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Entering the Next Phase of Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi and Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a22638e30e2840c786de49b5d886ada0/caimi-spaulding-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>03ce2a9d-2114-4568-9bc4-bb8b047a657ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/cp-disruption-infographic/Disruption happens fast. Here’s how to prepare.Sun, 21 Jul 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for Disruption in Consumer Products]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1b3408ee5b0435eaca2acd863caa209/disruptionradarincp_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>871016d6-6fd5-483c-a147-569b560c06d9https://www.bain.com/insights/why-better-performance-management-spurs-banks-to-deliver-more-value/Plagued by complexity and fragmented management, banks can optimize their business portfolios by taking an integrated approach to performance management.Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Better Performance Management Spurs Banks to Deliver More Value]]><![CDATA[By Jan-Frederic Schulz, Tom De Waele, and Stephan Erni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cc3d8b0a47fb4a0cb475670781246ae4/why-better-performance-management-spurs-banks-to-delivery-more-value-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>a10cfd05-ad4e-4768-b36b-f989018c984fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/agile-teams-deliver-healthcare-solutions-in-record-time-snap-chart/Customer-led innovation is 10 times faster when companies use Agile management. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agile Teams Deliver Healthcare Solutions in Record Time]]><![CDATA[By Gilbert Grima and Dave Fleisch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d26af111c24b42708a0a29fa962943c6/agile-management-in-healthcare-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>af6fb5de-c498-4908-aaa8-64423dcc5f73https://www.bain.com/insights/bridging-the-leadership-gap-between-tech-and-business-mit-sloan/To enable technology-fueled transformation, business and tech leaders alike must take bold action.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bridging the Leadership Gap Between Tech and Business]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/mitsloan1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[MIT Sloan Management Review]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f6a3944-5c4c-48a6-b75b-e4966ad384c1https://www.bain.com/insights/five-things-companies-get-wrong-about-corporate-venture-capital/Many corporate executives are uncomfortable taking the levels of risk that VC requires. Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Things Companies Get Wrong about Corporate Venture Capital ]]><![CDATA[By Tom Wendt and Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5b74fefa1894c188b07661d4daff6f0/five-things-wrong-corporate-venture_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, Venture Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[English]]>80e8be27-daaf-40f5-9ef8-585eef46c12ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-indian-equation-for-advanced-analytics-talent/With its supply of talent growing fast, India has an exceptional opportunity to stake out a global presence in analytics.Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Indian Equation for Advanced Analytics Talent]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Arpan Sheth, Velu Sinha, and Jessica Dai]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/705dd21ff29b493b86ac69c322878b22/the-india-equation-for-aa-talent-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>28f54b9d-b3f0-4203-8fa9-d2ac94ed7238https://www.bain.com/insights/a-path-for-australias-banks-to-delight-customers/Here’s how to hardwire the customer’s perspective into all the relevant decisions and processes. Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Path for Australia’s Banks to Delight Customers]]><![CDATA[By Richard Hatherall and Katrina Cuthell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/762d7c1299cc4c0d95651fe93c834481/australia-banks-royal-commission-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ec2a62a-46d7-424b-a974-142486574be6https://www.bain.com/insights/go-to-market-infographic/How sales leaders can diagnose and mend the gaps in their go-to-market models. Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An X-ray for Your Sales Ailments]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e84135eb13a24ed7a5a3a6d6e4536130/commercialexcellencexraypromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f63082a-2dac-4b89-9902-e06c0ff4bbe9https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-competition-plays-out-in-power-generation-snap-chart/Renewables will grow, coal and nuclear will drop, and natural gas varies from one region to another.Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Competition Plays Out in Power Generation ]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e4af4d8ccb5402c8612586493e24f9e/energy-competition-plays-out-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>68d6a860-85f7-4910-ad2b-4659cf3d2ccahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-secret-to-more-cloud-adoption-in-europe-more-supply/Industry mix, regulations, customer attitudes and different levels of investment are the main reasons for lower cloud penetration in Europe compared with the US. Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Secret to More Cloud Adoption in Europe? More Supply]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a44e9cbfeaa944908878b63259dfc541/blog-cloud-adaption_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f94544c0-3467-479c-bd0d-20d598ad0ac7https://www.bain.com/insights/in-media-trimming-costs-boosts-value-snap-chart/Transforming the cost base raises earnings and increases shareholder value.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Media, Trimming Costs Boosts Value]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim and Jeff Katzin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64dc5d1774744bb08d027175e758aaba/mediacostpromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4891579-360c-40a6-9143-e2848c7cd354https://www.bain.com/insights/the-trust-crisis-in-business-forbes/In an era of mistrust, company leaders can take specific steps to restore employees’ faith.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Trust Crisis in Business]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>198fd21e-6381-4019-aaeb-1bbd5edc7733https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-a-new-route-to-southeast-asias-electric-vehicle-future/Here’s a practical plan for getting out of second gear.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding a New Route to Southeast Asia’s Electric Vehicle Future]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle, Raymond Tsang, and Francesco Cigala]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/55d84afd7a7247dda4553ab95f068adb/asean-mobility_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ba178e0-ec52-40c9-8a67-c9f69fa679bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-myths-of-digital-transformation-what-only-8-percent-of-companies-know/Leaders change how they engage customers, simplify business processes, and redesign products and services.Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Myths of Digital Transformation: What Only 8% of Companies Know]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan, Steve Berez, and Pascal Gautheron]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4497e915f05480da5150f03c4c56965/four-myths-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd8f9879-76a4-44d8-bba0-8698afff43a2https://www.bain.com/insights/sales-recession-infographic/Companies that plan ahead and tap digital tools can not only survive a downturn but thrive. Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing Sales for the Coming Storm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/87f9ec27796b4b4783f9cc6df4a2713f/salesrecessions16x9-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>465c4070-c8f3-404c-a5c8-06f15f46ec36https://www.bain.com/insights/powering-up-the-customer-experience-in-utilities/Understanding what matters most to customers helps identify areas for improvement.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Powering Up the Customer Experience in Utilities]]><![CDATA[By Corrie Carrigan, Chris Jarrett, and Pratap Mukharji]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/035e8864b1cc4ec4a1d6e2335bc89442/power-up-customer-experience-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>4cb8d034-ef43-4343-bb9c-2bad24bcd183https://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-retail-infographic/Scale, innovation and analytics will prove pivotal for tomorrow’s leading retailers.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Into the Future of Retail]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3f63f61a8dcd447790b2e638095fd02f/future-of-retail-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>b68fb787-1f41-47e2-b220-ce2c5df98055https://www.bain.com/insights/premium-products-small-brands-and-new-retail/China Shopper Report 2019, Vol. 1Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Premium Products, Small Brands and New Retail]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3f39e43462aa4afd8f8fe08e70e7c17e/china-shopper-vol1_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4fcb37ff-6745-456f-9678-de43ad51b707https://www.bain.com/insights/how-agile-is-powering-healthcare-innovation/Life sciences and healthcare companies need new solutions to meet rapidly changing customer needs.Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Agile Is Powering Healthcare Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Kalyan Jonnalagadda, Dave Fleisch, Pete Hultman, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12e93430ddfd4abaa2060594c0b1e8c5/agile-in-healthcare-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>99664c0d-b887-4b0d-a03c-694b7c5d7e2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/Funding-the-future-of-retail-through-cost-transformation/Sector champions integrate cost-cutting with strategy and game-changing thinking.Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Funding the Future of Retail Through Cost Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Kurt Grichel, Jon Webber, Karl Zimmermann, and Christian Fenner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1fdb6f04d7d4389a477fdc1c8959227/integrated-cost-reduction-in-retail-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>254de26d-885e-4fef-8789-e001a2afbf79https://www.bain.com/insights/fast-and-easy-g-and-a-cuts-wont-cut-it-in-the-next-recession-snap-chart/Companies need to raise their G&A cost efficiency. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fast and Easy G&A Cuts Won’t Cut It in the Next Recession]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Pam Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2d05ea45e6f848dc94d7898dbeec07ca/fast-and-easy-g-a-cuts-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>099c7216-522e-492e-8a0c-98db9e8ce589https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-the-economic-downturn-recession-strategies-to-take-the-lead-now-sc247/With a potential recession very likely, the next crop of business leaders are acting now to restructure costs and go on the offense.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Economic Downturn: Recession Strategies to Take the Lead Now!]]><![CDATA[By Tom Holland and Jeff Katzin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/supplychain247_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain 24/7]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>57d02a4d-77a8-4f23-9c2a-d9a31ebc92fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/hollywoods-streaming-angst/As technology firms invest heavily in new content, traditional media companies face a gap in two areas: data analytics and network branding.Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hollywood’s Streaming Angst]]><![CDATA[By Brian Dennehy and Charlie Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e36dcb8cd6e48f6ac103fe0cbbf4f81/hollywoods-streaming-angst_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbfa9aa8-acd3-4785-b5bc-d12df6dd21c8https://www.bain.com/insights/process-and-systems-integration-a-new-source-of-competitive-advantage/Here are six ways the best companies excel.Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Process and Systems Integration: A New Source of Competitive Advantage]]><![CDATA[By Sachin Shah and Laurent Hermoye]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e643916fbe7b48c187a9158b31a5e1f8/process-and-systems-integration-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a59ede0-318a-4d2a-ae34-40eeec52c6b4https://www.bain.com/insights/tipping-points-when-to-bet-on-new-technologies/Predictive tools can help companies gauge when new technologies will take off. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tipping Points: When to Bet on New Technologies]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2272d051abbd4e1d818fb9908703de78/tipping-points_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e28a495-e0ef-46cb-af0a-df77b7c2d2bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/forecasting-the-next-big-thing-story/Four tools, when used together, can help leaders see into the future and get a jump on the competition.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forecasting the Next Big Thing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c7fbb982a854812ac6138b717c83a69/tipping-points-story_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>17d2f9ab-28f9-4ff4-a278-e41aa6d4ccc7https://www.bain.com/insights/mark-gottfredson-a-strategy-for-predicting-the-next-tech-disruption-video/Bain Partner Mark Gottfredson discusses how four forecasting tools, when used together, can help companies predict when disruptive technologies will be widely adopted.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Predicting the Next Tech Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8bf756bbf5ce44e58e0f89315d849410/tipping-points1v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a734223d-3d81-4ccf-b9f6-6380f0922c2dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-revenge-of-eq-forbes/Organizations don’t adopt digital technology, people do.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Revenge of EQ]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ad02cf1-492f-4bc8-a8dc-920f16cf4bcbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/turn-agile-loose-on-the-shop-floor/Agile techniques help companies achieve breakthrough results in operations.Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turn Agile Loose on the Shop Floor]]><![CDATA[By Richard Spady and Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0cb4751003d4d618de549bf1f9f35d2/turn-agile-loose-on-the-shop-floor-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Operations Excellence]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b06aeaa-1954-4e90-b31e-3f2bdbd9ad9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-retail-winning-models-for-a-new-era/Absolute scale, rapid innovation and data-analytics expertise are now as important as local leadership.Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail: Winning Models for a New Era]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Suzanne Tager, Jonathon Ringer, Aaron Cheris, and Charles Ormiston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9380fbb12417471fa7c1db686aff142d/the-future-of-retail-16-9.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>da6fb06d-ada1-4363-980e-51e47df3d73dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-healthcare-continues-to-consolidate-in-europe/The trend will create value across the chain through improved care, lower cost and opportunities for talent.Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Healthcare Continues to Consolidate in Europe]]><![CDATA[By Franz-Robert Klingan, Christoffer Precht, and Giovanni Battista Miani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e2644eb2a17c49f1840de8c1d4cc8022/retail-healthcare-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1e38218-d767-4d4d-bbe7-41d2819a9021https://www.bain.com/insights/marc-andre-kamel-and-suzanne-tager-the-future-of-retail-video/Bain's Marc-André Kamel and Suzanne Tager discuss how the rapidly shifting retail environment is changing the rules of the game. Mon, 10 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3036eaec1e4642efa0986a02432873db/mak-tager-for-v4-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e186e958-faa7-4cfc-8935-3a3f7ba2fc92https://www.bain.com/insights/rule-of-40-infographic/Consistently beating this magic number remains elusive for large, established firms. But it’s possible with the right moves.Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Software Firms Can Outpace the Rule of 40]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd7bdf7d710e4ffa82af27fed0483d9a/ruleof40promos-16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>16e81943-c27f-445e-8c83-d29a337f5aa9https://www.bain.com/insights/jeff-katzin-and-tom-holland-moves-to-make-now-for-the-recession-video/Bain Partners Jeff Katzin and Tom Holland explain how downturns can actually present opportunities for businesses to grow and outpace competitors.Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Moves to Make Now for the Recession]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Katzin and Tom Holland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/26b830f2adbc45738317f17c270d5fb5/katzin-holland-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c14d71d-863e-45f7-b39e-0455ed87fcdchttps://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-luedi-a-formula-for-success-in-chinas-dynamic-chemicals-market-video/Bain Partner Thomas Luedi explains how multinational companies can address market shifts in China's chemicals industry.Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Formula for Success in China's Dynamic Chemicals Market]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Luedi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2fa51e729bdc46f8b5b67bf476f63cf9/luedi-china-chemicals.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>94024c8f-8d96-4330-af8e-43890a47b521https://www.bain.com/insights/identifying-the-scaling-community-video/People who can translate big ideas into regular ways of working are less rare than you might think. Here's how to find them in your organization.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Identifying the Scaling Community℠]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a62fcbcfeeff4647973f4d26fa10b363/identifying-the-scaling-community-v3.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7600791d-feae-4741-8fa3-96fd43dd96b2https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgents-are-putting-the-consumer-back-in-consumer-goods/How to grow with insurgent brands.Wed, 29 May 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgents Are Putting the Consumer Back in Consumer Goods]]><![CDATA[By Brian McRoskey, John Blasberg, and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/223e7677513c46e3ba47c3b4def2c86c/grow-like-insurgent-brands_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd72ddca-6a53-4d96-b84c-1c4cea7a9298https://www.bain.com/insights/how-brands-can-navigate-turbulence-with-a-disruption-radar/There’s an analytical approach to gauging disruption’s impact.Wed, 29 May 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Navigate Turbulence with a Disruption Radar]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli, Richard Webster, and Emron Pratt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f14d185deb1c4180bab29ecea3b65ea3/disruption-radar_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>30905125-9d63-4208-b933-106b5e687074https://www.bain.com/insights/insurtechs-on-the-rise/Digital-first upstarts are disrupting the life and health insurance industries. Here’s how incumbent carriers can fight back. Tue, 28 May 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurtechs on the Rise]]><![CDATA[By Wade Cruse and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/edafd271ed3e4b99993e5f6f746a4ddb/insurtechs-on-the-rise-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f85aee5-d0f6-4600-a722-c2216948a139https://www.bain.com/insights/marketing-measurement-infographic/Leaders analyze entire customer journeys and convert those insights into action.Fri, 24 May 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Marketers Use Measurement to Beat the Competition]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/36e75df97a6948a1bd9a62fd19cb6107/marketing-measurement-thumb-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Innovation & Design, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>74c3d2e5-dec3-4bae-a37e-eb475e3a4396https://www.bain.com/insights/software-renewals-the-profit-engine-of-the-business-snap-chart/Investment in higher renewals has a big return on investment.Thu, 23 May 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Software Renewals: The Profit Engine of the Business]]><![CDATA[By Thierry Depeyrot and Simon Heap]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12a9b1d4741a41d4be4ba0c18bad9994/softwarerenewalpromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[English]]>10a38a31-2691-45af-b6c4-cba54e50c935https://www.bain.com/insights/think-cutting-ganda-costs-in-the-next-recession-will-be-easy-think-again/Cost efficiency has stalled, despite massive investment in digital technologies.Thu, 23 May 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Think Cutting G&A Costs in the Next Recession Will Be Easy? Think Again]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Pam Yee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f59bb15f55c34fc4a73952aa6ad0b7e1/cutting-ga-costs_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>c7f31383-5054-4b46-a31e-6998fd0a678chttps://www.bain.com/insights/phil-sager-experience-is-the-new-product-heres-how-to-manage-it-video/Episodes are the key to successful customer experiences.Thu, 23 May 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Phil Sager: Experience Is the New Product; Here's How to Manage It]]><![CDATA[By Phil Sager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a4f6094cde2348a1b568da3e9a60a634/sager-experience-new-product.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2a77704-2b46-4f49-9933-28b6e7a7c17ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-pe-2019-infographic/Amid global economic and sociopolitical instability, investors are flocking at record levels to healthcare assets.Wed, 22 May 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Competition Heats Up in Healthcare Private Equity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/48a34a7d98534de88a51b86bb2c2503f/healthcare-pe-2019-thumb-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e10dd247-2ab0-4788-8104-6822cf0071a8https://www.bain.com/insights/advanced-analytics-talent-will-double-its-still-not-enough-snap-chart/The advanced analytics talent pool is expected to reach 1 million people by 2020, but gaps will still remain.Tue, 21 May 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Advanced Analytics Talent Will Double. It’s Still Not Enough.]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Arpan Sheth, Velu Sinha, and Jessica Dai]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c084a0ba3bc491f873851a34ee5076b/advanced-analytics-talent-will-double-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd311fe8-323b-477d-8e59-67be2b1777fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-investors-flock-to-healthcare-assets-as-a-safe-haven-snap-chart/Competition for assets intensifies, pushing prices higher.Tue, 21 May 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Investors Flock to Healthcare Assets as a Safe Haven]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b74b0f195f2742cd9cd320512fe8ed6c/private-equity-investors-flock-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>07b6e71c-7f09-4d41-b29d-1cf29363f4bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-corporations-lean-more-on-m-and-a-to-boost-revenues-snap-chart/Revenue growth has edged out price-to-earnings multiple expansion as the largest source of total shareholder return.Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Corporations Lean More on M&A to Boost Revenues]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/695e0b9f46c84d72953d021c5f69ac09/healthcare-corporations-lean-more-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9308b7ac-b3ae-4a46-ba30-fc0708daec06https://www.bain.com/insights/smart-moves-to-make-now-ahead-of-a-recession-cfo/Seize the day and think of a recession as the best time to pass competitors.Tue, 21 May 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Smart Moves to Make Now Ahead of a Recession]]><![CDATA[By Tom Holland and Jeff Katzin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>153573d7-1eb9-455c-92d2-7c8c7df802e6https://www.bain.com/insights/a-hot-market-for-advanced-analytics-talent-gets-hotter-snap-chart/Even as the supply of talent doubles, demand for certain analytics roles keeps accelerating. Mon, 20 May 2019 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[A Hot Market for Advanced Analytics Talent Gets Hotter]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Arpan Sheth, Velu Sinha, and Jessica Dai]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1a0034a51c04389992d7fd906c696ef/aatalentmarketgetshot_promo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a024a1fe-4e4e-4fe5-a881-d6bfef770517https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-private-equity-surges-in-china-and-india-snap-chart/Rising incomes and demand for healthcare spur deals in Asia-Pacific.Mon, 20 May 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare Private Equity Surges in China and India]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/30d3e5d1f64e452fab547f9c47624302/healthcare-pe-surges-in-china-and-india-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ea06529-0c40-4a64-a25d-ffc3ba101cd6https://www.bain.com/insights/recession-strategy-infographic/Companies can outclimb the competition in a downturn, if they make the right moves now.Thu, 16 May 2019 09:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparation Is Key to Winning in a Recession]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c9082dff67c4464b96bf1427dddc4d0/recessionpromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>58966e29-62e0-466d-a632-0a73538d1180https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-the-downturn-recession-strategies-to-take-the-lead/The next crop of leaders are acting now to restructure costs and go on offense. Thu, 16 May 2019 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Downturn: Recession Strategies to Take the Lead]]><![CDATA[By Tom Holland and Jeff Katzin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f97a479571d04408ab8c8d20f150d6ca/winning-in-turbulence_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>6cc4f376-9185-4143-9e2b-dfd50545f212https://www.bain.com/insights/does-your-recession-strategy-measure-up-snap-chart/Beyond cost containment, winning companies seize the moment to go on offense.Thu, 16 May 2019 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Does Your Recession Strategy Measure Up?]]><![CDATA[By Tom Holland and Jeff Katzin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dfb8d4a488524626a91b6aea8d124984/winning-in-a-downturn-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8287744-2fb2-4b07-bbac-8c1332bb76bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-iot-customers-show-tempered-optimism-snap-chart/Industrial companies had more proofs of concept in 2018 than expected, but they anticipate slower progress ahead.Tue, 14 May 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Industrial IoT Customers Show Tempered Optimism ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/80c7c50de029406b90f057b86ca8a471/industrial-iot-customers-show-tempered-optimism-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b40b60e-f6af-4928-8298-abbd3aff8bbfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/public-cloud-leads-the-it-market-snap-chart/Cloud services and technology will make up more than half of IT growth, and most of that is public cloud. Tue, 14 May 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Public Cloud Leads the IT Market]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0b3c4e8b035472eb362873e19011bcf/public-cloud-leads-it-market-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0a23ea2-91db-4431-b2f2-3de25bd286dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2019/The industry experienced another excellent year in 2018, with continuing growth and investment value reaching the second-highest level in the last decade. Tue, 14 May 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2019]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth and Sriwatsan Krishnan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b165fbff096473685e36a3b10df09a0/india-pe_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>adcb5bbb-0f20-4ecd-bbe8-19cb57f08adahttps://www.bain.com/insights/which-sectors-hold-up-best-in-a-recession-snap-chart/Private equity returns from precrisis buyouts suggest recession resistance can vary widely, even within sectors.Fri, 10 May 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Sectors Hold Up Best in a Recession?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95fb483952804654a616ed586e35b820/which-sectors-hold-up-best-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>208381c1-255e-4669-a00d-fe8c094e08b7https://www.bain.com/insights/is-the-professional-management-system-broken/Professional managers have delivered remarkable value for the past century. The new era demands something different.Wed, 08 May 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is the Professional Management System Broken?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, James Root, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ba1dbae6be924d17abf8764ebbda37af/v2-firm-of-the-future_professional-management_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>8aa31abc-6e16-4272-9fdd-d6c7cb75ab52https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-most-of-asia-pacifics-insurance-boom/The region offers huge opportunities for insurers, but the rules of engagement are rapidly changing.Tue, 07 May 2019 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the Most of Asia-Pacific’s Insurance Boom]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Harshveer Singh, Mark Judah, and Peter Stumbles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/38d6a96aaafa497ea9fdf65fa36093dd/making-the-most-of-asia-pacific-insurance-boom-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Insurance, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2e505dd-dc22-4ac7-9fbf-a9a007981dbbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/strategies-for-china-s-increasingly-competitive-chemicals-market/Local companies are gaining a competitive edge over international players in talent, innovation and e-commerce.Mon, 06 May 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategies for China’s Increasingly Competitive Chemicals Market]]><![CDATA[By Yin Chen and Thomas Luedi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e377639dd6841e397c317569c80e4ae/china-chemicals-3_1.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>92d352df-e138-45b2-b2e6-d0d8eecfad8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-to-survive-in-asia-pacific-transportation-and-logistics/The region is not immune to the sector squeeze, but incumbents have options.Mon, 06 May 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Ways to Survive in Asia-Pacific Transportation and Logistics]]><![CDATA[By Marco D'Avino and Gabriel Guedes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e2712e32b7b043a8aa8a7d87ca7e68f7/three-ways-to-survive-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Freight & Logistics]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations, Operating Model & Org Design, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac3cbb2d-dcf0-41a8-bf5b-9c99cc1d7730https://www.bain.com/insights/in-rewrite-funding-medias-transformation/The meteoric rise of Netflix and Amazon as media giants is forcing the industry to confront the need for dramatic cost transformation.Mon, 06 May 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Rewrite: Funding Media’s Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim and Jeff Katzin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a8604b7de0a478e986f94cc23c82fe6/cost-transformation-in-media-companies_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>a7e14637-998b-4348-912c-4944a0924175https://www.bain.com/insights/sales-operations-is-dead-long-live-commercial-operations/With a broader mandate, commercial operations has become essential for high-growth sales organizations.Fri, 03 May 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sales Operations Is Dead; Long Live Commercial Operations]]><![CDATA[By Greg Callahan, Chris Dent, and Jonathan Frick]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8674895dfbbf4b89bb59036345b5837c/commercial-operations__1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d5fca9c-92ca-49b2-93a5-4fa4376d7376https://www.bain.com/insights/predictive-routing-infographic/Predictive routing uses AI to pair the ideal agents with customers—who are willing to wait longer than you'd think.Fri, 03 May 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Smarter Way to Match Customers and Agents]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db0390e5a35e4d59b1fde3aa67a0dadd/predictive-routing-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Operations, Performance Improvement, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>59e30e1c-0f90-4879-8083-b9fa9aae64e2https://www.bain.com/insights/as-banks-pursue-digital-transformation-many-struggle-to-profit-from-it/To monetize digital investments, mobilize customers and employees. Wed, 01 May 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Banks Pursue Digital Transformation, Many Struggle to Profit from It]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater, Jens Engelhardt, Joe Fielding, and Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90508fe93245419b921f99a2f7251cfe/monetizing-digital-in-banking__1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>a76b43bd-3d96-444c-a474-0fae502de0c7https://www.bain.com/insights/solving-the-new-equation-for-advanced-analytics-talent/With the supply of talent growing fast, make the most of opportunities inside and outside your company.Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving the New Equation for Advanced Analytics Talent ]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Arpan Sheth, Velu Sinha, and Jessica Dai]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef0b54461cd84242a44ae1f8a953c219/solving-the-equation_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>677d6de4-2b09-43f4-9cbb-b23d007b160dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-social-impact-report/Learn about our recent work with leading social innovators to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Social Impact Report]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce98e3eafc8c4c7798b92a68edc40561/social-impact-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4cae1b6-4500-4baf-8324-468f82227d46https://www.bain.com/insights/the-cloud-is-growing-faster-than-expected-snap-chart/Buyers put one-third of their workload into the cloud a year earlier than expected.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:30:00 Z<![CDATA[The Cloud Is Growing Faster than Expected]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b867e748f63473e967fd36808acaa0c/cloud-is-growing-faster-than-expected-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d40e69b-4a49-4328-94a4-62be510bb70ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-water-management-in-oil-and-gas/Energy companies are investing in more efficient and sustainable methods for acquiring, using and replacing water.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking Water Management in Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Carlo Zandi and Roberto Nava]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e2d7adaed11d422db319020d486a6c1d/water-management_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d04176eb-ef9b-4dff-84d9-ced10143eb44https://www.bain.com/insights/franz-robert-klingan-the-changing-landscape-for-healthcare-deals-in-europe-video/Bain Partner Franz-Robert Klingan discusses how investors can succeed despite high demand for healthcare assets in Europe.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Franz-Robert Klingan: The Changing Landscape for Healthcare Deals in Europe]]><![CDATA[By Franz-Robert Klingan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f87d39ed650472abd1bd535941d8ee2/klingan-healthcare-ma-europe.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1582d11d-c4d3-4e07-b739-4bd9d8e8110dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/change-is-changing-forbes/Companies are coping with the death of traditional change management.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Is Changing ]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>47dc3da1-cffa-4d94-b05e-8fce04e9289fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-will-autonomous-vehicles-take-off-snap-chart/One signpost is the market capitalization of next-generation mobility companies.Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Will Autonomous Vehicles Take Off?]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/211f4d75d7194b5ebd78a7720010e4a6/autonomous-vehicles-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Automotive]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>50552bed-ef18-4776-b59d-ea545c8fd1c5https://www.bain.com/insights/key-pharma-tech-trends-to-2024-big-data-and-analytics-cybersecurity-and-cloud-services-snap-chart/Pharma executives see less impact from advanced manufacturing, voice technologies and virtual reality.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Key Pharma Tech Trends to 2024: Big Data and Analytics, Cybersecurity and Cloud Services]]><![CDATA[By Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68e84780a4d94955b13f2023b52e416c/key-pharma-tech-trends-to-2024-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>acbe95a8-a8f5-4d72-9d7f-2ebabac898bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/intrafuel-competition-intensifies-as-the-oil-supply-curve-flattens-snap-chart/A clearing price as low as $60 per barrel would increase the imperative to avoid stranded assets.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Intrafuel Competition Intensifies as the Oil Supply Curve Flattens]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0aee67589baa4a09b514d95a7ea9212e/intrafuel-competition-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>739dd453-2ff9-4d0a-a729-68a90603b324https://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-businesses-as-a-team-fm-blog/Every organization implicitly comprises three communities; leading CEOs ensure that they develop the right relationships.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling Businesses as a Team]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/826887455c4a4c0984fc9cdedc9a737d/scaling-businesses-as-a-team_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>19bd24ed-c1c0-4583-b5bb-dbcd89193ea7https://www.bain.com/insights/to-outsource-or-not-to-outsource/Does outsourcing improve supply chain performance? The answer depends on a combination of flexibility, cost, speed and access to technology.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Outsource, or Not to Outsource?]]><![CDATA[By Rob Ruffin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea50e35156114ed98c196e4f99100401/to-outsource-or-not-to-outsource-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Operations Excellence]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab314918-1bad-42e3-a5b1-883915664df6https://www.bain.com/insights/heady-competition-for-healthcare-assets-may-change-the-route-to-returns-pe-hub/Disciplined, data-driven funds will find their way to top-quartile investment returns by deploying a systematic value-creation playbook well ahead of and through the life of their investments.Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Heady Competition for Healthcare Assets May Change the Route to Returns]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy and Nirad Jain]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/pe-hub-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The PE Hub Network]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>26de9110-70c0-42c1-a493-7e4dc94776ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/managing-a-micro-battles-portfolio-fm-blog/Companies can scale their success with micro-battles to the next level of leadership and beyond.Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing the Micro-battles Portfolio]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Peter Slagt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c368e821b27433496ef07eca5fe160d/managing-a-micro-battles-portfolio_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>dad97168-9492-4bf6-8a9c-899bd75c29d0https://www.bain.com/insights/micro-battles-and-building-new-businesses-fm-blog/Business building is already in your DNA—or you would never have become a large successful company. But you need to find it again.Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Micro-battles and Building New Businesses]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1885746216504b97ade9bc27986c669c/micro-battles-and-building-new-businesses_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0161b61b-f56b-4787-88f7-fa53c9d753eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/sinead-fox-and-clare-gordon-inclusion-and-diversity-in-the-uk-workplace-video/Bain Partners Clare Gordon and Sinead Fox discuss the five actions that can help companies further their inclusion and diversity efforts. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sinead Fox and Clare Gordon: Inclusion and Diversity in the UK Workplace]]><![CDATA[By Clare Gordon and Sinead Fox]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c0bd5dd11944bfd96b9ca513f1ecf68/clare_sinead.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>357851c2-52d7-401c-a0ca-914ccc12e99chttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-investors-cant-keep-up-snap-chart/Strong flows of capital back to investors have left them scrambling to maintain PE allocations.Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Investors Can’t Keep Up]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43f9335631cc4f8c902e8d4e4077c0b4/private-equity-investors-cant-keep-up-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d66dd06c-a768-4d73-98ce-25b90d4fe6cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-identify-great-scalers-fm-blog/People who excel at scaling businesses are defined by a unique set of traits and behaviors. Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Identify Great Scalers]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dbdd7185fcb244a3a8ac59f9209dc7b6/how-to-identify-great-scalers-_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8784470b-6494-4d1a-ba86-3f23029b9b2dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-best-practices-of-great-scalers-fm-blog/People who understand how to scale innovation are built, not born. Here are 10 ways that leaders can develop this essential skill.Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Best Practices of Great Scalers]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05a3ae330c6f4ba2ae45f79e0951e171/the-best-practices-of-great-scalers_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6d647c3-5266-42d6-b3f0-b96ce1d2f609https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-tools-can-double-lean-six-sigma-savings/New technologies are reinventing a tried-and-true approach to operational excellence.Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Tools Can Double Lean Six Sigma Savings]]><![CDATA[By Pierluigi Serlenga and Marzio Forlini]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7d4b4ede6daa4c7aa91dfcd1ee042b88/digital-production-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Operations Excellence]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b020594-1e53-42fe-bf74-1d9ecffca672https://www.bain.com/insights/4-questions-retailers-need-to-ask-about-augmented-reality-hbr/It's not for everyone.Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[4 Questions Retailers Need to Ask About Augmented Reality]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Mikey Vu, and Asit Goel]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Retail, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fedc053-c5ad-42db-beb7-9f0f83c43675https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-letter/In a banner year, competition for assets shows no signs of abating.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Letter from Kara Murphy and Nirad Jain]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa6db2cf8e94479eb8117b087fd991a5/hc-pe-report-letter-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d238686a-a477-48ca-9805-4ca4dfab8544https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-year-in-review/Investors flocked to recession-resistant healthcare investments ahead of a possible downturn.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Year in Review: Healthcare Megadeals Lead the Way]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6637e625895846b8b85f3a654b49de14/hc-pe-report-year-in-review-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>124708e1-a0e8-43ab-93ba-b4a0a284a716https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-expanded-deal-approaches/Funds look to partners, public markets, nontraditional assets and new value-creation theses.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Healthcare Deals Done in a Crowded Market]]><![CDATA[By Sharon Fry, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/501ca7799d0440c2a5d3e3363cafa812/hc-pe-report-expanded-deal-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8cdf7137-6bb9-42d2-b665-14a624177abehttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-north-america/Growth stems from large take-private deals, more clarity on regulations and buy-and-build activity in the provider sector.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:30:00 Z<![CDATA[North America: Ample Capital Pushes Deal Activity to Record Levels]]><![CDATA[By Jeremy Martin, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e10f7f54fe1d413bb5f93094295cad0d/hc-pe-report-north-america-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d654ee25-92ba-491e-aac6-8024c5c83af1https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-europe/Regulatory and political shifts, such as Brexit and pending German reforms, could actually create investment opportunities in the short term.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe: Robust Activity Despite Long-Term Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Franz-Robert Klingan, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/935b9e70db4a4eeebb8004b67c0556ca/hc-pe-report-europe-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>719408ef-3f1a-43b0-9b65-6d4ad2efaa4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-asia-pacific/Buyouts thrive on rising incomes and aging populations in China and India. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific: Surging Consumer Demand for Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f71a68d12ee84656bfadac14da086824/hc-pe-report-asia-pacific-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c30275f1-e279-4786-9de6-68f2e9a2c377https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-providers/Investors explore new spaces in physician practice management and retail health assets.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Providers: A Push into New Segments]]><![CDATA[By Justin Doshi, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44d6566b066f4f63841d1d561f1ed22c/hc-pe-report-providers-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea3ab27e-f879-4ac7-b6eb-127b93b04f4ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-payers/Corporate acquirers that can pay a premium are edging out PE funds.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Payers: Assets that Help Increase Operational Efficiencies]]><![CDATA[By Eric Berger, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/755d386054f84c83ad915222657178c3/hc-pe-report-payers-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e80a0ba5-a35b-4d40-8c8e-e0f3488bb2d8https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-biopharma/Long intellectual property cycles and durable demand attract investors.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Biopharma: Strong Activity in the Face of Regulatory and Pricing Pressures]]><![CDATA[By Matt Sullivan, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8c4f9599e564a4c934b8f7ceb71d364/hc-pe-report-biopharma-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4adaed3-c33c-4a9d-a710-91d93d10b7f2https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-medtech/Investors like the sector’s high profit margins and recession-resistant characteristics.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech: Carve-Outs and Take-Privates Abound as Corporates Refocus on Their Core]]><![CDATA[By Jon Barfield, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/62f3bee013be49bf9ebd1bf42018b385/hc-pe-report-medtech-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>80e3a95c-f55e-4f2d-a14b-8f63f7bdb1e6https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-healthcare-it/Buyers flock to electronic medical records and revenue cycle management.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare IT: Harnessing Data to Improve Patient Outcomes]]><![CDATA[By Laila Kassis, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c831218cdc5945139598edb2acd6a6fa/hc-pe-report-healthcare-it-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1800b491-af2c-45f4-ab48-db6dc6b971cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-corporate-ma/To maximize value, companies need an airtight integration thesis.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate M&A: Healthcare Acquisitions Feed Revenue Growth]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Dale Stafford, and Ben Siegal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af96fd7297fa48b8a93bdf98c6cc345a/hc-pe-report-corp-manda-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba9091d9-9e01-4bd8-80df-c0c8b059d032https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-exits/Holding periods for healthcare investments returned to between three and five years. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Exits: A Return to Steady State as Recession-Vintage Assets Clear]]><![CDATA[By Jason Slocum, Kara Murphy, and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be2e43890b1d4c25b1245432d59bf9a5/hc-pe-report-exits-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4ae89a1-4e9c-4ba0-9a89-e7af9f151329https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2019-an-oasis-of-calm/The jury is out on whether the next round of healthcare investments will generate returns on par with previous buyouts.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:45:00 Z<![CDATA[2019 and Beyond: An Oasis of Calm? ]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/245ed4ae1a144d94b83e16d4466f1c12/hc-pe-report-2019-and-beyond-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>90851ab7-bd28-46c7-9511-12c329e7da52https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-investors-embrace-impact-investing/Pressure is growing on fund managers to incorporate environmental and social issues in their investment decisions.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Investors Embrace Impact Investing ]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Usman Akhtar, Johanne Dessard, and Axel Seemann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ff71feadbfb4649bb4ae7c9a279226e/impact-investing_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>1103bf76-6152-4321-89e1-23ecfd382b99https://www.bain.com/insights/how-worleyparsons-is-responding-to-a-changing-market-video/WorleyParsons CEO Andrew Wood discusses how his company has adapted to market-driven challenges.Tue, 16 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How WorleyParsons Is Responding to a Changing Market]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6c28abc3c8b463290d37a6d5602b7a0/worley-parsons.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>eee7057d-5954-478d-98c4-46e739e0c825https://www.bain.com/insights/could-electric-vehicle-prices-fall-faster-than-expected-snap-chart/Battery-pack prices already are lower than analysts’ predictions for 2020.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Could Electric Vehicle Prices Fall Faster Than Expected?]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4656cf4238e4451e8c9a497004be466a/could-electric-vehicle-prices-fall-faster-than-expected-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d408a5d9-aaed-4bb6-acf6-b41accde628fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/turning-measurement-into-a-marketing-advantage-snap-chart/Measurement moves from the data expert to the CMO.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turning Measurement into a Marketing Advantage]]><![CDATA[By John Grudnowski and Wendy Grad]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f14715571a684f4fb15e474ef72ecd82/marketingmeasurementpromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>13229108-0213-4e6a-804f-d7340cebfd85https://www.bain.com/insights/new-strategies-for-utility-growth/As electricity use levels off, utility executives will need to explore new ways to meet investor growth expectations.Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Strategies for Utility Growth]]><![CDATA[By Grant Dougans and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c0c1c7828304501b1748dbe7838b1ff/power-plant-electric-car-turbines-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>73d0c540-9fa6-4026-91d3-f839bc88a02dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/public-vs-private-cloud-the-market-says-hybrid/As public cloud improves, private cloud vendors should offer solutions that play nicely together.Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Public vs. Private Cloud? The Market Says Hybrid]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c58286379e64849b1ef1ee84afa99e8/public-vs-private-cloud-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>94f9702c-d67a-4832-9e7d-ffceef77b1bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-companies-that-embrace-red-is-good-get-the-best-results-forbes/Don’t be put off by “red” results on your performance dashboard. Collaboratively solving those challenges leads to the best results.Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Companies That Embrace "Red Is Good" Get the Best Results]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>7012f1ac-da37-4992-8a6a-bf8363d3d985https://www.bain.com/insights/the-flood-of-capital-into-private-equity-snap-chart/Though it slackened last year, PE fund-raising has been on a torrid pace.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Flood of Capital into Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9cc150c2c64e4293966ace3c983f2327/the-flood-of-capital-into-private-equity-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>088ac5c2-e94b-4cef-a1ef-0aebd413fc5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-your-erp-strategy-to-gain-digital-competitive-advantage/A core set of critical functionalities loosely coupled with best-of-breed third-party SaaS delivers better insights and performance.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking Your ERP Strategy to Gain Digital Competitive Advantage]]><![CDATA[By Florian Braun and Henrik Östhed]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b3b7e32f9fc40588c616c605fcc6846/modernizing-erp_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Software]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc8fe444-c47f-41e1-b2f1-9314805cadb1https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-going-private-boom-snap-chart/Large public-to-private deals fueled private equity’s big year in 2018.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Going-Private Boom]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1d651b8e5c940eba6bf5f576f3837b8/the-new-going-private-boom-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>45bebea0-7bbe-4302-b8aa-c78b11149424https://www.bain.com/insights/money20-20-asia-creating-the-future-of-money-video/Bain Partners Thomas Olsen and Florian Hoppe discuss highlights from the conference in Singapore.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Money20/20 Asia: Creating the Future of Money]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen and Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ba264abc80e41cf9d95d07621a47e77/money-2020-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>95225f9c-c782-4b04-8605-eed5fd6aa030https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-nows-the-time-to-double-down-on-china/Foreign brands have to change their playbook to succeed.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer Products: Now’s the Time to Double Down on China]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Jason Ding, and François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e79c46c008a4409fbe0e03a748287ba6/double-down-in-china-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>08a4d416-6f1d-40e0-8f99-f9e4a75d1742https://www.bain.com/insights/new-rules-for-manda-in-consumer-products/Scope deals are harder to get right. Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Rules for M&A in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley, Allison Snider, and Brian McRoskey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/abe69028348e42c899f8e683cc113732/new-rules-for-ma-in-cp_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bda33e08-bc3b-47d8-a796-42a58aa949e5https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-exits-continue-strong-snap-chart/Another steady showing in 2018 capped a historic five-year run in exit value. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Exits Continue Strong]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a50bf7dbe2b94e5cba185f27bc5a3d89/pe-exits-continue-strong-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc339310-ea46-4166-8948-f27c829de50dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-worries-private-equity-funds-snap-chart/Dealmaking was robust in 2018, but funds encountered a familiar set of challenges.Mon, 01 Apr 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Worries Private Equity Funds?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6eb62ad763d74601a0b318ebca57b880/what-worries-pe-funds-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>534cd254-f278-49a3-8c28-6b7f3f4bb012https://www.bain.com/insights/inclusion-diversity-uk-infographic/Sustaining these actions can help leaders gain traction.Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Actions to Improve Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/01c7bcf1277f4af28684808671769beb/uk_diversity_and_inclusion_infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>39b799ec-3f78-40cd-9aaa-bf6ac781d224https://www.bain.com/insights/take-action-gain-traction-inclusion-and-diversity-in-the-uk-workplace/Sustaining five corporate actions can improve inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Take Action, Gain Traction: Inclusion and Diversity in the UK Workplace]]><![CDATA[By Clare Gordon, Sinead Fox, and Danielle Burgs Escobar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f4016a0d2db24e3889d3b0a32e881470/uk_diversity_and_inclusion_report_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>501f6e5e-cc63-4f3d-82a8-a8f947da77dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gender-balance-in-business-video/Gender balance is not only a timely concept, it's good for business.Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gender Balance in Business]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5092cc2847a4300a50e64f631929de7/trenowden1.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2ab8086-c6d0-45a2-be40-0fba2f100968https://www.bain.com/insights/the-business-case-for-inclusion-and-diversity-video/Companies that emphasize inclusion and diversity gain increased innovation and better performance. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Business Case for Inclusion and Diversity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76000dbe166d4f03baec25706b21a106/trenowden2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>25b7278a-fce6-4af8-a34c-0c34edbd3bbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/developing-a-sponsorship-and-mentoring-program-video/Sponsorship and mentoring programs in companies can lead to structured, personalized learning that often resonates with participants.Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Developing a Sponsorship and Mentoring Program]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/18f2ea5936b3445d949e902ab96816a9/dimmock.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>5483db17-d59f-4dc7-9f2a-902cf2f25b06https://www.bain.com/insights/recruiting-for-diversity-video/To create change in global diversity recruiting practices, develop a proactive approach that emphasizes consistency and inclusion. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Recruiting for Diversity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/328a2244ab714229b4bf2970510cc4ce/mokades.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e08fbc6-fb28-4e52-8e9c-dd1a0a21c31dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-importance-of-flexible-working-video/Flexible working helps to retain personnel, but some organizations face challenges with making it work. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Importance of Flexible Working]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c2db25dc0a8480181c1ce822ae7501a/stewart.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>f3a61c0b-2856-4046-a94d-67508ab2c635https://www.bain.com/insights/the-measurement-advantage/Leading CMOs make measurement the centerpiece of their growth strategy.Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Measurement Advantage]]><![CDATA[By Wendy Grad, John Grudnowski, Elizabeth Spaulding, and Sarah Dey Burton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b949a7651a3243ffbafff04b1ded9d40/measurement-advantage_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Innovation & Design, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>68a9a43e-c639-49df-a02c-332094ce4471https://www.bain.com/insights/how-commodity-producers-can-raise-their-trading-game/Building world-class trading capabilities staffed with top talent can deliver a competitive edge. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Commodity Producers Can Raise Their Trading Game]]><![CDATA[By Christophe de Mahieu, Wael Hatoum, Julien Jaulin, and Anas Kaakeh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34d10d70461a49d886a91fb2b3a52017/commodities-producers-trading_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>5198806a-7955-4af7-a66c-13f95fc66a57https://www.bain.com/insights/becoming-a-scale-insurgent/The firms that have succeeded at becoming both big and fast are leading the way into a new business era.Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Becoming a Scale Insurgent]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, James Root, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/030f639f47f24d568d580462ec10a0c8/becoming-scale-insurgent-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>28ffe6de-24b5-462a-b393-2b79a22b7c60https://www.bain.com/insights/manny-maceda-on-diversifying-business-values-in-the-21st-century-video/Bain Worldwide Managing Partner Manny Maceda sits down with Bill Holiber, president and CEO of U.S. News & World Report, to discuss Bain's pivot toward a more "mission-centric" model for business.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manny Maceda on Diversifying Business Values in the 21st Century]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/39666b0cc8364918b3f113cd08cbcdf3/maceda-usnews-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>81fe28fa-c69d-4feb-af63-257f91353c12https://www.bain.com/insights/private-multiples-are-ascendant-is-this-the-new-normal-pe-hub/The ascendance of private capital promises a bright new era for the PE industry. But that doesn’t mean the road ahead will get any easier.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Multiples Are Ascendant. Is This the New Normal?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/pe-hub-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The PE Hub Network]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>05520b90-01a5-4adb-b4a2-9f152a7b68fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-carbon-imperative-how-agribusiness-can-curb-emissions/Major agricultural processors are discovering new ways to help the planet—and their bottom lines.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Carbon Imperative: How Agribusiness Can Curb Emissions]]><![CDATA[By Fernando Heil Lutiis and Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/702a3dc91de04564801ef4f1c0264c55/carbon-imperative_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d952de3-a017-48f3-a6c1-f4b72b72216fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-refiners-can-capture-the-benefits-of-the-energy-transition-and-digitalization/The shift to a low-carbon economy and the rise of digital technologies raise the stakes for refiners.Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Refiners Can Capture the Benefits of the Energy Transition and Digitalization]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá, Diego García, Francesco Cigala, and Tiziano Rivolta]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16b2788f0d4543c4b1ad62336103c3e5/uk-how-refiners-capture-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f89174a-c70d-4161-bcd1-2ee62d1c39f7https://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-cost-management-systems-fall-short-snap-chart/Executives are frustrated by poor spending visibility and accountability.Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Medtech Cost Management Systems Fall Short]]><![CDATA[By Patrick O'Hagan and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/acc3c6735ba4400f9797739ec3b9535b/medtech-cost-systems-fall-short-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>676fb603-589f-45cf-846e-9d132d620479https://www.bain.com/insights/better-together-increasing-male-engagement-in-gender-equality-efforts-in-australia/Given their predominance in leadership positions, it is critical to ensure that men have an equal stake in gender parity. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better Together: Increasing Male Engagement in Gender Equality Efforts in Australia]]><![CDATA[By Chio Verastegui]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b75a8f17b2904213a7e19bac67ec8ad7/australia-gender-parity-report__1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>5710caa2-1233-42f3-a57e-ebd8922aa0a0https://www.bain.com/insights/chio-verastegui-gender-parity-in-australia-video/Achieving gender equality in the workplace requires significant male engagement in the effort.Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chio Verastegui: Gender Parity in Australia]]><![CDATA[By Chio Verastegui]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bbeed34c991b4c75800f978658f8e59a/chio-still.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>9fb3a82f-6df8-4750-8b7f-6bf9a819cfc4https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-powering-chinas-market-for-luxury-goods/Sales are growing at a healthy 20% rate, but not all brands are celebrating.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Powering China’s Market for Luxury Goods?]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/213c04063adc4497b8f329c1f17a7594/china-luxury_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>161fe0d2-6738-4160-9841-edd4d136cdeahttps://www.bain.com/insights/understanding-southeast-asias-emerging-middle-class/Digital opportunities give consumers many more choices.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Understanding Southeast Asia’s Emerging Middle Class ]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe and Aadarsh Baijal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9bde7ca6188446daa0259748c9b10886/se-asia-middle-class-report-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>97b76127-993e-44a5-b132-ffb778d1151ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/cutting-costs-and-keeping-them-out-infographic/Inside the methods of cost productivity leaders.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cutting Costs—And Keeping Them Out]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa5c585f0ec5416bb080f1c34b26ca97/cost-productivity-infographic-16_9v2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>96f76e6d-be4d-4320-ad26-772c38f966bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2019/The PE industry’s powerful momentum continued in 2018, but that strength masked three disconcerting market developments that could affect investment activity and returns in the coming year. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2019]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang, Usman Akhtar, and Johanne Dessard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04f4a7e087e84f5e9096a0104bf6b7b4/apac-pe_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4244f633-f1e7-45af-9239-c11e3b52ce9ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/apac-pe-2019-infographic/A look at the private equity highlights in the region from last year and the outlook for 2019 and beyond.Fri, 15 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity in Asia-Pacific 2019]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9172ca1ee5d64f3aa1a341e8b5584d7d/infographic_diverse-markets-different-outlooks-2019-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c04ee144-c8e6-4b18-ab40-17c48607edfdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-checklist-for-launching-micro-battles-fm-blog/By having the tough conversations early on, teams can keep their micro-battles out of the “special projects graveyard.” Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Checklist for Launching Micro-battles]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5b171018efe54039834e1f1f1e18012d/micro-battles-checklist_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e219739a-ec5a-489b-8dbc-de5069ae5e9ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/yoky-matsuoka-of-google-health-on-the-future-of-healthcare/The vice president of Google Health spoke with Bain Partner Lori Sherer about the opportunities to use data and technology to improve outcomes for patients.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Yoky Matsuoka of Google Health on the Future of Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa39f504a02a4ffab0a379e65485e494/yoky-matsuoka-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>15369181-ea80-428b-9697-365307641dfehttps://www.bain.com/insights/managing-the-energy-transition-three-scenarios-for-planning/A new era of hypercompetitiveness will redefine business boundaries as it threatens to strand legacy assets.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing the Energy Transition: Three Scenarios for Planning]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf6052e8095448bf9574cbfe48fd25bb/managing_energy_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>22269e5e-5113-4813-a17c-04a500b3b6dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/decarbonization-could-boost-europes-midstream-operators-snap-chart/Consumption of natural gas has slowed in Europe, hurting revenue. That may change as sectors go green.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decarbonization Could Boost Europe’s Midstream Operators]]><![CDATA[By Andrea Isabella and Roberto Nava]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd85c0f0d6704982b3a37f6889305ea7/og-euro-midstream-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>c655519f-bb40-450b-8d72-40028bf866fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/revisiting-the-five-faces-of-the-cloud/A sharper understanding of differences among customers can help technology incumbents target their message to the right segment.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Revisiting the Five Faces of the Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/84ae9a91cd474675b1ea5b898069a9d0/five-faces-of-cloud-1950x650.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f4920bd-9cb7-4b95-bfac-f1a3a92efbd3https://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-the-founders-mentality-flame-alive-at-fullerton-health-video/David Sin discusses how investing in and working with founder-led companies helps create a strong sense of Founder's Mentality® at Fullerton Health.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keeping the Founder's Mentality Flame Alive at Fullerton Health]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/150789e2a4054d7da261e333ac7fa1fc/sin-founders-mentality.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ad03139-ff89-4e6c-b738-f7919d10e929https://www.bain.com/insights/doing-well-and-doing-good-at-fullerton-health-video/David Sin discusses Fullerton Health's mission to make healthcare affordable and accessible to people in need.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doing Well and Doing Good at Fullerton Health]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98fbd9da46a846768cdfef007b46a062/sin3.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e6b0e4f-1a1d-4994-bc84-e32348c1be19https://www.bain.com/insights/how-fullerton-health-is-seizing-the-asia-pacific-healthcare-opportunity-video/David Sin of Fullerton Health Group discusses how the company has evolved to become a healthcare powerhouse despite complex challenges. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Fullerton Health is Seizing the Asia-Pacific Healthcare Opportunity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9916e9ad5c61473db0f3892a31f2b3cd/sin2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>73973d1e-47a8-40e7-94b2-619ac4c7c36fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/founder-led-companies-and-the-professional-ceo-setting-up-the-first-year-of-marriage-fm-blog/New CEOs can take a dozen actions to help founders scale their impact on the firm. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Founder-Led Companies and the Professional CEO: Setting Up the First Year of Marriage]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74d8bbf49f6248c68fccc47c8afc6c24/founder-led-companies-and-first-ceo-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c441dc94-501b-41e5-ba75-c732589b1b99https://www.bain.com/insights/agile-is-not-enough-mit-sloan/By addressing architectural rigidity, closing talent gaps and adopting a product mindset, leaders can realize agile’s power.Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agile Is Not Enough]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez and Will Poindexter]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/mitsloan1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[MIT Sloan Management Review]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Agile Enterprise, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>34da1a67-4bbb-4cc1-951e-066bdba87358https://www.bain.com/insights/buyout-debt-multiples-climbed-in-2018-private-equity-report-2019-snap-chart/Can the momentum continue despite heavy year-end volatility?Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buyout Debt Multiples Climbed in 2018]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0cfbb6b58594474595f26685a0db0f12/buyout-debt-multiples-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c69cdb38-2e02-4a2b-9017-e67d65430bdbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-high-multiple-challenge-private-equity-report-2019-snap-chart/With buyout prices soaring, putting money to work hasn’t been easy.Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity’s High-Multiple Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd62fe3c663446fdb0dba5b7db6d72e0/private-equity-high-multiple-challenge-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b38d04dd-2d6a-4e4e-9522-7c250039af89https://www.bain.com/insights/the-momentum-continues-in-global-private-equity-private-equity-report-2019-snap-chart/Heavy competition and rising multiples haven’t restrained deal value. Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Momentum Continues in Global Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff76156442fb4620876bdfd9ad57d05a/momentum-in-private-equity-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>567296d5-82fb-467d-9ac3-42f1db217266https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-procurement-the-benefits-go-far-beyond-efficiency-scmr/The economic and strategic benefits of digitizing procurement are real, but the proliferation of competing technologies has made it difficult for companies to figure out where to start.Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Procurement: The Benefits Go Far Beyond Efficiency]]><![CDATA[By Coleman Radell  and David Schannon]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/scmr-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain Mgmt. Review]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations, Performance Improvement, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef4486b7-3717-43ab-8682-5c83da6dc42ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/change-is-painful-and-thats-ok-forbes/Busting the three common myths of change management can increase your odds of success.Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Is Painful, and That's OK]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d43917f-495b-400a-91df-3f81f8f1ff36https://www.bain.com/insights/now-hiring-investing-in-retailers-most-important-asset/Six questions can help retailers realign their people strategy as the job market tightens. Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Now Hiring: Investing in Retailers’ Most Important Asset]]><![CDATA[By Kent Knudson, Michael Brookshire, Karl Zimmermann, and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/582d6835b04448b2adeca5d2e004a16e/retailers-competitive-edge_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b07424c-ff78-4b69-878f-2694d1ca4e2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/which-applications-of-the-industrial-IoT-are-gaining-the-most-traction-snap-chart/Vendors and customers aren’t always aligned on which Internet of Things technologies to deploy next.Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Applications of the Industrial IoT Are Gaining the Most Traction?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7524b003631641e6ac318456b833406f/which-applications-of-the-industrial-iot-are-gaining-the-most-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2e7cd39-bcad-4896-834f-5af68f14cb7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/who-watched-the-oscars/The Oscars is television’s premier nonsports entertainment event. Here is who was watching this year, what they were seeing, and when they were tuned in, according to analysis from Bain Media Lab and Hive.Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who Watched the Oscars? A Close Up on This Premium Audience]]><![CDATA[By Andre James and Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec86907c65f54b259397630591a71de4/media-lab-oscars-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>048872ff-bd97-4ec1-adc6-245ddf3d6e67https://www.bain.com/insights/automakers-triple-threat-infographic/The industry is facing an uncertain future, but companies can still make smart bets to succeed.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automakers Face a Demographic Time Bomb]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3500006efd9949c6806b6a71906263be/autotriplethreat_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9fed7ea-0b27-4a7e-a449-b7b13110f484https://www.bain.com/insights/stalled-medtech-companies-are-not-hitting-their-digital-goals-snap-chart/Digital leaders put the right processes and assets in place to pave the way for change. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stalled: Medtech Companies Are Not Hitting Their Digital Goals]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7b6faad8468243a2997b097e831de88d/digital-medtech-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f1bcf00-e3c3-4536-ae15-492b283a8543https://www.bain.com/insights/prameet-jamnadas-elements-of-value-in-commercial-insurance-video/Commercial insurers who embrace the Elements of Value® are more likely to succeed over competitors.Tue, 26 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Prameet Jamnadas: Elements of Value in Commercial Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Prameet Jamnadas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d4f91a4e34c407fbf31e499dcf40202/jamnadas-elements-value.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Insurance, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>fae5f4ea-a7f1-4a37-bbaa-d5ad97dc8428https://www.bain.com/insights/which-celebrities-starred-in-the-oscars-infographic/And the winners for most screen time during the Academy Awards are ...Tue, 26 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Celebrities Starred in the Oscars?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0fe3c1acba8a473b933294586f4abb3c/oscars-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f3aa0fd3-1c48-4913-b727-7f1df56989f9https://www.bain.com/insights/diego-santamaria-rebooting-a-digital-solution-to-trade-finance-video/Companies that can effectively use blockchain technology to digitalize their operations can come out ahead of the pack. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Diego Santamaria: Rebooting a Digital Solution to Trade Finance]]><![CDATA[By Diego Santamaria]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3aba4971c4974e53b10db1878966e9d2/santamaria-trade-finance.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>bbe9f179-fc3f-45b6-bc2f-99ca4586dae5https://www.bain.com/insights/pablo-sansuste-reimagining-the-digital-bank-branch-of-the-future-video/Bain Partner Pablo Sansuste discusses how leading banks can take three steps to accelerate the digital migration.Tue, 26 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pablo Sansuste: Reimagining the Digital Bank Branch of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Pablo Sansuste]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/82071c35a62347068b85c50baa088281/sansuste-digital-bank-branch.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>49f748a8-80b8-449a-8df3-ecbbe03c0556https://www.bain.com/insights/hugh-macarthur-letter-global-private-equity-report-2019/The private equity industry has had five years of unprecedented success.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Letter from Hugh MacArthur: The Beginning of the Rest of the Story?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7daf9c1ab3f4dde850672597e82277f/pe_report-1440x810-letter-from-hugh-macarthur.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>cef6f3a1-ac45-4dbf-9955-4b9f725f10a8https://www.bain.com/insights/year-in-review-global-private-equity-report-2019/Deal count declines, but value jumps to a five-year record.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:09:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity: Still Booming, but Is the Cycle Near Its End?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f652f8c87c2f4280842140d5fec1db06/pe_report-1440x810-year-in-review.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1584ddc5-bb37-4f9e-b6b8-2dae0d7a2f0bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/buy-and-build-global-private-equity-report-2019/Getting it right hinges on three critical factors.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Buy-and-Build: A Powerful PE Strategy, but Hard to Pull Off]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, Tim O'Connor, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/318bc95c5ddb4c10a5e00a46a58c3f28/pe_report-1440x810-buy-and-build.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8ad82cb-6860-4d7e-8e59-5af25af50cf9https://www.bain.com/insights/merger-integration-global-private-equity-report-2019/With abundant cash and fewer targets, private equity firms need to tread carefully.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:07:00 Z<![CDATA[Large-Scale M&A: Capturing Value Demands Flawless Integration]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, Dale Stafford, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7cc19d7d2669451fb45c7cc698677750/pe_report-1440x810-merger-integration.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3115c49a-3a9b-4cfb-898e-aa281f6fda82https://www.bain.com/insights/adjacency-strategy-global-private-equity-report-2019/Funds that stay close to the core have a leg up.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:06:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity’s New Take on Diversification: Don’t Stray Too Far]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, Graham Rose, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1bd1a956aa8a4ae9a0d8938ae4f375fc/pe_report-1440x810-adjacency-strategy.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>226d4eff-06dc-4758-9256-61b690901881https://www.bain.com/insights/advanced-analytics-global-private-equity-report-2019/As innovation triggers an explosion of options, expertise becomes paramount.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Advanced Analytics: A Powerful Edge, but It’s Not for Amateurs]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, Richard Lichtenstein, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2813f80d5c6149738577d8b2637da84d/pe_report-1440x810-advanced-analytics.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b47772b-87ec-4520-8f11-0f22305ab31chttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-multiples-global-private-equity-report-2019/The pendulum has swung in favor of private—will it swing back?Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Public Vs. Private Assets: The Big Switch]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c1eef14fde744278466c301326bbb9f/pe_report-1440x810-private-multiples.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>46102e78-2603-427d-990f-b7cdb6d7d3d1https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-china-global-private-equity-report-2019/China's bubble may be ready to burst.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Spotlight on Private Equity in China: The Case for Caution]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b80f49cb8c74594acefeaeb06b46501/pe_report-1440x810-spotlight-china.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>703bad57-8921-4840-966d-fceed7d113d6https://www.bain.com/insights/gp-equity-stakes-global-private-equity-report-2019/Succession planning is emerging as a key consideration. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Spotlight on GP Equity Stakes: Will the Bonanza Continue?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, Graham Rose, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/595145d68a924eae8a478692bc047072/pe_report-1440x810-spotlight-gp-equity-stakes.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c421cc0-c6c4-4d1e-b404-c8c3348d998ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/growth-equity-global-private-equity-report-2019/PE firms can achieve impressive performance without the need for heavy leverage.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth Equity: A Risk/Return Profile That’s Hard to Ignore]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Rebecca Burack, Christophe De Vusser, Kiki Yang, and Brenda Rainey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47d0e251a9844e7092b2efffd37e8280/pe_report-1440x810-growth-equity.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcbfafc0-7638-400d-a4cb-4d40d870adcdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-will-the-next-big-wave-of-internet-users-come-from-story/Eleven emerging markets—some of which may surprise you—will account for many of the Internet’s next billion users. Companies will need new skills to serve them.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Will the Next Big Wave of Internet Users Come From?]]><![CDATA[By Prashant Sarin and David Crawford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74ef6d87b0c448428c969106ffd2ca64/nbu-cover_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3543a156-7691-4fa2-a461-6232ffae240dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/solving-the-mystery-of-disappearing-procurement-savings/Rigorous tracking ensures lost savings show up on the bottom line.Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving the Mystery of Disappearing Procurement Savings]]><![CDATA[By David Schannon and Chuck Miller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d9605802f62c44c4ad51938f300a0999/closed-loop-doomsday-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Operations Excellence]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>53809f5e-7ec9-40e7-9c4d-6a0bcf2763b1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-avoid-the-digital-operations-doom-loop/Rushing into digital transformations can backfire.Fri, 15 Feb 2019 05:30:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Avoid the Digital Operations Doom Loop]]><![CDATA[By Amit Nagar and Joe Terino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e1be5e413fda4ec09294580a9cbf97d8/digital-operations-doom-loop-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Operations Excellence]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Manufacturing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a21e9f5-80e7-4f5a-84a5-3bd23acc10f2https://www.bain.com/insights/when-lean-manufacturing-loses-steam/Too many bottom-up changes with no steer from the top can derail the effort to improve efficiency.Fri, 15 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Lean Manufacturing Loses Steam]]><![CDATA[By Ilkka Leppävuori and Ives Moraes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf2df7d57cc44938b4de5bd50b92ffd9/lean-production-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Operations Excellence]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>bda5f9ab-a290-46e5-9ab0-1baf38442aaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/europes-midstream-infrastructure-enters-a-greener-era/The energy transition will create new opportunities for transmission system operators. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe’s Midstream Infrastructure Enters a Greener Era]]><![CDATA[By Andrea Isabella and Roberto Nava]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/758af0a0a8e04240a1e0f98b4afa414a/og-european-midstream_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa22092a-0283-4814-83a5-5f54cb8e536dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-industrials-confront-implementation-barriers-to-the-iot-snap-chart/Meanwhile, Europeans have already worked through many of their implementation struggles. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Industrials Confront Implementation Barriers to the IoT]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, Michael Schallehn, Christopher Schorling, and Oliver Straehle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2473e22e4aeb41b7895ec27ea377ed7e/us-industrials-iot-barriers-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8576e80-5cb5-4b9a-84f2-ee6f01610b17https://www.bain.com/insights/the-changing-nature-of-strategy-reflections-on-thirty-years-fm-blog/Over the past three decades, gradual shifts have led to an explosion of creative thinking around strategy.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Changing Nature of Strategy: Reflections on Thirty Years]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aeed8ee224d44de79b2916959373da6c/changing-nature-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d8e7338c-cfdc-4326-b85d-36ca5bd73e36https://www.bain.com/insights/grocer-key-performance-criteria-winners/Grocers scoring highest in customer loyalty focus on unique value propositions to carve out niches.Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Grocers, Being Picky Pays Off]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Lisa Koetter, and Casey Taylor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/52db43c783374bfc83adf3db24a00f97/grocery_advocacy_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5977028-a7a8-49c4-ad5e-79de75677e2ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/dynamic-pricing-building-an-advantage-in-b2b-sales/Pricing leaders use volatility to their advantage, capturing opportunities in market fluctuations. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dynamic Pricing: Building an Advantage in B2B Sales]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch, David Burns, and Chuck Davenport]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e897e76847fa4c0bb23a70c389946819/dynamic-pricing_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8cacc753-2555-4671-9675-aef07a62f45chttps://www.bain.com/insights/chemical-executives-expect-digital-disruptions-snap-chart/Risk of disintermediation may spur more experimentation. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chemical Executives Expect Digital Disruptions]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn and Edel O'Sullivan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d798e40ee5841c8a1b16bd42bb36a8b/scaling-digital-in-chemicals-snap-chart-pormo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>2026a978-bfb4-43ef-8271-0560d6e13dffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-transformation-for-utilities-more-tortoise-less-hare/Some race for the finish line with huge investments. Improving existing processes delivers better returns. Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Transformation for Utilities: More Tortoise, Less Hare]]><![CDATA[By Alessandro Cadei, Jason Glickman, Christophe Guille, and Amit Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c6086e4da2c4ac593e503d03ef363a9/digital-for-utilities_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4e6c69d-47e3-4499-a6b7-d7e89be1f559https://www.bain.com/insights/corporate-legal-eagles-start-to-embrace-artificial-intelligence/Digital technologies can help raise the legal department’s value to the business.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate Legal Eagles Start to Embrace Artificial Intelligence]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/89762d77cb024139a224cade94a1a00e/digital-in-legal-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>9323d72b-3f53-46d2-a824-25496213a17ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/omnichannel-grocery-is-open-for-business-and-ready-to-grow/With consumer habits still evolving, traditional grocers have a unique opportunity to lead the online migration.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Omnichannel Grocery Is Open for Business—and Ready to Grow]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine and Michelle Paratore]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/62d0c73a6c974aef849e506b51bc655b/online-grocery-shopping-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Grocery]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf589652-6bb3-4562-adb9-331f41075b68https://www.bain.com/insights/a-business-transformation-starts-from-within-forbes/Leadership teams that address inside-game risks are nearly twice as likely to achieve their ambitions.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Business Transformation Starts From Within]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>843ad1f9-75c1-4916-8e67-f4acac637653https://www.bain.com/insights/stephen-caine-unlocking-the-potential-of-omnichannel-grocery-video/Online grocery shopping is poised to see tremendous growth over the next decade, but due to a lack of convenience, consumers have been slow to adopt this retail option.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stephen Caine: Unlocking the Potential of Omnichannel Grocery ]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c364d871639f4731aec02e26c53ff0be/caine-omnichannel-2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>42e1bc9a-5f42-4bad-abe1-7c0b358ccad2https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-super-bowl-brand-exposure/Super Bowl Sunday is TV advertising’s landmark event. Here are the brands that earned the most exposure across commercials and sponsorships, according to AI-enabled analysis.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Makes the Call: These Brands Scored in Super Bowl Exposure]]><![CDATA[By Andre James and Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c76da0b7be64dfbb678a42e5dc0135e/super-bowl-tv-2019-16-9.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0511fb7-085f-4525-a37d-1c8bf7f43e70https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-is-lifting-service-center-performance/Predictive routing matches customers and agents better, and at lower cost. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[AI Is Lifting Service-Center Performance]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton, Corrie Carrigan, and Nikola Glusac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a6404fedef5499baaeae3e0d56067c9/ai-is-lifting-service-center-performance_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Sales and Marketing, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>d25224b5-18f8-474f-b5f0-2c3f934ea67ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-customer-feedback-tools-are-vital-for-nonprofits-hbr/With feasible tools for gathering customer feedback now widely available, this too-often missing measure in social enterprise can make us all wiser.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Customer Feedback Tools Are Vital for Nonprofits]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d609cb2-1d38-4248-93bc-470cc1018306https://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-your-digital-transformation/How you can succeed where others fail. Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling Your Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Ouriel Lancry, Nate Anderson, Greg Caimi, Laurent Colombani, and Lucy Cummings]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1cc4a394b2a483eb54b2d9799a800a8/digital-transformations_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>843d0aad-3cd0-4d49-9d2c-2cc51f36ffc5https://www.bain.com/insights/ouriel-lancry-digital-transformation-strategy-videos/In this video series, Bain Chief Digital Officer Ouriel Lancry discusses how companies can understand and implement the steps needed to transform for a digital world.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ouriel Lancry: Building a Digital Transformation Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76cf8f91456e47e696c0c124d716b41c/lancry-digital-transformation-series.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc14a958-b8aa-4f50-9c89-c509eeee6107https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-leap-how-to-take-the-promise-of-career-connected-learning-to-scale/Career-connected learning programs help students and employers succeed in a rapidly changing economy.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the Leap: How to Take the Promise of Career-Connected Learning to Scale]]><![CDATA[By Chris Bierly and Abigail Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/49802688ed8e48bbbdf98fbcfb81e966/education-report_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d46abe2-dfea-4955-8604-ef049ca5b8echttps://www.bain.com/insights/urban-mobility-infographic/The growth of electric and autonomous vehicles in cities creates new opportunities for utilities.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Energy and Urban Mobility]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85b4638bd5d04c5384c7a79341127c83/energy-mobility-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive, Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>5aa2621d-313b-45ae-b33f-e098f052c656https://www.bain.com/insights/china-leadership-report-infographic/The rapid growth of local companies is upending career paths in China.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Trends in China's War for Talent]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eb00e1b5db3542d09928e9263cae0220/chinas-war-for-talent-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>21b37af3-7f64-4956-8a59-aaf1bfe0ff3fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/european-companies-press-their-advantage-in-the-iot-snap-chart/Early investments in proofs of concept have led to faster implementation of IoT technologies than in the US.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[European Companies Press Their Advantage in the IoT]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, Michael Schallehn, Christopher Schorling, and Oliver Straehle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9571aeba9cb44760b14ceeaf4903d664/europeans-extend-their-lead-snap-chart-promo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e607545-f7df-4d51-9f37-856d94b15a73https://www.bain.com/insights/how-us-grocers-are-standing-up-to-europes-hard-discounters/Convenience and advanced analytics make a big difference.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How US Grocers Are Standing Up to Europe’s Hard Discounters ]]><![CDATA[By Kent Knudson and Mikey Vu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8fcd2dd898ea4815b24c58d703495a04/hard-discounters_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Grocery]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>30e33f45-bae4-4de4-86c4-8b414b95bf9ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-proofs-of-concept-scaling-the-industrial-iot/Customers are finding it harder to implement the industrial IoT than they expected. Here’s how vendors can help.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Proofs of Concept: Scaling the Industrial IoT ]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn, Christopher Schorling, Peter Bowen, and Oliver Straehle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c737b279ee6e480a9fdc9d5f2fb0f0e2/scaling-industrial-iot_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>793770cf-548d-48c6-bba7-fab863aa0274https://www.bain.com/insights/simple-and-digital-is-calling-will-telcos-answer/By eliminating complexity and embracing digital, telcos can improve customer experiences, cut costs and boost revenue.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Simple and Digital Is Calling—Will Telcos Answer?]]><![CDATA[By Frédéric Debruyne and Sébastien Meeus]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d40d9120d2cf4bad9a55acab64581458/telecom-simple-and-digital_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>d8565fff-9025-4a47-a1ad-218df0a6b649https://www.bain.com/insights/loic-plantevin-europe-healthcare-industry-in-dire-need-of-change-video/Physicians in Europe are increasingly dissatisfied, presenting an urgent call for action for healthcare providers and manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Loïc Plantevin: European Healthcare Industry Is in Dire Need of Change]]><![CDATA[By Loïc Plantevin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/02fe57cbf22f4d08a3962f3a7df872d5/plantevin-healthcare-europe.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b661055-307f-496b-add9-95298fd0ffb5https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-making-transformation-work-walter-sinn-video/Walter Sinn, managing partner in Germany, highlights important discussion points on digital transformation at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Making Transformation Work]]><![CDATA[By Walter Sinn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0be4324e644646fca1221be46a2ab69c/sinn-transformations.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>bac8085e-1536-4258-922d-0e61c602c866https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-key-takeaways-henrik-naujoks-video/Bain Partner Henrik Naujoks outlines important takeaways from the World Economic Forum's annual meeting regarding achieving transformation.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Key Takeaways]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3f3f10bfd5a42449015d3cb10d9d1d4/naujoks_key_takeaways.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>4128f2c6-4e28-4eba-99e2-d0a220d58a8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-bain-breakfast-on-digital-transformation-video/Speakers at the Bain Breakfast at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting discussed the authentic meaning of digital transformation. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Bain Breakfast on Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cebbca12e10a454981c6247fe0642659/wef19_bain-breakfast_still-ouriel.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a6811d8-5783-48bf-bd0b-be2fa123eb6ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-transparency-and-trust-in-global-trade-video/Distributed ledger technologies can help avoid trade fragmentation.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Transparency and Trust in Global Trade]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44be25408af7466b9327ed1e71e5218d/tradeshift-video-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>e48ca573-82b9-4a2b-b86d-1e56e50b791chttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-globalizations-impact-on-consumer-products-francois-faelli-video/Bain Partner François Faelli outlines how decentralization will affect brands around the world as customer needs change. Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Globalization's Impact on Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9daf0babe674a799e56a294d0520efc/faelli-sustainability-cp.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>13954f42-c47c-4be5-8fc0-64fcd784e55fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-commitment-to-sustainability-norbert-hueltenschmidt-video/Bain Partner Norbert Hueltenschmidt discusses the importance of sustainability and responsibility in transforming an overall business.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Commitment to Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/361802760f8047978056713e4322ab3a/hueltenschmidt-sustainability.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>709b0f9b-cda6-449b-aaad-b5e41b50f8e0https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-creating-a-more-diverse-workplace-michael-garstka-video/Bain Partner Michael Garstka discusses how increasing workplace diversity boosts customer loyalty and employee retention. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Creating a More Diverse Workplace]]><![CDATA[By Michael Garstka]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d1d71fa6f03f4d34b5fcbfb027e65efa/garstka-diverse-workplace.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a509099-779a-4a71-9a02-5743e79ea609https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-fourth-industrial-revolution-hernan-saenz-video/Bain Partner Hernan Saenz discusses how operations and global supply chains are changing.Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: The Fourth Industrial Revolution]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc74f46dd795463991efb673f8a4b043/saenz-fourth-industrial-revolution.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>3725e755-7962-4366-8150-694da3563109https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-challenges-of-globalization-orit-gadiesh-video/Bain & Company Chairman Orit Gadiesh discusses how rapid advances in tech and artificial intelligence will pose challenges as well as opportunities for businesses.Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: The Challenges of Globalization 4.0]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61ba472e77bf484e80e27aecfa260bf5/gadiesh-globalization.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Public Sector]]><![CDATA[English]]>d578136c-ffe7-4577-852a-199f9b443c9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-ending-plastic-waste-mark-porter-video/Bain Partner Mark Porter discusses the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a new group that aims to stop environmental damage. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Ending Plastic Waste]]><![CDATA[By Mark Porter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e038e1ec697c472abeb504a035ed0102/porter-plastic_waste.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fe82ea7-5270-4e97-939b-5ad8412847e5https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2018-issue-5-holiday-recap-and-technology-trends-2019/We review holiday sales results from the 2018 season and highlight technology trends that will transform shopping in the months and years to come.Thu, 24 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday Recap and Technology Trends for 2019 ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ab7385b4d17476ba07b80ce525e7b87/rhnl5_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>aab2283b-08f3-4027-af92-47a5481562e1https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-digital-transformation-ouriel-lancry-video/Bain Partner Ouriel Lancry recaps a discussion on transforming into a digital enterprise at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.Thu, 24 Jan 2019 02:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b36152b81821435a82cec80e0aa7ddf6/lancry-digital-transformation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c7c793c-318b-418c-8a25-80d3594b0055https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-future-of-consumption-nikhil-prasad-ojha-video/Bain Partner Nikhil Prasad Ojha discusses insights from a World Economic Forum discussion on consumption trends in Asia.Thu, 24 Jan 2019 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: The Future of Consumption]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca51dcd5a05b4f7c9da04bc66b3aa63d/ojha-davos-consumption.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>aeed831b-39cf-4928-97c8-a355e766c622https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-firm-of-the-future-manny-maceda-video/Bain Worldwide Managing Partner Manny Maceda outlines common themes being discussed at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Firm of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f0609a6f2cf45008b703e0f84e89a97/maceda-firm-of-future.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>64f2c1f8-b71e-4012-a174-9baee297283dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/M-and-A-in-disruption-2018-in-review/Bain’s review of 2018 examines the changing role of M&A in a year of uncertainty and growth challenges.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using M&A to Ride the Tide of Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird, David Harding, and Peter Horsley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe0330765f7f478091d189867a614780/2019-m-and-a-report-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>041e569a-477a-46fe-a740-7c7df3e2be0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/david-harding-how-M-and-A-has-and-hasnt-changed-video/In the changing world of M&A, companies with repeatable models are best positioned to succeed.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[David Harding: How M&A Has—and Hasn't—Changed]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c0ace7ab5c043c1bde0e7a2040dcf02/harding-ma-report-2018.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>384e7f9c-0763-44aa-84bd-16b99e19af59https://www.bain.com/insights/les-baird-mergers-and-acquisitions-in-a-time-of-disruption-video/As the number of scope deals surpasses scale deals, acquirers need new capabilities to succeed.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Les Baird: M&A in a Time of Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ac3df210ce54f719b0db0296501dc43/baird-ma-report-2018.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab31ce02-ca86-445d-ba66-7b3170e3e4f4https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-horsley-rethinking-m-and-a-in-new-era-of-dealmaking-video/To improve performance and gain a competitive edge, acquirers should focus on three crucial areas: diligence, operating model and integration.Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Horsley: Rethinking M&A in a New Era of Dealmaking]]><![CDATA[By Peter Horsley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78dcd9eab7b1466d86a84f00c26c7df1/horsley-ma-report.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6a0c40c-4b1d-4b30-92d3-fbc3458e0d03https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-winning-in-a-downturn-michael-garstka-video/Bain Partner Michael Garstka outlines how business leaders are planning for the next recession. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Winning in a Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Michael Garstka]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cca4ce5977684f6fb819d81b186c0d21/garstka-economic-downturn.bmp<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f50001f-1bad-4852-a9fa-f20d2f3569e5https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-misconceptions-of-digital-transformation-guy-brusselmans-video/Bain Partner Guy Brusselmans explains why a digital transformation isn’t just about technical solutions.Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Misconceptions of Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Guy Brusselmans]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f3e474146304e15a6887461f5066497/brusselmans-wef2019.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>834ee04d-9ca5-49a8-ab40-3ad31608d1bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-surviving-the-trade-finance-gap-gerry-mattios-video/Bain Partner Gerry Mattios discusses a growing challenge for small- and medium-sized companies.Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Surviving the Trade Finance Gap]]><![CDATA[By Gerry Mattios]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d132a22ec9ee4a229455bb84f613412f/mattios-trade-finance.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Risk, Finance and Regulation]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3da9fdb-88ae-4f20-953d-8b9382751d4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2019-key-themes-and-expectations-hernan-saenz-video/Bain Partner Hernan Saenz discusses his observations at the beginning of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos.Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2019: Key Themes and Expectations]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c60c5713a3774479a4eabfc0bbcbd922/saenz-wef2019-intro.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d3aa787-36cb-414b-bc7d-a3bafd42c806https://www.bain.com/insights/nikhil-prasad-ojha-the-growth-of-connected-consumers-in-india-video/The growth of connectivity and technology-savvy consumers will define the consumption trend in India.Tue, 22 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nikhil Prasad Ojha: The Growth of Connected Consumers in India]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/91bac5e0aa9f42e7899bfbe90829613e/ojha-connected-consumers.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ecbb233e-4e49-428a-bdfe-b94233171565https://www.bain.com/insights/nikhil-prasad-ojha-the-future-of-consumption-in-india-video/The coming decade presents numerous opportunities for businesses to serve the growing needs and demands of consumers in India.Tue, 22 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nikhil Prasad Ojha: The Future of Consumption in India]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7b08160c774b4e078df76bbe379ad9e2/ojha-future-consumption.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f1cc7bb-7a99-487b-9cc5-3137a24d898fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/using-online-donations-to-strengthen-philanthropy-in-china-stanford-social-innovation-review/There is no single path to successful digital philanthropy in China, but stakeholders should ask themselves six questions as they begin to develop their strategies.Tue, 22 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Online Donations to Strengthen Philanthropy in China]]><![CDATA[By Yin Chen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/stanfordreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[SSIR]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0500309-3da7-449b-8780-8071246502c5https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-retail-ecosystems-infographic/The market is quickly changing, providing challenges and opportunities for incumbent retailers.Fri, 18 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia’s Ecosystems and the Future of Retail]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f48edadc5f584451a437bc889d44dab3/asiaecosystems16x9_2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdac06dc-f0a6-4590-b9dc-766bc2c71d57https://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asian-private-equity-takes-off-snap-chart/Total deal value over the next five years is likely to double to $70 billion.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southeast Asian Private Equity Takes Off]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23afd2a8858741b5af3eb189bd024a2e/se-asia-private-equity-takes-off-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b429dec-55bc-41cf-8398-8d389a1720b1https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-pricing-skills-infographic/Digital tools can help improve pricing decisions, but they can't replace good fundamentals.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Pricing, Killer Tools Can't Replace Solid Skills]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb1c740a5218407fa275f291234bb383/pricing-tool-and-skills-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ee5db93-ed6a-4e6e-9b82-5af18a7b81c1https://www.bain.com/insights/in-payment-services-banks-fare-better-when-they-join-together-snap-chart/Payment services bring frequent customer engagement and valuable transaction data. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Payment Services, Banks Fare Better When They Join Together]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b9811c389e4412bb7e2ab97359658b2/in-payment-services-banks-fare-better-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bc0cb6b-e8e7-41ec-9e03-86be31d53416https://www.bain.com/insights/the-next-private-equity-hot-spots-in-southeast-asia-snap-chart/Deal value in the next five years is likely to rise sharply.Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Next Private Equity Hot Spots in Southeast Asia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db56aa48f4b84458af1d2fdbcfddecb9/se-asia-investment-hot-spots-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d180f21-01a4-4bc2-8114-3c53208a0f45https://www.bain.com/insights/where-should-you-spend-the-next-go-to-market-dollar-snap-chart/A diagnostic X-ray reveals the commercial gaps that matter to your business. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Should You Spend the Next Go-to-Market Dollar?]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, Jason McLinn, and Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fff6473783c14e58924b3bf50a687158/go-to-market-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>80f9a479-7a15-4a7e-a0e7-01f258f66f1dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-technology-incumbents-can-realize-their-cloud-growth-ambitions/Cloud services and related software and hardware accounted for the majority of IT growth in 2013–17. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Technology Incumbents Can Realize Their Cloud Growth Ambitions]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ff8b6d5e2de4750b776c0c623b5060e/tech-incumbents_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Cloud Computing, Software, IT Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a1e24e2-76c2-4782-82ef-d8b5c0df046dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/choosing-your-next-go-to-market-investment/Where should you spend the next dollar on commercial capabilities? A diagnostic X-ray reveals the gaps that matter to your business. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Choosing Your Next Go-to-Market Investment]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick, Jason McLinn, Mark Kovac, and Chris Dent]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d37cb8726434bc9b737ca0b71d9371d/go-to-market_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>76c51f1a-7c94-4661-960b-038efffbf7f5https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-fall-winter-2018/Our Fall–Winter 2018 Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study highlights seven trends that will shape the industry through 2025. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Luxury: A Look into Tomorrow to Understand Today]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8df501b9f8d6442eba00040246c6b4f9/luxury-goods-2018-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3fdec01-d355-4208-b930-8e2dac4140f9https://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-the-digital-branch-of-the-future-lets-get-practical/More digital, more coaching, better teaming and new networks can lower costs and improve the overall experience. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reimagining the Digital Bank Branch of the Future: Let’s Get Practical]]><![CDATA[By Mark Schofield, Nikola Glusac, and Peter Stumbles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c82b0b3e1d24a179eb8b1d7b1c2f4ba/bank-branch-transformation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>f49726e6-ec62-4184-8264-817b5ac6ca1fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-bank-branch-infographic/AI-assisted support and specialists’ advice converge in the branch of the future. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Life in the 2025 Bank Branch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f91aca0c3a2c45b1bb5a1d25c95a324a/branch-transformation-1-04-2019-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>bea97859-40ec-4a19-9a37-8b35b30c3bf4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-customer-loyalty-spurs-growth-and-better-economics-for-banks-snap-chart/Simple and digital experiences help direct banks outperform traditional banks on loyalty.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Customer Loyalty Spurs Growth and Better Economics for Banks]]><![CDATA[By Stanford Swinton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/25fc2cfb66fa47bf9f72d6be3ebd3d64/customer-loyalty-spurs-bank-growth-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cde9459-cadf-4d6a-b0b2-8bf9c0c9ba6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-digital-in-chemicals/Scaling up is about more than technology. It’s about building capabilities and choosing good partners.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling Digital in Chemicals ]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn, Laurent Migom, Edel O'Sullivan, and Mark Porter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/332f105fb987438f9f6a272d9876c387/scaling-digital-chemicals-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6afc45c-8f2d-4d50-b88a-355cb396a1ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/banks-should-rein-in-their-price-discounts-snap-chart/Smarter pricing can counter the rising cost of funding.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks Should Rein In Their Price Discounts]]><![CDATA[By Rob Hyams, Bruno Perrin, Mark Schofield, and Peter Stumbles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d359086f08141e6b166a247fc34e79d/bank-pricing-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>416b61de-26d6-414a-a6c9-03ffc047e194https://www.bain.com/insights/many-consumers-trust-technology-companies-more-than-banks-snap-chart/Trust affects consumers’ willingness to try banking services offered by tech companies.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Many Consumers Trust Technology Companies More than Banks]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c990c7d09c72403ab3ca01d4d6f7d54c/consumers_trust_tech_more_than_banks_snap_chart_promo_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>45c06f78-c035-487e-a9c7-7ea2d7e5341ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/you-dont-need-a-crisis-to-change/Good leaders change when they have to; great leaders change when they want to. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[You Don’t Need a Crisis to Change]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy and Neysa Colizzi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c5bd0988db7a4c8bbb030753ed0d673d/blog_burning_ambition_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e27dda2d-0acc-438f-8a41-2a91a40c36fbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-consumption-in-fast-growth-consumer-markets-india-wef/Through shared accountability, both the private and public sector can ensure an inclusive and responsible future of consumption in India. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future of Consumption in Fast-Growth Consumer Markets: India]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>abb47de7-3003-4a5c-ac0e-afcc0ec94e2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-india-will-consume-in-2030-10-mega-trends/The new Indian consumers will be richer and more willing to spend, and unlike their predecessors, will have very specific preferences.Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How India Will Consume in 2030: 10 Mega Trends]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>da26decd-c058-4df2-a75d-84947cb8c172https://www.bain.com/insights/jens-engelhardt-experience-is-the-new-product-heres-how-to-manage-it-video/Companies that organize around customer episodes follow a few key steps. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jens Engelhardt: Experience Is the New Product; Here's How to Manage It]]><![CDATA[By Jens Engelhardt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cf73479ab1604d059390f569810a7940/englehardt-experience-product.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>30127945-c559-438d-bf5f-fb6a957ac299https://www.bain.com/insights/jens-engelhardt-firing-up-the-customer-experience-factory-video/By redesigning customer episodes from end to end, leading companies can reduce consumer pain and company costs. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jens Engelhardt: Firing Up the Customer Experience Factory]]><![CDATA[By Jens Engelhardt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/296c625b9f344ce2ba5a9e8bfb5f3aa0/englehardt-cx-factory.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>8351dc48-077b-438e-872f-c06960836babhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bending-the-cost-curve/The discipline of cost productivity improves both the customer experience and shareholder returns.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bending the Cost Curve]]><![CDATA[By Greg Gerstenhaber and Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9f78f56d321469ca1bf5b95301173b7/cost-productivity_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5024f1b-8826-4a38-8a97-ae1f34c739eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/cesar-brea-why-orchestration-is-the-key-to-great-marketing-video/Orchestration helps organizations collaborate to develop their marketing analytics capabilities.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cesar Brea: Why Orchestration Is the Key to Great Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3098b49d6454badb66007aaa545cc50/brea-orchestration.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Transformation, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>846a7a5c-be00-4da6-8cfd-a8aa6c67a8adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/megha-chawla-outsourcing-aims-higher-on-cost-performance-and-innovation-video/Companies can leverage outsourcing to achieve initial and sustained cost benefits as well as flexibility. Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Megha Chawla: Outsourcing Aims Higher on Cost, Performance and Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Megha Chawla]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/814b92a461d34f6fb0e257b83b03564a/chawla-outsourcing.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>9fe78c29-c78f-42ae-a6f8-6c5aacea6cd0https://www.bain.com/insights/a-better-way-to-manage-costs-in-medtech-snap-chart/Zero-based budgeting improves spending visibility and accountability.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Better Way to Manage Costs in Medtech]]><![CDATA[By Patrick O'Hagan and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/99f13749f7a2482a9f78e63495890d8e/zbb_in_medtech_snap_chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8cb9726-d5fb-4a26-8d17-f982d9b5076ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/beware-of-flabby-distribution-networks-snap-chart/Companies can reap big savings by revamping inefficient systems.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beware of Flabby Distribution Networks]]><![CDATA[By Rob Ruffin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04c3db874ae44d3db35c1b699f877789/flabby-distribution-networks-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>60e9f81b-bdff-44d3-80a7-cd0b212e1e2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/jeff-melton-service-design-and-operations-video/Responding to the challenges of digitalization begins with designing simple and effective customer episodes.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jeff Melton: Service Design and Operations]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/645ea07af8fe42e88f8902af8578ed00/melton-service-design.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>905e2d1d-9a6f-4e20-9523-06c1e0e87453https://www.bain.com/insights/chemicals-strategy-infographic/It's tempting to chase the siren song of new markets, but investing to outperform in a company's core delivers stronger results.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leadership in Chemicals Is More About What You Do than Where You Do It]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0cf6d8a4c6040b09a66460ddc6ede17/chemicals-strategy-infographic-12-20-18-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>ddd67f3b-bb54-411a-85bb-0dbfe121d677https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-avoid-spiraling-distribution-costs-snap-chart/A small, well-designed network can be more efficient than larger ones. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Avoid Spiraling Distribution Costs]]><![CDATA[By Rob Ruffin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ed998203a80496a94906cfbc8982e12/world-class-distribution-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf3e841d-f0af-468d-baa3-ddd7ee1befbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/who-delivers-more-value-banks-or-technology-companies-snap-chart/Tech firms continue to make inroads into banking services.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who Delivers More Value—Banks or Technology Companies?]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ac3aa5745e4488097a33e3bdc7a5576/who-delivers-more-value-snap-chart-pormo-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdb78260-3c48-4c38-895d-2d9fe8bce81dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asia-churns-out-billion-dollar-start-ups-snap-chart/Venture capital and private equity investment has soared to record levels.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southeast Asia Churns Out Billion-dollar Start-ups]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88ec77d6ca7a4ad8bc96239f3faab60a/se-asiaunicorns-snap-chart-16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9649460-c5ff-480c-8b7e-a706b09f4416https://www.bain.com/insights/back-to-school-on-pricing-snap-chart/Training and community forums—often afterthoughts—can have a big payoff.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Back to School on Pricing]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Davenport]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/67290806280f4689b3c2246f1800d8d3/back-to-school-on-pricing-promo_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d150a647-263b-4ea9-a63c-4619b9421ecfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hacking-softwares-rule-of-40/Software companies need to balance growth and profitability to create lasting value.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hacking Software’s Rule of 40]]><![CDATA[By Thierry Depeyrot and Simon Heap]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b514f7b986c949a0b9c24d3748fb4fef/hacking-softwares-rule-of-40-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a887dcef-ffd1-42bf-9a43-f6fbd83d634dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2018-issue-4-the-holiday-marketing-challenge/Retailers spend more on marketing during the holiday season, but turning gift shoppers into loyal customers takes more than ads.Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Holiday Marketing Challenge: Spend Smart, Keep Customers ]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e16dfe189844094b88e65dde687a7c2/rhnl4_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f4fcc2b-0f7c-48c4-8d84-cbe27ca23a0fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gwendolyn-lim-loyalty-in-banking-video/Incumbent banks can refocus on customer loyalty to stem the threat posed by new challengers.Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gwendolyn Lim: Loyalty in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Gwendolyn Lim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e8799d337704a8dbf70463d6d0aa4fb/lim-loyalty-banking.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>99eff99c-3038-450f-acaa-02aee56a4149https://www.bain.com/insights/europeans-extend-their-lead-in-the-industrial-internet-of-things/Many of Europe’s industrial companies invested early and often in the Internet of Things, giving them an edge over their US counterparts. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Europeans Extend Their Lead in the Industrial Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, Michael Schallehn, Christopher Schorling, and Oliver Straehle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/325cb60011ee4cbd8891381ec5ed781e/europeans-extend-their-lead_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b51597b8-b756-4fdb-87b6-c2cb11102d81https://www.bain.com/insights/philip-leung-china-outbound-ma-2018-video/While more Chinese companies are making overseas acquisitions, each deal requires a different approach to be successful.Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Philip Leung: China Outbound M&A ]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b82fa1bfa394f63988231f08c56585f/leung-china-outbound-ma.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ff403e8-33cc-498b-a82a-f64a2249ea07https://www.bain.com/insights/cx-bank-loyalty-2018-infographic/As tech firms explore financial services, big banks can fight back by focusing on the customer.Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CX in Banking: Can Banks Get Some Love?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/abd45dad4b424ee99b84183116dcc921/bankloyalty16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7960554-2caa-4b82-9850-b90b53cb3296https://www.bain.com/insights/rightsizing-your-way-to-the-cloud/Many companies fail to realize the savings they expected when they migrate workloads to the public cloud. It doesn’t have to be that way.Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rightsizing Your Way to the Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e65ecf0e44a345c1a93532049f9ebcca/cloud-management-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>fcbbff10-7cf9-428a-994e-6ee135d2265fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-retailing-asias-retail-ecosystems-report/Asia's retail sales boom has given rise to a new concept with massive implications.Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Retail: Asia’s Ecosystems]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders, Kanaiya Parekh, Hewie Kang, Marc-André Kamel, and Jonathan Cheng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/334c41d7b65d41259e820a7c5761c4fb/future-of-asia-retail-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ddb2555-da1e-417d-91c0-6b6672ff4881https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-brahm-how-to-measure-the-metrics-that-matter-video/Due to advances in data analytics, organizations are now able to measure performance where it really matters.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Brahm: How to Measure the Metrics That Matter]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/112353360f684c89ac0fec0e50073512/brahm-metrics-matter.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d23e01e-9005-4099-9530-324c6f7f3c67https://www.bain.com/insights/jenny-davis-peccoud-transforming-business-for-a-sustainable-economy-video/Some companies are leading the way with a number of actions designed to help create a truly sustainable economy.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jenny Davis-Peccoud: Transforming Business for a Sustainable Economy]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d900fc4522e47459e6bf18f58312220/peccoud-sustainability-business.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8f2f049-2296-45d1-9d94-34873321261dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-silver-lining-in-the-GDPR-storm-cloud/There are ways to improve marketing models under the new regulatory regime.Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the Silver Lining in the GDPR Storm Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Josef Rieder]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/45404ce239834a76ae4058bb8941abb7/database-linkage-and-gdpr-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>15e68d14-adc7-45ba-ba88-f9a4b58ff1a0https://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-400-billion-as-a-service-enterprise-gold-mine/“Everything-as-a-service” business models will represent a major telecom B2B opportunity.Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telcos’ $400 Billion As-a-Service Enterprise Gold Mine]]><![CDATA[By Jani Kelloniemi, Herbert Blum, and David Ellis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/afbad250d0cd41f6a613b2b69da6ace1/cloud-based-services-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>30a9808d-b05d-4e59-99cc-a16789016513https://www.bain.com/insights/prateek-majumdar-global-in-house-centers-in-india-video/To meet changing demands, these low-cost, offshore centers can rethink their strategies by asking a few key questions.Thu, 13 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Prateek Majumdar: Global In-house Centers in India]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f261abaa5a9443fdad9968fa969232f4/majumdar-in-house-centers.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[IT Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>083838d8-2c68-45a9-a0a5-a114e12a9149https://www.bain.com/insights/demand-forecasting-with-advanced-analytics/Executives can apply these real-world lessons to maximize their investments.Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Demand Forecasting with Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea, James Anderson, Robin Bartling, Rodrigo Mayo, and Florian Mueller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab7773100e804e00a3759d1833eb0560/demand-forecasting-with-aa_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a52b54c-5e9a-447e-9da4-3887a7bd9f40https://www.bain.com/insights/2018-china-leadership-report-updated-insights-for-talent-seekers/The growth of local companies and rising tech stars is changing the equation for leadership demand and supply.Wed, 12 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2018 China Leadership Report: Updated Insights for Talent Seekers]]><![CDATA[By James Root and Stephen Shih]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3fedf1629f645a4bf1af18576e54ac5/china-leadership_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>aadc56d2-e14a-48e8-aea9-661780d6d033https://www.bain.com/insights/procurement-officers-are-taking-the-lead-in-medtech-purchasing-decisions-snap-chart/Physicians have less control over the medical equipment they use, as hospitals seek to reduce cost. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Procurement Officers Are Taking the Lead in Medtech Purchasing Decisions]]><![CDATA[By Dieter Meyer and Loïc Plantevin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1b6f45020ed45909b937fb2e9e18642/frontline-of-hc5_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a256359-ba1d-46cd-98f6-f37054c6008chttps://www.bain.com/insights/velu-sinha-telcos-and-the-internet-of-things-video/Incumbent telcos are uniquely qualified to facilitate the delivery of IoT solutions. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Velu Sinha: Telcos and the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d7ed62b1178419aa63effaca5de7047/sinha-iot-china.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9984320e-5861-4b45-a67b-abcb56a0d24fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/michael-withers-agile-at-scale-video/Scaling Agile teams across a company is challenging, but those who are successful can reap big benefits.Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Michael Withers: Agile at Scale]]><![CDATA[By Michael Withers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6030df0c19e144e68850a6a19893311c/withers-agile-at-scale.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, People and Organization, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e33d93f-9418-4631-9eef-1d50fd5f81c3https://www.bain.com/insights/sambit-patra-how-agile-teams-can-help-turnarounds-succeed-video/Agile turnarounds can empower employees, increase profit margins and encourage growth, but risks need to be managed. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sambit Patra: How Agile Teams Can Help Turnarounds Succeed]]><![CDATA[By Sambit Patra]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b55509635c47417b9dc798724ec02843/patra-agile-turnarounds.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>f3bb7abc-7520-40cd-a66e-a30f00c43722https://www.bain.com/insights/bart-delmulle-enablers-for-a-simple-and-digital-transformation-in-telecom-video/A simple and digital approach can bring better customer experiences, significant growth and more profitability for telcos.Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bart Delmulle: Enablers for a Simple and Digital Transformation in Telecom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d8b845d47964445b9626ec0e432f4e7/delmulle-sd-telecom.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c98b617-bb58-4553-b2ae-f5cb1e359492https://www.bain.com/insights/kelly-liu-zbb-in-tech-video/Zero-based budgeting and zero-based redesign can help businesses invest in new technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Kelly Liu: Zero-based Budgeting in Tech]]><![CDATA[By Kelly Liu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95119ec2b9d44dd288d5ba291a5b2ed9/liu-zbb-tech.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e0f06bd-61ff-4cf9-8148-d6ef68cf8adahttps://www.bain.com/insights/phil-kleweno-cultivating-the-traits-of-effective-leadership-teams-video/Bain Partner Phil Kleweno outlines the four key traits that can help leadership teams outperform the competition.Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Phil Kleweno: Cultivating the Traits of Effective Leadership Teams]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/957f00f262904984b9cbd793db9e2de6/kleweno-leadership-teams.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>af33a002-f7d8-4d57-bd9b-e8da5b18e4a1https://www.bain.com/insights/bart-delmulle-how-to-improve-customer-episodes-video/Bain Partner Bart Delmulle discusses the benefits of implementing a customer experience factory to create simple, digital experiences.Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bart Delmulle: How to Improve Customer Episodes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3cff4c09b7e44ae19d545d0fd3442866/delmulle-simple-digital.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcc257aa-b7d9-4ab3-9203-5abd0453d4f1https://www.bain.com/insights/doctors-want-unbiased-scientific-data-but-arent-getting-it-snap-chart/Universities, pharma and medtech companies fail to meet European physicians’ expectations for real-world evidence. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doctors Want Unbiased Scientific Data—but Aren’t Getting It]]><![CDATA[By Loïc Plantevin and Valerio Di Filippo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc6226c05e95434089a346a23ca7c0d7/frontline-of-hc4_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f2b20cf-49e6-42b9-973f-6fa9be042fdbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/claudia-darpizio-the-state-of-the-luxury-goods-market-video/Bain Partner Claudia D'Arpizio discusses the positive outlook in the luxury market after a couple of years of stagnation.Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Claudia D'Arpizio: The State of the Luxury Goods Market]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e3561998556147d6ad161e26de1e145b/darpizio-luxury-market.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3cf5683c-a7f2-4fa5-b48f-77034ca3124fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/darren-jackson-unlocking-opportunities-in-the-internet-of-things-video/To win in the IoT, vendors can better anticipate and meet customer needs.Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Darren Jackson: Unlocking Opportunities in the Internet of Things]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cc60285471aa484cbf19d75abed88fd9/jackson-iot.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>4753fdf5-590e-459a-a747-38c53502455fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-cost-inflation-infographic/After years of deflation, companies will need to take stronger measures to meet productivity targets.Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Bring Down Supply Chain Costs as Prices Rise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b5ba39f82154795ad7f92c72f5a51b6/supplychainfinal-inforgraphic-12-05-18-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Operations, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>df0242e7-b1fa-4836-8373-17c9a839ba32https://www.bain.com/insights/jim-harris-zero-based-cost-reduction-in-aerospace-and-defense-video/Aerospace and defense companies can lower costs by taking a clean-sheet approach to their businesses.Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jim Harris: Zero-Based Cost Reduction in Aerospace and Defense]]><![CDATA[By Jim Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af651ac2dfd041aeac2950f24d67d09d/harris-zbb.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6e3f607-b8bb-4dba-a38f-1d20de26f4a8https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-supply-chain-ready-for-alexa-artificial-intelligence-autonomous-vehicles/Winning brands will rebuild their supply chains for three hugely disruptive technologies.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 22:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Alexa? Artificial Intelligence? Autonomous Vehicles?]]><![CDATA[By Abhijit Prabhu and Adam Borchert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29006f3f5c374916ba3a4399c48d79b2/supply_chain_reinvention-6_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Business Strategy, Procurement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>187a0bf5-5f6f-4133-89f2-15cefe97af30https://www.bain.com/insights/global-diamond-industry-report-2018/Three key trends are shaping the future of the diamond industry.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:59:00 Z<![CDATA[The Global Diamond Industry 2018: A Resilient Industry Shines Through]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde and Oleg Geyler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a53a9fa8bf5247a3b7bb0b10561510c2/bain_diamond_report_2018_cover_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Mining, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>34d3330f-4532-4bca-99be-f564c06f2245https://www.bain.com/insights/laurent-colombani-moving-from-experimentation-to-digital-transformation-video/Great orchestration is a critical success factor in transforming an organization into a digital enterprise.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Laurent Colombani: Moving from Experimentation to Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28dc493311014e7eb348f82091183357/colombani-orchestration.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>14c6b84c-5fed-4ca1-bb2b-099e3825fcd1https://www.bain.com/insights/andrew-schwedel-loyalty-in-insurance-video/Bain Partner Andrew Schwedel discusses how insurance companies can overcome new competition from outside the industry.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Andrew Schwedel: Loyalty in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2cf3f79875524845a38ea63fd427256b/schwedel-loyalty-insurance.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>511747d5-a164-4b3e-806f-34ef97156657https://www.bain.com/insights/engine-2-a-conversation-in-mumbai-fm-blog/Seven lessons can help companies develop next-generation businesses and capabilities.Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Engine 2: A Conversation in Mumbai]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27294e6012524e6ea6db8d090791f2df/conversation-in-mumbai-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>156b4917-dbf7-4bd1-940d-5e6d488950b8https://www.bain.com/insights/katrina-cuthell-firing-up-the-customer-experience-factory-video/Bain Partner Katrina Cuthell explains how transforming customer episodes can yield significant results in the long term. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Katrina Cuthell: Firing Up the Customer Experience Factory]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8da457ba7b7341af9f6da1204b7b0041/bradley-customer-experience.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>89b216bc-c441-4537-a775-3ef6d3330419https://www.bain.com/insights/federica-levato-the-changing-role-of-the-luxury-store-video/Brands can capitalize on the growth opportunities in the industry by investing more in their stores.Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Federica Levato: The Changing Role of the Luxury Store]]><![CDATA[By Federica Levato]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2af5a4e7ba82464d81eaaf237a907448/levato-luxury4.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>495257ee-019b-4d14-9b2a-45e132ab8effhttps://www.bain.com/insights/matthias-memminger-after-the-easy-money-boom-stark-choices-for-asset-managers-video/The rules are changing in the asset management industry, but firms can take one of two strategies to improve their odds of success.Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Matthias Memminger: After the Easy Money Boom, Stark Choices for Asset Managers]]><![CDATA[By Matthias Memminger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/244707f073954bb299d1aad7937b276a/memminger-asset-management.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Risk, Finance and Regulation]]><![CDATA[English]]>60e364ae-09c6-43b2-9d31-7c305cc0f8a3https://www.bain.com/insights/sasha-duchnowski-working-with-suppliers-for-sustainable-food-supply-chains-video/Consumer products and retail companies can collaborate with outside suppliers to improve supply chain sustainability. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sasha Duchnowski: Working with Suppliers for Sustainable Food Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42d151fbea8945f082c8d393027ed8ac/duchnowski-sustainable-supply-chains.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Supply Chain, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>1745c9d4-720b-4e3a-ba87-784c8d0a7cffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2018-issue-3-staffing-up-in-a-tight-job-market/We unwrap the latest sales data from Thanksgiving weekend and look at how retailers are navigating the tightest job market in two generations. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday Help Wanted: Staffing Up in a Tight Job Market]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1072ae8c386b42b784e34ca2ab860a2a/rhnl-3_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2aaeb47-d104-42fe-8d60-725e9da7df12https://www.bain.com/insights/a-triple-threat-to-automakers-recession-demographics-and-disruption/Facing an uncertain future, leadership teams can still make smart bets.Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Triple Threat to Automakers: Recession, Demographics and Disruption ]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson, Klaus Stricker, and Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/452ace97545241aa821af48071a637bf/automotive-turbulence-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea806f24-2ee2-431b-8b86-6e47dd4a3e60https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-philanthropy-in-china-activating-the-individual-donor-base-report/Digital is unlocking new avenues for individual participation in philanthropy, promising significant development of the sector. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Philanthropy in China: Activating the Individual Donor Base]]><![CDATA[By Yin Chen and Weiwen Han]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb45d6bea06a4480b1b86a1b6c3cecca/china-philanthropy_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>c941fda7-8687-4afb-9f2b-7128bb8bcebfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/more-doctors-see-pharma-innovation-as-a-key-to-better-care-snap-chart/While new drugs hold hope for the future, European physicians’ overall satisfaction with pharma companies declined in 2018. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More Doctors See Pharma Innovation as a Key to Better Care]]><![CDATA[By Loïc Plantevin and Valerio Di Filippo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8faa28aa458e4aa1b08c07f8f238ad65/frontline-of-hc3_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d0dd1bb-01fe-4b5e-94d2-cda45ac4a45chttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-or-dealership-europes-truck-buyers-use-both-channels-snap-chart/The dealer’s expertise becomes more important closer to purchase.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital or Dealership? Europe’s Truck Buyers Use Both Channels]]><![CDATA[By Magnus Burling, Jörg Gnamm, Johan Lundgren, and Eric Zayer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6309f6b1c0b14a8cb6c05ff9301fe3eb/digital-or-dealership_promo_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>a139f85a-3ec2-4e0d-b2c0-064f2231b29ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/stephan-zech-in-digital-transformations-operations-are-critical-video/Bain Partner Stephan Zech describes the importance of integrating new technological capabilities with a company’s strategy.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stephan Zech: In Digital Transformations, Operations Are Critical]]><![CDATA[By Stephan Zech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c9917b21248044a1981923fa60de7250/zech-operations.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Operations, Business Strategy, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>49cc1310-d5b2-4623-bb15-a4f91b1bab5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/local-insurgents-shake-up-chinas-two-speed-market/Incumbents can compete more effectively by adopting critical ingredients of insurgents’ success.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Local Insurgents Shake Up China’s “Two-Speed” Market]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Derek Deng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b007c4de3cf946729335b2c9eec2f276/china-shopper-2018-vol-2-report-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c885a377-52fa-4ad7-bb7b-ab75c55333f2https://www.bain.com/insights/david-michels-change-management-video/Successful leadership teams apply some counterintuitive strategies.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[David Michels: Busting Three Common Myths of Change Management]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a85a3b388074c9395c8765f34ba9125/michels-three-myths.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Performance Improvement, Business Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1952f35-f88e-4c50-9c8a-d0a5bf25fd9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/david-michels-engage-to-win-video/Successfully engaging the organization is the top factor in business transformations.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[David Michels: Engage to Win]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e48c3db77cec440787e4bd83c0640696/michels-engage-to-win.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>d28c3836-94bd-4619-9388-5e77d4e601cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/sebastien-meeus-simple-and-digital-in-telecom-the-core-commercial-engine-video/Forward-looking executives will not only digitalize their companies, but reimagine and reinvent how they operate. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sébastien Meeus: Simple and Digital in Telecom—the Core Commercial Engine]]><![CDATA[By Sébastien Meeus]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43ebd114368240ef9726f2d9e6217452/meeus-telecom-simple-digital.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>3596212c-b2c9-48bb-90eb-407b770434a7https://www.bain.com/insights/hernan-saenz-why-cost-productivity-matters-video/Higher productivity can improve shareholder returns if companies take a few guidelines into consideration.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hernan Saenz: Why Cost Productivity Matters]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3f923fe434740f7b91411c0c667ab05/saenz-cost-productivity.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>18affa3f-58a4-4351-b669-3aa18fc4a24chttps://www.bain.com/insights/hernan-saenz-sustaining-change-in-a-cost-transformation-video/A successful cost program is not an event, but a change in the way a company does business.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hernan Saenz: Sustaining Change in a Cost Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46fc4be50a894842a8405118a51aef96/saenz-cost-transformation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>aad65d35-1666-4bf3-b36f-862c5e716164https://www.bain.com/insights/mike-baxter-disruption-in-transaction-banking-video/Smaller banks may have the opportunity to gain market share by using digital tools to provide consumers with a better experience. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mike Baxter: Disruption in Transaction Banking]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ba0b5001a259412ea0c65dcdf9c2ee7b/baxter-disruption-transaction-banking.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2488901f-ea95-472e-89d8-327e20542d77https://www.bain.com/insights/frederic-debruyne-simple-and-digital-transformation-in-telecom-video/For telcos, successful transformations can reduce costs and improve customer experiences. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Frédéric Debruyne: Simple and Digital Transformation in Telecom]]><![CDATA[By Frédéric Debruyne]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a0ee9dab86fb48049ebd992b04df38b6/debruyne-simple-digital-telecom.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a8da0c7-8ff7-43ca-8043-5166c32da474https://www.bain.com/insights/what-sales-teams-should-do-to-prepare-for-the-next-recession-hbr/The question is when the next downturn will hit, not whether it will.Fri, 23 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Sales Teams Should Do to Prepare for the Next Recession]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac and Jamie Cleghorn]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e6f45ed-e1e7-4278-ac8a-52bde356fbc8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-marketing-in-consumer-products/Here’s how companies can build a winning brand growth model. Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Marketing in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Clare Gordon, Nicolas Willemot, Eileen Shy, and John Grudnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9e61f6e2ab74bc1954a99e57fe477b6/future-of-marketing_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Operating Model & Org Design, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d95bc93d-4f0e-421e-929a-45a8883528a7https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-schallehn-scaling-up-in-the-internet-of-things-video/Bain Partner Michael Schallehn discusses why there are so many challenges associated with scaling complex IoT concepts and what vendors can do to overcome these roadblocks.Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Michael Schallehn: Scaling Up in the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be1e6945f34949bfbfa14ea94fcac415/schallehn_industrial-iot.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5a0dfec-605f-485f-ac19-40d8df930456https://www.bain.com/insights/jim-wininger-how-power-generators-can-match-the-mission-to-reduce-costs-video/Bain Partner Jim Wininger explains why executives must consider making mission-driven changes to their portfolios to lower company costs.Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jim Wininger: How Power Generators Can Match the Mission to Reduce Costs]]><![CDATA[By Jim Wininger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c529b7abcce44a4ebcaebc87848b39d6/wininger-cost-reduction.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>394f1ec2-00a0-4d82-bb82-99e26de52619https://www.bain.com/insights/fabian-delava-agile-at-scale-video/Bain Partner Fabian Delava discusses how companies can implement the right number of Agile teams in the right places across the organization.Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fabian Delava: Agile at Scale]]><![CDATA[By Fabian Delava]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61036522f37a406da16f8562f2ff2d3b/delava-agile-at-scale.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy, Digital, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>eda33f56-4ffb-4c8b-b569-0d524cf185d6https://www.bain.com/insights/richard-hatherall-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-customer-experience-tools-video/Companies can transform the customer experience by using the right tools. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Richard Hatherall: How to Get the Most Out of Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[By Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9a567dbcfdad407a817a39c299274e50/hatherall-cexp-tools.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>95f5fc4f-e2ad-4162-ad89-f50dda681304https://www.bain.com/insights/darci-darnell-how-insurers-can-capture-the-next-generation-of-customers-video/To win in the future, insurers need to cater to an important new audience: millennials. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Darci Darnell: How Insurers Can Capture the Next Generation of Customers]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68cc47a7b00e4e85aff12967fb4acb94/darnell--insurance-loyalty.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcdf2a1e-996c-438c-8726-539b8e1b7bfbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/peter-slagt-how-to-amplify-success-in-micro-battles-video/In order for micro-battles to be effective, leaders need to ensure that micro-battle teams can flourish in their organizations.Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Slagt: How to Amplify Success in Micro-battles]]><![CDATA[By Peter Slagt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43678c2ded7b444c988834a242d51a4e/slagt-amplify-micro-battles.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>44b8823b-447f-4d67-9ffb-5226a9f0f817https://www.bain.com/insights/europes-truck-buyers-want-EVs-and-hybrids-snap-chart/Fleet owners seek experience with alternative drivetrains. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe’s Truck Buyers Want EVs and Hybrids]]><![CDATA[By Magnus Burling, Jörg Gnamm, Johan Lundgren, and Eric Zayer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e8ca8f3fec7485cba31c444c0a79d15/evs-and-hybrids_promo_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>673812ce-ba11-4332-a92c-85d790808119https://www.bain.com/insights/european-physicians-give-their-hospitals-a-poor-bill-of-health-snap-chart/Staff shortages, budget cuts and inadequate facilities threaten patient care.Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[European Physicians Give Their Hospitals a Poor Bill of Health]]><![CDATA[By Nitin Chaturvedi and Loïc Plantevin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c7aa1be8be3449b68fa316fbc38f1f1e/frontline-of-hc2_promo_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a73b88a-0600-4dac-a6fa-ae4e3ecdf665https://www.bain.com/insights/jim-wininger-how-aerospace-and-defense-companies-can-grow-into-their-multiples-video/Bain Partner Jim Wininger explains why reshaping portfolios is often the best way to drive operating profit growth.Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jim Wininger: How Aerospace and Defense Companies Can Grow into Their Multiples]]><![CDATA[By Jim Wininger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/146ccb45d55348b29d73ca723184e99c/wininger-aerospace-defense.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>30609c3f-d037-4988-9fff-b05a6c774d76https://www.bain.com/insights/pratap-mukharji-grid-modernization-video/Utilities that successfully upgrade the grid focus on improving the customer experience, reducing operating costs and using analytics to identify failure points.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pratap Mukharji: Grid Modernization]]><![CDATA[By Pratap Mukharji]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b26cd9e9ddf4d5d87eeb43244cc3eba/pratap-grid-modernization.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>32dd1a63-6740-4581-8b2b-33ce54a08550https://www.bain.com/insights/david-schottland-the-formula-for-better-pricing-in-chemicals-video/Improving pricing capabilities for companies in the chemical industry can increase profitability dramatically.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[David Schottland: The Formula for Better Pricing in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/da4e26d30db642df8c5d578693494c25/schottland-pricing-in-chemicals.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>72811a06-5b62-43a2-b38b-32eca5e0b95ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/greg-caimi-building-a-digital-ready-workforce-video/Upgrading the skills of current company talent, not simply hiring more, is an effective way to fill capability gaps.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Greg Caimi: Building a Digital-Ready Workforce]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d8a56e6954154bf79d4954c93fcb1ccd/caimi-digital-workforce.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f36c5b7-cdd7-4e8a-bb5e-8960cc0e930fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/james-allen-building-the-scaling-community-video/How to identify and develop scaling communities that are pivotal for successful micro-battles.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[James Allen: Building the Scaling Community]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b23a134f5f8e4fc180a12d20002338f8/allen-scaling-community.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e8711f4-a836-4339-b453-f7a5d0ef2ad2https://www.bain.com/insights/kevin-murphy-engage-to-win-video/Authentic engagement should be a company's highest priority when undergoing a major transformation. Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Kevin Murphy: Engage to Win]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b01dec967dcd4d3fb7edab47c93ae9cb/murphy-engage-to-win.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a0c7172-6dc2-4197-a222-fedb1d9c5359https://www.bain.com/insights/tracy-thurkow-effecting-cultural-change-through-zero-based-budgeting-video/Zero-based budgeting is just as much about culture change as it is about changing the budget. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tracy Thurkow: Effecting Cultural Change through Zero-based Budgeting]]><![CDATA[By Tracy Thurkow]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5096a879441e4639848e4df225069696/thurkow-culture-zbb.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd98611f-dd0d-4ec1-b5de-79815526ae81https://www.bain.com/insights/lewis-weinger-the-zero-based-cost-revolution-in-retail-video/For successful retailers, zero-based budgeting is more than just a clean-sheet approach—it's a mindset.Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lewis Weinger: The Zero-Based Cost Revolution in Retail]]><![CDATA[By Lewis Weinger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b48c582a1f214df5a27fac2d0cbd77ca/weinger-zbb-retail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>acebdaca-db27-4018-a79b-029c6715ad7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/miguel-simoes-de-melo-the-secrets-of-successful-telecom-challengers-video/Upstart telcos can successfully compete against the industry giants by taking a customer-oriented approach. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Miguel Simoes de Melo: The Secrets of Successful Telecom Challengers]]><![CDATA[By Miguel Simoes de Melo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a8e3c89cc77f492f9c5424cc18481331/simoes-de-melo-cu.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fb9fac1-b75e-4c34-a261-20f318dcede5https://www.bain.com/insights/eileen-shy-the-great-e-commerce-illusion-in-consumer-products-video/Despite rapid growth in online sales, many large consumer product companies are losing market share. Here's how they can turn this trend around.Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Eileen Shy: The Great E-commerce Illusion in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Eileen Shy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4911b23551346939d7743f970d65476/shy-ecommerce.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd9ab0df-8ccf-4ba8-813b-ffaf56c7ec32https://www.bain.com/insights/cost-inflation-is-back-putting-supply-chains-at-risk/Master the art of bringing down costs as prices rise.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cost Inflation Is Back, Putting Supply Chains at Risk]]><![CDATA[By Peter Hanbury, David Schannon, and Caperton Flood]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6c029359498142b3aadd09c738863b44/supply-chain-cost-inflation_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>02735935-5338-45e4-bddc-f8738fb43957https://www.bain.com/insights/gerard-du-toit-customer-experience-tools-and-trends-2018/Bain Partner Gerard du Toit describes the tools that are trending and how companies are using them in the market.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gerard du Toit: Customer Experience Tools and Trends 2018]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/17c8d1282e5f46cab814d501c745869f/du-toit-customer-experience-tools.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4454b9a-fc2b-44bb-8a75-c755b8cf169bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/kurt-grichel-rethinking-how-finance-uses-digital-tools-video/Bain Partner Kurt Grichel discusses the four ways finance departments can use existing technologies to their fullest.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Kurt Grichel: Rethinking How Finance Uses Digital Tools]]><![CDATA[By Kurt Grichel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cfec3e5f5b324ee49e6476ec6ffd6b01/grichel-digital-finance.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b973ca78-5d2a-4844-ae88-a5a1602bdd2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/laura-beaudin-is-your-marketing-in-the-right-place-but-the-wrong-time-video/Marketing leaders capitalize on the elements of time to ensure effective messaging, generate more business and expand their audience.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Laura Beaudin: Is Your Marketing in the Right Place but the Wrong Time?]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a45e41b565fb496fbf3a4758715cc08a/beaudin-marketing-right-place.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff8df83d-715e-4d6c-8ad4-aba24de13f00https://www.bain.com/insights/pierluigi-serlenga-digital-orchestration-in-aerospace-and-defense-video/Bain Partner Pierluigi Serlenga addresses three ways aerospace and defense firms can implement successful digital transformations.Thu, 15 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pierluigi Serlenga: Digital Orchestration in Aerospace and Defense]]><![CDATA[By Pierluigi Serlenga]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d6efb4b44cb4a80ad6b7211ae809344/serlenga-digital-orchestration.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Digital, Transformation, Operations, Performance Improvement, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>53777606-6f6e-415a-b0a9-9aacceeb4083https://www.bain.com/insights/total-cost-of-ownership-is-most-important-to-europes-truck-buyers-snap-chart/Truck makers should explore new ways to stand out as all brands approach a common cost threshold.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Total Cost of Ownership Is Most Important to Europe’s Truck Buyers]]><![CDATA[By Magnus Burling, Jörg Gnamm, Johan Lundgren, and Eric Zayer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3cec1d5fdf284e8ca38f297382d31f18/total-cost-of-ownership_promo_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>204691bd-31fa-4223-a1d0-1aa33cd8caf2https://www.bain.com/insights/doctors-worry-that-cybersecurity-risks-will-hinder-the-shift-to-digital-healthcare-snap-chart/Most European physicians believe digital patient data will improve care, if it is secure.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doctors Worry That Cybersecurity Risks Will Hinder the Shift to Digital Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Nitin Chaturvedi and Loïc Plantevin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/998cd29dcce743b2b1ffa5b1156b89b5/frontline-of-hc1_promo_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b43c415d-6910-4854-996e-e0200693945ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-search-of-customers-who-love-their-bank-nps-cx-banking/With banks facing increased competition from tech firms, our latest Customer Loyalty in Retail Banking Report examines how the banks can focus on what customers value most. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Search of Customers Who Love Their Bank]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Katrina Cuthell, Stanford Swinton, and Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c3b1535c4444f7b8a078c577078a705/customers-who-love-their-bank_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>52cedd8c-55b2-4fda-98a8-59a680857bcbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/smarter-bank-pricing-to-balance-profits-and-risk/Disciplined pricing can counter the rising cost of funding, and it also benefits banks at any stage of the economic cycle.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Smarter Bank Pricing to Balance Profits and Risk]]><![CDATA[By Rob Hyams, Bruno Perrin, Mark Schofield, and Peter Stumbles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0127b7600946431cb2a2071caf9477a9/smarter_bank_pricing_to_balance_profits_and_risk_16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0e47547-3b1a-447c-ae90-2725137e8023https://www.bain.com/insights/investing-in-southeast-asia-whats-behind-the-boom/Growth is here to stay, but so is competition. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Investing in Southeast Asia: What’s Behind the Boom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c0e1de61f6b84cbd8853440daefcc212/investing-in-southeast-asia-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf67f047-6771-4fcb-a097-05816d70a63chttps://www.bain.com/insights/cesar-brea-the-cure-for-ai-fever-video/Bain Partner Cesar Brea explains how a five-step process can help artificial intelligence deliver meaningful results.Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cesar Brea: The Cure for AI Fever]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/63e2490987e44e6199e8612a6e9783e1/brea-ai-fever.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>558bf650-9f9f-46b2-87e7-797e69fb4a15https://www.bain.com/insights/jason-heinrich-three-game-changing-ways-to-make-cost-savings-stick-video/Bain Partner Jason Heinrich discusses how organizations can benefit by fundamentally challenging their operating models and culture.Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jason Heinrich: Three Game-Changing Ways to Make Cost Savings Stick]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/51d0fa51d89341478c14f46a7a27871d/heinrich-cost-savings.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9b9a73c-0855-470f-b2af-bcfd694ed8f6https://www.bain.com/insights/will-poindexter-agile-is-not-enough-video/Bain Partner Will Poindexter addresses how to overcome three major impediments to rapid innovation.Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Poindexter: Agile Is Not Enough]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e7facd8c418740e996646d8224d04c24/poindexter-agile.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Agile Enterprise, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>453b5f92-3c1f-4b49-a115-5636b2f61733https://www.bain.com/insights/patrick-ohagan-driving-growth-through-strategic-cost-management-video/Bain Partner Patrick O'Hagan discusses three steps companies can take to execute an effective cost transformation. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Patrick O'Hagan: Driving Growth through Strategic Cost Management]]><![CDATA[By Patrick O'Hagan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0ad99077e6f842159f393479b1b1b467/ohagan-strategic-cost-management.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>273a4c72-4e5b-43da-9d19-8305573222e7https://www.bain.com/insights/melanie-sanders-asias-retail-ecosystems-video/Bain Partner Melanie Sanders discusses the global rise of retail ecosystems and the choices companies have for establishing and maintaining an online retail presence.Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Melanie Sanders: Asia’s Retail Ecosystems]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bcc267879d64457b1522145cc55e118/sanders-asia-retail-ecosystems.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>5c3b02e9-8431-4e57-923d-448585b0111chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-european-health-care-providers-are-engaging-doctors-with-new-technologies-hbr/Providers can create powerful momentum for change and reengage doctors by focusing specifically on technologies that doctors feel improves their ability to deliver care.Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How European Health Care Providers Are Engaging Doctors with New Technologies]]><![CDATA[By Nitin Chaturvedi and Akshay Agarwal]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>84669c58-a929-45b4-b290-8c9a858feb46https://www.bain.com/insights/ludovica-mottura-role-of-the-center-video/Companies must examine and define the roles of their centers to achieve internal success. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ludovica Mottura: Role of the Center]]><![CDATA[By Ludovica Mottura]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec0f081a230f481896337559d606210a/mottura-role-of-center.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>334db115-93f8-4c93-8131-1f2bed5a4710https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2018-issue-2-is-amazon-primed-to-conquer-christmas-again/We look at the tactics the retail giant is using to expand its market share this holiday season and how other retailers can compete. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Amazon Primed to Conquer Christmas Again?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56755d92dea14525a0afb48094673cd0/rhnl-issue2_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2905f0d3-d09a-49ba-b3d9-288ac5a54ea6https://www.bain.com/insights/top-performers-in-chemicals-use-dynamic-and-value-pricing-more-often-snap-chart/Leading firms benefit by devoting more energy to pricing, tracking markets and spending time with customers to understand how they use their products.Wed, 07 Nov 2018 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Top Performers in Chemicals Use Dynamic and Value Pricing More Often]]><![CDATA[By David Burns and David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d70f59742c8042548ce180dd7d5f8af7/top-performers-in-chemicals-use_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>92eb0223-253c-4abc-8aca-9a37df4254cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-amazon-effect-on-what-consumers-value-snap-chart/Amazon’s dominance has actually changed which Elements of Value matter most to consumers in mass merchandising.Wed, 07 Nov 2018 19:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Amazon Effect on What Consumers Value]]><![CDATA[By Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a54e56428e7c491198404753a1f66674/the-amazon-effect_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bc17bad-d65e-440b-80e2-c3dee9aa6858https://www.bain.com/insights/a-better-way-to-manage-costs-in-medtech/Zero-based budgeting vastly improves spending visibility and accountability.Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Better Way to Manage Costs in Medtech]]><![CDATA[By Patrick O'Hagan, Jason Evers, Coleman Radell , and Dieter Meyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0845693b2b9f457ab1185416a95a23a5/zbb-in_medtech_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>6723d486-46cf-497c-835b-a482d584965ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-better-way-to-manage-costs-in-pharma/Zero-based budgeting vastly improves spending visibility and accountability.Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Better Way to Manage Costs in Pharma]]><![CDATA[By Jason Evers, Patrick O'Hagan, Coleman Radell , and Norbert Hueltenschmidt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f942fc903d33435f86d076a4f105c324/zbb-in-pharma_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4f25780-dc59-4a2c-81dd-43cc939960a0https://www.bain.com/insights/rob-ruffin-are-your-distribution-and-transportation-costs-out-of-control-video/Bain's Rob Ruffin explains how companies can reduce costs and complexity by building more efficient distribution and transportation networks.Mon, 05 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rob Ruffin: Are Your Distribution and Transportation Costs Out of Control? ]]><![CDATA[By Rob Ruffin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76be8887aa9b4dba9c6973c59df57acb/ruffin-distribution-costs.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>25b8ae60-569a-4cbb-880f-6f9332431708https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-procurement-infographic/Use a deep understanding of digital and the supply market to harness powerful insights. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Tools Are Transforming Procurement ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3fa060f6b0ac443fb7471b2aa2d30ca3/digital-procurement-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7db6110-0c33-4c2f-b018-e029b44178cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/distribution-costs-infographic/Reining in soaring costs presents a major opportunity for consumer product companies. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building an Efficient Distribution and Transportation Network]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a5ed79eabe7491b8ced986894901e23/building-an-efficient-distribution-and-transportation-network-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>88494278-afd9-4eb2-8944-fc2cd78d13a4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-olam-helps-customers-measure-their-supply-chain-sustainability-video/Gerard Manley of Olam International describes a new tool that allows customers to track how products are sourced.Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Olam Helps Customers Measure Their Supply Chain Sustainability]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/60b44990caaf41fda27027c881373756/manley-olam.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdbe77e2-04cc-4524-b145-513276a9c3dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/jose-de-sa-how-refiners-can-navigate-the-challenges-of-the-energy-transition-video/Bain Partner José de Sá discusses using scenarios to prepare for a world of dynamic change.Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[José de Sá: How Refiners Can Navigate the Challenges of the Energy Transition]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e2f7d28a430344f9ab66d36b74983252/de-sa-refining.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6ad117a-c998-412d-989a-94fa27ad8e9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hrs-digital-mandate-snap-chart/There is still time for human resources leaders to make their digital transformations.Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[HR’s New Digital Mandate]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e23c1d57ba3949128a4f8b1c47e348b8/hrs-new-digital-mandate_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>642187b2-3c24-48f5-81b9-681b1d6ad056https://www.bain.com/insights/strong-latent-demand-for-an-amazon-bank-account-snapchart/Amazon Prime subscribers, who control about 45% of US household wealth, are primed to try a free online bank account.Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strong Latent Demand for an Amazon Bank Account]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7f2f074159c14223bc45776f3da8cdb3/strong-latent-demand-for-amazon-bank-account_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f02c28da-6648-4a39-817f-26b63e7284a4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-tight-link-between-consumer-value-and-a-price-premium-snap-chart/When companies excel on more Elements of Value®, consumers are willing to pay a higher price.Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Tight Link Between Consumer Value and a Price Premium ]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aeb2a05b3fa748ad8fc04deb77d9f089/the-tight-link-between-consumer-value_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5f2c2ef-ecde-414d-9360-b748bae546dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-investors-too-forgiving-of-the-largest-european-banks-snap-chart/The health of the top 10 banks has been declining for five to eight years, relative to the sector as a whole.Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Investors Too Forgiving of the Largest European Banks? ]]><![CDATA[By João Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d85d122ee0e1404890c418ccb9f46122/are-investors-too-forgiving__promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>44cc17dd-435a-4ad1-9eb9-044916a48f39https://www.bain.com/insights/chewy-takes-a-bite-out-of-amazon-snap-chart/Amazon changed the rules of the game in e-commerce, but some rivals have figured out how to adapt.Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chewy Takes a Bite Out of Amazon]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec31e9b74dfb40dca4ce86d143dbb51a/chewy-takes-a-bite-out-of-amazon_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a0906df-381f-4e5f-8127-a8e19d37f414https://www.bain.com/insights/is-everyone-on-the-same-page-about-pricing-snapchart/Strong coordination across departments can be worth up to 400 basis points of margin.Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Everyone on the Same Page about Pricing?]]><![CDATA[By David Burns and Chuck Davenport]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cfba9b8b81054938ab56ea8401e51e59/01-chart_pricing-communication_promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>66279418-6f9e-4f50-b9cc-cca5af81a04bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mario-conde-if-experience-is-the-new-product-how-do-you-manage-it-video/Bain Partner Mário Conde discusses how companies can organize around customer episodes.Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mário Conde: If Experience Is the New Product, How Do You Manage It?]]><![CDATA[By Mario Conde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/702dccece3b447c7a02c1fd01a1dd092/conde-experience-new-product.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>f59c0559-4d31-412f-805e-c98a9721035chttps://www.bain.com/insights/reaching-full-potential-in-medtech-services/Market by market, medical technology manufacturers can improve global services.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reaching Full Potential in Medtech Services]]><![CDATA[By Dieter Meyer, Todd Johnson, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85dc02110db642dd94b28e9ba65d836d/medtech_services-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ab125b1-7a05-4252-af25-acc3512f73f8https://www.bain.com/insights/dieter-meyer-reaching-full-potential-in-medtech-services-video/Bain Partner Dieter Meyer discusses how medical device manufacturers can address common service issues through a line-led approach.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dieter Meyer: Reaching Full Potential in Medtech Services]]><![CDATA[By Dieter Meyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/81c328b4a1e34d7ba5a15da23756a783/meyer-medtech-services.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae42ddde-13d1-495b-a79a-8bc63a23ec4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-art-of-battling-telecom-goliaths/A handful of challengers are writing a new playbook for growing market share and disrupting incumbents.Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Art of Battling Telecom Goliaths]]><![CDATA[By Miguel Simoes de Melo, Frédéric Debruyne, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Jean-Philippe Biragnet]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/103dda7d17a8476bbd6044f79dab6759/the-art-of-battling-telecom-goliaths-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>ecb446b2-0867-4922-a64e-bdc3212a2c87https://www.bain.com/insights/agile-at-scale-infographic/Combine big ambitions with step-by-step progress to create a fast-moving, adaptive organization.Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Scale Agile]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f2d074c1272b4428b5a2c4ef818dcef3/agileatscalepromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, People and Organization, Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d61f57c-05d3-4c95-b9b0-671b954c470bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/joao-soares-europes-largest-banks-face-eroding-financial-positions-video/Bain Partner João Soares discusses the state of banking in Europe and how customer loyalty has become a key success factor for winning banks.Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[João Soares: Europe’s Largest Banks Face Eroding Financial Positions]]><![CDATA[By João Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0020346e2f1047c98c3c2ed5b1b4fd24/soares-bank-health-check.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd8ba941-93bf-4360-bb03-bf28fe10b510https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-forecasting-model-prone-to-error-snap-chart/Inaccurate sales forecasts play havoc with inventory levels and increase costs.Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Forecasting Model Prone to Error?]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea and Rodrigo Mayo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4cfee15638448caa5ae76860c465ee6/is-your-forecasting-model-prone-to-error-promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d58fd42-b393-4fe0-beb8-c9e9339c8fb6https://www.bain.com/insights/a-mobile-app-for-oil-and-gas-management-systems-infographic/For energy companies, mobile apps are an effective way to share best practices, ensure compliance and instill a culture of continuous improvement.Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Mobile App for Oil & Gas Management Systems]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/50c9c739bdf548fb9fa062201633a3fb/oginfographic-02.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c458d90-7133-4b7d-820f-17c73fd42c37https://www.bain.com/insights/direct-banks-offer-lessons-on-competing-with-amazon-snap-chart/Amazon crushes traditional banks on loyalty scores. The challenge for banks: become more simple and digital.Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Direct Banks Offer Lessons on Competing with Amazon]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0683160e3c24110a33e506db06bed34/can-amazon-take-customer-loyalty-to-the-bank-promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>eeb7d301-c20b-4e6e-9c50-4b09116659e6https://www.bain.com/insights/using-the-next-recession-to-change-the-game/The winners are laying bold plans now to turn a downturn to their advantage.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using the Next Recession to Change the Game]]><![CDATA[By Miguel Simoes de Melo, Thomas Kwasniok, and James Hadley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e3c4d46966e473d943edf4f0ac551ba/using-the-next-downturn-to-change-the-game_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>8eef40c3-cc43-4333-9d75-9c200d013da6https://www.bain.com/insights/hrs-new-digital-mandate-snap-chart/HR leaders cite business outcomes such as speed, quality and accuracy as the primary reasons to invest in technology.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology in HR Now Extends Far Beyond Cost Savings]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a6876934c7643b0a17782ea94455ce4/technology-in-hr-beyond-cost-savings-promo_1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>00fd1808-ad1d-42c7-9a4f-c6e3dcd704f6https://www.bain.com/insights/rebooting-a-digital-solution-to-trade-finance-snap-chart/Blockchain points the way to a comprehensive digital approach in the paper-based documentary trade business.Sun, 21 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Blockchain Can Jump-Start Trade Finance]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f37c9d2e71254aacac79c0bd79381aae/blockchain-jumpstarts-trade-finance-promo_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4788ee4f-5de4-444f-a1e2-c63a493273b2https://www.bain.com/insights/rebooting-a-digital-solution-to-trade-finance-infographic/How blockchain can help revitalize documentary trade.Sun, 21 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing Trade Finance Into the Digital Age]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11a4e928df254014924c4f99d95644d4/digitaltradepromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1beb7b8f-e92d-4516-8651-1d3db5b7d000https://www.bain.com/insights/rebooting-a-digital-solution-to-trade-finance/Blockchain points the way to a comprehensive digital approach in the paper-based documentary trade business.Sun, 21 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rebooting a Digital Solution to Trade Finance]]><![CDATA[By Sen Ganesh and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/76b3b4d02ec74c7ab32376ceea689c32/rebooting-digital-solution_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9c98860-cff7-4a85-ac50-58a0330be094https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-teamwork-right-at-the-top/C-suite teams with four specific traits beat the competition.Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Teamwork Right at the Top]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno and Imeyen Ebong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e2968b5e799c4297951fc1be6285025e/4-traits-blog-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc34426b-73a5-46e0-aa01-ff23ef7ee210https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2018-issue-1-holiday-shopping-outlook/Bain & Company is forecasting 4.8% to 5.2% growth in US retail sales this season as low unemployment, rising wages and strong consumer confidence send more people shopping. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2018 Holiday Shopping Outlook: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7825f6307a354092a7d153848fcd4eee/rhnl-issue1_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2adba870-60eb-4641-b443-4a38fa80edc4https://www.bain.com/insights/5g-pessimists-infographic/Network operators that ignore the naysayers will be best positioned to win. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Telcos Can Win the 5G Race]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/41d0f6f0ced94272a64b4cbf568562b2/5gteaser-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b08372a0-1206-4be4-9949-691fa3e83641https://www.bain.com/insights/the-disappointing-reality-of-sustainability-efforts-snap-chart/Just 4% of companies achieve their sustainability goals.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Disappointing Reality of Sustainability Efforts]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/347d977409144b0380fba6050ac553d1/transforming-for-sustainability3-fig01_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>8130bf26-05e0-4a4c-906c-33268cbcd18bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-for-sustainability-snap-chart/Corporate leaders are increasingly adopting bold ambitions.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming for Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Michael Jongeneel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f657115bd5b446b4a68169a79e53061a/transforming-for-sustainability1-fig01_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>246a62ab-1be2-4fab-891a-bf72ff1475abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-sustainability-requires-dramatic-change-snap-chart/To operate in a truly sustainable economy, 90% of companies will need to revamp their core business. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Sustainability Requires Dramatic Change]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0b8deaf7099d412da86b513d21295167/transforming-for-sustainability2-fig01_1440x810-01.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>acd8ff6f-d48b-4b91-8614-7d0bb6c268afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/IoT-cybersecurity-infographic/The Internet of Things could be growing even faster with better cybersecurity.Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improving Security in the Internet of Things]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a231dff3278847c0b1dce19807388a8a/improving-security-in-the-iot-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>390ab9b8-d3b2-49ed-9e48-a5f2be2c15aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/more-rigor-means-better-results-in-chinas-global-pursuit/As they make more overseas acquisitions, Chinese companies are learning the critical nuances that contribute to a deal’s success.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More Rigor Means Better Results in China’s Global Pursuit]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung and Dorothy Cai]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e48cc38ca3694c6e99ec7883e4bbb9bc/china-outbound-ma_1950x650.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c217b39-f95f-499d-a8c8-ee97554d7e59https://www.bain.com/insights/delivering-what-consumers-really-value/Excelling on the Elements of Value® leads to revenue and market share growth.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delivering What Consumers Really Value]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist, Jamie Cleghorn, and Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8824d432de2441378bfc2943ad3f4d40/delivering-what-consumers-really-value_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer-led Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>daa9ae9e-d778-4a6f-8602-46661b4fba8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customers-know-what-they-want-are-insurers-listening/Insurers are falling short on delivering value to customers. Bain’s Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Insurance report shows how companies can fix the problem.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customers Know What They Want. Are Insurers Listening?]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Darci Darnell, Andrew Schwedel, and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6949813d3e664c1caf061421e8c06d02/loyalty-in-insurance_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®, Customer Episode Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>62e85bb6-d627-416d-adec-591d766b1749https://www.bain.com/insights/live-a-little/Our imaginative but informed look at how auto insurance may work in the not-too-distant future.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Live a Little]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/807e17ec4d1a4cd69009a39823ddc80b/hero_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d0a3c90c-1679-4d19-af1c-bef7b1e3a884https://www.bain.com/insights/hrs-new-digital-mandate/Digital technologies have become essential for HR to engage top talent and add value to the business. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[HR’s New Digital Mandate]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>/globalassets/for-all-sites-archive/hrs-new-digital-mandate_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Support Functions, Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>b679aa3e-de5a-4e78-bb65-8d2caf09d4ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-aerospace-companies-can-keep-creating-value-aviation-week/Companies that are successful in portfolio shaping tend to follow five rules.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Aerospace Companies Can Keep Creating Value]]><![CDATA[By Jim Wininger and Michael Goldberg]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>74acd7c3-1344-476c-b4b8-3f231bd87f68https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-oil-gas-management-infographic/How mobile apps can connect frontline workers and managers to transform an organization. Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Digital Edge in Oil & Gas Management Systems]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/970c53bfd0d04bfd9fb6eb32a865a560/ogmgtsys_16x9promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4c3e0ba-f382-4237-8b92-f8d4572435echttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-winning-and-scaling-workbook-for-micro-battle-teams-fm-blog/The best micro-battle leaders take several actions, with the help of a few proprietary tools, to achieve full-scale deployment.Tue, 09 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Winning and Scaling Workbook for Micro-battle Teams]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3441d1688624a18a800108dd525ad62/the-winning-and-scaling-workbook-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e5ce123-aff5-4a57-94d0-9ee214442142https://www.bain.com/insights/micro-battles-and-the-journey-to-scale-insurgency/Discrete, fast-moving initiatives bring focus to strategic choices and help companies rediscover the art of getting stuff done.Mon, 08 Oct 2018 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Micro-battles and the Journey to Scale Insurgency]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Peter Slagt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6673a2783b1a4dd590d86bf60b73b9bc/journey-to-insurgency-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac5b3396-13e9-4dec-93fd-42a9ef4d664ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/europe-healthcare-2018-medtech-infographic/As purchasing power shifts, device makers need to rethink their customer focus. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Balancing Act for Medtech in Europe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a22680cf656a4beb901e0c7d08e4c099/medtechpromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>944f16a5-5741-4e1f-9f46-52332e0834f7https://www.bain.com/insights/europe-healthcare-2018-pharma-infographic/How drug companies can combat doctors' growing discontent.Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[European Physicians' Pharma Frustration]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6a22c25fd35b4951ab5e14cb45c90033/pharmapromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9034f56f-b048-402d-a2ff-422d0b5cbfb9https://www.bain.com/insights/europe-healthcare-2018-providers-infographic/Rising discontent among doctors signals the need for change.Mon, 08 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Call to Action for Europe's Hospitals]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59a238d0ea4245efb71ec6524a2e1f0d/providerspromo16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>c444cdd6-0f22-4b02-8387-d201b82be31dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-gets-in-the-way-of-great-strategy/Seven common pitfalls trip up leadership teams.Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Gets in the Way of Great Strategy?]]><![CDATA[By Adrien Bron, Lars Dingemann, Josef Ming, and Nicolas Bloch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/26bd4a966e4249899e2b53d13f6aef3e/gets-in-way-of-great-strategy_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d9e0386e-03dd-4f61-810e-1d7efe372627https://www.bain.com/insights/revenue-diversification-strategy-for-higher-education-in-the-gcc/As GCC universities’ financial situations remain under pressure, revenue diversification programs offer a compelling and proven path toward more financial independence.Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Revenue Diversification Strategy for Higher Education in the GCC]]><![CDATA[By Karim Shariff]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0e386ed2b3e42d0b6f05f70be006737/revenue-diversification-strategy_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Higher Education]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7eed044-bdce-42af-8f20-e47917603f14https://www.bain.com/insights/outsourcing-aims-higher/A growing ecosystem of providers can improve cost and service levels—if a company redesigns its partnership strategy, metrics and sourcing management.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Outsourcing Aims Higher on Cost, Performance and Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Bhanu Singh and Megha Chawla]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7dc7f45ef1c41b5bffdd3fcf20c4cf7/37243423_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[IT Services]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>92551f5d-3b89-45e0-a211-57bebc7994b1https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-blockchain/Financial services firms have adopted blockchain technology most widely, but almost every industry has a range of potential use cases. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Blockchain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6ec4b5b4a6f4f5fb012c83ba60ec66a/blockchain1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d3f777e-4b9b-4637-8d5a-cf78e68e11c8https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-episode-design/By designing future customer episodes, companies gain a view of the end-to-end customer experience rather than just the pieces of the internal process.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Episode Design]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13b9e8a49f1f4c0cb32c7888e29b6955/customer-episode-design1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>bbbfa2a3-9d41-43b5-9450-bbedd6e39b05https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-customer-episode-management/By managing customer episodes, companies gain an end-to-end view of the customer experience rather than just pieces of the internal process.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Episode Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b2f6e7c637a9443faed0bcda054fb613/customer-episode-management1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1824f1a7-3146-4b8c-93f1-4e6277831f72https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-delivery-drones/The retail industry, more than any other sector, has embraced drones as a way to speed delivery and delight customers.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delivery Drones]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0072a5a21d0c41768fce293e74e67ff7/delivery-drones1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b8c2d49-df89-4862-bd90-fe95809d211ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-next-generation-contact-centers/Next-generation contact centers use natural language processing, artificial intelligence and computational linguistics to interact with customers.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Next-Generation Contact Centers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f0e3922d58ca4c14ae4a30f8979df116/next-generation-contact-centers1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>add0e456-ba2f-4cbe-ae9f-0fe88c236879https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-one-to-one-marketing/One-to-one marketing can enhance the customer experience, make advertising more effective and increase customer retention, loyalty and sales.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[One-to-one Marketing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31ec2fef9e91438a9debcd1db89dd421/one-to-one-marketing1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d5d8026-12e6-4a5a-9e7f-1086d42e1e91https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-artificial-intelligence/AI-based technologies and applications, like voice recognition, computer vision and process optimizations, are quickly finding their way into a wide number of industries.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c7c1ae48e18743c1a10010460aedd732/artificial-intelligence1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>91d16338-2afa-47da-9462-a1189b8b2d81https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-automated-decision-engines/Automated, real-time decision making can help a company test and learn from new customer experience efforts, with less human intervention.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Automated Decision Engines]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2ae7424ee5d64037b31f03aa9371f47d/automated-decision-engines1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef474a70-fc4c-409d-90e0-959168e5e10fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-omnichannel-customer-support/While the ability to shift from in-store to online service has become table stakes, companies that can seamlessly integrate these channels deliver outstanding customer experiences.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Omnichannel Customer Support]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/819a7da81cb74a5dbce0a1ee1b72dfc8/omnichannel-customer-support1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c149773-c9b3-4bdc-941b-b895c996e23ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-salesforce-automation-tools/By freeing salespeople from manual tasks, salesforce automation tools allow salespeople to spend more time serving customers. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Salesforce Automation Tools]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93c096a5038846cb850fcc8b53bb91c9/salesforce-automation-tools1440x810.png<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6613ee6-10c2-4539-b940-1b1b4cac023chttps://www.bain.com/insights/grid-modernization-invest-where-it-matters-most/Increase reliability, improve customer experience and reduce costs by identifying the most meaningful T&D investments. Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Grid Modernization: Invest Where It Matters Most]]><![CDATA[By Pratap Mukharji, Jason Glickman, and Martha Eggenberger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4cf663605d90400285c752a9423f4b37/grid-modernization_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d8d9025-7947-458d-9547-31233b3aaa16https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-think-and-act-like-an-insurgent-brand-in-the-age-of-assistance/Bain’s Brian McRoskey talks to Google’s Blake Landro about how big brands can position themselves to defend their position and grow.Wed, 26 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Think—and Act—Like an Insurgent Brand]]><![CDATA[By Brian McRoskey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a33023e95954472cae1f4d810c272755/mcroskey-google1440x810.gif<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>be0ac5d2-f89b-4e15-89b9-a5474f2ac779https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-hidden-value-investors/A new investor relationship management program prepared one company for the future.Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding Hidden Value in a Company’s Investors]]><![CDATA[By Shigeki Ichii, Wilhelm Schmundt, and Numan Waheed]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/33d870104ff145debe17be14d2bd81f5/53753910_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5647f044-0c23-451c-9677-94f23cddf28fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/great-ecommerce-illusion/Here’s what to do when your brand scores massive growth online but loses market share.Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great E-commerce Illusion in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Eileen Shy, John Grudnowski, Nadya Yankovskaya, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03a8e20b989e453fb49efecc81cdfd50/ecommerce-acceleration_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6019f07-cce3-4892-8a29-fabb34adef90https://www.bain.com/insights/can-amazon-take-customer-loyalty-to-the-bank/Amazon is crushing traditional banks on loyalty scores. The challenge for banks: become more simple and digital.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Amazon Take Customer Loyalty to the Bank?]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/277d150330284ebaa0c1accf320de321/amazon-customer-loyalty_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>84b02ea0-fef1-41ac-bb5e-fd9b0df35224https://www.bain.com/insights/slow-slide-europes-largest-banks-face-eroding-financial-positions/Investors may be overly optimistic about banks with relatively weak balance sheets.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Slow Slide? Europe’s Largest Banks Face Eroding Financial Positions]]><![CDATA[By João Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65c7e59b491b4a65a2703dae748e9da7/european-bank-health-check_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5820b58-e814-4cfa-8b57-ac616a9b0e0bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-digital-enterprise/Moving from experimentation to transformation.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Digital Enterprise]]><![CDATA[By Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7279619637c1423d9603f6b87518e13e/istock-592371574_16x9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d703abed-799b-49ef-bc2a-f1cbbb452437https://www.bain.com/insights/how-security-concerns-are-holding-back-the-internet-of-things-wsj/Research shows that business customers would be willing to buy substantially more IoT devices if their concerns about cybersecurity risks were addressed.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Security Concerns Are Holding Back the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ada686f-9c1a-42ed-8c17-e00ba6901da4https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-learned-how-the-industrial-IoT-can-scale-up/Focusing on a few industries can help technology providers scale up.Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons Learned: How the Industrial IoT Can Scale]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, Michael Schallehn, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/408369518b024ea7bf96257bc41c88e7/57560978_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>310bbfea-2a1a-409f-98ab-1dbdeb0c20cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/asias-conglomerates-end-of-the-road/As they lose their advantage, can conglomerates in India and Southeast Asia reinvent themselves?Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia’s Conglomerates: End of the Road?]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Pierre Felenbok, Nikhil Prasad Ojha, Till Vestring, Sharad Apte, and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/307fa8f388a04ae2b7ccc6bbb19d873b/southeast-asia-conglomerates_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ae10c31-35f2-491c-81cf-e77815099af7https://www.bain.com/insights/IoT-markets-are-growing-at-20-snap-chart/In the key battleground of analytics, cloud service providers are making gains.Fri, 14 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IoT Markets Are Growing at 20%]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, David Crawford, Michael Schallehn, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5bb2551a7fd848f5aedf0bff0d6a1086/newiotpromo_16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>14db332a-3026-4849-93c0-148195c0c1cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/uk-front-line-of-healthcare-2018-infographic/A closer look at the areas the NHS can focus on for a successful transformation.Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Challenges, Opportunities Facing the UK’s National Health Service]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fec9550627704ce79c9dae84389a2757/healthcare-report-infographic-teaser.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>44be8d6b-d6c2-4618-817a-fe9ce7d0727bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/uk-front-line-of-healthcare-report-2018/Bain’s 2018 UK Front Line of Healthcare Survey reveals the National Health Service is at a crossroads. A transformational approach is needed to help keep pace with growing demand. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Engaged Physicians Can Help Usher In a New Era in the UK]]><![CDATA[By Nitin Chaturvedi and Akshay Agarwal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79183506c2b94a398fc1bbd60f07c8a3/uk-front-line-of-healthcare_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>11198e52-0e15-4bc4-a591-5031c6244d1dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-workforce-for-digital/Increasingly, companies must understand that the needs of employees are not all the same.Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Workforce for Digital]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi and Ouriel Lancry]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>7fd4588c-727d-46e8-a7cb-1e07b08bd936https://www.bain.com/insights/how-europes-truck-makers-can-break-out-pack/Buyers remain focused on total cost of ownership and show surprisingly high interest in hybrid and electric trucks.Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Europe’s Truck Makers Can Break Out of the Pack]]><![CDATA[By Magnus Burling, Jörg Gnamm, Johan Lundgren, and Eric Zayer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a407b1e7d14743beaeeb1fac1c71bf06/european-truck-study_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>4460ad2a-5b1d-45f3-a05d-9cdf476267d0https://www.bain.com/insights/are-your-distribution-and-transportation-costs-out-of-control/Redesign your supply chain for a competitive edge.Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Your Distribution and Transportation Costs Out of Control?]]><![CDATA[By Rob Ruffin and Meghan Shehorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77dda2bc3d7d494db2a4eb9a0d38808f/distribution-transportation-costs_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e30e561d-9896-4e57-8681-a4a67309ba9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-procurement-the-benefits-go-far-beyond-efficiency/Procurement teams can play a key role in shaping a company’s digital strategy.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Procurement: The Benefits Go Far Beyond Efficiency]]><![CDATA[By Coleman Radell  and David Schannon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/72e381c9155b467db6e8e4ac93ee6ac1/digital-procurement_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Procurement, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b2e1e30-b10c-43af-92ad-aa03f33cb3f0https://www.bain.com/insights/dialing-in-perfect-B2B-pricing-infographic/The better your company’s pricing abilities, the better its performance.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dialing in Perfect B2B Pricing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1978ec126624622a2bb4bbce7ea4f79/b2bpricing1440x810promo.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>70b8d625-dc66-44fe-a2f7-56d4af27bbf6https://www.bain.com/insights/trade-tech-world-economic-forum/New technology promises groundbreaking advances in trade and supply chain finance by reducing costs and improving ease of use.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Trade Tech: A New Age for Trade and Supply Chain Finance]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Gerry Mattios, and Ada Di Marzo]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>a72e8131-d712-464a-b092-6674cf032417https://www.bain.com/insights/engage-to-win/How a strategy is executed is critical to its success. Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Engage to Win]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy and David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19fc32755d494686b72e32c0a28562f4/80490629_xl_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>680265e9-0179-4db4-a24d-21c916f3bbf3https://www.bain.com/insights/james-allen-an-introduction-to-micro-battles-video/Micro-battles can help companies achieve competitive advantage in a world of faster change.Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[James Allen: An Introduction to Micro-battles]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22f0b4c669aa458da60356050d356924/james-allen-micro-battles-chart-v2-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3caf7aaf-2c3d-4aff-bb3d-65b5c88988cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-shifting-european-healthcare-landscape-by-the-numbers-infographic/A look at the impact of the shifting healthcare landscape in Europe on physicians, medtech and pharma.Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The European Healthcare Landscape by the Numbers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2d5a091dac8b4cbb8072a7c0a548137b/front-line-of-hc-2018-european-landscape-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>971375a2-b061-4a99-8bd0-78c22bf22f73https://www.bain.com/insights/europe-front-line-of-healthcare-report-2018/Bain’s 2018 Europe Front Line of Healthcare Survey reveals an industry facing serious challenges, but lacking a clear path forward.Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rising Physician Dissatisfaction in Europe Signals an Urgent Need for Change]]><![CDATA[By Michael Kunst, Nitin Chaturvedi, Loïc Plantevin, Valerio Di Filippo, Dieter Meyer, and Christian Rebhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/294dfad7b9f94a4bb7b3c75cd90cfa7c/europe-front-line-of-healthcare_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers, Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>a143cf93-21bd-448c-838e-f69b30e670e8https://www.bain.com/insights/florian-hoppe-digital-integration-in-asean-video/Bain Partner Florian Hoppe discusses the importance of small and medium enterprises to the region's economy.Mon, 03 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Florian Hoppe: Digital Integration in ASEAN]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/385f327b4c3742ce928c21cb702bf82a/hoppe-digital-intergation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b53eba4-4cb3-483b-90c5-cc424a01d37dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/advancing-towards-asean-digital-integration/Empowering small and medium enterprises to build ASEAN’s digital future.Mon, 03 Sep 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Advancing Towards ASEAN Digital Integration]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe, Tony May, and Jessie Lin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37a730c1f0494b7b8dac3002fde0a900/asean-digital-integration16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9259e205-9ab7-4cba-b57d-1c1ad0e0555bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/IoT-vendors-focus-on-fewer-industries-to-gain-deep-insights-snap-chart/Gaining industry expertise and working with partners helps vendors develop end-to-end solutions.Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IoT Vendors: Focus on Fewer Industries to Gain Deep Insights]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, David Crawford, Michael Schallehn, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d414390482b544639e5cd6d0f7c238a5/vendorfocus16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e27b2b9-210a-4da2-b080-bf00ceb26349https://www.bain.com/insights/maybe-its-not-the-millennials-maybe-its-your-company-video/Andrew Rear of Munich Re explains why employers need to meet the changing expectations of millennial employees.Thu, 30 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Maybe It’s Not the Millennials, Maybe It’s Your Company ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/317dfc04814a4bdcac9c131ac5871884/rear-munich-re-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>097c16ac-82ac-4cd3-b3dd-4c05e487c8f3https://www.bain.com/insights/partnership-as-a-digital-enabler-at-munich-re-video/Businesses can improve their digital operations by working with partners to thrive in a constantly changing market.Thu, 30 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Partnership as a Digital Enabler at Munich Re]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b5c5649af7854306ad354f16b165f71c/pear-partnership-munich-re2.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Insurance, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ee3fd67-4cfd-4176-83a6-90423101a8dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customers-have-tempered-their-expectations-for-the-internet-of-things-snap-chart/Enthusiasm remains high, but few expect the IoT to grow as quickly as they did just two years ago. Thu, 30 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customers Have Tempered Their Expectations for the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, David Crawford, Michael Schallehn, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/840f755e6a844d04a4df1a23f5476189/iotimplementation16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d8cfa24-86c4-481f-b8cf-332d938e7d63https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-keeping-enterprise-customers-from-adopting-IoT-technology-snap-chart/The IoT has yet to meet the bar on security, ease of integration and return on investment.Thu, 30 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Keeping Enterprise Customers from Adopting IoT Technology]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, David Crawford, Michael Schallehn, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5782a311f14d42e4b6292f58da249c43/iotbarriers16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>106f168c-5668-43eb-9f37-1d75080e36e6https://www.bain.com/insights/in-chemicals-invest-to-outperform-snap-chart/Analysis of returns shows it’s better to invest in core strengths than to chase hot markets.Thu, 30 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Chemicals, Invest to Outperform]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn, Piet de Paepe, and David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a4896469d404d3eaca0a56455f917ef/chemicalstrategy16x9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>fb5b273c-0d81-493f-b6ec-e29252877eafhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethink-your-mine-strategy-to-improve-performance/A strategy pivot can increase the value of existing assets.Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethink Your Mine Strategy to Improve Performance]]><![CDATA[By Tony Walker and Stuart Love]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd8a80b30ebc410a86f4aa389254fdac/mining-strategy_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mining, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>215ac8cb-8aa1-44d6-be6e-f75fb65e76b3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-measure-the-metrics-that-matter/Used smartly, data can help measure performance in more nuanced and meaningful ways. Now may be the time to reevaluate your metrics.Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Measure the Metrics that Matter]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Mark Kovac, and Peter Guarraia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78fa87af903e4b37a3396fa01b4086e9/how-to-measure-the-metrics-49766804-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dd90ae5-a8f2-460c-b5cb-e7be83a2ad4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-gap-transitions-in-family-leadership-fm-blog/Family businesses can fill leadership gaps while preserving their original mission.Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the Gap: Transitions in Family Leadership]]><![CDATA[By André Castellini and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/273a87d741784a41b82fae5a7af65d7e/closing-the-gap-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>b843d980-830e-4866-9dd8-c91bf89f5f36https://www.bain.com/insights/the-six-biggest-mistakes-multinationals-make-in-china-wsj/If multinational companies want to win in China before it’s too late, here’s what they should stop doing.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Six Biggest Mistakes Multinationals Make in China]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a876069c-777c-42ed-9fc8-88ab0f617ab7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-thrill-of-a-new-customer-tool-snap-chart/Early adopters view new tools as a source of competitive advantage. But as tools become established, they can lose their distinctiveness.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Thrill of a New Customer Tool]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Andreas Dullweber, and Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/20fd46c97111470c9e14ea866caf9640/droneatdoorpromo_9x16.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>edb2d32f-60e1-421d-91fe-173f033260dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/bet-big-on-just-a-few-customer-experience-tools-snap-chart/It's best to invest in a handful of tools rather than to dabble in a broad range.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bet Big on Just a Few Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Andreas Dullweber, and Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/896af215c1a64ffe9b7149f5a5f48097/doubledownpromo_9x16.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>08227e2d-c2b0-4b3c-9ecd-e18f055ba258https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-that-companies-love-snap-chart/Forward-looking companies plan to invest in creating personalized experiences for customers.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools that Companies Love]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7db9d3a4808643b3864a88c517e0e649/evenmorepersonalpromo_9x16.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>34a3ed89-ee8a-4c58-ac1e-d1759836c067https://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-improves-management-systems-in-oil-and-gas/Mobile apps and data analytics are transforming management systems into real-time tools for sharing best practices and ensuring compliance.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Improves Management Systems in Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal, Francesco Cigala, and John McCreery]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/568ce1885bcb412c9b670abb9eca7592/og-digital_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d5edb06-e1c9-4202-ab0d-853b776dc47ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/karen-harris-labor-2030-video/Demographics, automation and inequality have the potential to dramatically reshape our world.Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Karen Harris: Labor 2030]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2fa046ad273e4ff1bbb5a39866a70c85/harris-labor-2030-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>7bf9148e-4e49-4ed4-afec-07b85976c2c2https://www.bain.com/insights/theres-only-one-way-to-break-into-chinas-crowded-retail-market-hbr/You'll have to partner with Alibaba or Tencent.Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[There’s Only One Way to Break into China’s Crowded Retail Market]]><![CDATA[By James Root]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cec0d3ec-1c77-4d8f-ae7d-d16ab3e05d44https://www.bain.com/insights/andrew-schwedel-improve-resilience-not-just-efficiency-video/Companies that value efficiency above all else are inadvertently putting themselves at risk.Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Andrew Schwedel: Improve Resilience, Not Just Efficiency]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bec10ab5d4924b3991b61db1c9466c0e/schwedel-improve-resilience-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccab667a-e1a4-4582-8700-2e6ac6012c72https://www.bain.com/insights/daniel-milleg-technology-with-a-vision-an-agenda-for-the-telecommunications-chief-technology-officer-video/Telecom CTIOs can sharpen a few skills to help catalyze change in their organizations.Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Daniel Milleg: Technology with Vision—An Agenda for the Telecommunications Chief Technology Officer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/550c0f088afe4e4a8b4b7e368796afe8/milleg-technology-with-vision.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>66015854-6358-4e09-9827-49fcbc6bf309https://www.bain.com/insights/youre-still-not-using-these-digital-finance-tools-snapchart/Don’t let new tools overshadow better use of mature tools. Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[You’re Still Not Using These Digital Finance Tools?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f720594e35f44e46bd445ce1886efa5f/stillnotusingpromo_9x16.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa4c9dff-7c9d-433e-8627-f5bfe2e38984https://www.bain.com/insights/david-burns-sustained-margin-management-video/Best-in-class companies manage their pricing strategy to expand margins on a continuous basis.Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[David Burns: Sustained Margin Management]]><![CDATA[By David Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19b9343cc3a74a2a8fb0d380183e4d18/burns-sustained-margin-management.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f4bdc44-0875-427e-ac65-cc37e16d9f7chttps://www.bain.com/insights/jolt-your-pharma-company-out-of-flat-line-growth/Leaders are using a three-part strategy to break away from the pack.Thu, 09 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jolt Your Pharma Company Out of Flat-Line Growth]]><![CDATA[By Nils Behnke, Jason Evers, and Pete Hultman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/40c6a885c2094ac99e6bb446713a7014/pharma-growth_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5e5ed1d-9232-4221-a35b-47a85a036688https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-neglect-the-humdrum-but-vital-digital-finance-tools-snapchart/There’s still a lot of juice left in tried-and-true tools.Thu, 09 Aug 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don’t Neglect the Humdrum but Vital Digital Finance Tools]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ed616af014840c584ca66fa9380775e/dontneglecthumdrumpromo_9x16.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Digital, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>35d5d87e-e5c9-416c-8d64-2bb089448bbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-opportunities-in-the-internet-of-things/Vendors can improve the market by addressing customer concerns over security, integration and returns on investment.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking Opportunities in the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, David Crawford, Michael Schallehn, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5aa3a678438846289af59f62e62a3456/iot-update_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>f99488d0-78b5-42a9-a57a-314408db131ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/redefining-future-growth-engine-1-engine-2-story/How Alibaba keeps two engines firing on all cylinders.Fri, 03 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Redefining Future Growth: Engine 1, Engine 2]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28a408d8caf5477abb12c3b0443863ce/engine-1-engine-2-v2-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b5d30b9-8b84-4ec5-bc05-3a69f5c648f5https://www.bain.com/insights/andreas-dullweber-how-cmos-can-get-and-keep-their-marketing-mix-right-video/Bain's Andreas Dullweber shares several steps marketers can take to make their MMO approach transparent, forward-looking and focused on results.Fri, 03 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Andreas Dullweber: How CMOs Can Get—and Keep—Their Marketing Mix Right]]><![CDATA[By Andreas Dullweber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/970ada343a5d4dd5a6f58a2af49a7b0b/dullweber-marketing-mix.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f5c9bbc-fc5e-483a-ba40-359e99c69cedhttps://www.bain.com/insights/results-delivery-busting-3-common-change-management-myths/Five guiding principles can help leadership teams steer change more effectively.Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Results Delivery®: Busting Three Common Myths of Change Management]]><![CDATA[By Patrick Litré, David Michels, Ivan Hindshaw, and Parijat Ghosh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8180a9e22db04502a49a92986c714055/results-delivery_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>98a9dcb3-4ac6-4fe5-9fdb-8934c5a65432https://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-business-for-a-sustainable-economy/How next practices in sustainability can unlock opportunity. Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming Business for a Sustainable Economy]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Axel Seemann, Michael Jongeneel, and Fernando Heil Lutiis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d72f85af23564454970916d56eb4b5b4/sustainable-economy-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>41339e1c-0396-43b3-a990-d388a7258fb0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-secret-to-b2b-pricing-in-a-digital-world/The tools are getting better, but they’re no substitute for strong pricing capabilities.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Secret to B2B Pricing in a Digital World]]><![CDATA[By David Burns and Justin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/084bbc07c03b43c39c85148ce4306743/digital-trends-in-b2b-pricing_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0034459-a136-44d1-ae34-3b0c562b95a2https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-experience-tools-and-trends-2018/When it comes to using tools that improve the experience, it pays to go all in with a few rather than dabble with many.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools and Trends 2018]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Andreas Dullweber, Richard Hatherall, and Martha Moreau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6d6e054d77804c74a928a66f88c81d1a/customer-experience_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc8981d2-3c2c-47e0-af7c-4b60d2b1abbehttps://www.bain.com/insights/alessandro-cannarsi-new-strategy-for-southeast-asian-telcos-video/Bain Partner Alessandro Cannarsi shares how telcos can deliver a better user experience and win in the region.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Alessandro Cannarsi: A New Strategy for Southeast Asian Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Alessandro Cannarsi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e4bb68359e174ec7b85b06e490574ab5/cannarsi-sea-telcos.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>132298ff-e0a8-4d4e-a004-688b69a4cc8fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/greg-gerstenhaber-leading-transformation-from-the-front-line-video/Bain Partner Greg Gerstenhaber describes how a line-led approach can dramatically improve a change program's odds of success.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Greg Gerstenhaber: Leading a Transformation from the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By Greg Gerstenhaber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56eb97cb02ad4a8caf5072bbd42d807d/gerstenhaber-front-line-transformation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Operations, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e7c61dd-6d9b-4e7e-8237-6023334945a6https://www.bain.com/insights/jason-mclinn-in-chemicals-great-strategy-beats-great-markets-video/Bain Partner Jason McLinn shares how chemical companies can invest to outperform in core markets through three major strategies.Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jason McLinn: In Chemicals, Great Strategy Beats Great Markets]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28dec2104be648b4919c2ea80772f07a/mclinn-chemicals-strategy.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>01197422-cd17-45de-b73f-eb2f115cfd1dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/john-ott-what-open-banking-means-for-asian-banks-video/Bain Partner John Ott discusses how new banking regulations in the UK are affecting how banks in Asia are planning for the future.Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[John Ott: What Open Banking Means for Asian Banks]]><![CDATA[By John Ott]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79c534c2437e4e0cbe5921aca4c80ee4/ott-open-banking.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>32bc9e85-7fd8-4e91-9191-b479befeebcchttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-storage-infographic/Rapid advances in electric vehicles are pushing down battery costs. This infographic examines how utilities can unlock new value through battery storage.Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Utilities Can Win the Energy Storage Revolution]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee6cb4c246aa4f2fbb7bc9b6bf33df9b/energy-storage-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6608ed7-5172-4d0f-aa90-54f5b8e5a1f7https://www.bain.com/insights/jose-de-sa-conquering-food-challenge-through-agriculture-3-0-video/José de Sá, a partner with Bain's Agribusiness practice, discusses how digital can help governments in developing economies derive better insights into how to invest in agricultural activity.Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[José de Sá: Conquering the Food Challenge through Agriculture 3.0]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2fd8c40aa39147ea80564fb150777365/de-sa-agricuture.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2b61f7f-64b3-444d-851c-c5c23fecadfdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rasmus-wegener-disruption-in-era-of-advanced-analytics-video/Bain Partner Rasmus Wegener shares three patterns that can signal when an industry is ripe for disruption driven by advanced analytics.Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rasmus Wegener: Disruption in the Era of Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e6b0faedeecc453a93cfebb8ee342003/wegener-disruption-advanced-analytics.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>27dbba26-fef6-43e8-96a4-43a6262b5fd1https://www.bain.com/insights/an-interview-with-ed-macri-cmo-of-wayfair-forbes/Wayfair's Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Ed Macri, discusses the new rules of product development and marketing in a challenging e-commerce landscape.Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Interview With Ed Macri, CMO Of Wayfair]]><![CDATA[By Cesar Brea]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b45e3222-b6dd-4336-b4a6-3ffa922911behttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-profile-of-the-scaling-community-phase-one-fm-blog/People who are great at scaling innovations share three traits.Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Profile of the Scaling Community: Phase One]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/683f28f7173b472f98c9197e307b156d/profile-scaling-community-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>81d66787-3d7c-4782-96f5-c24054bb132bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-formula-for-better-pricing-in-chemicals/Focusing on value, dynamic pricing and proper incentives can help companies preserve margins.Wed, 25 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Formula for Better Pricing in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By David Burns and David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/999db3b274fa41da9e7da85e969ef3a3/better-pricing-in-chemicals-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1a4290f-957d-4e2f-acbe-e37b345d7f00https://www.bain.com/insights/casey-carey-why-leading-medtech-companies-put-customers-ahead-of-products-video/A new go-to-market approach can help medtech companies generate loyalty and growth in a rapidly consolidating customer landscape.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Casey Carey: Why Leading Medtech Companies Are Putting Customers Ahead of Products]]><![CDATA[By Casey Carey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bec129a80e21453da5434521fa369420/carey-medtech-customers.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>58f13ebd-f6e6-4e1b-a59b-bea55685ec7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jordi-moncada-six-it-design-rules-for-digital-transformation/Bain Partner Jordi Moncada outlines six rules for IT design that can help CIOs and vendors tackle the growing challenges of complexity.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jordi Moncada: Six IT Design Rules for Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Jordi Moncada]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eb40d45bcc894426ad099f6c7edf369c/moncada-it-design-rules.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>27528541-bcfd-47f6-8d39-1949a105edd9https://www.bain.com/insights/kara-murphy-healthcare-disruption-and-opportunities-for-pe-and-corporate-buyers-video/Bain Partner Kara Murphy discusses the five disruptive trends that are reshaping the healthcare landscape.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Kara Murphy: Healthcare Disruption and Opportunities for Private Equity and Corporate Buyers]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9edcd5c71bf0498fa5bd39b308581552/murphy-healthcare-pe.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba37bdad-7f15-440c-991f-b915aedcf04dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/vikram-kapur-healthcare-provider-operational-excellence-asia-video/Bain Partner Vikram Kapur discusses four areas that providers can focus on to improve their operational excellence.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Vikram Kapur: Healthcare Provider Operational Excellence in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/886dc9e3d5344612991af0c0b07e4d05/kapur-healthcare-operational-excellence.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>37742698-6460-4112-bfe0-9db4508d54fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-best-b2b-sales-groups-motivate-smart-pricing-behavior-snap-chart/Among leading B2B companies, almost 70% excel on two dimensions of pricing behavior.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Best B2B Sales Groups Motivate Smart Pricing Behavior]]><![CDATA[By Justin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/306c2936143b4465adbb4a63c3338d50/how-the-best-b2b-sales_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, 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pricing software is associated with 2.5 times stronger pricing outcomes.Fri, 13 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Firms Are Just Waking Up to the Value of Pricing Software]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch and David Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea33f28b7df741cd987de604ae521a94/b2b-firms-are-just-waking-up_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d01d9375-fd24-4da1-9494-d930a2262141https://www.bain.com/insights/pricing-to-the-average-is-always-wrong-snap-chart/One-size-fits-all pricing actually fits no one. Here's how more advanced companies tailor their pricing carefully to maximize total margin.Fri, 13 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pricing to the Average Is Always Wrong]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch and David Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79dadcb56d874ec89e279f9f0d0f5e6c/pricing-to-the-average-fig01_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5657ff89-3a2a-4130-a944-cfa9ef8c1d58https://www.bain.com/insights/think-with-google-laura-beaudin-on-timely-customer-connections-video/Laura Beaudin discusses how leading marketers build strategies around timely customer connections.Wed, 11 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Think with Google: Laura Beaudin on Timely Customer Connections]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1429f55719e94aa08c897fb4957de086/laura-beaudin-think-with-google-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Think with Google]]><![CDATA[Sales and 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Z<![CDATA[Ron Kermisch: Optimize Sales Incentives]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/231e9f281d5b42b4adf5af6d6c387329/kermisch-sales-incentives.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfea8b7b-7248-4f16-855a-32f3ef50c86dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/seow-chien-chew-small-business-ecosystems-video/How banks can provide value-added services to small business ecosystems that will be mutually beneficial.Fri, 22 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seow-Chien Chew: Small Business Ecosystems: Banks' Next Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Seow-Chien Chew]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75bf5e9fd9d94ff3a5c0dc038faa675f/chew-banks-next-challenge.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>2480bf60-8a18-42e0-a795-fa0f93c3259ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/richard-pelz-how-grocers-buy-better-to-grow-video/Bain Partner Richard Pelz shares three strategies retailers can use to improve their approach on cost of goods sold.Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Richard Pelz: How Grocers Buy Better to Grow]]><![CDATA[By Richard Pelz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d39cd6589c974ccc903089cb54ac36e7/pelz-next-gen-sourcing.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>52fc3749-7243-4baa-9121-2962360fcde7https://www.bain.com/insights/chinese-founders-and-the-scaling-community-fm-blog/The best Chinese founders have an extraordinary ambition to transform their industries—and Western multinational companies must wake up to this.Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chinese Founders and the Scaling Community]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3195a89163c843b0b88c72428e4b76fb/chinese-founders-and-the-scaling-community-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business 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Orchestration]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e5348f2079f406ab985e8666edca8c1/digital-transformation-roadmap-orchestration-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>54e3ed2a-42d9-468b-946a-8f26b5a0bd1dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/lisa-koetter-grocery-retailing-reimagined-video/Traditional grocers can do five things to stay competitive as customer expectations change.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lisa Koetter: Grocery Retailing Reimagined]]><![CDATA[By Lisa Koetter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6de23d1c16134c1cad68432e25d5e042/koetter-grocery_retailing_reimagined-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Grocery]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>677353bc-373f-4c17-8889-3244d0f8315bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mikey-vu-emerging-technologies-for-retailers-video/Bain Partner Mikey Vu discusses how retailers can overcome technological barriers to win customers and manage costs.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mikey Vu: Emerging Technologies for Retailers]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b6281cdd7138495f818624bc7bc5e2ad/vu-emerging-technologies.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>16b39ebd-0c7b-445a-8ca1-12086957f04chttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-pricing-killing-your-profits/How the best B2B companies set and get the right price.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Pricing Killing Your Profits?]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch and David Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/da6c7f536eeb47ab863ff9719ea2381e/is_pricing_killing_your_profits-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Pricing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>390857fa-11c2-4d51-ad76-abb91c3ac592https://www.bain.com/insights/breakthrough-design-for-a-better-customer-experience-and-better-economics/Great design goes beyond the digital veneer to coordinate the company's employees, partners, physical channels and economic objectives.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Breakthrough Design for a Better Customer Experience and Better Economics]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton, James Wright, Maureen Burns, and Jens Engelhardt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/843840682b234b2d894e0bfe2c818e3c/breakthrough_design_for_a_better_customer_experience-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Customer Episode Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>a40834a8-fd75-4f7a-ac52-9135c67dcfaehttps://www.bain.com/insights/cybersecurity-is-the-key-to-unlocking-demand-in-the-internet-of-things/Enterprise customers would buy more IoT devices if vendors could ensure better security.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cybersecurity Is the Key to Unlocking Demand in the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Syed Ali, Ann Bosche, and Frank Ford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c07267825b6b45cca98034d2abbd850f/cybersecurity-is-the-key-to-unlocking-demand-in-the-internet-of-things-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>486ea1eb-827e-4662-9b75-c10c0868428ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/experience-is-the-new-product-heres-how-to-manage-it/Organize around customer episodes, improving them through Agile teams. Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Experience Is the New Product; Here's How to Manage It]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Jens Engelhardt, Phil Sager, and Karsten Fruechtl]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d6ecfac17494f7d96902d11957f3447/experience_is_the_new_product-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>168950cc-e01f-441d-afae-09b7fcb3b2f2https://www.bain.com/insights/firing-up-the-customer-experience-factory/How to create experiences that are simple, digital and tuned to what customers value.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Firing Up the Customer Experience Factory]]><![CDATA[By Jens Engelhardt, Gerard du Toit, Frédéric Debruyne, and Jeff Melton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef3a19766ad349b39868117c55cec95e/firing_up_the_customer_experience_factory-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Net Promoter System®, Customer Episode Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>f04e9d6b-d57f-4293-95e6-171e645a2110https://www.bain.com/insights/is-that-customer-worth-your-time/Allocate time with customers based on analytics, not gut instinct.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is That Customer Worth Your Time?]]><![CDATA[By David Burns and David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc583aeefb3549a9952bca8fd5b50374/is-that-customer-worth-your-time-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3186a0dc-7be9-485c-b35f-0983f5c8e410https://www.bain.com/insights/soul-searching-true-transformations-start-within/To get beyond mediocre results, manage the internal risks.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Soul Searching: True Transformations Start Within]]><![CDATA[By Patrick Litré, David Michels, Sebastian Walter, and Melissa Burke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83bd1c91bb1c4dc9b30e41cc9e0724a0/soul_searching_true_transformations_start_within_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>c491f937-46c0-4c71-ad5a-d0e7f88d1344https://www.bain.com/insights/grocery-retail-infographic/Grocers eyeing an uncertain future should not forget why their current customers love them.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cultivating Grocery Customers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/96ba31aee9314c0eae5b9de2f353520d/groceries_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Grocery]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>a32e0111-0dfa-444e-8079-8e1fae4672fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-the-best-b2b-companies-set-and-get-the-right-price-snap-chart/Three things top performing companies do that set them apart from their peers.Thu, 07 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Ways the Best B2B Companies Set and Get the Right Price]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch and David Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c5e9b8141f846f891cc3e3a600d2bc5/three-ways-the-best-b2b-companies-fig01_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e7f9424-af7b-4594-8ea8-880ba3ea9051https://www.bain.com/insights/forming-a-view-of-the-digital-landscape-in-industrials/Explore the factors industrial companies should consider when selecting a digital vendor.Thu, 07 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forming a View of the Digital Landscape in Industrials]]><![CDATA[By John Sequeira and Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c80609050a646fdac0384b07ddee5c8/forming-a-view-of-the-digital-landscape-in-industrials-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1720f35-c9d8-47f6-a9b0-11fa8bbf94efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/using-timely-data-is-critical-for-valid-marketing-tests-snap-chart/Marketing leaders have built a test-for-results culture, using timely insights derived from experimentation to inform their decisions.Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Timely Data is Critical for Valid Marketing Tests]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin and Francine Gierak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b87403a7f4ee4c35b8ee9a27ad611dcc/using-timely-data_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>229544ac-295d-4b71-8a94-59116dd7d42bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-best-marketers-invest-to-master-digital-technology-snap-chart/The rise of so many digital channels and options for consumers heightens the importance of an underappreciated variable: message timing.Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Best Marketers Invest to Master Digital Technologies]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin and Francine Gierak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6387a28ece9c406693762086cdb18bf1/the-best-marketers-invest_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f575620e-b677-4bf0-b80b-fd6a6767748ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-raise-pharma-productivity-ask-the-customer-snap-chart/With traditional routes to raising commercial productivity stalled, some leading pharmaceutical firms have found an effective alternative: focusing on the doctor's overall experience.Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Raise Pharma Productivity, Ask the Customer]]><![CDATA[By Rafael Natanek and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c83af6f4ec404e6187734513158c1d91/to-raise-pharma-productivity_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>47567166-32c2-4902-9ee8-73cec5961ad6https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-brahm-disruption-in-the-era-of-advanced-analytics-video/How to spot signposts of disruption across three areas: customer, cost and business model.Thu, 31 May 2018 11:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Brahm: Disruption in the Era of Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/200833ec402d424b8375a26e4f1f818a/chris-brahm-disruption-in-the-era-of-advanced-analytics.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9975d124-8600-474f-9b1c-6032b0cd4115https://www.bain.com/insights/stephen-mewborn-uncovering-pricing-opportunities-in-large-product-portfolios-video/Companies can implement different pricing models without harming profitability or customer relationships.Thu, 31 May 2018 09:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Stephen Mewborn: Uncovering Pricing Opportunities in Large Product Portfolios]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92b50f4fdcd343f38ea71ba343f745ee/stephen-mewborn-uncovering-pricing-opportunities-in-large-product-portfolios.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>82c57bff-01d2-41f0-9d9a-e58a5bc73ba3https://www.bain.com/insights/reinventing-your-business-model-for-digital/Start by rediscovering the raw customer need that you are serving.Wed, 30 May 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reinventing Your Business Model for Digital]]><![CDATA[By Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ccb7a2abc7d48839a3442b8b2e4a096/reinventing-your-business-model-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce9877d2-3d5d-4e66-8a44-e6508e005002https://www.bain.com/insights/are-your-sales-reps-wasting-their-time-industryweek/Failure to understand and guide your people in this role leads to overstretched teams and undermines basic sales principles.Wed, 30 May 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Your Sales Reps Wasting Their Time?]]><![CDATA[By David Burns and David Schottland]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>23fbf94b-4b50-4a75-a198-7ef6b0b4f293https://www.bain.com/insights/how-insurgent-brands-are-rewriting-the-growth-playbook/These small brands now capture more than their share of the growth—and no category is immune.Wed, 30 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Insurgent Brands Are Rewriting the Growth Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Brian McRoskey, John Blasberg, and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f47707b0d0144d6ea5abc4a401830e8c/how-insurgent-brands-are-rewriting-the-growth-playbook-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>592896de-496f-4f34-9ed3-fc5618fdeadbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/nitin-chaturvedi-the-cure-for-pharmas-commercial-productivity-woes-video/Pharma companies can take four steps to successfully manage customer episodes.Tue, 29 May 2018 14:33:00 Z<![CDATA[Nitin Chaturvedi: The Cure for Pharma's Commercial Productivity Woes]]><![CDATA[By Nitin Chaturvedi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d2394b2dcc8491ea3f9b8d6e40e1db1/nitin-chaturvedi-the-cure-for-pharmas-commercial-productivity-woes.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>20f0f56e-2989-4ae5-93c8-02411a63db5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/andrew-noble-scaling-agile-video/Leadership teams need to get three things right to reap the full benefits of Agile at scale.Tue, 29 May 2018 12:31:00 Z<![CDATA[Andrew Noble: Scaling Agile]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Noble]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43fe2d6153384e6abc8dfdf7332091be/andrew-noble-scaling-agile.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy, People and Organization, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b0930f9-e2c8-4c03-8bdc-847f3241a886https://www.bain.com/insights/juan-carlos-gay-thriving-in-a-shallower-profit-pool-for-oil-and-gas-video/Oil and gas executives can consider three pillars of strategy to remain profitable. Fri, 25 May 2018 12:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Juan Carlos Gay: Thriving in a Shallower Profit Pool for Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Juan Carlos Gay]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a61c4466d891498ca3636dee29ccce13/juan-carlos-gay-thriving-in-a-shallower-profit-pool-for-oil-and-gas.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9737a92-f424-4bb8-a91a-aaf304805e3ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/price-declines-imminent-in-transaction-banking-snap-chart/Distributed ledger technology has the potential to reduce trade finance operating costs by 50% to 80%.Fri, 25 May 2018 08:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Price Declines Imminent in Transaction Banking]]><![CDATA[By Ada Di Marzo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c7726b5d9da4f468beab7d05ba8c0fc/price-declines-imminent-in-transaction-banking-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>82e2e633-fe18-4208-a153-4fc10305cc52https://www.bain.com/insights/brian-mcroskey-how-insurgent-brands-are-rewriting-the-growth-playbook-video/Bain Partner Brian McRoskey discusses how big brands reclaim their insurgent mindset.Wed, 23 May 2018 13:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Brian McRoskey: How Insurgent Brands Are Rewriting the Growth Playbook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6614469be9ee4bf1aee8dedbec0408ec/brian-mcroskey-how-insurgent-brands-are-rewriting-the-growth-playbook.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c61085d-8cbb-4a98-8aae-27fb377ca967https://www.bain.com/insights/whit-keuer-r-and-d-for-chemicals-in-a-new-era-of-innovation-video/Bain Partner Whit Keuer discusses how executives can effectively manage innovation.Mon, 21 May 2018 08:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Whit Keuer: R&D for Chemicals in a New Era of Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e632af623de4c23ab4fd2e16e0fe493/rd-chemicals-new-era-innovation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>ecc8db97-6c6a-46c7-a234-3d93a42078b2https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-disruption-ahead-in-transaction-banking-video/Bain Partner Thomas Olsen discusses how banks can stay competitive amid industry disruptions.Mon, 21 May 2018 08:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: Disruption Ahead in Transaction Banking]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/262749ab83b04992a407c54fa81668ba/olsen-diruption-ahead-transaction-banking.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>dcb35177-3dda-41cd-9248-76a65cdb7264https://www.bain.com/insights/open-banking-infographic/Open banking is transforming the UK market. Here's what big banks can do to respond.Fri, 18 May 2018 14:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Defending Against Disruption from Open Banking]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7f80eb9a94e4ae9bbfe9c8f6d662487/open-banking-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>d56fef11-ba9a-4281-8f0b-14f921a4b9behttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-models-to-weather-turbulence-in-banking/As profit pools shift, here’s how banks can extend their digital reach and relevance.Thu, 17 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Models to Weather the Turbulence in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming, Joe Fielding, and Eduardo Roma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cc1277461325497ca01df50a6799b386/four-models-to-weather-the-turbulence-in-banking-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e557887-5d71-4a7f-a6b1-52f487c1f3f3https://www.bain.com/insights/agile-diagnostic-interactive/Take our 12-question diagnostic to discover your organization's agility quotient.Wed, 16 May 2018 07:56:00 Z<![CDATA[How Agile Is Your Organization?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/241922894953459cb3eecdb70baa8ff7/agile-diagnostic-interactive-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Digital, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>88637bcd-c58e-4c69-a68a-0e54b0df2e6ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/disruption-ahead-for-transaction-banking/The field is getting crowded and technology-intensive. How can banks stand out?Wed, 16 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Disruption Ahead for Transaction Banking]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Ada Di Marzo, Sen Ganesh, and Mike Baxter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b57e1201f3c4243958b6ce8fb2fc5e5/wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-disruption-ahead-for-transaction-banking-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>10c75d43-4a7c-4497-8818-e0d97d5f1d36https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-mobility-industry-picks-up-speed/What are the big consequences of e-hailing, bike sharing and other mobility options?Wed, 16 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's Mobility Industry Picks Up Speed]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang, Pierre-Henri Boutot, and Dorothy Cai]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fdc4ae0525da4688be16d8949b64d2ed/china-mobility-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d3bc232-588e-4d3b-939d-8758dcc49ff5https://www.bain.com/insights/sen-ganesh-disruption-ahead-in-transaction-banking-video/Bain Partner Sen Ganesh discusses four key steps banks can take to win as new competitors emerge.Tue, 15 May 2018 12:56:00 Z<![CDATA[Sen Ganesh: Disruption Ahead in Transaction Banking]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/efd9e81e57d64d00a9cab9875c4b2be6/sen-ganesh-disruption-ahead-in-transaction-banking.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>f18dc1f5-6fd3-443b-9de9-5581be8207a5https://www.bain.com/insights/data-transforms-predictive-maintenance-snap-chart/More data and better analysis techniques improved a utility’s ability to predict transformer failure.Thu, 10 May 2018 13:06:00 Z<![CDATA[Data Transforms Predictive Maintenance]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Guille and Stephan Zech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/711e4724793140a89346be2c19159434/data-transforms-predictive-maintenance-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce067282-b2cd-438a-9a82-eed8e2a7f050https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-behind-the-surge-in-retail-healthcare-deals/Strong growth and high margins are attracting private equity and corporate investors.Wed, 09 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What's Behind the Surge in Retail Healthcare Deals?]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3af5172855224fc9818f571c49ef000e/whats-behind-the-surge-in-retail-healthcare-deals-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>12ff2df9-e1dd-4ca5-ba87-07d9f4cc3a22https://www.bain.com/insights/the-cure-for-pharmas-commercial-productivity-woes/To earn greater loyalty and raise productivity, figure out what really matters for doctors.Wed, 09 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Cure for Pharma's Commercial Productivity Woes]]><![CDATA[By Rafael Natanek, Jason Evers, Gilbert Grima, and Sumit Sahni]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6dbd9f61f2224deaadcc7fa232500552/the-cure-for-pharmas-commercial-productivity-woes-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>92c986ae-53aa-4adf-9754-6b873f312e6ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/can-electric-vehicles-help-balance-electricity-loads-snap-chart/If charged at the right times, EVs could capture the surplus energy generated by renewables. Tue, 08 May 2018 10:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Soak Up the Sun: Can Electric Vehicles Help Balance Electricity Loads?]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Guille, Joe Herger, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/213ef45df3054898962a3a6e06d351ea/can-electric-vehicles-help-balance-electricity-loads-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>a56897a0-27d0-44e8-a630-ccd6f6c836fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/effecting-cultural-change-through-zero-based-budgeting-change-management-blog/Zero-based budgeting can counteract common misperceptions and lead to positive changes in the organizational mindset. Mon, 07 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Effecting Cultural Change through Zero-based Budgeting]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk and Jon Webber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a371aad97ddf41f28d974cfc83a4a137/effecting-cultural-change_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b06548bd-8f40-4d21-a73c-313f6e0c7d03https://www.bain.com/insights/lets-make-a-larger-deal-bain-snap-chart/How an IT services firm used sales data to reject any deal below a certain size threshold.Fri, 04 May 2018 14:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Let's Make a (Larger) Deal]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42171759ae8847db883018b31eb9763f/lets-make-a-larger-deal-bain-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4548e923-724d-439d-984a-cd2c98f73ea3https://www.bain.com/insights/placing-sales-aces-in-all-the-right-places-bain-snap-chart/A look at how one IT services firm methodically realigned its salesforce to fill big gaps in coverage.Fri, 04 May 2018 14:26:00 Z<![CDATA[Placing Sales Aces in All the Right Places]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8819cd60a0554c0f96dcaa64ea77acef/placing-sales-aces-in-all-the-right-places-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b821eb40-09b3-46c5-8ea2-f6faeaf81dc7https://www.bain.com/insights/searching-for-channel-partner-commitment-bain-snap-chart/How a supplier redesigned its channel partner program to focus on select group of partners.Fri, 04 May 2018 13:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Searching for Channel Partner Commitment]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Crupi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2140a5c217d5499a966ab1137dc1738d/searching-for-channel-partner-commitment-bain-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>574a2308-55da-4c88-bd69-de540d21a8b2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-get-customer-feedback-without-asking-the-customer-wsj-the-experts/Customer feedback response rates have been declining for years. But advanced analytics can keep companies in touch with their customers' needs and priorities.Fri, 04 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Get Customer Feedback Without Asking the Customer]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce6bd32d-0fd0-4023-9952-2e9b665c1be8https://www.bain.com/insights/pierluigi-serlenga-operational-performance-improvement-in-industrial-companies-video/Bain Partner Pierluigi Serlenga outlines an approach that can help companies perform better and reduce costs.Tue, 01 May 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pierluigi Serlenga: Operational Performance Improvement in Industrial Companies]]><![CDATA[By Pierluigi Serlenga]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b140bf7b73ca42fba347734a52a4d5d5/serlenga-operational_pi.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdf941d4-ce38-4dda-92bb-54a65b9f7596https://www.bain.com/insights/riding-the-disruption-wave-in-healthcare-forbes/Change is coming to healthcare. Investors that figure out how to prepare for, navigate and profit from disruption stand to benefit.Tue, 01 May 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Riding the Disruption Wave in Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy and Nirad Jain]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>23819636-ef35-42ca-90bc-5a629096e89ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/asias-private-equity-market-enters-a-new-growth-era-snap-chart/Deals were larger, investment was broader, and large global investors were more active than ever.Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:36:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia's Private Equity Market Enters a New Growth Era]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3df1d3afda8345c2b71665ad18ac6b97/asias-private-equity-market-enters-a-new-growth-era-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>27526178-ff3d-45c1-8440-f81a6d4d3b2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-company-owners-learn-to-love-buyouts-snap-chart/In 2017, buyouts represented a record 45% of Asia-Pacific private equity deal value.Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:36:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Company Owners Learn to Love Buyouts]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4fd2dd4b1b2441949fb09aacdc3f28fc/asia-pacific-company-owners-learn-to-love-buyouts-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>74e0612f-260d-4393-afe2-1124cff10734https://www.bain.com/insights/megadeals-propel-asias-private-equity-market-new-highs-snap-chart/The number of deals valued at $1 billion or more nearly doubled in 2017.Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:36:00 Z<![CDATA[Megadeals Propel Asia's Private Equity Market to New Highs]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d7784d6eba964dd0be9d875c1c3057fc/megadeals-propel-asias-private-equity-market-new-highs-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6840a6a1-1de1-4f87-84a5-1102a7a28162https://www.bain.com/insights/thriving-in-a-shallower-profit-pool-for-oil-and-gas/Regain a competitive edge by reducing costs, embracing digital and differentiating yourself in the market.Wed, 25 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Thriving in a Shallower Profit Pool for Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Juan Carlos Gay, Peter Jackson, and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f0edeb90e75f4342a2f8045d70ab126d/thriving-in-a-shallower-profit-pool-for-oil-and-gas-16_9-2.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>e113525f-5356-42a4-9667-eb3723ae3426https://www.bain.com/insights/transformation-through-technology-a-vision-for-embedding-micro-battles-fm-blog/By taking the four steps toward "transformation through technology," leaders can unleash full potential. Mon, 23 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transformation Through Technology: A Vision for Embedding Micro-battles]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9db431c56434e0b99618d1656fce180/transformation-through-technology-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed7ea9f5-c186-4940-ab10-330cdce0a1a8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-embedding-challenge-fm-blog/Five common questions to consider when embedding micro-battles.Thu, 19 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Embedding Challenge]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2115c49d9a344c59b04dc4a7a0bfde56/the-embedding-challenge-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>798026a9-5a8b-4702-bfd4-d6cf8aad3078https://www.bain.com/insights/communicating-the-micro-battles-journey-six-lessons-from-the-masters-fm-blog/How should we talk about our journey to embed micro-battles in our ways of working?Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Communicating the Micro-battles Journey: Six Lessons from the Masters]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2ff4c512b3d24ffbae92c338ae4f349d/communicating-the-micro-battles-journey-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>502fc485-7264-444d-820c-1502f5db5aa7https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2018/Powered by rising demand worldwide for medical services, healthcare private equity activity soared in 2017.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity and Corporate M&A Report 2018]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy and Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c69b2e6d50314251b83982c206a93361/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2018-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>12ef5ac2-7957-47b2-82f3-5cd549fd3ea1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-healthy-is-your-growth-strategy-in-vivo/How top performers in today's health care market are transforming their growth strategies.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Healthy Is Your Growth Strategy? Five Principles to Fight Complexity in Today's Medtech and Biopharma Enterprise]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson, Patrick O'Hagan, and Chuck Whitten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aee306d597724a709835bfddc8960951/how-healthy-is-your-growth-strategy-five-principles-t-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc3f49bc-2ebd-4244-9d78-37537a72737dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jamie-cleghorn-b2b-elements-of-value-video/How companies can better understand what their customers want and outgrow their competition.Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:43:00 Z<![CDATA[Jamie Cleghorn: The B2B Elements of Value]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c04dca6a0cdd423d80591c99c434fae8/cleghorn-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd6c2801-52d4-4e29-8fa0-f6adc84e8d23https://www.bain.com/insights/interventions-the-10-most-common-fm-blog/What are the key interventions you need to take micro-battles to full potential?Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Interventions: The 10 Most Common]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b94276c3a2945dcb5a4018f7416e8f7/interventions-10-most-common-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>64afd289-6404-4c7e-b634-a430e5935c36https://www.bain.com/insights/agile-at-scale-hbr/Agile innovation teams are more productive, higher in morale and faster to market. Here’s how to launch hundreds, even thousands of them.Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agile at Scale]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Andrew Noble]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>52efd9ac-9d5e-4630-8af3-a8cfa16f137ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/designing-the-journey-how-to-tailor-to-context-fm-blog/Four contextual dimensions can help companies design a transformation journey.Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Designing the Journey: How to Tailor to Context]]><![CDATA[By Peter Slagt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d56ec739f14f4d04b849c4d3c8582108/designing-the-journey-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>84be31ef-d4ef-4100-b081-1f9b3755ff0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/do-investors-have-a-skewed-perception-of-us-banks-forbes/Less resilient, financially vulnerable banks have attracted relatively high valuations.Mon, 16 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do Investors Have A Skewed Perception of US Banks?]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding, João Soares, and Mike Baxter]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf8dcd47-ae17-4e8b-adf4-38bf26d2c181https://www.bain.com/insights/electric-cars-could-recharge-growth-for-utilities/The rise of electric and autonomous vehicles creates new opportunities for energy companies.Fri, 13 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Electric Cars Could Recharge Growth for Utilities]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Guille, Joe Herger, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/788b8ae2bf414011aba68ac210ed7e90/electric-cars-could-recharge-growth-for-utilities-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e6f7180-3aa4-4b17-9223-8681740c9116https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-corporate-m-and-a-2018/Global corporate M&A activity in healthcare surged in 2017. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Corporate M&A 2018]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer and Dale Stafford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6613e8d7596b4f28ad413f85b64ab41e/global-healthcare-corporate-ma-2018-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f4f93a2-a592-4fc3-9150-68146d7f4efbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/roberta-berlinghieri-big-bold-bank-cost-transformation-video/Banks can adopt four practical guidelines to redesign their operating models.Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Roberta Berlinghieri: Big, Bold Bank Cost Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Roberta Berlinghieri]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de75464c7a1c460c912e342d21a66998/roberta-berlinghieri-big-bold-bank-cost-transformation-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfdd939e-bca5-493e-b41d-9d3a4aad544chttps://www.bain.com/insights/broadening-the-micro-battles-portfolio-fm-blog/Three questions can help companies choose the full portfolio of micro-battles. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Broadening the Micro-battles Portfolio]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/991dcc3b2c7743b2a36a6913bb12d488/broadening-the-micro-battles-portfolio-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b256d65-15a5-4568-9366-045e6340487bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/coping-with-the-amazon-factor-in-private-equity-forbes/Four key inquiries can help private equity firms assess the "Amazon factor" in due diligence. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coping With The Amazon Factor In Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Monisha De La Rocha, and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/images/default-article-images/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e61e2ebc-1a5e-4c33-8413-f466d861777bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/explore-the-b2b-elements-of-value-interactive/What do your B2B customers value? Bain has identified 40 Elements of Value across five categories.Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:24:00 Z<![CDATA[Explore the B2B Elements of Value]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/737e78925d2b4da28e95f56e2886a13c/b2b-elements-of-value-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>051d39a3-4904-4647-917a-62189bc5e492https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-scaling-community-five-questions-fm-blog/To scale demands a scaling community.Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building the Scaling Community: Five Questions]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e45700a334048e695463f6708251d28/building-the-scaling-community-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d869c378-7b5a-4f46-9b07-9ebef27e1d69https://www.bain.com/insights/the-digital-challenge-through-a-private-equity-lens-forbes/To achieve top performance in the future, private equity firms will need to effectively measure digital’s impact on industries and companies.Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Digital Challenge through a Private Equity Lens]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding and Nikki Ruklic]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>dfdd4451-f57d-4a8d-b7ae-3089e8c4df8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-customers-infographic/As purchasing becomes more centralized, leading medtech companies are focusing on key account management.Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:36:00 Z<![CDATA[In Medtech, Put Customers Before Products]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/055553995272413a885c5aa271558edb/medtech-infographic-4-09-18-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>b95f8fd1-a8a6-42bf-8939-6c2e5183c990https://www.bain.com/insights/meghan-shehorn-how-to-turn-your-supply-chain-into-a-competitive-weapon-video/Four myths keep leadership teams from getting the most out of their supply chains.Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:34:00 Z<![CDATA[Meghan Shehorn: How to Turn Your Supply Chain into a Competitive Weapon]]><![CDATA[By Meghan Shehorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/427aded98b254f049a4ff92c39e20146/meghan-shehorn-how-to-turn-your-supply-chain-into-a-competitive-weapon.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>6deeb614-312f-4892-aa68-c4bd6a94f473https://www.bain.com/insights/mikaela-boyd-how-to-breathe-new-life-into-life-insurance-video/How insurers can transform their business and reinvent their culture.Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:27:00 Z<![CDATA[Mikaela Boyd: How to Breathe New Life into Life Insurance]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae37862fc7ba4d28a68eab9b2cb34577/mikaela-boyd-how-to-breathe-new-life-into-life-insurance.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a2515d1-7665-4f21-bf5c-ffefce65e60bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/meghan-shehorn-demystifying-rd-performance-in-chemicals/By transforming their R&D functions, companies can reap a number of benefits. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:58:00 Z<![CDATA[Meghan Shehorn: Demystifying R&D Performance in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By Meghan Shehorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2045fa4a9c3a481580c9d648caf3c3f7/meghan-shehorn-demystifying-r-and-d-performance-in-chemicals.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9632d5d1-749f-478a-a59a-c0e7aba3daf9https://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-as-a-capability-10-lessons-from-the-masters-fm-blog/Scaling is at the heart of the journey to sustainable, profitable growth.Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scaling as a Capability: 10 Lessons from the Masters]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/689a5f6f816f4175bbe12e3b3d645e51/scaling-as-a-capability-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>79f052c3-22c8-4012-9aee-c19715e52a45https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-start-to-crack-the-small-business-ecosystem-forbes/Ecosystem services could hold great appeal for small and medium-size enterprises, allowing banks to strengthen and expand their role with these companies.Tue, 10 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks Start To Crack the Small Business Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[By Martin Tornes, Niels Peder Nielsen, Joe Fielding, and Seow-Chien Chew]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe3cd652-9adf-4b51-a42e-45083e73e96dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/kate-woolley-stop-flying-blind-in-sales-video/Leading companies use a rigorous zero-based approach at the account level to get a clear view of revenue potential in the market.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Kate Woolley: Stop Flying Blind in Sales]]><![CDATA[By Kate Woolley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1904108e862348fcb59be0d65f750999/kate-woolley-stop-flying-blind-in-sales.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b329ab8-406d-4408-85f3-f8adb8c05aabhttps://www.bain.com/insights/micro-battles-and-the-learning-center-fm-blog/The learning center is the site of all Leadership meetings and the key symbol of your company’s commitment to micro-battles.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Micro-battles and the Learning Center]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27ec066cab34488aaa2b87bbec7ba267/micro-battles-and-the-learning-center-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b4e436c-1130-4652-9a46-1e722ff7999fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-private-equity-is-shifting-from-cost-cutting-to-growth-forbes/Spotting growth opportunities early can help general partners bid for companies more confidently, generate more value post-acquisition and exit more easily.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Private Equity Is Shifting From Cost Cutting to Growth]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac, David Burns, and Jason McLinn]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>676f1aa6-7c75-472d-a655-04c7a1a3b9d6https://www.bain.com/insights/the-amplify-team-key-skills-fm-blog/The leadership team acts as a role model for scale insurgency.Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Amplify Team: Key Skills]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab9585d4a33c427c9b80488d90f09b56/the-amplfy-team-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d6d499d-8cac-4f9c-aa15-2a8e30b25bd4https://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2018/Overall, 2017 was a good year for private equity in India, with strong results in fund-raising, deal making, investments and exits.Fri, 06 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2018]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Sri Rajan, Sriwatsan Krishnan, and Aditya Shukla]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4be8ff3e03ae4226933380ff5a3efaa6/homepage-feature-india-pe-report_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>56f72cea-ae1d-43b1-a08e-7e8b74ba34c3https://www.bain.com/insights/the-three-levels-of-micro-battles-fm-blog/All roads lead to technology.Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Three Levels of Micro-battles]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Andrew Noble]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9202b013c21e40529b29dff006ef9c15/the-three-levels-of-micro-battles-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b150c433-220a-41e0-b38d-01de3a50e867https://www.bain.com/insights/how-private-equity-funds-can-nurture-better-leaders-forbes/Top private equity firms recognize that their best chance of success is to be thoughtful and decisive about deploying talent.Thu, 05 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Private Equity Funds Can Nurture Better Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Dan Schwartz, and Phil Kleweno]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>b3719642-5686-436e-9cdb-ddc220aa3a67https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-unleash-the-power-of-the-frontline-change-management-blog/In major change efforts, having the full engagement of frontline leaders is critical.Thu, 05 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Unleash the Power of the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton and Joachim Breidenthal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9028e50c02e46589d84772b623d52c2/how-to-unleash-the-power-of-the-front-line-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>a684642a-c70c-4b03-9ba2-d5908dcd2875https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-and-trends-2017/Five key trends emerged from Bain's survey of 1,268 managers.Thu, 05 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools & Trends]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Barbara Bilodeau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f8361c5cd99e4f40bbbf83c17d6a91b9/management-tools--trends-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>add299b6-6642-4a7b-b906-676a7f80787bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-micro-battles-learning-training-agenda-fm-blog/Forum-based learning is critical to ensure that change efforts stay on track.Wed, 04 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Micro-battles Learning (Training) Agenda]]><![CDATA[By Bhavya Nand Kishore and Peter Slagt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bdaadf9674ec4daba22b81b5ead7c506/the-micro-battles-learning-agenda-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>82ebaf08-c35d-48f0-aff1-30c962505028https://www.bain.com/insights/why-private-equity-loves-retail-healthcare-forbes/The biggest challenge facing private equity investors for several years running has been finding attractive investment opportunities. Yet one sector, retail healthcare, has been conspicuous in its growth.Wed, 04 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Private Equity Loves Retail Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain and Kara Murphy]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>f939cb67-b02a-4ecd-8d53-017f30e0c831https://www.bain.com/insights/its-about-time-why-your-marketing-may-be-falling-short/Discover how leading marketers are redefining time.Wed, 04 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It's About Time: Why Your Marketing May Be Falling Short]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin and Francine Gierak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/688e7e04505d4a65b4e5f9aa76858f8d/its-about-time-why-your-marketing-may-be-falling-short-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b64ed24-75d0-4df7-8d4d-2d85aa127d49https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-case-for-change-the-role-of-the-founders-mentality-survey-fm-blog/The best leadership teams use the Founder's Mentality survey as a starting point for introspection, and for engaging the organization in a richer, deeper dialogue.Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the Case for Change: The Role of the Founder’s Mentality Survey]]><![CDATA[By Bhavya Nand Kishore and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eed8b24135c04ecd84aba346e2cffa0e/making-the-case-for-change-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0666ef9e-4684-44fb-9d9c-66b4cb7d96dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tackling-ais-unintended-consequences/In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, human leadership matters more than ever.Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tackling AI's Unintended Consequences]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a7ebfd741daf44b6905c597bede52de4/tackling-ais-unintended-consequences-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0327a7b7-ecb7-4307-8326-09f6ff62003chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-amplify-model-behavior-change-at-the-top-fm-blog/Leaders of companies who want to rediscover their Founder’s Mentality must recognize that the journey starts with them and their behaviors.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Amplify Model: Behavior Change at the Top]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/695d2f429bef4a50bea91e90cbd493f2/the-amplify-model-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>6116cf0a-586a-41b4-b677-44a9a0001b6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-customer-journey-analysis/Customer Journey Analysis helps a company see its product or service through its customers’ eyes.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 02:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Journey Analysis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a9db14e12b64a45b4bee048b352df94/customerjourney1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5d48c57-2761-495f-8186-5c8a8d550e08https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-about-the-survey/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A history of Bain’s Management Tools & Trends survey]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Barbara Bilodeau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/047a650458c14bc6aba58ff7d2e1646b/aboutthesurvey1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d704cbb-5ec4-4a04-a3e2-625c250fac5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-advanced-analytics/Advanced Analytics help managers better measure and manage the most critical functions of their business.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Advanced Analytics]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7f99cdfa56084e549f452cf0c4c31a87/advancedanalytics1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>33150a33-e86e-430e-82f4-5d743b30be84https://www.bain.com/insights/are-longer-holding-periods-the-wave-of-the-future-in-private-equity-forbes/It’s too soon to say how much capital long-hold funds will ultimately attract. But for institutional investors with long investment horizons, steering some capital to long-hold funds could be a welcome change. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Longer Holding Periods the Wave of the Future in Private Equity?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, Suvir Varma, and Mike McKay]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec85aaaf-b648-401d-ab92-2f1d5727ae43https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-benchmarking/Benchmarking improves performance by identifying and applying best demonstrated practices to operations and sales.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Benchmarking]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29cf63b5f6ee475aa83500167c44570c/benchmarking1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d664570d-0a9d-4638-83f5-a0c6b0274275https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-customer-segmentation/Customer Segmentation—another growth oriented tool—is most effective when a company tailors offerings to segments that are the most profitable and serves them with distinct competitive advantages.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Segmentation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/725bebc598fa4da5ba8dcf841d3566e7/customersegmentation1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>990debec-6073-4f24-9010-a9440edf5ad4https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-internet-of-things/The Internet of Things is an expansive network of connected sensors and smart devices combined with advanced analytics to draw insights from the data they produce in order to monitor equipment and improve services. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Internet of Things]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0231df8581044fd4b0c989c832e889f0/internetofthings1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f6c160c-5a01-47c7-bf28-679787264cebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-mergers-and-acquisitions/Mergers and Acquisitions have reached unprecedented levels as companies use corporate financing strategies to maximize shareholder value and create a competitive advantage.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98280e9bf047487db02da1f46acdecde/mergersacquisitions1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>b56af0ef-174c-46ea-91d3-28a3279bb65fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-price-optimization-models/Price Optimization Models are mathematical programs that calculate how demand varies at different price levels, then combine that data with information on costs and inventory levels to recommend prices that will improve profits.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Price Optimization Models]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5935e6b6f16141eda9a14f16c1fcb2e0/priceopt1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>001d5396-c71f-4435-9ebe-72599337c86dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-strategic-planning/Strategic Planning is a comprehensive process for determining what a business should become and how it can best achieve that goal.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategic Planning]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75130eb72e2e4a4bb3a87c935263d058/strategicplanning1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b30801b9-d79d-44cd-8da3-6e9e85392e04https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-organizational-time-management/Organizational Time Management views time as a scarce resource that must be invested as effectively as financial resources.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Organizational Time Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c5de72eb51348db90fc786e9c39f939/orgtimemanagement1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>566d00c1-3fb6-4644-907c-3039ffe3a222https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-strategic-alliances/Through Strategic Alliances, companies can improve competitive positioning, gain entry to new markets, supplement critical skills and share the risk or cost of major development projects. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategic Alliances]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/109d90597d774549850226aaa67e249e/strategicalliances1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1806173b-cc6b-4e4d-861e-906877be6f29https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-core-competencies/Core Competencies are areas of deep proficiency that can help distinguish a company from its competitors because they are hard for competitors to copy or procure.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Core Competencies]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc5ab2011f1842eba0a9ba1fc3b9e5c6/corecompetencies1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ccab688-6aff-483c-801d-7d65ebd5a843https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-customer-satisfaction-systems/Customer Satisfaction Systems grow a business’s revenues and profits by improving retention among its customers, employees and investors.Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Satisfaction Systems]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e0098f7616a4b33b53d66a12ae58a74/customersatisfaction1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>38b2152c-8ba2-4390-b45f-3b1b9fa15d32https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-customer-relationship-management/Customer Relationship Management is a process companies use to understand their customer groups and respond quickly—and at times, instantly—to shifting customer desires. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Relationship Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b03332ae288d49769485ee490ad9d267/customerrelationship1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f899687-9224-4370-b299-87181879f0a7https://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-digital-supply-chain-ready-for-the-future-supply-chain-247/Companies that integrate digital technologies into their supply chain can quickly improve service levels while cutting costs up to 30%.Thu, 29 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Digital Supply Chain Ready for the Future]]><![CDATA[By Sam Israelit, Peter Hanbury, Rodrigo Mayo, and Thomas Kwasniok]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/supplychain247_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain 24/7]]><![CDATA[Digital, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6ab3d94-c472-4117-ba86-c481aa982b23https://www.bain.com/insights/can-private-equity-beat-corporate-buyers-at-their-own-game-forbes/There’s no reason private equity shouldn’t claim a bigger share of the M&A market. Beating corporate rivals to the punch may be a powerful way to gain some ground.Thu, 29 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Private Equity Beat Corporate Buyers at Their Own Game?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>efe98f5e-8355-4120-bce2-6e91c5575407https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-fund-raising-has-been-good-maybe-too-good-forbes/While the enthusiasm for private equity is clearly a positive, it raises the heat considerably on both investors and funds to work harder and smarter.Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Fund-Raising Has Been Good—Maybe Too Good?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>04a25a9b-409c-4e94-b13a-55b1a42ca174https://www.bain.com/insights/how-commercial-excellence-jump-starts-growth-in-private-equity/The ability to ignite revenue growth is separating the best from the rest.Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Commercial Excellence Jump-Starts Growth in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn, David Burns, and Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e14693fa929a4035a703d726625dd569/how-commercial-excellence-jump-starts-growth-in-private-equity-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>443b8526-ea18-4b73-900c-9ab6b716bd3dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/its-a-sellers-market-for-private-equity-funds-forbes/With public markets strong and asset valuations high, private equity funds took advantage of a seller’s market in 2017.Mon, 26 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It's a Seller's Market for Private Equity Funds]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c4ec9b2-1f21-4186-8d7e-1320fea26aechttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-deal-value-rises-in-crowded-market-forbes/General partners are adjusting to steep valuations and unrelenting competition with several proactive strategies.Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Deal Value Rises in a Crowded Market]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e2b2f3c-eff1-42a2-81ea-da9f31947328https://www.bain.com/insights/are-investors-mispricing-us-bank-risks/The equity market is not making much distinction between weaker and healthier banks.Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Investors Mispricing US Bank Risks?]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding, João Soares, and Mike Baxter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46f648fd82cb4de49aabe5d58eb011a1/are-investors-mispricing-us-bank-risks-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb187e6a-8911-4dc5-917f-2fcdd6927760https://www.bain.com/insights/insurers-hold-the-key-to-healthcares-digital-future/Health insurers have a multibillion-dollar opportunity to lead a digital transformation of healthcare that will mean lower costs and better care for patients.Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurers Hold the Key to Healthcare's Digital Future]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Christian Kinder, and Florian Mueller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/32b37ef72fdf4735a74bbdbef7569b47/insurers-hold-the-key-to-healthcares-digital-future-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6149854-d1e0-487b-be17-67f673b26364https://www.bain.com/insights/uncovering-elements-of-value-in-commercial-insurance/Mastering the intangibles of a customer’s experience, like being easy to do business with, can help carriers earn greater loyalty.Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Uncovering the Elements of Value in Commercial Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell, Prameet Jamnadas, and Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c2975c96b50c4fc78bd93324defa924a/uncovering-the-elements-of-value-in-commercial-insurance-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>75e859da-a847-4d3a-88e4-130e05e792e0https://www.bain.com/insights/can-private-equity-put-record-capital-flows-to-work-forbes/The global private equity industry posted another solid year in 2017. Moving forward, general partners will need to find new ways to generate growth and underwrite value as they seek to justify persistently high prices for target companies.Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Private Equity Put Record Capital Flows To Work?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb0dc7d5-8d6a-4ef4-9df0-ba4146782943https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-with-vision-ctio-agenda/Being effective in the 21st century requires new skills, new experiences and a new mindset.Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology with Vision: An Agenda for the Telecommunications Chief Technology Officer]]><![CDATA[By Alex Bhak and Thomas Whiteley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa928824993d4c4fadf6807c71ffecb7/technology-with-vision-an-agenda-for-the-telecommunications-chief-technol-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bf2ed7f-85ec-4759-bf5a-a36d59a26d24https://www.bain.com/insights/automation-nation-whose-job-is-next-labor-2030-snap-chart/Lower costs from automation may increase demand for workers, but automation is likely to eliminate nearly 40 million jobs in the US in the coming decade. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:17:00 Z<![CDATA[Automation Nation: Whose Job Is Next?]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c773046e9e714ba693132e17c9bfb249/automation-nation-whose-job-is-next-labor-2030-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>30460158-5107-49a4-9981-7c5da3ec69fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/brands-developing-asia-infographic/How to overcome the pitfalls that keep brands from growing in the region.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:52:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Avoid Pitfalls and Grow in Developing Asia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/abcadd95b7b84e8abf8a4cc5bb5bc098/infographic-developing-asia_final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b8b34b4-58a1-4087-8c83-3f3f24a6310ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/can-cobots-bring-manufacturing-back-home-labor-2030-snap-chart/By enhancing the productivity of humans, automation will likely make manufacturing costs attractive closer to home.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Can 'Cobots' Bring Manufacturing Back Home?]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8bbf3bc07810476dadaf0e219dbfa6d1/can-cobots-bring-manufacturing-back-home-labor-2030-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>5fd65b44-f469-4e27-a564-6b89ac59b1b2https://www.bain.com/insights/sea-ecommerce-infographic/In the world's hottest online battleground, leading brands can follow three rules to win.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:04:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Win in Southeast Asia's Booming E-commerce Market]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2693686046c4cea879d6f931dd3ea04/infographic-sea-ecommerce-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e48c91e4-efe0-4f93-9fda-1b183192cf90https://www.bain.com/insights/coping-with-the-amazon-factor-in-due-diligence/The online retail giant is changing the rules for almost any target company. Here's how PE firms can measure the threats—and opportunities.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coping with the Amazon Factor in Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Monisha De La Rocha, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7da3a3ff52504ad99c924e902184126c/coping-with-the-amazon-factor-in-due-diligence-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>384d20e6-dcfd-42b2-b0a8-141f89c4f793https://www.bain.com/insights/small-business-ecosystems-banks-next-challenge/There's a big world beyond core banking services. But do banks have the credibility and the right partners?Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Small Business Ecosystems: Banks' Next Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Martin Tornes, Niels Peder Nielsen, Joe Fielding, and Seow-Chien Chew]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61a5b978754e45149f9ae57ad31810ee/small-business-ecosystems-banks-next-challenge-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>66a86600-6b10-45c6-b97f-e86339fd68bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/justin-murphy-controlling-frontline-discounts-video/Companies can do three things to optimize their frontline salesforce and deliver value to the bottom line.Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:45:19 Z<![CDATA[Justin Murphy: Controlling Frontline Discounts]]><![CDATA[By Justin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6845e5e7e3a44029b6389307f5a4e4a3/murphy-justin-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7981ffb3-8de4-40ae-b7a9-8034d6997b0fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/justin-murphy-new-pricing-models-for-b2b-technology-companies/Companies should ask themselves these questions when developing a pricing strategy.Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Justin Murphy: New Pricing Models for B2B Technology Companies]]><![CDATA[By Justin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/84fc439c5f244d8f9d85dbee84094fe1/justin-murphy-new-pricing-models.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>85a2c2c2-63d3-416a-8330-68eb0f866969https://www.bain.com/insights/kiki-yang-record-year-private-equity-asia-2017/Bain Partner Kiki Yang appeared on Bloomberg Markets to discuss how competition will affect deals in 2018.Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Kiki Yang on the Record Year for Private Equity Deals in Asia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/951a62dbe872400f9d1590990e3964b5/yang-apac-pe-2018-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bloomberg TV]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfde6916-4650-4762-8bdd-39ca24bb4a23https://www.bain.com/insights/apac-pe-2018-infographic/A look at the private equity highlights in the region from last year and the outlook for 2018 and beyond.Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity in Asia-Pacific 2018]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9de69d83e2894a9fac00b1ae61419864/apac-pe-report-2018-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d373848-1029-42d1-a5e8-30d3ae2c2b27https://www.bain.com/insights/operational-excellence-in-healthcare-delivery-in-india/A critical imperative during a painful transition.Thu, 15 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Operational Excellence in Healthcare Delivery in India]]><![CDATA[By Parijat Ghosh, Satyam Mehra, and Arunava Dalal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c6157a3afa34c1196b54188722fa904/operational-excellence-in-healthcare-delivery-in-india-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>de9ada52-6295-4d8d-af5a-86aa46ce9e3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2018/The Asia-Pacific private equity market developed powerful momentum in 2017, signaling the start of a new era.Thu, 15 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2018]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma and Johanne Dessard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff8184e249a54390b0a707df84264cda/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2018-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>00e04983-a535-4c04-9da5-f4d6e4190369https://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-natives-are-changing-b2b-purchasing-hbr/Digital natives have brought their consumer habits to the B2B world.Wed, 14 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Natives Are Changing B2B Purchasing]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>64ee8367-f870-45c7-b8d1-6e5f8d6611f0https://www.bain.com/insights/pricing-infographic/Six rules for setting price and getting price.Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Pricing: The Best Way to Boost Profits]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47b318f4e55144a7b23df63ccbab7c70/pricing-infographic-5-24-17-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea52868d-a3ef-4099-93e9-1207e87c253ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/electricity-storage-will-transform-energy-in-latin-america-world-economic-forum/Energy storage will help balance electricity loads, and greater value will come from related services. Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Electricity Storage Will Transform Energy in Latin America. Here’s Why]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman and António Farinha]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb3b2d00-e6d6-40d7-bfda-a1483f1bc020https://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-chinas-new-retail/As online, offline and logistics merge, some brands are pulling ahead by redefining consumers, merchandise and stores.Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing China's New Retail]]><![CDATA[By Jason Ding, Bruno Lannes, and Larry Zhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f74723e41e24579afaa78bab290e8d4/embracing-chinas-new-retail-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>761360f5-136a-43c6-855e-1d1b1f3d9e17https://www.bain.com/insights/working-with-suppliers-for-sustainable-food-supply-chains/Even companies making steady progress cannot go much further without collaborating across the value chain.Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Working with Suppliers for Sustainable Food Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Sasha Duchnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5d4d25a2aa764ce0bd70289d17eee07f/working-with-suppliers-for-sustainable-food-supply-chains-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>0facc1d7-0f89-42df-93d4-2e99ce528469https://www.bain.com/insights/build-a-digital-supply-chain-that-is-fit-for-the-future/Digital tools can help companies stay a step ahead of changing industries.Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Build a Digital Supply Chain That Is Fit for the Future]]><![CDATA[By Sam Israelit, Peter Hanbury, Rodrigo Mayo, and Thomas Kwasniok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68d5a02b41b8478d99725377249a09dd/build-a-digital-supply-chain-that-is-fit-for-the-future-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd4e288b-87b2-4a2a-b9d3-f15d37eb8aa0https://www.bain.com/insights/spotlight-on-long-hold-funds-opening-up-new-horizons/Longer-term investment vehicles can outperform—but only for the right types of assets.Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Spotlight on Long-Hold Funds: Opening Up New Horizons]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f88dfb08f024461b99987698c44d843/spotlight-on-long-hold-funds-opening-up-new-horizons-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4217e9c8-55ee-4c35-bd67-1a6ac169e6afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/creating-value-around-electricity-storage-energy-today/Energy storage will help balance electricity loads, and greater value will come from related services.Mon, 12 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating Value around Electricity Storage]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/energytoday1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Energy Today]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>592a4673-5665-49cb-b5b4-d54222da02bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/eov-b2b-infographic/What matters to business customers? Subjective concerns often play a surprisingly large role.Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:54:00 Z<![CDATA[The B2B Elements of Value]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3eb19bd7d47458692ea263fcf56c2ca/eov-b2b-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>117b4ffc-6f22-4ca1-a3ca-11d637a10f43https://www.bain.com/insights/eov-b2c-infographic/Knowing what consumers value can help companies improve performance—and even unlock new markets.Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:49:00 Z<![CDATA[The B2C Elements of Value]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/582f2ccdf9904de2a538f755a3930916/eov-b2c-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5725ab0-0126-4bae-9e8c-8092e3f5660fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/robots-make-the-stuff-labor-2030-snap-chart/Automation will hit admin, sales and food service jobs hardest.Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:16:00 Z<![CDATA[Robots Make the Stuff. Soon, They Will Serve It, Too]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cf61effbf9864cfd9e2150798692afd5/robots-make-the-stuff-labor-2030-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>939642ac-da31-40ee-bd7f-d7c3693b7db6https://www.bain.com/insights/quick-and-painful-brace-for-job-automations-next-wave-labor-2030-snap-chart/Automation could displace nearly 2.5 million workers per year in the coming decade.Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Quick and Painful: Brace for Job Automation's Next Wave]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ac92c62ed3a841dca89095d748f0f430/quick-and-painful-brace-for-job-automations-next-wave-labor-2030-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>f81fb728-6edf-4e90-aa59-df75d175b22fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/robots-for-hire-as-baby-boomers-retire-labor-2030-snap-chart/Labor shortages loom. Will automation fill the gap?Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:48:00 Z<![CDATA[Robots for Hire as Baby Boomers Retire]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e33791cab6fe4e09b0caa18ca89f154d/robots-for-hire-as-baby-boomers-retire-labor-2030-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[English]]>a739b1c8-909d-4449-b577-7eb5902a35d8https://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-the-existential-crisis-in-consumer-goods/Leading brands need to fight today's battles and the even bigger ones hitting them tomorrow.Wed, 07 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming the Existential Crisis in Consumer Goods]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Meacham, François Faelli, Eduardo Giménez, and John Blasberg]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d225a8dd39ce4b69b0438106d04e2f93/overcoming-the-existential-crisis-in-consumer-goods-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital, Performance Improvement, Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Business Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c8dfc32-f0b6-4199-b015-e09746a7aa5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/gerard-du-toit-bankings-amazon-moment-video/Amazon has several advantages over other tech companies that may look to get into banking services.Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:41:00 Z<![CDATA[Gerard du Toit: Banking's Amazon Moment]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/337a689dfba44b6c8ad8fb60e7a51f89/gerard-du-toit-bankings-amazon-moment.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>53b95015-1add-44a9-b06b-0092eb5d0587https://www.bain.com/insights/amazon-banking-infographic/Amazon may be moving further into the banking sector. How can traditional banks respond? Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:33:00 Z<![CDATA["Alexa, Move My Bank Account to Amazon"]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/601c8551377d4b38ab90c1a2a73b30c6/amazon-banking-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ee38e68-23f8-4db4-8594-44c58abe3ae1https://www.bain.com/insights/monisha-de-la-rocha-retailers-respond-amazon-banking-video/Retailers need to think about partnering with banks and technology firms to continue to innovate and thrive. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:33:00 Z<![CDATA[Monisha De La Rocha: How Retailers Can Respond to Amazon's Banking Incursion]]><![CDATA[By Monisha De La Rocha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de1223987b7149398b3cf43c26bf90cb/monisha-de-la-rocha-how-retailers-can-respond-to-amazons-banking-incursion.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8cdd9a9-50dd-4d16-98b3-c8280fbc6185https://www.bain.com/insights/turn-your-supply-chain-into-a-competitive-weapon-industry-week/Don't buy into these four myths that limit the ability of leadership teams to turn their supply chain into a competitive weapon.Mon, 05 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turn Your Supply Chain into a Competitive Weapon]]><![CDATA[By Keith Donnelly and Meghan Shehorn]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>9460382c-ede1-4d2c-aab4-a101ac9656fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/bankings-amazon-moment/Alexa, move my bank account to Amazon.Mon, 05 Mar 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking's Amazon Moment]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11c82392e45f416e852982928119e0d8/bankings-amazon-moment-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>52c0809c-e72f-4e37-af57-a816e716b1cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-operations-infographic/How to reconcile the fast-moving digital universe with the long-term approach needed for operations planning.Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:48:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving the Digital Operations Dilemma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f9f05df63ee418b92b774b5540faa3c/digital-operations-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4cc70690-a21a-492b-a582-4ecd6376507bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/drug-launch-infographic/Pharma companies with successful launches do three things right.Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:51:00 Z<![CDATA[Make Your Drug Launch Truly Take Off]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83c738d8a2f44999825305bb3dc3d76d/pharma-launch-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>add41310-d359-477d-b7e8-e1e8d2f87090https://www.bain.com/insights/martin-holzapfel-strategic-due-diligence-video/Executives need to take a systematic approach when doing due diligence.Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:42:00 Z<![CDATA[Martin Holzapfel: Strategic Due Diligence]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b01cc17e78e64b66bb74b3080ee72255/martin-holzapfel-strategic-due-diligence.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[M&A Due Diligence, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f326beb-12c1-440f-8829-0b11e7946eadhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hugh-macarthur-on-the-record-amount-of-capital-in-private-equity-cnbc/Bain's Hugh MacArthur appeared on CNBC to discuss the future of private equity.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:27:02 Z<![CDATA[Hugh MacArthur on the Record Amount of Capital in Private Equity Funds]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cnbc1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CNBC]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c0a839f-f23e-46a6-ba24-9aff57afdf03https://www.bain.com/insights/hugh-macarthur-on-the-challenge-of-finding-undervalued-assets-cnbc/Bain's Hugh MacArthur appeared on CNBC to discuss where investors can look to find bargains.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:02:40 Z<![CDATA[Hugh MacArthur on the Challenge of Finding Undervalued Assets]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cnbc1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CNBC]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6790295-7a02-4c0d-85ee-40d573b4a200https://www.bain.com/insights/cascading-corporate-change-change-management-blog/An engaged organization is one of the most important elements of achieving any corporate ambition. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cascading Corporate Change: How to Engage Your Team in Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Sebastian Walter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b6661b0ab3614b8288167c61c5b3cf63/cascading-corporate-change_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>77022ade-7c89-4a77-8e92-a09ad90e9060https://www.bain.com/insights/global-private-equity-report-2018/Funds will face a big challenge in the year ahead. But the best firms are building capabilities to thrive in the new environment.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report 2018]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3edd976974b8409da6d5569c71533213/bain--companys-global-private-equity-report-2018-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>29b10a34-5e0f-45f9-b816-ff36fad9b847https://www.bain.com/insights/five-questions-to-accelerate-digital-in-chemicals-forbes/How chemicals executives can articulate a clear digital strategy and direct resources to a prioritized set of digital opportunities.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Questions To Accelerate Digital In Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson and Peter Guarraia]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>03030706-a3ff-4520-ace2-16c49b90c029https://www.bain.com/insights/india-philanthropy-report-2018/Understanding tomorrow's strategic givers in India.Fri, 23 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Philanthropy Report 2018]]><![CDATA[By Anant Bhagwati and Arpan Sheth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1339ba93dfc64fbeb5e7a99d288b46d7/homepage-feature-india-philanthropy-report_16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>be0dd606-2488-48e8-a2f4-892bf2fa95ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/some-companies-arent-the-biggest-players-in-an-industry-wsj/Leaders that create exceptional value don't rely on scale alone.Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Some Companies Aren't the Biggest Players in an Industry. So How Do They Make the Most Money?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b89d69dc-2b94-4141-81ea-936b7ce21352https://www.bain.com/insights/eric-almquist-the-elements-of-value-for-b2b-companies-video/B2B companies can use the elements of value as a compass when deciding where to add value to their propositions.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:55:07 Z<![CDATA[Eric Almquist: The Elements of Value for B2B Companies]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f7e15d546614e8bab58c63a32d01c6d/eric-almquist-the-elements-of-value-for-b2b-companies.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdb8cfac-7fbe-4f93-a467-0288fe16744ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/lori-sherer-how-data-and-analytics-can-enhance-value-for-b2b-customers-video/How two companies enhanced the value of their services.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Lori Sherer: How Data and Analytics Can Enhance Value for B2B Customers]]><![CDATA[By Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c59299f92a6141f3b19aec1040d33468/lori-sherer-how-data-and-analytics-can-enhance-value-for-b2b-customersjpg.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mining, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>11a425cc-754b-4960-bde0-b9977f30b1f4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-b2b-elements-of-value-hbr/With 40 distinct kinds of value, B2B managers can identify what matters most to each set of important stakeholders.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The B2B Elements of Value]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist, Jamie Cleghorn, and Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a05bc7b-941d-4d8d-b56d-3612f59d945fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/micro-battles-can-help-companies-overcome-growth-hurdles-economic-times/Research shows that rapidly growing companies, or “unicorns,” face a high risk of stumbling—but those that surmount the challenges share a few key traits.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Micro-battles Can Help Companies Overcome Growth Hurdles]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c8c0d21-d7bc-4d30-8490-57c9362b46efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-benefits-of-electric-vehicles-and-how-to-unlock-them-world-economic-forum/Electric vehicles will provide cheaper, safer and greener mobility.Thu, 15 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Benefits of Electric Vehicles, and How to Unlock Them]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise, Joe Herger, Christophe Guille, and Stéphane Rousselet]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d359e2cd2ff64c5fbaf88f1887da5534/wef-2018-electric-vehicles-blog-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1c728a1-8044-44f9-a5d2-fa790e59f171https://www.bain.com/insights/grocery-retailing-reimagined/As grocers face into the future they should not lose sight of what customers love about them today.Wed, 14 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Grocery Retailing, Reimagined]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Caine and Lisa Koetter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f01ea4ecf8d941bbab31127a76b4a453/grocery-retailing-reimagined-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Grocery]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c8093b9-5b77-4d20-a455-09f3a49d7b2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/yaquta-mandviwala-how-nps-transformed-apparel-retailer-video/An Indian apparel retailer embraced the Net Promoter System and saw change on several levels.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Yaquta Mandviwala: How the Net Promoter System Helped Transform an Apparel Retailer]]><![CDATA[By Yaquta Mandviwala]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/493dac86db8d40788134687cca5b0fd2/mandviwala-np-helped-transform-apparel-retailer.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>e805bc29-3b05-46b9-bba5-ca35a974562chttps://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-kwasniok-accelerating-digital-in-chemicals-video/How chemical executives can prepare their companies for digital opportunities.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Kwasniok: Accelerating Digitalization in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Kwasniok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31a8658a8209462bb0d5aa3a88ede4a5/accelerating-digitalization-in-chemicals.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b478f5e6-83dd-4aab-bf1e-245bb6cf4b08https://www.bain.com/insights/why-chemical-companies-dont-need-to-chase-hot-markets-forbes/Chemical companies that consistently outperform set strategy through a series of steps to evaluate their capabilities, customers and the market.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Chemical Companies Don't Need To Chase Hot Markets]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn and David Schottland]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>204fce55-62b1-4dda-ba4d-6c8199831947https://www.bain.com/insights/electric-vehicles-for-smarter-cities/Public and private sectors can adapt three principles to converge mobility and energy, enabling cities to provide several benefits to citizens.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Electric Vehicles for Smarter Cities: The Future of Energy and Mobility]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b8576f09aa984229af56acc13c81efd0/wef-electric-vehicles-report-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>3978c43d-112d-4738-8350-d9e6331dc9afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/indian-farmings-next-big-moment-farming-as-a-service/Improving the efficiency and productivity of Indian agriculture.Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Indian Farming's Next Big Moment: Farming as a Service]]><![CDATA[By Chris Mitchell and Shivani Sehgal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb61f701eb1b4923bb41a8a70f04a290/indian-farmings-next-big-moment-farming-as-a-service-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>a81ca850-5188-4eca-bedb-e9c709c4e1e9https://www.bain.com/insights/organizing-for-a-digital-world/How to adjust the operating model and revive stalled digital efforts.Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Organizing for a Digital World]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Greg Caimi, and Oliver Straehle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d8179161db424fb89ac94472ce70cbc1/organizing-for-a-digital-world-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Digital, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>b499ed80-a6f5-4065-a077-63270340c4b3https://www.bain.com/insights/coping-with-the-challenge-of-open-banking/Major UK banks enter 2018 facing new regulations that make it easier for smaller rivals to lure away customers. Here’s how the big banks can fight back.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coping with the Challenge of Open Banking]]><![CDATA[By Stanford Swinton and Eduardo Roma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/791713a403d846428b63e0bdb5b8dde4/coping-with-the-challenge-of-open-banking-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>e28b0b83-b955-4a43-b28d-2713a8b96895https://www.bain.com/insights/labor-2030-the-collision-of-demographics-automation-and-inequality/The business environment of the 2020s will be more volatile and economic swings more extreme.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Labor 2030: The Collision of Demographics, Automation and Inequality]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, Austin Kimson, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa89826544934e429f7b6441d6a5c542/labor-2030-the-collision-of-demographics-automation-and-inequality-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>fba08b45-f9af-43a8-9597-75bbfb907ec7https://www.bain.com/insights/net-promoter-for-people/Net Promoter® for People is about empowering employees to bring energy, enthusiasm and creativity to delight customers.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Net Promoter for People: Give Employees a Voice, Get Their Best]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell and Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/878fad009f9f414e9e8a78fe4b6bdc39/net-promoter-for-people-give-employees-a-voice-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, People and Organization, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>e05c902e-4d6b-406c-b3d3-282730369a37https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgency-from-the-inside/Start transforming your operating model through micro-battles.Tue, 06 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Insurgency from the Inside]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Leslie Carroll, Andrew Noble, and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f28f7f60a49f423cb02441a27925ac10/insurgency-from-the-inside-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Business Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ffe6a26-52d0-4235-b8b6-f43109fa4c02https://www.bain.com/insights/robin-bartling-how-brands-can-thrive-in-south-america/Incumbent brands can make three fundamental changes to adapt and win.Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:32:00 Z<![CDATA[Robin Bartling: How Brands Can Thrive in South America]]><![CDATA[By Robin Bartling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4fe60567b8fe4689898f0fe2b8385374/robin-bartling-how-brands-can-thrive-in-south-america.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e420ec0-48a6-4b53-bea5-11ae1addb86ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/robin-bartling-perfecting-sales-execution-video/Large brands can take five steps to take advantage of their scale advantage in sales and distribution.Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Robin Bartling: Perfecting Sales Execution]]><![CDATA[By Robin Bartling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a0ed32665384a9f8da2492d3b4e1ed5/robin-bartling-perfecting-sales-execution.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9981c26e-ff5e-4695-9648-8ed6d0bf6752https://www.bain.com/insights/grid-edge-infographic/Electrification, decentralization and digitalization are creating a smarter and more connected electricity sector. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 10:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing New Technologies at the Edge of the Electric Grid]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/29955d05dc854fd1819a33e3a08e0f77/30540_grid_edge_technologies_final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bcf3eac-81ab-40bf-9190-616d1c4e8b8fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/which-customers-are-hurting-your-bottom-line-snap-chart/All customer accounts are not equal, even at the same price.Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Customers Are Hurting Your Bottom Line?]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Hong and Greg Callahan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/09b8eee99d3b4cd89c85fbaae57110b0/which-customers-are-hurting-your-bottom-line-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>00ba8288-8c8f-488a-937e-2567182a13e0https://www.bain.com/insights/a-budget-to-live-with-fortune-india/India's finance minister has managed to pull off the balancing act.Thu, 01 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Budget to Live With]]><![CDATA[By Sri Rajan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fortune1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Fortune India]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9a5563b-99f4-4727-84f4-e005982c3114https://www.bain.com/insights/unleashing-digital-report/Understanding the nature of the digital transformation is vital to riding the wave of change and avoiding being swept under by it.Thu, 01 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unleashing Digital]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9268892fc2c42bcbc5bcb83ca264e78/unleashing-digital-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>13d95aee-ab42-46bd-a72f-a2292a223aa9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-energy-revolution-of-2018-forbes/Energy storage will help balance electricity loads, and greater value will come from related services.Thu, 01 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Energy Revolution Of 2018: Electricity Storage]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8c6d345d-25bc-4005-a601-576afc4a3e42https://www.bain.com/insights/what-us-ceos-should-do-with-the-money-from-corporate-tax-cuts-hbr/The cash windfall from the new U.S. tax law offers CEOs the unique opportunity to invest in growth.Thu, 01 Feb 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What U.S. CEOs Should Do with the Money from Corporate Tax Cuts]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Michael Mankins, and Karen Harris]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c682f0b-49b3-4d94-b4d3-0d8a6f87efd6https://www.bain.com/insights/amcham-2018-infographic/A look at the top business challenges for US companies in China and top industries expected to grow.Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Doing Business in China: The Outlook for Global Companies]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6d2ed8517d8e4394be14ecd1015c134d/amcham-2018-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[English]]>5120ed3f-a56d-450c-aca6-d68bb2e5e178https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-strategy-for-utilities/Understanding the disruptive forces changing the electricity sector can help executives focus on the most promising opportunities.Wed, 31 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Strategy for Utilities]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b5024d9ad04a4b0687c4432391b8bf35/digital-strategy-for-utilities-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a240a8d6-7793-4c41-a7b5-f7c9f70fbe9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-business-climate-survey-report-2018/An overview of the performance of AmCham China member companies in 2017.Tue, 30 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Business Climate Survey Report 2018]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/amcham1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AmCham Review]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>38c28bf4-9cdd-489e-8168-dd57a2cb0beehttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-the-evolution-of-consumer-trust-jean-claude-ramirez-video/Bain's Jean-Claude Ramirez discusses how the concept of trust has changed in the digital age.Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:21:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: The Evolution of Consumer Trust]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af079ea22770482ba3980099acdbef9d/davos-2018-the-evolution-of-consumer-trust.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>6920701d-d31a-467b-a08a-ba358939d95dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-technology-and-transformations-michael-garstka-video/Bain's Michael Garstka discusses why it's important to understand the business and human impact of new technologies to really spur change in organizations.Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Technology and Transformations]]><![CDATA[By Michael Garstka]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5aff7bc23374a1795b3ef118930553b/davos-2018-technology-and-transformations.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2ad77c6-0f6a-48c5-8cd3-30f30eed0634https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-social-impact-michael-garstka-video/Bain's Michael Garstka talks about the importance of providing opportunities for NGOs and charity organizations to benefit from the technological advances in the corporate world.Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:43:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Social Impact]]><![CDATA[By Michael Garstka]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22dffe00131f409696c425c06f014882/davos-2018-social-impact.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f19c47b-b308-4214-8221-898136a5c02ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-meeting-of-the-minds-guy-brusselmans-video/Bain's Guy Brusselmans shares how inspired he was to see leaders from governments, businesses and nonprofits together in Davos.Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:41:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Meeting of the Minds]]><![CDATA[By Guy Brusselmans]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/18bb47fbabb74ad987d91f00f48fa1a2/davos-2018-meeting-of-the-minds.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d807abc4-fe7d-48d7-bc37-5668e7f548e8https://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-consumption-in-fast-growth-consumer-markets-wef/By moving beyond challenges in a collaborative way, China can build a consumption landscape that serves as a model for other fast-growth consumer markets.Fri, 26 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future of Consumption in Fast-Growth Consumer Markets: China]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/38b16d5d74ea4721b7d0a97097b3857c/wef-future-consumption-china-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea996e2a-89b7-455b-868a-5455f4b3376ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-transforming-digital-enterprise-video/Bain's Manny Maceda discusses the insights gleaned from a panel he hosted on digital transformations.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:44:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Transforming the Digital Enterprise]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e590539c36b34e2c997eff1153704a8f/davos-2018-transforming-the-digital-enterprise.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9248f607-cfc6-47af-97d8-859cf4186f87https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-economic-optimism-manny-maceda-video/Bain's Manny Maceda discusses the positive sentiments about the global economy at this year's annual meeting.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:44:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Economic Optimism]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f7de2f7189a48e3b94f93a4069a0430/manny-davos.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>472c4395-e77b-4401-ada8-ff8bc4c6f49ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-bain-breakfast-impressions-josef-ming-video/Bain Partner Josef Ming shares how a discussion on the elements of value inspired him and resonated with attendees.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:18:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Bain Breakfast Impressions]]><![CDATA[By Josef Ming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0765858d10394b528e4318b1266cea09/davos-2018-bain-breakfast-impressions.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>6fa6328f-a0da-4dd0-aa78-c265b99093c6https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-can-education-save-the-world-orit-gadiesh-video/Orit Gadiesh discusses her experiences moderating a panel discussion with Malala Yousafzai, Fabiola Gianotti and Justin Trudeau.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:58:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Can Education Save the World?]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/082ecc80e48c4a02bb8585c63fdf720f/davos-2018-can-education-save-the-world.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff4e7a25-6408-4334-a0f0-f9c5eb357a45https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-future-of-leadership-orit-gadiesh-video/Bain's Orit Gadiesh discusses the shifting dynamics around global leadership.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:58:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: The Future of Leadership]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5131a4770cf4e6bb1c962a77f2645a0/davos-2018-future-of-leadership.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>35d3b252-398f-4db4-b2d3-bc4549322e4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-impact-of-digital-torsten-lichtenau-video/Bain Partner Torsten Lichtenau shares the broad benefits of digital technologies that were discussed at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:44:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: The Impact of Digital]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0dd0ffb85c954f388e3d51db5a19d060/davos-2018-the-impact-of-digital.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8926215a-d3d8-4eec-a002-68ff710bb28bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-young-global-leaders-torsten-lichtenau-video/Bain Partner Torsten Lichtenau discusses his experiences being a part of the World Economic Forum's collection of Young Global Leaders.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Young Global Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c2ceae10026c4c99a5be63f5549e3a2e/davos-2018-young-global-leaders.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>c8afd46f-3208-4302-aa05-9d9e9920e383https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-consumption-video/Bain's Bruno Lannes and Unilever's Keith Weed discuss how technology is affecting consumption in China.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:12:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Consumption]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4264aa9d28424c1887ecd678d6be9354/future-of-consumption.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>391c7b64-2ae8-4c07-9ee3-887eecb114e7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-local-companies-win-over-chinas-consumers-world-economic-forum/Four ways foreign companies can regain ground in China. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Local Companies Are Winning Over China's Consumers]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ab9493b1eee4c049faac274b1f8c787/wef-2018-local-consumption-china-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ad0974c-bb00-476a-8132-8e743836a4ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-consumption-in-china-bruno-lannes-video/Bruno Lannes discusses Bain's latest research on Chinese consumption at the World Economic Forum.Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:21:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Consumption in China]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/994b09f8408a4e3281f4509bb4c551d3/lannes-davos-consumption-china.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6c8a9ed-ce67-4de8-814e-5b486fdef1a0https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-indias-role-in-the-world-srivatsan-rajan-video/Bain's Sri Rajan discusses Indian Prime Minister Modi's speech at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:18:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: India's Role in the World]]><![CDATA[By Sri Rajan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85e7fb3ba7cf4e259534655535d6037a/davos-2018-indias-role-in-the-world.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8a70930-a7e0-4d60-bfa8-cd13dff49470https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-bain-breakfast-video/Speakers at the Bain Breakfast at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting focused on what customers value.Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:36:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Bain Breakfast]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27a50d344e184a8a96cdc52ef2ff4904/davos-2018-bain-breakfast.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>410d77d7-0042-47fc-952e-f7d1a942cc63https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-impact-of-new-technologies-henrik-naujoks-video/Bain's Henrik Naujoks discusses how emerging technologies are creating new opportunities.Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:33:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: The Impact of New Technologies]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a3fe1e7fc72e4feb8f663401e1847a5d/davos-2018-the-impact-of-new-technologies.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d5b9d84-d927-4272-b8c7-6805b9b5d680https://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-strategy-for-southeast-asia-telcos/Operators can no longer rely on price cutting to win and keep mobile phone customers. A fresh approach recognizes the importance of delivering a superior usage experience.Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Strategy for Southeast Asian Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe, Tony May, and Alessandro Cannarsi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ebabd0dd39e4caebad950c25b94dc4e/a-new-strategy-for-southeast-asian-telcos-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c9d5dc0-d1b1-4767-beb1-5ef2a4fb9dc1https://www.bain.com/insights/it-marketing-in-china/Multinational companies are finding that the key to regaining the ground they've lost to homegrown competitors is to develop a dynamic channel strategy.Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IT Marketing in China: How to Master the Channel]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Meehan, Raymond Tsang, and Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22a0624557ac460583e0d54e9c25699a/it-marketing-in-china-how-to-master-the-channel-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>c26eafb6-8b3e-4506-900a-347dcc3727a7https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-digital-trade-blockchain-thomas-olsen-video/Bain Partner Thomas Olsen discusses how blockchain can help improve inefficiencies in trade and supply chains.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:12:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Digital Trade and Blockchain]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a849959d9ad4358bd07e4212e6def1f/davos-2018-digital-trade-and-blockchain.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d75a8d95-c66e-42e1-9cfa-96cca2430dd9https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-cautious-optimism-walter-sinn-video/Bain's Walter Sinn discusses some of the highlights from the annual gathering in Davos.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: Cautious Optimism]]><![CDATA[By Walter Sinn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ea9e7218f9e4da787c9961dc188efe8/davos-2018-cautious-optimism.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>fbdc3a46-a4ea-495e-b393-c1d3cdc95363https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-future-of-electricity-joseph-scalise-video/Bain Partner Joseph Scalise outlines three important themes to consider in the relationship between the electricity and mobility ecosystems.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:53:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: The Future of Electricity]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a7901bd77454b76af978cf19dd6602c/scalise-the-future-of-electricity-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ddd4710-9bbc-48e4-a472-801373e8338bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2018-elements-of-value-eric-almquist-video/Bain Partner Eric Almquist discusses how Bain's research on the Elements of Value applies to the World Economic Forum.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2018: The Elements of Value]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc1dc905a75847c3abe682ea62853010/davos-2018-elements-of-value.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>11ff1497-6c66-4885-9e51-0f7d47c6ad3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/andre-chaves-developing-lasting-customer-relationships-digital-age-video/A clear strategy is crucial in developing lasting relationships with customers.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:48:00 Z<![CDATA[André Chaves: Developing Lasting Customer Relationships in the Digital Age]]><![CDATA[By André Chaves]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1f0828b9eda49039ec01179ef67ebe1/chavez-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8d8eeef-ae43-48f5-8b56-fd1eee188a1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/andre-leme-how-banks-can-turn-around-unprofitable-clients-video/How banks can more introduce more data and rigor into corporate customer relationships.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Andre Leme: How Banks Can Turn Around Unprofitable Clients]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/da7cd5a5ab47477aab6f2cfa79f8baeb/andre-leme-how-banks-can-turn-around-unprofitable-client.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>279a84b9-ea6c-4b60-9957-0dd69d98ec70https://www.bain.com/insights/stefano-bridelli-how-insurers-can-reinvent-customer-relationships-video/Insurers can increase profitability by creating ecosystems of services.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Stefano Bridelli: How Insurers Can Reinvent Customer Relationships]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/25784319cc85415380793fc5cad83e67/stefano-bridelli-how-insurers-can-reinvent-customer-relationships.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3be3f6a-b232-41c8-b0cd-dd3319c45337https://www.bain.com/insights/bank-loyalty-2017-infographic/Banks can respond by focusing on the customer experience.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:17:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Defend Against the Threat from Big Tech]]>/globalassets/for-all-sites-archive/bank-loyalty-2017-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>347cee5d-5a84-46b9-96dc-a21b52d4d6a3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-excel-in-financial-crimes-compliance/Higher costs and risks warrant smarter management and deployment of technology, staff and external partners.Thu, 18 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Excel in Financial Crimes Compliance]]><![CDATA[By Jan-Frederic Schulz and Matthias Memminger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6320b55a56b486ba053d7c5bba66bdb/how-banks-can-excel-in-financial-crimes-compliance-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d480d3a3-46c8-40ac-b8f2-9d980e43aebchttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2017-issue-5/Six resolutions for how retailers can carry their momentum into 2018 and beyond.Thu, 18 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Post-Holiday Recap and Resolutions for 2018]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d4ddcd52b9124b619001196b0e4a4b2d/post-holiday-recap-and-resolutions-for-2018-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a4db77f-8194-4506-87cd-71038d31c042https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-breathe-new-life-into-life-insurance/Life insurers can reinvigorate themselves by setting bold goals, attacking legacy costs and investing in technology to drive a step change in efficiency and an improved customer experience.Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Breathe New Life into Life Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Antonio Rodrigues, Jed Fallis, Henrik Naujoks, and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0321e5a91a3841d191883902a6d23791/how-to-breathe-new-life-into-life-insurance-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, People and Organization, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdb2fb79-d72c-4429-930b-594fb7636ed8https://www.bain.com/insights/lights-out-forbes/Five questions can help CEOs future-proof their companies—and knock out their competitors' lights. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lights Out]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>af48b2d7-eab5-4d0b-b659-8f5938450286https://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-the-pitfalls-that-keep-brands-from-growing-in-developing-asia-forbes/Winning in developing Asia is not easy. Yet some companies are getting ahead by overcoming five common pitfalls that keep their competitors behind.Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming The Pitfalls That Keep Brands From Growing in Developing Asia]]><![CDATA[By Paolo Misurale, Nader Elkhweet, and Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>287a6316-2a9a-4846-8b57-de66ee7d6a52https://www.bain.com/insights/to-earn-greater-loyalty-investment-brokerages-should-think-digital/Customers want an excellent digital experience, not just sound advice.Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Earn Greater Loyalty, Investment Brokerages Should Think Digital]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Edwards, Matthias Memminger, and Gerard du Toit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2ddba60765dd4cb49e9b1c87cb4a9c51/to-earn-greater-loyalty-investment-brokerages-should-think-digital-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>347ae8a8-a9a9-478e-a307-99ae5f04f180https://www.bain.com/insights/jean-pierre-felenbok-how-conglomerates-in-southeast-asia-video/Conglomerates can do five things to keep their competitive edge.Fri, 12 Jan 2018 12:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Jean-Pierre Felenbok: How Conglomerates in Southeast Asia Can Live Long and Prosper]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Pierre Felenbok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e1c7dc79b299480d88e84cc4a97a9632/jean-pierre-felenbok-how-conglomerates-in-southeast-asia-can-live-long-and-prosper.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5e70d06-1cfd-4098-a55b-0b19aac050a1https://www.bain.com/insights/a-healthcare-prescription-for-the-gcc/Focusing on a few key areas can create winning scenarios for governments, payers, providers and patients.Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Healthcare Prescription for the GCC]]><![CDATA[By Grégory Garnier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/80ae268c474f4f719af7ebbd88e255ca/a-healthcare-prescription-for-the-gcc-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>504bafb3-b824-4f5e-99c4-6bcbef9a63a0https://www.bain.com/insights/never-waste-a-good-transformation-change-management-blog/Business transformations are a golden opportunity to find the next generation of high-potential leaders.Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Never Waste a Good Transformation]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/785cbb41bef44106bca346efc5a738eb/never-waste_16.9-.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>29ba3d54-81f4-4dbe-932a-ef0eb1c6fd07https://www.bain.com/insights/how-robot-taxis-will-change-mobility-over-the-next-ten-years-world-economic-forum/Autonomous cars could make up 30% of the market by 2030.Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Robot Taxis Will Change Mobility Over the Next 10 Years]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise, Klaus Stricker, Joe Herger, and Christophe Guille]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/012ea8ae880c40848042595ca3243944/wef-2018-robot-taxis-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive, Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>66998e6d-9075-4b44-aa59-3caf0d9ba4d0https://www.bain.com/insights/demystifying-research-and-development-performance-in-chemicals/A robust assessment of R&D can help companies understand how their performance compares to others and focus investment where it matters most.Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Demystifying R&D Performance in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer and Bram Vanassche]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0951023a464d4dcc9534807e36cabb8e/demystifying-rd-performance-in-chemicals-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital, People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Operating Model & Org Design, Agile Enterprise, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ab38ec7-63a9-4e92-b9fe-c0a9fac71b05https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-a-digital-strategy-world-economic-forum/Three questions can help companies establish the point of departure on their digital journey.Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build a Digital Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ed2d39473c5b4054b4cd083c5fddcb9d/wef-2018-building-digital-strategy-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccbee216-7d77-4125-af6b-57f867670872https://www.bain.com/insights/mohit-wadan-big-bold-bank-cost-transformation-video/Banks can take four steps to raise their odds of success.Fri, 05 Jan 2018 11:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Mohit Wadan: Big, Bold Bank Cost Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Mohit Wadan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/666330656a26414eb55578628e9ceb1b/mohit-wadan-big-bold-bank-cost-transformation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb7f78a6-156c-439c-aacd-113e09366a1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/joseph-scalise-cost-reduction-for-utilities-video/Leaders can develop a roadmap for sustaining cost reductions over time.Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:41:00 Z<![CDATA[Joseph Scalise: Cost Reduction for Utilities in a Zero Load-Growth World]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/831567a85330479397304290ce4e7d19/joseph-scalise-cost-reduction-for-utilities-in-a-zero-load-growth-world.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>abcf0c61-3101-4568-83fc-0055afd27512https://www.bain.com/insights/a-step-by-step-guide-to-digital-transformation-world-economic-forum/Four key building blocks form a high-level checklist for digital transformations.Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Step-by-Step Guide to Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7b5cd96ac1b945e794194738da0f2299/wef-2018-step-by-step-digital-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b59fb818-30c3-402a-a3ca-43b43c8d7a9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-brands-can-stay-ahead-in-china-forbes/Getting ahead in China's new retailing era means developing a “challenger” mindset that allows you to act swiftly.Thu, 04 Jan 2018 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Stay Ahead In China]]><![CDATA[By Larry Zhu, Jason Ding, and Bruno Lannes]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c310c183-e298-463a-878b-e5d08ddb6203https://www.bain.com/insights/raymond-tsang-new-opportunities-for-europeans-in-chinas-truck-market-video/European players can gain a competitive edge in China's truck market.Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:14:00 Z<![CDATA[Raymond Tsang: New Opportunities for Europeans in China's Truck Market]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9183d93600024405a11e5fc5d436f47a/tsang-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, 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Wegener]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/27dd0760976c4c1f92f22d04e2512617/wegener-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b12274ca-fa32-4543-99f3-8d571062b3bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/peter-guarraia-accelerating-digital-in-chemicals-video/Chemical company executives need to consider three things when rethinking their business models.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Guarraia: Accelerating Digitalization in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eaaa9b515752480f843a831a7813be87/guarraia-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c175cdb6-d5a0-4a02-b83e-d801e297468ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/deepak-jain-betting-on-zero-based-budgetings-trifecta-video/How companies can reduce cost, grow revenue and strengthen employee engagement.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Deepak Jain: Betting on Zero-Based Budgeting's Trifecta]]><![CDATA[By Deepak Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e491eccd1f147529da7b2c051da7d52/jain-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c2a14d4-0c43-4592-ae6e-4ebd54714fb5https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-banking-strategy-for-the-long-game-video/While disruptions are inevitable, banks need to take a long-term view.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: Banking Strategy for the Long Game]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e652b8be756a4a09bf62db6b3993111a/olsen-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b68995d6-84f7-4c65-ab49-0669207b8ff9https://www.bain.com/insights/andrea-ioannilli-customer-centric-approach-to-commercial-excellence-video/Oil and gas companies can consider a few factors when pursuing a commercial excellence program.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Andrea Ioannilli: A Customer-Centric Approach to Commercial Excellence]]><![CDATA[By Andrea Ioannilli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0fe7678bb48e48d493837c4c94eed2a5/ioannili-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b89e9a31-dc9f-4b77-a007-3b8d5c333693https://www.bain.com/insights/prudential-singapore-wilf-blackburn-on-transformation-video/How the company integrated changes to its leadership and culture with a new emphasis on the bottom line.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:09:00 Z<![CDATA[Prudential Singapore's Wilf Blackburn on Transformation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8a7559143e5f40fd8f812f0679318084/wilf-transformation-530x242.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e9aaa76-d99b-48ee-874f-87e0d9868dd9https://www.bain.com/insights/prudential-singapores-wilf-blackburn-customer-service-desk-nine/Proximity to the customer is key for executives who are traditionally cut off from the customer experience.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:09:18 Z<![CDATA[Prudential Singapore's Wilf Blackburn on the CEO at Customer Service Desk Number Nine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c495295d5ccc40bd9214bd78f1c14936/blackburn-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>40cc2ad5-e2b5-423b-a46b-d2f7e43b402ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/lori-sherer-data-strategy-video/Companies can productively invest in data and analytics to drive business performance.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 11:23:00 Z<![CDATA[Lori Sherer: Data Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/070d6f92b3a04ee6990cc14cd8e2bb61/sherer-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cceca1df-fa3a-4c6e-9bb7-ca2d5f575b4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-fall-winter-2017/Responding to the millennial mindset will be key to capturing growth.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, Fall–Winter 2017]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Marc-André Kamel, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/913fa48282034511b178b0f4b7cc3d9a/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-fall-winter-2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d036a62-7d16-409e-aab5-b8d1abfb2103https://www.bain.com/insights/rafael-natanek-excellence-in-pharmaceutical-launch-video/Three things contribute to the success of a drug launch.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Rafael Natanek: Excellence in Pharmaceutical Launch]]><![CDATA[By Rafael Natanek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d086bc40f5c426d8e8ef2993d97d2ab/natanek-final.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>548e5e38-11f3-44dc-af93-e0417fccb52dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/dirk-vater-customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-video/Banks can respond to the threat from big tech firms by focusing on the customer experience.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:31:00 Z<![CDATA[Dirk Vater: Customer Loyalty in Retail Banking—The Threat from Technology Firms]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a36a295038a45a189dbb4efcdb3c0d5/vater-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e94a34c9-e451-4a83-a3ef-a62640d8f120https://www.bain.com/insights/torsten-lichtenau-stepping-stones-digital-transformation-video/B2B leaders are using a Radar 360 Strategy approach to bring doers and dreamers together.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:11:00 Z<![CDATA[Torsten Lichtenau: Stepping Stones to a Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d1a39ac46d0742d0847285cd9da50eda/lichtenau-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e515992f-151a-4aed-9316-77936156870bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rhn-4-infographic/Do your special holiday offers capitalize on the science and psychology behind consumer behaviors? Take the quiz to find out.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:31:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday Shopping Behavior Quiz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0739c0a4ae6e4a029ee402380fe279e9/retail-holiday-newsletter-quiz-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>4dcf99a9-be08-4693-a336-97935dbcc734https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2017-issue-4/Holiday sales are exceeding expectations. But how much are promotions helping retailers achieve this high growth?Thu, 21 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Strategy, Science and Psychology of Holiday Promotions]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a2e4ca639b84a4d8956157678c7629b/the-strategy-science-and-psychology-of-holiday-promotions-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d70b049a-418a-460d-b1ae-96a25d0e1d66https://www.bain.com/insights/phil-barton-how-your-change-program-can-beat-the-odds-video/How to successfully manage the what, who and how of a change program.Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:11:00 Z<![CDATA[Phil Barton: How Your Change Program Can Beat the Odds]]><![CDATA[By Phil Barton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d71b35d8cf7b4b9b9ae82ca46ba2bffd/barton-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change 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Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4de8e7e3a84418faf6cea8400834c5c/soares-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>8558ec78-aa49-4986-ad0d-5346503b2556https://www.bain.com/insights/marco-davino-when-the-front-line-should-lead-a-major-transformation-video/Two ingredients are necessary for a successful line-led transformation.Wed, 20 Dec 2017 12:44:00 Z<![CDATA[Marco D'Avino: When the Front Line Should Lead a Major Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Marco D'Avino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dbf97c67bcf1419a8dbe32da078e4718/davino-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b66831d6-10cc-4b8e-9205-98a72c3e1d7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/pierre-antoine-dresco-microbattles-video/Micro-battles can help a company transform its behavior and become a scale insurgent.Tue, 19 Dec 2017 15:17:33 Z<![CDATA[Pierre-Antoine Dresco: Micro-battles]]><![CDATA[By Pierre-Antoine Dresco]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/868091957a024923852dc004c4149ad8/dresco-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f6d98b1-4aca-4858-a948-0bd4fb601fedhttps://www.bain.com/insights/brian-dennehy-customer-lifetime-value-video/How a marketer can turn a hypothesis into action.Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Brian Dennehy: Customer Lifetime Value]]><![CDATA[By Brian Dennehy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4419b0850134417ea47dee50fe16e8da/dennehy-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d6bf892-ddf9-445b-b2c9-99cdde527be6https://www.bain.com/insights/gilbert-grima-using-the-nps-to-boost-loyalty-in-pharma-video/Pharma companies need to move from a product-centric approach to a customer-centric approach.Tue, 19 Dec 2017 10:33:00 Z<![CDATA[Gilbert Grima: Using the Net Promoter System® to Boost Loyalty in Pharma]]><![CDATA[By Gilbert Grima]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70d3abf3221642bebb2422cf08668f65/grima-nps.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c383319-7142-4793-921e-34fa115c13abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/david-michels-the-best-way-to-align-leaders/Alignment on a company's team isn't just telling everyone to get along.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:03:00 Z<![CDATA[David Michels: The Best Way to Align Leaders—Disagree, Debate, Repeat]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3fbf23575cd24dc389c4f38e90b32e98/michels-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>900159bd-0afd-4b55-b326-a5ddda3caf85https://www.bain.com/insights/jens-engelhardt-simple-and-digital-video/Companies can follow five rules to reduce complexity and transform their core business.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:24:00 Z<![CDATA[Jens Engelhardt: Simple and Digital]]><![CDATA[By Jens Engelhardt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f70c11c15a9e4570bcb77ae0de363ab9/engelhardt-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d64287a-144e-42b5-80d3-813a3d4b01f5https://www.bain.com/insights/darrell-rigby-omnichannel-retail-video/Successful omnichannel retailers merge the best of the digital and physical worlds.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Darrell Rigby: Omnichannel Retail]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5773a1c239d64e4f9347ce89d69ed7ce/darrell-rigby-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>18275849-0506-450d-9997-74f630a66b79https://www.bain.com/insights/henrik-naujoks-winning-with-insurance-ecosystems/Ecosystem services can boost customer loyalty, increase revenues and reduce costs. Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Henrik Naujoks: Winning with Insurance Ecosystems]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f4793d317514ebcab838e43f1f0a0c3/naujoks-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff421933-b31d-4964-bdfd-2a3582e6416chttps://www.bain.com/insights/cultures-role-in-corporate-transformation/Four moves can renew a company's corporate culture.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Culture's Role in Corporate Transformation]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0dfe3af827f941d6bccf1d9bfdbfe41f/cultures-role-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>6241ccd5-55e1-43b9-95d7-81fec82fa67chttps://www.bain.com/insights/chris-brahm-closing-the-results-gap-in-advanced-analytics-video/Six principles can help companies reach their full potential of advanced analytics.Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:54:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Brahm: Closing the Results Gap in Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f7cd0aa3edc4c58a83ec0cfedfc5e44/brahm-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0458825-1d37-488d-a08a-c6f871321be2https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-brahm-the-last-mile-of-analytics-video/How to address the disconnect between great analytical output and actual changed behavior.Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:37:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Brahm: The Last Mile of Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/15dec217e45e415dac308956fcfa270b/brahm-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d0c5b0c5-dd98-4234-bc2e-a471d410cde5https://www.bain.com/insights/greg-caimi-organizing-for-digital-video/Executives can upgrade their capabilities in order to keep up with digital.Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:14:00 Z<![CDATA[Greg Caimi: Organizing for Digital]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d12cf3b6d17749108fc74507a826b300/greg-caimi-organizing-for-digital-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>75fee730-b0cf-4821-8778-508f81c2b39ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/stop-flying-blind-in-sales/Sales leaders are using analytics to accelerate growth.Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stop Flying Blind in Sales]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac, Johnny Hanson, and Jonny Holliday]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/589236ad751b4904b5d14aaadd9f210c/stop-flying-blind-in-sales-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>917adf0d-e2ac-44fa-8fd6-c727e5b35dfchttps://www.bain.com/insights/predictive-analytics-can-widen-the-aperture-for-potential-sales-snapchart/Predictive analytics can provide more focused sales targets.Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Predictive Analytics Can Widen the Aperture for Potential Sales]]><![CDATA[By Jonny Holliday]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92a4345f0b8048308489bf6d7fe76286/predictive-analytics-can-widen-the-aperture-for-potential-sales-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d52e8fb7-ad32-4435-ae3f-6f65bd4c8a64https://www.bain.com/insights/les-baird-developing-a-merger-integration-thesis-video/Although companies can design a great deal thesis, they often fall short in executing the integration program.Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Les Baird: Developing a Merger Integration Thesis]]><![CDATA[By Les Baird]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a864a957beda40f09efa531a6eabf9b7/baird-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb1b5355-36bf-4dc2-8375-736be869d2a8https://www.bain.com/insights/reverse-logistics-infographic/Retailers can take a strategic approach to manage product returns more effectively.Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Reverse Logistics Improves Retail Performance]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e9f6c4f6bb54da19f3a196c9eafadf5/reverse-logistics-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>d29b252a-c3d6-4fa4-bbf3-8efebab36f6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-diamond-industry-report-2017/The diamond industry is turning challenges into opportunities even as consumer demand falls.Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Global Diamond Industry 2017: The Enduring Story in a Changing World]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde, Genia Kudryasheva, and Oleg Geyler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f612968c1265444d8f36058beddbae46/global-diamond-industry-report-2017-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer 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Telecom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05bfca98a823444181ccc24bd6af168c/lowe-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>328001f8-7a3c-4354-85e0-c91f4ed44b7bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/henrik-poppe-when-the-finance-department-becomes-a-companys-secret-weapon/CFOs can take several steps to transform the finance function.Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:14:00 Z<![CDATA[Henrik Poppe: When the Finance Department Becomes a Company's Secret Weapon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4953bef98cb640e18b9f51448112b9d2/poppe-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>90ae67cd-658d-4341-a2cb-eb4c78794873https://www.bain.com/insights/how-government-funded-defense-companies-can-remain-innovative-aviation-week/Defense companies can more effectively leverage partnerships to expand innovation. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Government-Funded Defense Companies Can Remain Innovative]]><![CDATA[By Michael Goldberg and Jim Harris]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>44ec1850-5f5e-4e63-8f3b-6b17e4de49edhttps://www.bain.com/insights/make-the-most-of-online-bulletin-board-groups-for-qualitative-research/How to produce relevant, impartial and accurate data from online bulletin boards.Fri, 08 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Make the Most of Online 'Bulletin Board' Groups for Qualitative Research]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7fdfa82a1ec4643b6d0b5089a926a43/online-bulletin-board-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ecbcc9c3-1714-49d7-a4c0-f3dfe3e1df66https://www.bain.com/insights/gregoire-baudry-fact-based-negotiations-video/Retailers can take three-step approach to engaging with consumer goods companies. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 13:22:00 Z<![CDATA[Grégoire Baudry: How Retailers Can Buy Better]]><![CDATA[By Grégoire Baudry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12cf98c959324636b1015d35d9dd395d/baudry-fact-based-negotiations-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>124134b7-e371-4b5c-a80f-124217fb1094https://www.bain.com/insights/bharat-bansal-data-strategy/Companies can keep four things to keep in mind when investing in data analytics.Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:51:00 Z<![CDATA[Bharat Bansal: Data Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Bharat Bansal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8950dd0210a449348b4b681906a48a2d/bansal-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3deb422-86e5-47dc-bbe5-c94a4f44bf57https://www.bain.com/insights/whit-keuer-north-american-midstream-strategy-in-time-of-uncertainty-video/Midstream companies can take three steps to tackle industry challenges.Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:12:00 Z<![CDATA[Whit Keuer: North American Midstream Strategy in a Time of Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6809d1edcdc9426c955637313ce6ad71/keuer-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9599bbae-a081-4db7-baae-8f3ba249c8d6https://www.bain.com/insights/frank-ford-cybersecurity-video/Companies can address concerns by looking holistically at their cybersecurity maturity.Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:09:00 Z<![CDATA[Frank Ford: Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[By Frank Ford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b49723ec8fb74c038060b2c978456ca8/ford-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>887d1477-8598-4605-98e4-1cf405cf650chttps://www.bain.com/insights/melanie-sanders-on-amazons-entry-into-the-australian-market-video/Inside the strategies Amazon has taken as it launches in Australia. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:09:46 Z<![CDATA[Melanie Sanders on Amazon's Entry into the Australian Market]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a02983d0e2a4b378229dc676bb6039e/sanders-sky-amazon-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Sky News Business]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>41906ae9-3338-439d-b822-4088f856311fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/so-you-want-to-win-in-southeast-asia-ecommerce/In the world’s hottest online battleground, consumer companies are looking across industries to see what brings success.Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[So You Want to Win in Southeast Asia E-commerce?]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff8ef25506a64520ac66f9d800ed7c88/so-you-want-to-win-in-southeast-asia-e-commerce-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>520409d4-260b-45f1-9989-f6588664d589https://www.bain.com/insights/permata-banks-ridha-wirakusumah-winning-with-people-technology-video/How Permata Bank has stabilized internal operations to compete against larger banks.Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:42:00 Z<![CDATA[Permata Bank's Ridha Wirakusumah on Winning with People and Technology]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2dbb925ba7246bfb0aa179ced328bfb/wirakusumah-winning-with-people-and-technology-530x242.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>18625a48-24de-4a34-8216-481570d3bff3https://www.bain.com/insights/permata-banks-ridha-wirakusumah-on-eliminating-complexity-video/How introducing several mottos helped to achieve more than was thought possible.Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Permata Bank's Ridha Wirakusumah on Eliminating Complexity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a16853232814b36a3dd594db68fc0df/wirkusumah-take000-00-24-01still002.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d9fd2d06-20d3-4a80-a283-acf43faab9cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/permata-banks-ridha-wirakusumah-on-leading-people-video/How the bank conducted a systematic analysis of its shortcomings to improve performance.Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:42:00 Z<![CDATA[Permata Bank's Ridha Wirakusumah on Leading People]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1cad7a0b19744c88349760c2b2dd1ff/wirkusumah-take000-00-24-01still002.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>54bf813e-9e27-4685-b9bc-fcb9e9d1d17dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/brokerages-digital-loyalty-snap-chart/Providing sound advice is a big part of earning customer loyalty in the brokerage business—but it's not enough. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:01:00 Z<![CDATA[For Brokerages, Better Digital Experiences Earn Greater Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Edwards]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1da8bedc682417ab387b57e74814b78/brokerages-digital-loyalty_16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed9fe1f0-bd02-4b21-a80b-ca79fcb1279bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/michael-schallehn-how-to-choose-the-right-industrial-iot-platform-video/Three things executives should consider when deciding how to expand into the industrial IoT sector. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Michael Schallehn: How to Choose the Right Industrial IoT Platform]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f3a0065a906478192c4caefd28abc01/schallehn-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8e3ab2a-a604-48f1-8e0c-b9a5b45d9970https://www.bain.com/insights/delivering-chinas-new-retail-future/How brands are redefining consumers, merchandise and stores for retailing’s next revolution.Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delivering China's 'New Retail' Future]]><![CDATA[By Jason Ding, Bruno Lannes, and Larry Zhu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31fc67521f2d4085b3a1bc9dc2758c83/delivering-chinas-new-retail-future-comps-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0481d557-fde5-48f2-b5fc-b3eb0c4ea525https://www.bain.com/insights/to-optimize-multivariate-in-market-tests-run-a-series/For multivariate testing, plan and execute a series of tests instead of one test. Tue, 05 Dec 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Optimize Multivariate In-Market Tests, Run a Series]]><![CDATA[By June Wu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/677bdb026a864ddb88009fbb7a07580f/multivariate-in-market-tests-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dc945da-2404-4e71-8cf5-c96553443717https://www.bain.com/insights/kurt-grichel-cost-efficiency-in-retail-video/Retailers can use zero-based budgeting and zero-based redesign to transform their cost structures.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Kurt Grichel: Cost Efficiency in Retail]]><![CDATA[By Kurt Grichel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2be13b57629d4a9bb5446e6fdbbbaaa1/grichel-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>6810f3b0-4e53-4b13-8013-847948f35d87https://www.bain.com/insights/casey-taylor-building-efficient-sustainable-retail-supply-chains-video/Retailers can adjust their supply chain to limit the costs to the bottom line and the environment.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:31:00 Z<![CDATA[Casey Taylor: Building Efficient and Sustainable Retail Supply Chains]]><![CDATA[By Casey Taylor]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aad98b7e45f3404a923d345ff5a1f9b3/casey-taylor-building-efficient-and-sustainable-retail-supply-chains.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations, Sustainability, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>668b61d9-c9c3-4f69-8702-b3b62a5ae4a9https://www.bain.com/insights/mark-brinda-offering-management-video/Giving more power to product managers can help companies drive growth.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Mark Brinda: Offering Management]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64f4d78c05364500a1db88043fc34d5f/brinda-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Product & Portfolio Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>7761e0aa-04ac-4c30-8706-c0303f915f00https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-parry-strategic-priorities-oil-gas-companies-2018-video/Capital spending in the oil and gas industry could accelerate in five areas.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:39:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Parry: Strategic Priorities for Oil and Gas Companies in 2018]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/10ed4178007945e69bb12277e1630937/parry-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a481e2e-52ee-48c9-8126-42e48f1a8b77https://www.bain.com/insights/david-harding-ma-valuations/How deal-making has changed in a low-interest-rate environment.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:09:00 Z<![CDATA[The Deal Economy: David Harding on M&A Valuations]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98ac84acaa5445fcadfeec511e9b80cb/harding-deal-economy-530x242.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Deal]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>76f45107-92bb-4956-99c5-f3b37d14d6f9https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2017-issue-3/From augmented reality to robots, we examine how retailers are reshaping the customer experience with new technologies.Thu, 30 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Countdown to Christmas: Tech the Halls]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/420b509d757f4cd39d9f8db3def3bb4b/countdown-to-christmas-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d903a2f9-c2a7-40ec-9fc7-4d420d6d04b2https://www.bain.com/insights/tamara-olsen-leading-transformation-from-front-line-video/When undertaking transformation efforts, companies often fail to fully engage the front line.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:18:00 Z<![CDATA[Tamara Olsen: Leading a Transformation from the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By Tamara Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/394b37356e40413483bd6dff8c8678d7/tamara-olsen-leading-a-transformation-from-the-front-line.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d01e8c9-144f-4f01-aa8b-e4971386f681https://www.bain.com/insights/florian-hoppe-southeast-asia-ecommerce-video/How brands can capture the growing market in Southeast Asia.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Florian Hoppe: Southeast Asia E-commerce]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef06f4d659564a429f48a587f9d495ce/hoppe-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1419724b-ab42-4830-adc3-5539582aa0cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/flex-or-fail-why-adaptive-companies-hold-the-advantage-in-digital/The most adaptive organizations take four measures to put the right people and resources toward the most important opportunities.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Flex or Fail: Why Adaptive Companies Hold the Advantage in Digital]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding and Greg Caimi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/510151b93fb640bc9275c6a80cfd027c/flex-or-fail-why-adaptive-companies-hold-the-advantage-in-digital-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1b26f22-50d7-42c0-afd7-caf38476ff89https://www.bain.com/insights/in-chemicals-great-strategy-beats-great-markets/Investing to outperform in core markets proves more rewarding than chasing after exciting new ones.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Chemicals, Great Strategy Beats Great Markets]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn, Piet de Paepe, and David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f9f6acd4d8e4bcab77437b52d02c643/in-chemicals-great-strategy-beats-great-markets-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>c073c6a8-86c0-4bac-8f62-8162d1a4ae4ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/bruno-lannes-china-retail-shifts-video/What brands need to do to prepare for three major retails shifts in China.Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Bruno Lannes: China Retail Shifts]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13fabf0087044ffab6af1d9305db73e4/lannes-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1824c955-34ea-4d52-a931-ec743265d1fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bruno-lannes-keeping-up-with-china-shoppers-two-speed-video/While the growth in some consumer product categories in China is slowing, others are charging ahead.Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:07:00 Z<![CDATA[Bruno Lannes: Keeping Up with China's Shoppers at Two Speeds]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dafcc5f64d664fb08fd56194346cf95f/lannes-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1fc23629-11f0-4371-98a6-6fb74bb3f1c9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-can-save-their-customers-fifteen-billion-dollars-forbes/Leading utilities spend about 25% to 40% as much on operations and maintenance as their least-efficient peers.Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Utilities Can Save Their Customers $15 Billion]]><![CDATA[By Jason Glickman, Pratap Mukharji, and Joe Scalise]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e6ec63e-1b20-4a48-8d8e-2476b82744cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/blue-screens-are-not-an-option-in-the-industrial-iot-forbes/While it's still early days, several imperatives are emerging for technology providers to win in the industrial Internet of Things.Mon, 27 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Blue Screens Are Not An Option In The Industrial Internet Of Things]]><![CDATA[By Peter Bowen, Asit Goel, and Michael Schallehn]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>7acd01e7-0eea-4121-a5cf-7d69c580a24fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/david-schottland-portfolio-strategy-for-chemical-companies-video/Chemical companies can focus on strategy-sharing and volatility when making important portfolio decisions.Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:19:00 Z<![CDATA[David Schottland: Portfolio Strategy for Chemical Companies]]><![CDATA[By David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb19d704f6734731a2720ca8ffafde44/schottland-take-300-03-44-19still001.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a2e4ec7a-a430-4646-a380-feaafdf68f87https://www.bain.com/insights/paul-callahan-data-strategy-video/Companies are improving their data strategy by focusing on four key investment areas.Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:14:00 Z<![CDATA[Paul Callahan: Data Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Paul Callahan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8381bd04a13248e8a08e6cc7ee5d0219/callahan-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>86720117-8888-4587-bee0-695ab314ac43https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-capital-oil-and-gas-industry-planning-outlook/Cost-reduction efforts of recent years have laid the groundwork for a return to sustainable capital investment.Wed, 22 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Capital: 2018 Oil & Gas Industry Planning Outlook]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c0ce7e120a84f409c5e105ae751b331/accelerating-capital-2018-oil--gas-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ca9bb94-b2db-45ee-af5e-ead343519724https://www.bain.com/insights/you-know-where-the-future-is-headed/Setting a digital strategy starts with confronting two questions: Where is my industry headed, and what will be my company's role? Wed, 22 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[You Know Where the Future is Headed, So Why Aren't You There Already?]]><![CDATA[By Ouriel Lancry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f832326a5b684b7388b19cf063f7bca1/you-know-where-the-future-is-headed-so-why-arent-you-there-already-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1061019e-a461-489a-9f55-6392ecddfe40https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-company-actually-set-up-to-support-your-strategy-hbr/Success depends as much on matching the operating model to evolutions in strategy as it does on the soundness of the strategy itself.Wed, 22 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Company Actually Set Up to Support Your Strategy?]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c19425f-90e3-4e01-aa16-45bbea3ca9d3https://www.bain.com/insights/orchestrating-a-successful-digital-transformation/Few companies succeed in transforming themselves for the digital age. Here’s how the leaders beat the odds.Wed, 22 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Orchestrating a Successful Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Laurent Colombani, Virginie Flam, Ouriel Lancry, and Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd440ca288d34c16ba8cd3ab6ef69a04/orchestrating-a-successful-digital-transformation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Digital, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa233869-53b1-4e43-a4e8-cc46ad81c2e2https://www.bain.com/insights/china-grocery-infographic/China's consumer goods are growing at two speeds: fast and slow. Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:39:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Succeed in Two-Speed China]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70d35b9ffd7f44dc81be342aa3f22376/how-brands-can-succeed-in-two-speed-china-530x2415-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>805118ec-9b5c-444a-82b0-cb0bb0553246https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-bowen-how-to-choose-the-right-industrial-iot-platform/Three important concepts that will help companies compete in the industrial IoT.Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:36:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Bowen: How to Choose the Right Industrial IoT Platform]]><![CDATA[By Peter Bowen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/353e6b1d4ea140e89e8c8887065cc8bd/bowen-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d9531d5-152c-4cfe-9ac6-5a6e1a5c59fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/nate-anderson-accelerating-digitalization-in-chemicals-video/Three questions chemicals executives can ask when planning their strategy for optimizing digital potential. Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:07:00 Z<![CDATA[Nate Anderson: Accelerating Digitalization in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1344e043a2bc437c834a1bc46a37eb6b/anderson-take-200-03-16-22still001.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>819215a5-8e3e-4694-bc8d-5f4aa071bc96https://www.bain.com/insights/conquering-the-food-challenge-through-agriculture-3/The world needs more food, and new digital techniques are available to help meet that demand. But without solid planning, many countries won’t be able to rise to the occasion.Tue, 21 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Conquering the Food Challenge through Agriculture 3.0]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá, Dalton Maine, and Fernando Heil Lutiis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23f69640410a4ab5b1e04d7a32663d8c/conquering-the-food-challenge-3.0-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>0231cbbc-2165-44b6-8182-027f8734b290https://www.bain.com/insights/gerard-du-toit-customer-episodes-and-bank-loyalty-video/Leading banks are dedicated to delivering the best possible customer episodes.Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:41:00 Z<![CDATA[Gerard du Toit: Customer Episodes and Bank Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f93032eb533400b8e01c0d37752828d/dutoit-17-11-02-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d8f9ba07-b195-45b6-8076-1fba56eccf67https://www.bain.com/insights/maureen-burns-how-big-tech-could-upend-banking-video/More big technology companies are offering financial products, creating a challenge for retail banks.Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Maureen Burns: How Big Tech Could Upend Banking]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a43fdd9165e453db62476059633a101/maureen-burns-17-11-02-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7dde8691-926c-4162-9766-b666823fad05https://www.bain.com/insights/evolving-the-customer-experience-in-banking/Should banks worry about Amazon's quiet moves into financial products, including Amazon Cash?Mon, 20 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Evolving the Customer Experience in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff8cd79182eb4cf197f3e47663bebe13/evolving-the-customer-experience-in-banking-alexa-move-my-bank-accounts-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>3746d454-6fd2-4067-9525-eac459dd8c8fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-ways-the-best-companies-close-the-strategy-execution-gap-hbr/Companies can close the strategy-to-performance gap with an agile, test-and-learn approach. Mon, 20 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Ways the Best Companies Close the Strategy-Execution Gap]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Business Strategy, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>fae1e6dd-d61e-490f-a86c-789ce43aa68dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/patrick-ohagan-shared-services-video/How successful companies can accelerate profitable growth with the Share Smarter, Serve Better model.Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Patrick O'Hagan: Shared Services]]><![CDATA[By Patrick O'Hagan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d2947a1cbf94fdc9957e00f914a5c84/ohagan-still001.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bf87b81-3810-414d-9416-535a9490dab1https://www.bain.com/insights/phil-kleweno-get-all-the-players-on-your-team-working-together-video/Teams need to be able to answer three questions affirmatively to come together effectively to solve problems.Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Phil Kleweno: How to Get All the Players on Your Team Truly Working Together]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f4e2ba54cdc34b8b87c45abd7eaa0c07/kleweno-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b303a3e-d9e8-476a-8c93-a64a910d4281https://www.bain.com/insights/amit-nagar-a-smarter-approach-to-digital-operations-video/Five guidelines companies can follow when deciding how to invest in the future of digital operations.Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Amit Nagar: A Smarter Approach to Digital Operations]]><![CDATA[By Amit Nagar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b07e553012a4d10a4a0e4ad4c2756a6/nagar-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>954df610-083e-43ca-a60d-c0c8f6952809https://www.bain.com/insights/tom-springer-the-future-of-feedback-video/Advanced analytics can help businesses infer customer feedback from a growing volume of digital interactions.Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:26:00 Z<![CDATA[Tom Springer: The Future of Feedback]]><![CDATA[By Tom Springer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cccb5277ac2e4a27af6a357a0c3cecc0/springer-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c940f9f-b734-459e-a012-bb47329b856fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/turbocharging-consumer-products-in-developing-asia/How to overcome the pitfalls that keep brands from growing.Fri, 17 Nov 2017 02:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turbocharging Consumer Products in Developing Asia]]><![CDATA[By Paolo Misurale, Nikhil Prasad Ojha, Nader Elkhweet, and Mike Booker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1565645f19ca4fc48b0958a3ab569c28/turbocharging-consumer-products-in-developing-asia-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d04758d9-668e-475f-8ab9-d8c55f569b4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mobile-metrics-infographic/Today's mobile users are constantly connected, using more bandwidth and expecting a faster, more reliable usage experience. Here's how telcos can satisfy the massive surge in demand.Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:44:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning the Battle for Mobile Customers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2525ebb79ef840de92e67c9859401357/mobile-metrics-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c7f6483-7e73-445f-aa6a-6961eb355358https://www.bain.com/insights/conflict-is-good/How constructive disagreement leads to better decisions, and committed leadership.Thu, 16 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Conflict Is Good]]><![CDATA[By Imeyen Ebong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd363d7f6acc4f0bb26302bac6be6d75/conflict-is-good_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>070c3a6f-1bcd-402c-b5d7-b23e5ed15592https://www.bain.com/insights/figure-out-your-companys-make-or-break-strategic-problems-hbr/The success of micro-battles depends on the executive team's ability to step back.Thu, 16 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Figure Out Your Company's Make-or-Break Strategic Problems, Then Use Small Teams to Solve Them]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d453d03-92e5-4d71-a873-37f2e404fd9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/merger-change-infographic/Companies that build a strong foundation after a merger are best positioned to succeed.Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:41:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Manage Change During a Merger Integration]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/944f725210a5473ab31cc51c8b626e71/change-mgmt-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Change Management, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdced65b-3ce8-4b30-bd68-5d45b0c06b25https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-technology-function-ready-for-a-digital-world/As companies reboot their IT capability to meet the needs of a digital enterprise, they should focus on four key areas.Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Technology Function Ready for a Digital World?]]><![CDATA[By Rudy Puryear]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1b96b6b736db4a27ae6404593173cecf/is-your-technology-function-ready-for-a-digital-world-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf2db020-9fb0-4986-880f-43fb95f02819https://www.bain.com/insights/iot-opportunities-interactive/Explore the most attractive business-to-business opportunities for vendors in the Internet of Things.Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:36:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Opportunities for Vendors in the Internet of Things]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83655f8d194849d19e1ac6e55ac7ebb4/iot-opportunities-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>335f87f0-b426-4279-8eb9-a694177368a3https://www.bain.com/insights/five-macro-trends-bankers-should-watch-forbes/To play the long game, bankers should incorporate five key macro themes into their strategic planning.Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[5 Macro Trends Bankers Should Watch]]><![CDATA[By Niels Peder Nielsen, Thomas Olsen, and Karen Harris]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3139329a-ccc8-47ef-8ca5-ac62d3348b01https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2017-issue-2/We take a close look at Amazon’s holiday strategy and examine how retailers can capture more than their fair share of growth.Thu, 09 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dreaming of an Amazon Christmas?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6127ebb67b5e4da9b5ecec69910ca19f/dreaming-of-an-amazon-christmas-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d0de3f9-e0bc-4525-af19-e62741b80c38https://www.bain.com/insights/a-path-to-faster-growth-for-healthcare-companies/Tackling complexity can unlock growth and increase margins.Wed, 08 Nov 2017 03:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Path to Faster Growth for Healthcare Companies: Eliminate Complexity]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson, Patrick O'Hagan, and Chuck Whitten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e106c7a6b68a4fd18e4b00b81226c7c5/a-path-to-faster-growth-for-healthcare-companies-eliminate-complexity-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Business Strategy, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>291a263e-b8d2-4851-898d-ab7f5ef3c2d8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-inner-game-why-culture-trumps-code-in-digital-innovation/Truly disruptive digital change takes more than data and coding—it requires winning at the "inner game." Wed, 08 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Inner Game: Why Culture Trumps Code in Digital Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi and Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/24aef5b09b7a4835b9fbc6c6e1d0a42d/the-inner-game-why-culture-trumps-code-in-digital-innovation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Business Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>06219060-650c-40d2-9dbd-0a853f3165e7https://www.bain.com/insights/predator-or-prey-disruption-in-the-era-of-advanced-analytics/The signs that an industry is ripe for advanced analytics disruption are becoming clearer. So are the patterns that commonly follow.Wed, 08 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Predator or Prey: Disruption in the Era of Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener, Chris Brahm, and Sanjin Bicanic]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/514e39deed67451c9f6bc56981671b8b/predator-or-prey-disruption-in-the-era-of-advanced-analytics-16_9-2.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>78ba708d-5bef-40a9-af6f-a25bf8ad8f37https://www.bain.com/insights/analytics-disruption-infographic/Disrupters in advanced analytics upend ill-prepared companies or industries. Here's how to spot the warning signs.Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:55:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Respond to Disruption in the Era of Advanced Analytics]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b59980893024e81ac226bca5bada301/advanced-analytics-disruption-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1198e71b-119f-4030-811b-13d144a34ff4https://www.bain.com/insights/european-bank-health-infographic/Many European banks continue to struggle. But there is a proven formula that banks can use to right themselves.Tue, 07 Nov 2017 11:13:00 Z<![CDATA[How European Banks Can Get Stronger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e073ee75e0b4675a26c5034f74817f4/battle-of-the-banks-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e40b6888-b836-4760-91a4-796566893504https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-decision-rights-tools/Clear decision rights allow companies to cut through the complexity often clouding today's global structures by ensuring that critical decisions are made promptly and well and result in effective actions.Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decision Rights Tools]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0f8872dd5140443b84f35e9f1b460da7/decisionrights1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>fec9266d-3c99-4cde-ab99-22d8781e4288https://www.bain.com/insights/companies-hate-to-sell-business-units-thats-a-big-mistake-wsj/Companies willing to study how well all their businesses contribute to their core—and to take action on those that don't fit—have a stronger chance for growth.Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies Hate to Sell Business Units. That's a Big Mistake.]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4909878-4e46-4282-8f3e-631d88a314eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-disruptive-innovation-labs/Disruptive Innovation Labs foster disruptive innovations—high-risk, high-return breakthroughs that often start at the bottom of a market but eventually displace established competitors.Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Disruptive Innovation Labs]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5bdf03a0a426401989c6705eb7730727/disruptive1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>00e2c316-a112-43fc-9fc3-2b1014cb38d7https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-big-data-analytics/Big Data Analytics enables the rapid extraction, transformation, loading, search, analysis and sharing of massive data sets. Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Data Analytics]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4be843e96c243508660fb24c0c1932f/bigdata1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>e12d0d28-fc2a-430d-b94b-777602b626eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/crazy-idea-or-game-changing-breakthrough-put-it-to-the-test/Companies with a nimble test-and-learn culture will seize new opportunities quickly. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Crazy Idea or Game-changing Breakthrough? Put It to the Test]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Richard Lichtenstein, and Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ae6978d52d3944faa19b2312a7abf071/crazy-idea-or-game-changing-breakthrough-put-it-to-the-test-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>30196d96-9b94-42dd-b002-2713350f860ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/omnichannel-car-sales-infographic/Car-buying behavior is changing, and almost 50% of buyers begin online. Here's how dealers and automakers can respond.Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:40:14 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Car Sales is Omnichannel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f0b4752b7314afc8ba005ec237cb48b/omnichannel-auto-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>da13c49b-5481-4e32-ab2d-31bd6aebf079https://www.bain.com/insights/brownies-and-birthdays-micro-battles-in-action-fm-blog/How Leon launched a micro-battle to improve like-for-like growth in its stores.Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brownies and Birthdays: Micro-battles in Action]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65913d389dd14ccc868202591e5826b2/brownies-and-birthdays-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae7aaf25-22db-4f7e-be06-5879d2f521eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-up-with-chinas-shoppers-at-two-speeds/China's two-speed trend is forcing brands to find new ways to spur household penetration and market share growth.Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keeping Up with China's Shoppers at Two Speeds]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/659503f23c6447c7afcd42ec2c58e2a2/keeping-up-with-chinas-shoppers-at-two-speeds-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>856727b0-4523-4de1-b1aa-b9f8c06bc0eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-your-drug-launch-a-success-invivo/Three factors are key to a successful drug launch.Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make Your Drug Launch A Success]]><![CDATA[By Rafael Natanek, Christoph Schlegel, and Michael Retterath]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6230a18-cb3c-4e11-9d14-9db1193414a1https://www.bain.com/insights/darci-darnell-reinventing-customer-relationships-insurance-ecosystems/Insurers can increase customer loyalty, attract new customers and reduce price sensitivity by focusing on ecosystem services.Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Darci Darnell: Reinventing Customer Relationships with Insurance Ecosystems]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f243dff518934db1a140ddf591d4eeff/darnell-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1c8311e-8560-4efd-ad3e-1ea5eda1e024https://www.bain.com/insights/it-design-rules-infographic/For many CIOs, the journey to digital is hampered by many obstacles. Here's a playbook for modern IT design centered around six core rules.Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:16:00 Z<![CDATA[An IT Playbook for Digital Transformation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e8b4d2a77d444a5e82d212ea3ce61158/it-design-rules-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>576d2ff3-f8b2-4dd9-8f72-0a7e9f91bcd9https://www.bain.com/insights/fighting-the-battle-for-energy-managing-change-blog/Every leadership team has its own dynamic, just as every CEO leads in his or her own way. Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fighting the Battle for Energy: How to Reenergize Your Transformation for Its Second Half]]><![CDATA[By Sarah Elk]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6e630d43a48e4658a835a43ab86434eb/fighting-the-battle-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>03829caa-c89e-44e0-9422-bd3ec442f49chttps://www.bain.com/insights/digitalize-your-supply-chain-in-five-steps-industry-week/Digitalizing the supply chain starts with empowering the operations team. Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Digitalize Your Supply Chain in Five Steps]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ab3971d-8fe1-4751-bb28-ebedce1231c7https://www.bain.com/insights/china-truck-study-infographic/More truck buyers in China are planning to upgrade, with the premium segment expected to double by 2022.Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:48:00 Z<![CDATA[How European Truck Makers Can Succeed in China]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b707ffb3032467e838830ade129ae6b/china-truck-market-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2b72da5-dd97-4cd5-b1e9-5421ee413496https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2017-issue-1/With several strong macroeconomic indicators, Bain forecasts 3.5% to 3.9% growth in US retail sales this holiday season.Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2017 Holiday Outlook: Ringing in the Shopping Season!]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/45101acd2f4249a8abf0eef9fc2be297/2017-holiday-outlook-ringing-in-the-shopping-season-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>8c9d6162-b7d6-406b-8dd9-fd9d79bfbcc4https://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-the-next-energy-revolution-electricity-storage/Energy storage will revolutionize the electricity sector and create new value streams and business models.Wed, 18 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing the Next Energy Revolution: Electricity Storage]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b1a3a1b900a486eb6e6ca7188839d9a/embracing-the-next-energy-revolution-electricity-storage-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>cb324e0f-ca6b-4d85-a66e-ad11ad5bf82fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-sick-european-banks-can-return-to-health-forbes/Troubled banks can likely quadruple their market value by taking the right actions.Wed, 11 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Sick European Banks Can Return to Health]]><![CDATA[By João Soares]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>726055a3-08df-49df-907e-31c0f0c604aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/big-transformation-ahead-you-might-want-front-line-to-lead-forbes/An alternative approach to change programs puts the front line at the heart of the transformation.Mon, 09 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Transformation Ahead? You Might Want the Front Line to Lead]]><![CDATA[By Marco D'Avino and Simon Henderson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f638d9cd-41ab-4e70-a532-a71ab3582649https://www.bain.com/insights/changing-cloud-infographic/As the cloud moves from niche to mainstream, providers can take three steps to adapt. Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Changing Faces of the Cloud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8256175c928e40ad9e4152d7c4e287c4/changingfacescloud_final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>aef64b27-d20e-49f0-9471-117198ff842bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/doctors-feel-excluded-from-healthcare-value-efforts-hbr/The only practical way to make value-based care a reality is for healthcare organizations to bring physicians back into the decision-making process. Fri, 06 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doctors Feel Excluded from Health Care Value Efforts]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b8d66ee-3e88-4555-a3c2-0c5a8c2f02c2https://www.bain.com/insights/utility-costs-infographic/Leading utilities are able to cut costs while building a stronger organization.Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:44:00 Z<![CDATA[How Utilities Can Cut Costs in a Challenging Environment]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/97bbbb36d9eb4aa99f46c8721e834cc6/infographics-utilities_final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba4e08ce-5c8f-4c08-a666-ecd67a9652a9https://www.bain.com/insights/choosing-between-primary-research-in-market-tests/Marketers have a variety of advanced analytics tools available for understanding customer preferences. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Choosing Between Primary Research and In-Market Tests]]><![CDATA[By June Wu and Paul Markowitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/510e69947fb4432ca747297fed5fb33e/in-market-tests-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f7cf3a1-6842-4fac-b50a-2d2004ddb818https://www.bain.com/insights/the-founders-mentality-survey-story/How real is the distinction between scale insurgent and struggling bureaucracy? Explore by the numbers.Wed, 04 Oct 2017 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Founder's Mentality Survey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6cfadcb6406d45c9815c2e3ce04ff1f9/fm-survey-story-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>94a53df4-f41e-48cf-8656-4c2024b28b04https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-a-customer-focus-in-medtech-forbes/In response to tougher market conditions, successful medtech companies are changing their go-to-market approach by embracing key account management.Wed, 04 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning with a Customer Focus in Medtech]]><![CDATA[By Casey Carey, David Burns, and Julie Coffman]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>37197cce-7441-4990-b899-8c7881fab215https://www.bain.com/insights/the-micro-battles-approach-vs-the-alternatives-fm-blog/There are four different approaches to becoming a scale insurgent. Here's how to find the right fit.Mon, 02 Oct 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Micro-battles Approach vs. the Alternatives]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b0be3d1ac26441e2807a8b9b71c4875e/the-micro-battles-approach-vs.-the-alternatives-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5679b0fe-63de-4d06-8c14-22ab1838c316https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerate-and-fund-scaling-actions-to-address-the-hardest-change-issues-fm-blog/How companies can address the hardest change issues of the micro-battles journey. Mon, 02 Oct 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerate and Fund Scaling: Actions to Address the Hardest Change Issues]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f1e4e14cd7394b03addf73aed7cf0048/accelerate-and-fund-scaling-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b5d82a6-8331-4074-8ee4-ea115b6fdf63https://www.bain.com/insights/capital-gets-a-reset-cfo/CFOs and CEOs will need to shift their strategies to tap the abundance of available capital.Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capital Gets a Reset]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, James Root, and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dcc0b01a-9902-4049-bd68-48c01c53a763https://www.bain.com/insights/losing-market-share-time-to-reinvent-product-management-forbes/Forward-looking tech firms are adopting an outward-looking, customer-centric approach known as offering management.Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Losing Market Share? Time to Reinvent Product Management]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda, David Mortlock, and James Dixon]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Product & Portfolio Management, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e003b5f6-e2a5-400d-a91c-6be77c85439fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/point-of-arrival-six-design-principles-of-the-scale-insurgent-fm-blog/Six organizational design principles define scale insurgents. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Point of Arrival: Six Design Principles of the Scale Insurgent]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/492d1963b8fb495babfa70ddc7bc9b5f/point-of-arrival-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd077989-d3b6-4dba-9a6f-964d60499a9ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-have-the-conversations-that-lead-to-change/To innovate and move ahead of competitors, companies need to be able to talk about topics that are beyond everyone's comfort zone. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can We Talk? How to Have the Conversations That Lead to Change]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/115799cd7b304cdfac75b07ba21da3df/how-to-have-conversations_16.9-820965676.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfe6b0ad-8676-4892-9165-c45df6696d70https://www.bain.com/insights/choosing-the-right-platform-for-the-industrial-iot/As industrial uses for IoT scale, vendors and original equipment manufacturers must decide whether to partner, build or sign on.Thu, 28 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Choosing the Right Platform for the Industrial IoT]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn and Michael Schertler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4b8bbd38c5948afbc829d2f1f67d625/choosing-the-right-platform-for-the-industrial-iot-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Internet of Things, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6df6cce8-77b0-47cb-8fe7-dcab8ce71495https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-turn-around-your-business-with-the-team-you-have/CEOs can turn around a failing business with the people they already have. It just requires a management approach that unlocks the full energy of the organization.Thu, 28 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Turn Around Your Business with the Team You Have]]><![CDATA[By Rob Goodenough]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fbb24001a88141d9b3cf22dea4bf2a73/how-to-turn-16.9_.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b2052e5-a079-450a-9bc4-6d0a77c2735dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/summary-of-time-talent-and-energy/Leaders can enhance their organizations’ productive power and overcome the drag that reduces efficiency by maximizing three essential resources.Thu, 28 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Summary of Time, Talent, Energy]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Eric Garton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13e1394c59e24deaa6a828486c481772/tte-book-photo-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[EBSCO Book Summaries]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>b1c8c36d-3f75-42bc-ac0d-11f4220b4517https://www.bain.com/insights/upgrading-zero-based-redesign-with-digital-forbes/New technologies improve the results of a zero-based redesign in three important ways.Thu, 28 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Upgrading Zero-Based Redesign With Digital]]><![CDATA[By Prasad Narasimhan Sulur and Gary Clare]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d3de666-fee8-41e7-b1d4-75476ac348b8https://www.bain.com/insights/product-management-in-the-age-of-disruption/Tech companies looking to win market share are giving product managers new powers over every aspect of the customer experience.Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Product Management in the Age of Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda, David Mortlock, and James Dixon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/929bc24397934a799ffb0e64669022cd/product-management-in-the-age-of-disruption-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, Product & Portfolio Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>b542d957-aa81-4ad3-83e4-6fd8e42e6e9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ma-opportunities-abound-if-companies-lower-their-bar-cfo/High hurdle rates cause companies to bypass potentially valuable deals.Mon, 25 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A Opportunities Abound—If Companies Lower Their Bar]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1f52521-b4c4-4768-8b9c-bd6084d83e37https://www.bain.com/insights/china-private-wealth-infographic/A new generation of wealthy Chinese provides opportunities—and challenges—for financial services firms. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 17:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside China's Private Wealth Boom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6eb2ef8550a41a29c4da797308f1d7a/china-private-wealth-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d0156d3-4b7f-4f0c-9c2b-c085657a3b66https://www.bain.com/insights/why-insurers-should-look-beyond-insurance-snap-chart/In what may look like a paradox, companies are winning in insurance by offering their customers services beyond insurance.Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Insurers Should Look Beyond Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Harshveer Singh, and Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/58d1df713cf34031ba11738a7a8bbc40/why-insurers-should-look-beyond-insurance-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>00450627-d3c1-40f0-ac69-3d9162c1e975https://www.bain.com/insights/how-brands-can-get-ahead-of-chinas-tectonic-shifts-in-grocery-retail/Like everything else in China, grocery retailing is changing at warp speed—with huge rewards for brands that quickly adapt to the new rules.Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Get Ahead of China's Tectonic Shifts in Grocery Retail]]><![CDATA[By Larry Zhu, Mike Booker, Jason Ding, Bruno Lannes, and François Faelli]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf99888d595a4f56a25bba82902ddeed/china-retail_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d786bca-0f51-4d69-bb3e-e2ddbfb608c7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-get-all-the-players-on-your-team-truly-working-together/Inclusion is about building an environment of trust and mutual respect, where colleagues talk honestly and jump in with both feet when they can make a contribution.Mon, 18 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Include Me In: How to Get All the Players on Your Team Truly Working Together]]><![CDATA[By Phil Kleweno]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0641fbed41f641d8a7a301293eb66196/how-to-get-all-players_16.9-1201641521.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>fb47b03e-19d9-4105-83f5-9f2d3a1f02cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/banking-strategy-for-the-long-game/Heed the macro trends that are reshaping the industry.Sun, 17 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking Strategy for the Long Game]]><![CDATA[By Niels Peder Nielsen, Thomas Olsen, and Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d0ee3996c24411fa67e20d09f1d9636/banking-strategy-for-the-long-game-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>19874383-e166-48bc-b01e-8a6a91791935https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-zbr-infographic/Successful zero-based redesigns typically cut costs by 25%, and digital technologies can help accelerate results.Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:26:00 Z<![CDATA[Supercharging Zero-Based Redesign]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5bc24980f44c43d2a7f72adbeba7521c/zbr-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Performance Improvement, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>7907dea6-af80-4456-b088-cc00570ee067https://www.bain.com/insights/insurance-loyalty-2017-infographic/Insurers can build customer loyalty by focusing on ecosystem services.Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:47:00 Z<![CDATA[How Insurers Can Break the Gordian Knot of Commoditization]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5f98cb81a3b452eaf9233791f0a2f6e/how-insurers-can-break-the-gordian-knot-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Insurance, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed0f8a7a-a0a6-4344-8244-246ac4318a9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-behavior-loyalty-in-insurance-global-2017/Building connections—and profits—with ecosystem services.Thu, 14 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Insurance: Global Edition 2017]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Tanja Brettel, Harshveer Singh, Darci Darnell, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/727b9b82204e413f92aeac8423f4a128/customer-behavior-and-loyalty-in-insurance-global-2017-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1150670c-e091-422f-b6f1-14c418136ea5https://www.bain.com/insights/ecosystems-how-insurers-can-reinvent-customer-relationships/Companies are transforming themselves into multipurpose providers.Thu, 14 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ecosystems: How Insurers Can Reinvent Customer Relationships]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Florian Mueller, Darci Darnell, and Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/022a5206d7364182926c468547f9acb4/ecosystems-how-insurers-can-reinvent-customer-relationships-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4a4cb70-bfa6-456d-bb19-7c4fd00d6febhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-car-sales-is-omnichannel/As the customer moves online, automakers will have more direct contact, and the role of the dealer will fundamentally change.Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Car Sales Is Omnichannel]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Stricker, Raymond Tsang, and Eric Zayer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b008bd3a7468497ca1327e5b10dac79d/the-future-of-car-sales-is-omnichannel-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fdeed91-25a7-447c-bdd7-6a2603529c81https://www.bain.com/insights/front-line-of-healthcare-report-2017-story/Explore how providers, medtech and pharma can each take steps toward an improved healthcare model in the US.Mon, 11 Sep 2017 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Front Line of Healthcare Report 2017]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f08917802a949e6a6cf05b494888807/front-line-healthcare-report-2017-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>e68dd754-75bf-4108-a91b-adf0e4ece70ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/marketing-leaders-infographic/Marketing leaders are changing the game in a variety of ways.Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:52:00 Z<![CDATA[What Separates Marketing Leaders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db824089dbbe4d90be260f46c06ef058/marketing-leaders-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>146b5c51-609c-4217-a6f0-21f03a7314e6https://www.bain.com/insights/front-line-healthcare-2017-infographic/Buying medical equipment has become more collaborative between surgeons and procurement.Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:27:00 Z<![CDATA[Front Line of US Healthcare 2017: The State of Medtech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be80a050abb949738ba8ffc6a3dcae79/fl-of-hc-medtech-9-05-17-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b588987b-e08a-47f1-ba22-e6abc37e259fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-picking-the-right-wallet-chart/It’s critical to understand each customer’s total potential spending by the relevant product category.Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Picking the Right Wallet?]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick and Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66c4cbcc94124e42b006dc6f5176032c/are-you-picking-the-right-wallet-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5c16a0fe-4e90-4b81-8976-4c77a79c0870https://www.bain.com/insights/why-leading-medtech-companies-are-putting-customers-ahead/Integrated delivery networks want partners, not vendors.Thu, 07 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Leading Medtech Companies Are Putting Customers Ahead of Products]]><![CDATA[By Casey Carey, David Burns, and Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f5b8c564ba24fd4bdfd8c69583e9e01/why-leading-medtech-companies-are-putting-customers-ahead-of-products-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, People and Organization, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf4751cf-0d23-4027-be65-db76a6b66e10https://www.bain.com/insights/how-leading-companies-build-the-workforces-they-need-to-stay-ahead-hbr/Leading companies are taking three steps to attract new talent and widen their lead over rivals.Wed, 06 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Leading Companies Build the Workforces They Need to Stay Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>5cff793a-02b4-4cbb-a508-a1f424b1986bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-your-drug-launch-a-success/Three things that winning pharmaceutical companies do right.Wed, 06 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make Your Drug Launch a Success]]><![CDATA[By Rafael Natanek, Christoph Schlegel, and Michael Retterath]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c40d5ce6cde4ac8b4caed00151d19a7/how-to-make-your-drug-launch-a-success-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e683a2d-de8d-4540-beb1-1fd8bbd5b8c8https://www.bain.com/insights/a-smarter-approach-to-digital-operations/Stop tinkering, and focus on the digital trends that really matter.Tue, 05 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Smarter Approach to Digital Operations]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Pascal Roth, and Pierre-Henri Boutot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/110531e594534705bb5dcc5aca5762c8/a-smarter-approach-to-digital-operations-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Digital, Strategy, Operations, Business Strategy, Service Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d0af252-030f-41f4-8140-18e72bdd5f7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-case-for-investing-more-in-people-hbr/We could improve productivity if we stopped systematically underinvesting in human capital.Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Case for Investing More in People]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>bae21a3b-f052-4344-923b-8deffc31c5e3https://www.bain.com/insights/battle-of-the-banks-the-fight-for-profitable-business-models-in-europe/Why European banks are still failing and what it takes to win.Mon, 04 Sep 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Battle of the Banks: The Fight for Profitable Business Models in Europe]]><![CDATA[By João Soares]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6517c65f834c4a048e2ea45d276014b8/battle-of-the-banks-the-fight-for-proitable-business-models-in-europe-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c5b1ff6-a55e-41e0-9d9a-6ed1fd1b1517https://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-digitalization-in-chemicals-five-questions-for-ceos/Before setting a digital strategy, gain a clear understanding of your point of departure, industry position, and unique advantages and capabilities.Wed, 30 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Accelerating Digitalization in Chemicals: Five Questions for CEOs]]><![CDATA[By Nate Anderson, Joachim Breidenthal, Peter Guarraia, and Thomas Kwasniok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79dada4a597d4a2e91fa3ad3ac85e2f1/accelerating-digitalization-in-chemicals-five-questions-for-ceos-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ed834b5-625f-4c91-acc4-54cbff22dd6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ubers-new-ceo-will-have-to-win-on-two-fronts-hbr/To succeed, Uber's new CEO will have to address two of the most challenging issues in business: win at the “inner game,” and win at the “outer game.”Wed, 30 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Uber’s New CEO Will Have to Win on Two Fronts Simultaneously]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a19a868-217a-40dd-a0df-57a45176ed6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mobile-operators-keep-up-with-customer-demand-forbes/In the coming years, winning mobile operators will be those that shift their focus from a system that relies on rigid measures of network performance to one that actively manages customer experience.Wed, 30 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mobile Operators: How To Keep Up With Customer Demand]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton and Andrew Rodd]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d91d13b1-2260-4207-b3c6-e971d41f2489https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-ace-digital-transformation-forbes/Best-in-class IT operations and the software vendors that support them are adopting a playbook for digital transformation based on six core rules for IT design.Mon, 28 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How To Ace Digital Transformation Through IT Design]]><![CDATA[By Jordi Moncada and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f541278-20b9-4594-85de-54a61f4583c8https://www.bain.com/insights/with-advanced-analytics-its-people-not-data-that-stand-in-the-way-of-change/Companies that take a one-team approach to behavior change will see transformational results with advanced analytics.Fri, 25 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[With Advanced Analytics, It's People (Not Data) That Stand in the Way of Change]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Lori Sherer, and Richard Fleming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa285c485f394b66a60cf5283fada2f0/with-advanced-analytics-its-people-not-data-that-stand-in-the-way-of-change-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>52ffb804-ace4-464f-98ef-ce36e767239fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/wealthy-chinese-ramp-up-private-investments-abroad-financial-times/China continues to produce high-net-worth individuals at a startling pace.Thu, 24 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wealthy Chinese Ramp Up Private Investments Abroad]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Zeng and John Ott]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[FT.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>30a8f983-d4a1-4ac1-872c-6640fde7eb02https://www.bain.com/insights/north-american-midstream-strategy-in-uncertainty/Low oil and gas prices, combined with an influx of private capital, are raising the stakes for midstream operators.Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[North American Midstream Strategy in a Time of Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/34e7c7a55bd04f9484ac8015874f16b4/north-american-midstream-strategy-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>be7e2cd0-71f5-4587-811a-722848922001https://www.bain.com/insights/unexpected-lessons-in-sales-transformation-from-little-league/Frontline change does not happen without the right kind of coaching from managers.Fri, 18 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unexpected Lessons in Sales Transformation from Little League]]><![CDATA[By Tracy Thurkow, John Kanan, and Melissa Burke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7c098cc46b84ad3b3da2db16d98a07e/little-league-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>066bff70-3cca-4291-a567-6510f9b6ee26https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-sales-organization-a-house-divided-chart/In organizations that have separate product and service sales teams, the CEO and sales executives often assume these groups collaborate closely. Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:18:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Sales Organization a House Divided?]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/842b982b544a43319652997763ff7472/is-your-sales-organization-a-house-divided-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9ff51bf-86da-47ac-9d69-51b468aa18ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/choose-your-weapon-prediction-or-prescription/When selecting a model for advanced analytics, the right choice comes down to understanding the challenge at hand.Wed, 16 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Choose Your Weapon: Prediction or Prescription]]><![CDATA[By Paul Markowitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/538b7eca19c14a0eb2b9b8de240d55c5/prediction-or-prescription-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c2aa029-fadb-44cf-ad06-6e343ac80398https://www.bain.com/insights/micro-battles-and-finding-the-first-failure-point-fm-blog/Identify the biggest problem that could derail the initiative and make it the focus of your micro-battle.Mon, 14 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Micro-battles and Finding the First Failure Point]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c5d92b1483c48dab051d0d88773011d/micro-battles-and-finding-the-first-failure-point-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0232f56f-5032-484f-a431-aaeb5de88161https://www.bain.com/insights/how-media-companies-can-use-m-and-a-to-expand-multiples/While more companies are turning to M&A and reaping benefits, few have been able to expand multiples in the process.Mon, 14 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Media Companies Can Use M&A to Expand Multiples]]><![CDATA[By Adam Haller and Daniel Hong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d93bdfe78b154cee96fd5a59c386d861/how-media-companies-can-use-ma-to-expand-multiples-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c5c994c-6c9e-48c8-b12f-1181b092e30fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/europe-iot-infographic/European technology companies are farther along than their US counterparts in their journeys along the Internet of Things.Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:46:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe's Edge in the Internet of Things]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd3c5a8a93224b9e9da0ae650e763e0a/europes-edge-in-iot-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a4f8ccb-e116-41f2-8d4f-03fc3969dae4https://www.bain.com/insights/webinar-managing-people-hbr/In this Harvard Business Review webinar, Bain Partner Eric Garton shares four steps for managing human capital.Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Webinar: Managing People as Carefully as Money]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>02357bcd-68a0-4353-865d-657453e136cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-steps-to-managing-change-and-bringing-people-together-after-a-merger/If you don't invest in change management, people and cultural issues will eat all your anticipated synergies for breakfast.Mon, 07 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Kumbaya: Three Steps to Managing Change and Bringing People Together After a Merger]]><![CDATA[By Tobias Umbeck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/48254a881a2f48e38ea9a47163487e1a/three_steps-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>9bca7034-5842-427e-a70d-fe5145e2d629https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-trends-2030-infographic/Here is a look at three scenarios for 2030 and what energy companies can do to prepare.Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:57:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of the Global Energy Landscape]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a0ffdc4bbc214d728c460f8f18fd6407/energy-landscape-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ce40e7f-a6a2-46f2-b746-f4434754b8b5https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-supply-chain-ready-for-a-nafta-overhaul/Manage for uncertainty by focusing on the risks that matter most.Thu, 03 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Supply Chain Ready for a Nafta Overhaul?]]><![CDATA[By Rodrigo Rubio, Thomas Huber, Joe Terino, and Gabriela Lozada Bosque]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0adaa61085b428d955f5c87e128e59d/is-your-supply-chain-ready-for-a-nafta-overhaul-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>86a209cf-eea8-4659-a498-604f07c731d7https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-nafta-infographic/In the face of Nafta uncertainty, leadership teams can consider three types of actions to minimize risk.Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:35:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Supply Chain Ready for a Nafta Overhaul?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc72c4e215264949ab7362359d8efc90/infographic-supply-chain_1000px_final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>11e9fd3c-74a7-4cb9-aeee-fbe878369068https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-lifetime-value/The most powerful marketing aligns machines, metrics and minds.Wed, 02 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Lifetime Value: A Better Compass to Guide Your Marketing Automation]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin, Brian Dennehy, and John Grudnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/54194ae995a24dc4a87d9e5a6bb7d01d/customer-lifetime-value-a-better-compass-to-guide-your-marketing-automatio-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f712548-ef4f-4072-ad7b-452f05102ecbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-results-gap-in-advanced-analytics-lessons-from-the-front-lines/Six principles can help companies design advanced analytics approaches that lead to action. Tue, 01 Aug 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the Results Gap in Advanced Analytics: Lessons from the Front Lines]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm and Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7dff1988b8e84717ae1b6a1e28bd14d7/closing-the-results-gap-in-advanced-analytics-lessons-from-the-front-lines-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>fcd5c361-b439-41b8-90d2-2aa2b8802ddahttps://www.bain.com/insights/plotting-a-path-to-financial-excellence-cfo/A simple diagnostic tool may help CFOs evaluate the finance function through fresh eyes.Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Plotting a Path to Financial Excellence]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>017b6298-7433-4204-a5f7-6206f6e114a7https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-supply-chain-ready-for-a-nafta-overhaul-hbr/Successful companies thrive in uncertainty by incorporating change into their strategy. Sun, 30 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Supply Chain Ready for a NAFTA Overhaul?]]><![CDATA[By Joe Terino]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfe95a87-55ab-495a-a8d6-899708a116b7https://www.bain.com/insights/jim-wininger-everybody-wins-in-divestitures-video/A systematic and proactive approach to divesting helps companies outperform the market.Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Jim Wininger: Everybody Wins in Divestitures]]><![CDATA[By Jim Wininger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83491035da8f453bbeef7318337f1195/divestitures-wininger-still-large-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b4944bb-9f8b-497c-a0e3-c391cf45c1f1https://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-iot-infographic/Network service providers can succeed in the IoT by focusing on three areas. Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:33:00 Z<![CDATA[How Telcos Can Win in the Internet of Things]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2fa9a22c4b604558a084fe24642bc649/how-telcos-can-win-the-iot-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9921fff-618a-4259-8076-47c561347611https://www.bain.com/insights/us-grocery-brands-infographic/Large brands can take five steps to thrive in the shifting grocery landscape. Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Brands Confront Big Changes at US Grocers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/098eb4890e384672841964d2db0d2d63/infographic-us-grocery-brands_1000px-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5893c2e8-0538-4cf8-aa0d-7825efe10775https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-kwasniok-is-your-supply-chain-ready-for-brexit/Companies can limit the negative consequences of a hard or soft Brexit by adopting a different approach to strategy.Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:46:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Kwasniok: Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Brexit?]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Kwasniok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/860c31a2537449629410400214d3fbd8/is-your-supply-chain-ready-for-brexit.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5d88b0e-0f39-46ff-bb39-69745a20be3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/cost-reduction-for-utilities-in-a-zero-load-growth-world/North American utilities will need to cut $15 billion, about 20% of operations and maintenance costs, over the next 5 years to meet their commitments to investors.Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cost Reduction for Utilities in a Zero Load-Growth World]]><![CDATA[By Jason Glickman, Pratap Mukharji, Joe Scalise, and Kelly Swaintek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7aac4189766441c5919753e6bedede1e/cost-reduction-for-utilities-in-a-zero-load-growth-world-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfe96f50-c21b-4fb8-a6e2-0ecb680021behttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-private-wealth-machine/The world’s most populous nation is churning out new cohorts of young, sophisticated and tech-savvy high-net-worth individuals, creating opportunities—and challenges—for financial services providers.Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's Private Wealth Machine]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Zeng and John Ott]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2488599211645eba2fad3bd0c4316f1/chinas-private-wealth-machine-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>8dde9657-35d4-49f5-bc1f-9bad06dc5d4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-feedback-sometimes-you-dont-have-to-ask/Advanced analytics can predict when a customer is happy (or not)—and then help you take action.Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Feedback: Sometimes You Don't Have to Ask]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Tom Springer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5891ed4e93334bf3a6c6d2e1bcd52e8a/the-future-of-feedback-sometimes-you-dont-have-to-ask-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>67ef4c17-7caf-4dba-81fa-364d5f21d0b7https://www.bain.com/insights/capital-effectiveness-in-telcos-what-business-school-didnt-teach-you/A fresh approach to capex planning helps telecom executives face their exceptional capital challenges.Thu, 20 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capital Effectiveness in Telcos: What Business School Didn't Teach You]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6085860bc2f4a11afd40fd836b40145/capital-effectiveness-in-telcos-what-business-school-didnt-teach-you-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f4c7295-639a-417b-bcb8-757875e745f8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-advanced-analytics-helps-to-plot-a-better-route-to-market-chart/By visualizing sales transaction data across channels, companies can determine the best route to market. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:08:00 Z<![CDATA[How Advanced Analytics Helps to Plot a Better Route to Market]]><![CDATA[By Justin Murphy and Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a94d6f4bec3425e9662c602553cfe3b/how-advanced-analytics-helps-to-plot-a-better-route-to-market-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Snap Chart]]><![CDATA[Go-to-Market Strategy, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c00c8eb-fe04-482d-8edd-1cf02b9c1554https://www.bain.com/insights/manny-maceda-successful-transformations-begin-at-the-top-video/All the members of a leadership team have a role to play in driving a company's transformation agenda.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:48:00 Z<![CDATA[Manny Maceda: Successful Transformations Begin at the Top]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa8931fece794c98ad949e6da490112f/manny-maceda-successful-transformations-begin-at-the-top.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>e18da404-4173-4744-8a4c-f74b9fde4865https://www.bain.com/insights/manny-maceda-the-art-of-choreographing-a-transformation-video/Before beginning a transformation effort, a company should know what type of change it needs. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:23:00 Z<![CDATA[Manny Maceda: The Art of Choreographing a Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e78dee18626f4e1c9b21e919e82a545f/manny-maceda-the-art-of-choreographing-a-transformation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>8c3ffbef-1148-43fe-9c3a-2450c2d7db3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/eileen-shy-how-to-outgrow-your-competitors-video/Winning consumer products companies succeed by focusing on household penetration.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Eileen Shy: How to Outgrow Your Competitors—Lessons from US Brand Winners]]><![CDATA[By Eileen Shy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bbb5cbe41ce4819a63079d99e3dc203/shy-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>29c4019f-ed02-4cad-97c6-5627450b4cf9https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-infographic/A look at seven trends that are transforming supply chains.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:33:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Is Changing Supply Chains]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/02be43f4c17c4f09a9f99c47c1776809/supply-chain-digital-trends-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d52f99e8-17c9-4c3f-bc5c-c1c2834102e7https://www.bain.com/insights/finance-department-infographic/Many CFOs want to spend more time on strategy. Here's how they can take their finance departments to the next level.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Unleashing Finance's Full Potential]]>/globalassets/for-all-sites-archive/finances-full-potential-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>21c095a2-b90e-4051-8661-9c89c4945827https://www.bain.com/insights/manny-maceda-the-many-roles-of-a-transformation-office-video/The transformation office’s role will change as the company’s effort progresses.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Manny Maceda: The Many Roles of a Transformation Office]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d10fe1a0672a4ebbbab1ee397b5e9ae1/manny-maceda-the-many-roles-of-a-transformation-office.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6d5fce5-90ed-4e44-b6d0-f2d73a7ce5bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-agile-work-for-the-csuite-hbr/Agile, and the resulting decision velocity, starts at the top of the house. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make Agile Work for the C-Suite]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton and Andrew Noble]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>e516596f-4dae-4348-a5a3-668d5d3a9d37https://www.bain.com/insights/six-it-design-rules-for-digital-transformation/Here’s how CIOs can lead the transition to a hybrid, multicloud reality.Wed, 19 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six IT Design Rules for Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Jordi Moncada, Vishy Padmanabhan, and Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6312eac82c9246c38017f2810131f8b9/six-it-design-rules-for-digital-transformation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>29fe820c-7c9b-4bae-be6f-1857129f7e88https://www.bain.com/insights/the-business-case-for-prioritizing-the-i-in-it-forbes/To turn your data into dollars, you have to get it into the right hands.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Business Case For Prioritizing The 'I' In IT]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>35be8053-ba2f-46f8-87d2-36e5efcbdaachttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-quality-returns-from-investments-in-mobile-networks/Leading telcos are using the lens of customer experience to drive more effective and targeted investments in the network.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Quality Returns from Investments in Mobile Networks]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton and Andrew Rodd]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f919a89e1f984356a07ba8f93e06f186/getting-quality-returns-from-investments-in-mobile-networks-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3b5d77f-b8c6-478f-9845-bd4c94f3543ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/jenny-davis-peccoud-organizing-for-digital-video/Three things companies can do to successfully transform themselves for digital success.Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:16:00 Z<![CDATA[Jenny Davis-Peccoud: Organizing for Digital]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb8a5e60b97f4e10960c48535a09cbbd/davis-peccoud-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>20129abb-ee92-49c5-9c7f-c861f159b205https://www.bain.com/insights/sales-analytics-infographic/New tools can analyze calendar and email metadata to help improve sales performance.Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:34:00 Z<![CDATA[How New Analytics Can Boost Salesforce Productivity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a37e926ef3a8401b860adf04bb16d0e5/analytics-time-well-spent-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>42a4c128-bfef-478f-80f1-1bc84c15e07chttps://www.bain.com/insights/jeff-haxer-commercial-due-diligence-in-healthcare-video/For both corporate acquirers and private equity investors, the key to a successful transaction is effective commercial due diligence. Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Jeff Haxer: Commercial Due Diligence in Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c4c59a322e240a3835527f3eced1810/haxer-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>608d031d-ab7b-4a90-a9d4-b6e7716e9dd1https://www.bain.com/insights/jenny-davis-peccoud-achieving-results-in-sustainability-video/Companies that take on sustainability efforts can open new avenues of growth, reduce costs and increase employee engagement.Mon, 17 Jul 2017 11:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Jenny Davis-Peccoud: Achieving Breakthrough Results in Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/514d3b64d94b4a3aac9e88bbfcbf909d/jenny-davis-peccoud-achieving-breakthrough-results-in-sustainability.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5009749-031d-48fa-af49-6a2e4a3ee0abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/kiki-yang-asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2017-video/Three things successful general partners are doing to compete in the active private equity sector in the region.Fri, 14 Jul 2017 18:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Kiki Yang: Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2017]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e0af65587c94127b9171deb7f9f050e/yang-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6eb3a60-a819-49f6-bd7e-b36dbdcd7aa8https://www.bain.com/insights/karen-harris-post-globalization-video/The changing global growth environment over the past 70 years has helped create much of the unpredictability of today.Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:51:00 Z<![CDATA[Karen Harris: Post-globalization]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e0caeecbfb02405f88364958ba122487/harris-post-globalization-logo1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ef156f0-c59b-4e92-8174-261f2c102320https://www.bain.com/insights/raj-pherwani-strategic-transformations-video/How companies can achieve the zero-based budgeting trifecta during a transformation.Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:31:00 Z<![CDATA[Raj Pherwani: How the Best Companies Approach Strategic Transformations]]><![CDATA[By Raj Pherwani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08c19e2efd7644a88ccad5d02f2dd2c3/raj-pherwani-how-the-best-companies-approach-strategic-transformations.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d8f3eae-9469-4785-8678-a3be4d221ea7https://www.bain.com/insights/darrell-rigby-agile-innovation-video/Agile innovation teams can help companies quickly pivot to take advantage of market opportunities.Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Darrell Rigby: Agile Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/51dbf12f48054c2fb1062c798a67337f/darrell-rigby-agile-innovation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>503fb529-9137-488c-a091-e9472376d8e7https://www.bain.com/insights/jennifer-zeng-blockchain-financial-markets-how-to-gain-an-edge-video/Three steps financial service companies can take to prepare a robust strategy for embracing distributed ledger technology.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:48:00 Z<![CDATA[Jennifer Zeng: Blockchain in Financial Markets―How to Gain an Edge]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Zeng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad6d999551814a558196d896c0dcf1c7/zeng-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>65da5b8a-80ce-4146-979c-d348ab9f100chttps://www.bain.com/insights/firm-of-the-future-scale-and-intimacy-video/New technology is allowing large companies to reconcile scale with intimacy in customer relationships.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:31:00 Z<![CDATA[Firm of the Future: Scale and Intimacy]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/38cb4de28e2f4b188f658d411ac89181/firm-of-the-future-scale-intimacyjpg.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f508abfd-1e3f-489d-ba4c-d9016ba97740https://www.bain.com/insights/firm-of-the-future-assets-to-ecosystems-video/Four key trends are affecting the coming shift from assets to ecosystems.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:56:00 Z<![CDATA[Firm of the Future: Assets to Ecosystems]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8baf40f2a36346a2be1f8d333f9fcadc/brahm-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, 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Reset]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e4cd74e3c48f4312bf97805ffe590b2e/firm-of-the-future-capital-reset.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>5919f532-54f7-4b5e-b92e-f8b21c1428e0https://www.bain.com/insights/david-michels-red-is-good-video/Company leaders can create an environment in which real issues are addressed and dealt with. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:15:00 Z<![CDATA[David Michels: Red Is Good]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b2aa79184fd461082ab8abd4ce4a600/michels-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>a818d34b-ab73-47d6-ac50-f7381ce7d0eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/david-michels-is-your-change-creating-a-flood-video/Leaders can turn the challenge of initiative overload into an opportunity for growth.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:48:00 Z<![CDATA[David Michels: Is Your Change Creating a Flood?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/50e85ce9c70740aa9f333e8bb20150f1/david-michels-is-your-change-creating-a-flood.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc23691c-4ee4-49e9-9fba-5b1f7a692aabhttps://www.bain.com/insights/olya-linde-managing-oil-gas-service-suppliers-value-frontline-video/Oil and gas companies can carefully manage service suppliers to win greater cost savings.Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Olya Linde: Managing Oil and Gas Service Suppliers for Value at the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/703e49283ef7484e9fcf073133414df6/linde-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b3438312-bcfa-4852-9ad0-024ecd93b2fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/running-the-business-through-your-customers-eyes/To create a truly excellent customer experience, more companies are turning to a new key unit of management: the episode.Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Running the Business through Your Customer's Eyes]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Rob Markey, Jeff Melton, and Frédéric Debruyne]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bd584dcdc4e4ce7a623498dba8228b5/running-the-business-through-your-customers-eyes-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®, Customer Episode Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>53345206-42b5-4389-8bf0-639e9e3a7591https://www.bain.com/insights/divestitures-infographic/Divestitures can deliver mutual benefits to both buyers and sellers. Here is a guide to successful divesting.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:14:00 Z<![CDATA[Divest to Win]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85b4beefcdd5423f8a3ce0a6c57079b6/divestitures-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1957b49-757f-4c31-9c26-ea016dce10a9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-coming-shakeout-in-trust-and-corporate-services/Emerging leaders have made explicit strategic choices about where to play and how to market their services.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Coming Shakeout in Trust and Corporate Services]]><![CDATA[By Tim Cochrane, Marc Lino, and Lennert Spek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/09537a9fd09b49aaba002d00cbd159f1/the-coming-shakeout-in-trust-and-corporate-services-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ff88a30-cbd7-40ee-ace8-497a7ce053f8https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-bank-operating-models-video/Banks can do four things to develop new operating models that can adapt for the future.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:27:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: Bank Operating Models]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65bf086b5683461f90929a7f39d8dc0d/olsen-take-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e258a7d-bbd7-443a-a4c5-fc1566e0df23https://www.bain.com/insights/joe-herger-the-future-of-electricity-transforming-the-grid-edge-video/Four priorities can help accelerate the adoption of technologies that will confer huge benefits on electricity consumers and companies.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:26:00 Z<![CDATA[Joe Herger: The Future of Electricity—Transforming the Grid Edge]]><![CDATA[By Joe Herger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/596accf2764d4c10b7cffec7538fb40a/herger-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0615356-5840-4e6f-9f0b-516d5a990e6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mark-brinda-the-changing-faces-of-the-cloud-video/Technology providers can do four things to stay competitive in cloud computing.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:17:00 Z<![CDATA[Mark Brinda: The Changing Faces of the Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9eac895e1937449d92e38aafd67e0b76/brinda-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>5be1e1ae-c921-4fb6-a991-683050572585https://www.bain.com/insights/prasad-narasimhan-digital-tech-supercharge-zero-based-redesigns-video/Digital technologies and automation can help reduce costs for companies that take the radical budgeting approach of zero-based redesign.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:21:15 Z<![CDATA[Prasad Narasimhan: How Digital Technology Supercharges Zero-Based Redesign]]><![CDATA[By Prasad Narasimhan Sulur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e6869ae9d1d48258c2d8cbec646f43e/narasimhan-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Automation]]><![CDATA[English]]>bff4af84-595f-4ba1-aa9e-b699cfbbba98https://www.bain.com/insights/sandeep-heda-how-retailers-can-improve-shoppers-price-perception-video/Retailers can focus on four key areas to improve price perception with customers. Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:11:00 Z<![CDATA[Sandeep Heda: How Retailers Can Improve Shoppers' Price Perception]]><![CDATA[By Sandeep Heda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c955e06105b4e3f9e031c7ea3be4706/heda-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f959a33-86f7-447c-a49e-0fe9b5daa329https://www.bain.com/insights/sophie-horrocks-the-power-of-omnichannel-stores-video/Retailers can blend digital and in-store channels to drive brand awareness and generate sales.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:58:00 Z<![CDATA[Sophie Horrocks: The Power of Omnichannel Stores]]><![CDATA[By Sophie Horrocks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79f4be22f1764a5c91b1c6a24afd753c/horrocks-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ad301fa-78d3-4dbd-85a0-b0b46a7bc062https://www.bain.com/insights/the-art-of-choosing-micro-battles-fm-blog/The best micro-battle portfolios share four characteristics.Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Art of Choosing Micro-battles]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b378ff140e9646788ec26a8d1d2008e9/the-art-of-choosing-micro-battles-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b1dd1be-7791-4824-a59e-7df3fe095024https://www.bain.com/insights/micro-battle-missions-and-why-they-matter-fm-blog/The micro-battle mission should keeps your micro-battle teams and your company dialed in on developing the skills of a scale insurgent.Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Micro-battle Missions and Why They Matter]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75d64184648b4539a214e92d2ff06db8/micro-battle-missions-and-why-they-matter-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ea09a63-65b0-409a-ba0a-34049cc1024fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-two-speed-growth-in-and-out-of-the-home/Many Chinese consumer products companies are aiming to expand in high-speed markets while managing for costs in low-speed markets.Thu, 29 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's Two-Speed Growth: In and Out of the Home]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fadbc026875d413c9ca0df72630a4dda/chinas-two-speed-growth-in-and-out-of-the-home-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b9035eb-0e72-4aca-af5d-9200235e2b4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/corrie-carrigan-episode-analytics-video/Three ways companies can use episode analytics tools to improve customer experiences.Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Corrie Carrigan: Episode Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Corrie Carrigan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6becd0a5e91c4066bfc7dc747dfa9ccb/carrigan-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>59e429c2-9d09-4f6d-a3ed-77c77a4e5c86https://www.bain.com/insights/eduardo-roma-episode-management-in-banking-video/Four things banks are doing to continuously design and fix customer episodes to deliver compelling results.Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Eduardo Roma: Episode Management in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Eduardo Roma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0034ac4d97454f959645ad5edb3217ad/roma-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a1a7a15-7641-40d2-bb56-2939f1ad8b35https://www.bain.com/insights/laura-beaudin-social-posts-meet-net-promoter-feedback-video/Companies can integrate their social media and Net Promoter System feedback to boost customer advocacy.Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:28:00 Z<![CDATA[Laura Beaudin: Social Posts Meet Net Promoter Feedback]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9647676c3f1d491d842b3bf51dff5900/beaudin-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6c854f6-e5b3-4c00-8b84-ecb2f68e9b69https://www.bain.com/insights/laura-beaudin-dont-miss-the-moment-on-mobile-marketing-video/Three ways marketers can capitalize on the prevalence of mobile marketing to connect with consumers. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Laura Beaudin: Don't Miss the Moment on Mobile Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70a4d0ba39104ac983a622f3cd6a870b/beaudin-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>245b417e-6881-4853-900c-537a8784d4ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-best-way-to-align-leaders-disagree-debate-repeat/Want leaders who are truly aligned? Reject two common myths and put real issues on the table for debate.Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Best Way to Align Leaders: Disagree, Debate, Repeat]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>10b55ea4-e245-49d7-b9b5-bdaffbb30770https://www.bain.com/insights/reenergize-change-programs-to-escape-the-valley-of-death-forbes/Most change programs will hit the "valley of death"—a point of low organizational energy that stalls the transformation. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reenergize Change Programs To Escape The 'Valley Of Death']]><![CDATA[By Ivan Hindshaw and Adrian Gruin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e332f2c-8918-484c-bddf-43f7d655fe85https://www.bain.com/insights/aaron-denman-utilities-make-most-of-distributed-energy-resources-video/How utilities can prepare for a future where customers generate more of their own electricity.Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:35:00 Z<![CDATA[Aaron Denman: How Utilities Can Make the Most of Distributed Energy Resources]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9fda8e800f7c46fba12f7aafeec1c50f/denam-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>de99a988-6c5b-41d1-b09b-eb881c6d09a8https://www.bain.com/insights/financial-excellence-interactive/Answer these questions to assess how your company’s financial performance matches up to its strategic goals.Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Plot Your Path to Financial Excellence]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5062f82e853e47b28ca8db3bbbd79a7d/financial-excellence-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>24ec079f-de8c-4992-9c5d-1c084121df7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/laura-methot-organizations-dont-change-behaviors-people-do-video/Leaders should exhibit five types of behavior to support frontline teams and produce better results during change.Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:37:00 Z<![CDATA[Laura Methot: Organizations Don't Change Behavior, People Do]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e5568d6588b4fba977f6c91643f6a5c/methot-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ac72170-9759-4376-a686-4a619771fcfchttps://www.bain.com/insights/its-8-to-1-against-your-change-program-how-to-beat-the-odds/The most successful change programs often have five principles in common. Fri, 23 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It's 8-to-1 against Your Change Program: How to Beat the Odds]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming and Neysa Colizzi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/14dc39d71b8f4bb19c033cc6393031ed/eight-to-one-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>56ddad8f-32c3-40a4-9c71-e60a76dcb9a0https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-commerce-infographic/With more shoppers buying on digital channels, here are four ways that brands can get ahead.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:06:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Brand Positioned to Win in Digital?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/33d1f15e86ba41c182f34d27fad9f46a/cp-digital-commerce-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e52ce15-5fe1-4644-b163-ff668b16ae5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/3000-years-of-business-history-in-two-minutes-video/The idea of what a business is has evolved. Understanding this history can help businesses adapt in the coming era.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:32:00 Z<![CDATA[3,000 Years of Business History in Two Minutes]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, James Root, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16772f78aa844da7acdcb3f9e18ce69c/3000-years-of-business-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d653c4cb-b34f-4565-9305-c67a97986beehttps://www.bain.com/insights/richard-webster-winning-the-race-for-digital-commerce-video/Four things consumer goods companies can do to ensure success in digital commerce. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:42:00 Z<![CDATA[Richard Webster: Winning the Race for Digital Commerce]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef0ec530076d4e888217704caf8f13ce/webster-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>32badf45-2f19-45c7-96fa-9862cffdd262https://www.bain.com/insights/the-win-scale-model-scaling-a-repeatable-model-fm-blog/Winning is about rediscovering your Founder’s Mentality; scaling is about taking advantage of your size.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Win-Scale Model: Scaling a Repeatable Model]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8313c14fbc384fa0b7e0a804215a1752/the-win-scale-model-2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>45e3cd8b-fcac-4dd4-a8d0-a40f1411d067https://www.bain.com/insights/the-win-scale-model-winning-by-failing-fm-blog/Micro-battles solve problems by challenging the old ways of doing things.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Win-Scale Model: Winning by Failing]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b2787bc10e9348f28489cfe768bd3b14/the-win-scale-model-3-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c359ac1-174d-4522-800e-38194115d993https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-truck-market-new-opportunities-for-europeans/Buyers in an increasingly sophisticated market are looking more at total cost of ownership, creating openings for European brands.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's Truck Market: New Opportunities for Europeans]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm, Raymond Tsang, and Eric Zayer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46100fe25782412c8bd0c05205954abf/chinas-truck-market-new-opportunities-for-europeans-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed86d893-4e72-4c23-86dc-5cc3e7b9d706https://www.bain.com/insights/mareike-steingroever-customer-loyalty-in-insurance-video/Three things that insurance companies should keep in mind when prioritizing customer loyalty. Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:51:00 Z<![CDATA[Mareike Steingröver: Customer Loyalty in Insurance]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28e472e6367744fba42a2869fe767a7c/steingroever-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d948f41-8ac4-437e-9f59-d81c0e53a0c1https://www.bain.com/insights/amazon-whole-foods-deal-means-retailers-three-year-plan-obsolete-hbr/Traditional retailers have no choice but to relearn how to innovate like the successful start-ups they once were.Wed, 21 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Amazon-Whole Foods Deal Means Every Other Retailer's Three-Year Plan is Obsolete]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b19feb6-c333-4659-ab14-fa79b3093d26https://www.bain.com/insights/richard-webster-digital-agenda-consumer-products-video/The digital agenda for most consumer goods companies has expanded rapidly in recent years. Digital winners adhere to a few key themes.Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:58:00 Z<![CDATA[Richard Webster: Deconstructing the Digital Agenda in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d38f73591a4e4feab132b0da7b7896c0/webster-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Innovation & Design, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5569923-3be2-4d82-aa0c-93427e696c07https://www.bain.com/insights/julie-coffman-getting-women-to-the-top-video/Four things companies should to do to help the women in their organizations reach full potential.Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Julie Coffman: Getting Women to the Top]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1de083fe04ae42ce8dede8cff52eee4e/coffman-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>9afbf2dc-1afd-4cea-9237-7d37b83c47f6https://www.bain.com/insights/loic-plantevin-reinventing-the-role-of-medical-affairs-video/Three questions pharmaceutical companies should ask when rethinking the role of medical affairs. Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:11:00 Z<![CDATA[Loïc Plantevin: Reinventing the Role of Medical Affairs]]><![CDATA[By Loïc Plantevin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/68a87956017e4b7dbbe15b31a14e2071/plantevin-take-0300-00-17-21still001.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>303acfef-4798-4369-b2bd-61489bfe5f3chttps://www.bain.com/insights/henrik-naujoks-how-insurers-can-seize-digital-opportunity-video/Several key technologies will impact the insurance industry within the next five years, creating immense opportunities.Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:09:00 Z<![CDATA[Henrik Naujoks: How Insurers Can Seize the Digital Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/026e510cfb3f4b6d816e2e01594c11c7/naujoks-still-3.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a3b46a9-bbd8-4955-b0c1-b4b1934c728ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/arnaud-leroi-the-changing-rules-for-digital-m-and-a-video/Four steps for companies turning to M&A to accelerate their digital strategy.Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:52:00 Z<![CDATA[Arnaud Leroi: The Changing Rules for Digital M&A]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/136b63250bd24f4394fbd084f4734488/leroi-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>90a9288b-25cb-4943-8399-42d42f73e8e7https://www.bain.com/insights/restoring-a-founders-mentality-culture/Companies can get back to the beliefs, values and mindsets that made them successful in the first place.Mon, 19 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Restoring a Founder's Mentality® Culture]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman and Atul Aggarwal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/af65cbd674af4967baa16a2a30dc8ff2/restoring-a-founder-mentality-culture-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa179954-b8fa-4c26-b69b-50c5c4c9f44dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-the-finance-department-becomes-a-companys-secret-weapon-brief/Overcoming three challenges that keep finance from being more strategic.Fri, 16 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When the Finance Department Becomes a Company's Secret Weapon]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/07084957316143eeb03a490379a9ec02/when-the-finance-department-becomes-a-companys-secret-weapon-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Support Functions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1f5ed91-1d2f-48b4-a716-3b489c0d1481https://www.bain.com/insights/jeff-haxer-how-biopharma-can-reward-shareholders-video/Biopharma companies can increase shareholder returns by focusing their market strategies.Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Jeff Haxer: How Biopharma Can Reward Shareholders]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c1301e3f3f5c4e4f8049b2697228ba2f/haxer-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>1246cdf2-4b1b-4cce-81ed-1f3e170e812chttps://www.bain.com/insights/mark-porter-how-chemical-companies-navigate-portfolio-decisions-video/Two important factors that influence mergers and acquisitions of large chemical companies.Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Mark Porter: How Top Chemical Companies Navigate Portfolio Decisions]]><![CDATA[By Mark Porter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a3839a88fec49639da1e5557a467aa3/porter-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>505a3875-ab04-4dff-a0af-69052d0af0f0https://www.bain.com/insights/everybody-wins-in-divestitures/New Bain & Company research finds that a systematic and proactive approach to divesting helps companies outperform the market.Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Everybody Wins in Divestitures]]><![CDATA[By Jim Wininger and Jorge Rujana]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c71575cc45c247299b0c90ec318c53a3/everybody-wins-in-divestitures-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff9c6c99-c614-4b74-b23a-ff402c2a5ab6https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-change-creating-a-flood-forbes/Similar to a flood, a poorly managed change program can sweep aside everything in its path. But the best leaders turn the challenge of flood management into an opportunity.Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Change Creating a Flood?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>e70ca151-a435-4c4d-8b7a-bad1d63cbe75https://www.bain.com/insights/retaining-founders-energy-mentality-value-creation-businessday/Companies that preserve their Founder's Mentality are four to five times more likely to be top performers than those that do not.Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retaining Founder’s Energy and Mentality Leads to Value Creation]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>02afda8e-aa49-45ff-9591-f6a3b9964a18https://www.bain.com/insights/reenergize-change-programs-to-escape-the-valley-of-death/When programs launch, there's a burst of energy as people take on assignments. Then comes the valley of death. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reenergize Change Programs to Escape the "Valley of Death"]]><![CDATA[By Ivan Hindshaw and Adrian Gruin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/16becdd58f0949e080789fe9d9938076/valley-of-death-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5900610-1b08-49ec-8166-47af1b7f5524https://www.bain.com/insights/change-management-in-merger-integration/How to overcome people issues and culture clashes in mergers to build a better company.Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Management in Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[By Adrien Bron and Tobias Umbeck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6224de25af94be895bb5b582ca430b2/change-management-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Change Management, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>4027dbf8-63da-4c53-8e25-91d40463669ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/reigniting-growth-in-industrials-brief/Restore the Founder’s Mentality by conquering organizational and business complexity. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reigniting Growth in Industrials]]><![CDATA[By Piet de Paepe, Bram Vanassche, Jason McLinn, and Laurent Migom]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/165b7e51613c44ddbd302a76bf6dc50b/reigniting-growth-in-industrials-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>0dd6f9b6-480d-4b32-9e6e-c2f0a1c22a74https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-paper-infographic/Three steps paper and packaging companies can take to become digital leaders.Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:24:00 Z<![CDATA[The Digital Opportunity in Paper & Packaging]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6a4db6cffe2465b9a78e7c0e19a68e4/digital-paper-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4d150bd-3896-4816-b0e8-88caa3e36140https://www.bain.com/insights/ilkka-leppavuori-benefits-of-digital-in-paper-and-packaging-video/Two things paper and packaging companies should do to initiate effective digitalization.Fri, 09 Jun 2017 17:53:00 Z<![CDATA[Ilkka Leppävuori: Unfolding the Benefits of Digital in Paper and Packaging]]><![CDATA[By Ilkka Leppävuori]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08ec5fa8cfe14335bda543ffd8db3252/leppavuori-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Paper & Packaging, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9016ed44-4389-4380-93d6-dec3180a36cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/christopher-schorling-europes-edge-internet-of-things-video/Why Europe's focus on security in the Internet of Things might be an advantage in the future. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 11:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Christopher Schorling: Finding Europe's Edge in the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d34b4eb463e54b47be063dbaa12e6b74/schorling-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>042b5b8d-1c13-4c6d-8f68-69b60d90cb57https://www.bain.com/insights/florian-mueller-digitalization-in-insurance-video/Insurance companies should consider three factors when exploring artificial intelligence capabilities.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 10:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Florian Mueller: Digitalization in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Florian Mueller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0e32206b14648d498e999af11f86a29/mueller-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f179c1ba-bddd-4449-8a42-97f5c47f756fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-eliminate-mining-bottlenecks-for-good/Taking a holistic approach can boost throughput and reduce costs with little or no financial investment.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Eliminate Mining Bottlenecks—for Good]]><![CDATA[By Marco D'Avino]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/320815dc65f745a5a5fa2925fc8b4c93/how-to-eliminate-mining-bottlenecks-for-good-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mining, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b56c2ccc-1b44-4625-812d-4e9a82c9e4cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/tobias-umbeck-results-delivery-in-merger-integration-video/Three ways that companies can manage change, deliver better results and build a better company.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Tobias Umbeck: Results Delivery in Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[By Tobias Umbeck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/07caaab75791419f96fa93ea5812ce24/umbeck-still-color-update-v2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>daa20ba2-576b-457e-83e1-32d1d1bad410https://www.bain.com/insights/mark-kovac-the-analytics-of-sales-time-well-spent-video/How companies can use software to identify successful sales behaviors.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:07:00 Z<![CDATA[Mark Kovac: The Analytics of Sales Time Well Spent]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a91ec5bf706448987bfc926a551f389/kovac-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>474ef638-f078-4edf-b4b9-3e7ff9434c3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-manage-a-team-of-all-stars-hbr/Five things managers should do to optimize the all-star talent on their teams and improve productivity. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Manage a Team of All-Stars]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>94c11acd-a7ae-4baa-8ad1-192896918888https://www.bain.com/insights/emron-pratt-deconstructing-the-digital-agenda-in-consumer-products-video/Four ways companies can expand their digital agendas to move from experimentation to a clear digital strategy.Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:42:00 Z<![CDATA[Emron Pratt: Deconstructing the Digital Agenda in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Emron Pratt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7e1c41f28ce4de484568a308aeb98bc/pratt-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy, Innovation & Design, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a634bae8-e1fe-4a94-bc46-a710a743457ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/adam-borchert-how-big-brands-can-prepare-for-us-grocery-shifts-video/With consumer trends changing the way Americans buy groceries, traditional grocers need to respond.Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Adam Borchert: How Big Brands Can Prepare for US Grocery's Tectonic Shifts]]><![CDATA[By Adam Borchert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6d28bb2c78074dd6a8f321b4683d3efc/borchert-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>061869ad-b2ae-4bdf-902b-3fc7b01b1c8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/alex-egan-ramanathan-achieving-synergies-merger-video/Three techniques companies can utilize to maximize merger potential and avoid disappointing results. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:27:00 Z<![CDATA[Alex Egan Ramanathan: Achieving Synergies and Maximizing Merger Potential]]><![CDATA[By Alex Egan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/36e4f8145b184b9689c3032bb65c5c78/ramanathan-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d033c98-9138-4894-acb6-5829116d4ec9https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-right-path-to-category-leadership-in-oncology-in-vivo/Oncology drug development is undergoing rapid shifts.Sat, 03 Jun 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding The Right Path To Category Leadership In Oncology]]><![CDATA[By Nils Behnke, Michael Retterath, and Todd Sangster]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f037f7f-2b9d-4998-ba39-00cd6eb8b281https://www.bain.com/insights/mikey-vu-getting-ready-to-battle-grocerys-hard-discounters-video/Traditional grocers can follow five rules to stay ahead of hard discounters. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:37:00 Z<![CDATA[Mikey Vu: Getting Ready to Battle Grocery's Hard Discounters]]><![CDATA[By Mikey Vu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e47161378f2c4f22ae87e9b9782da8a9/vu-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>de582b22-f830-4037-9447-17e236502d38https://www.bain.com/insights/hard-discounters-infographic/To compete with hard discounters, traditional grocers need to debunk four key myths. Wed, 31 May 2017 14:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Hard Discount Grocers: Myths vs. Reality]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c9543f43b93847c8b38f483ea7cf66a9/hard-discounters-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>631f04d1-040e-4ed6-97dc-360b31ea566dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/kent-knudson-how-grocers-can-succeed-against-hard-discounters-video/Incumbent grocers can follow five rules to successfully compete with hard discounters. Wed, 31 May 2017 09:53:00 Z<![CDATA[Kent Knudson: How Grocers Can Succeed Against Hard Discounters]]><![CDATA[By Kent Knudson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b164e73d106449be9c7772fd0644433e/knudson-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>79a4282f-5e2e-4d70-8942-2bbcf41ca1d6https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-ready-to-battle-grocerys-hard-discounters/As Aldi and Lidl aggressively grow in the US, grocers need to dispel the myths that can keep them from winning.Wed, 31 May 2017 02:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Ready to Battle Grocery's Hard Discounters]]><![CDATA[By Kent Knudson and Mikey Vu]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7fedf6a52c03482a9894bafbbdca3fba/getting-ready-to-battle-grocerys-hard-discounters-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>261b2281-7a24-4b0f-9123-1723ae09ac9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/katrina-bradley-mastering-the-episodes-that-count-with-customers-video/Four ways companies can improve customer episodes and meet customer needs more effectively.Fri, 26 May 2017 11:46:00 Z<![CDATA[Katrina Bradley: Mastering the Episodes That Count with Customers]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b270844761743b19507c704e3910064/bradley-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a5982f2-6794-46fa-828d-0018b2275648https://www.bain.com/insights/what-to-look-for-in-a-text-analytics-platform/Executives should keep five key criteria in mind when evaluating text analytics platforms. Fri, 26 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What to Look For In a Text Analytics Platform]]><![CDATA[By Harika Guddanti]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f3eb12f10d040d9a7a73f5934eb657c/text-analytics-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cb78d89-2bbb-4950-8edc-447ac38827e5https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-episodes-infographic/Companies can successfully manage these important interactions with four easy steps.Thu, 25 May 2017 15:03:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build Better Customer Episodes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/766b317984cf402186dcea57bfeb6dc8/customer-episodes-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>86b3ab0e-4472-461f-bf97-a0565216ae61https://www.bain.com/insights/the-win-scale-model-leading-at-the-micro-battle-level-fm-blog/The objective of the Win-Scale model is to run the micro-battle like the company you want to become—namely, a scale insurgent.Thu, 25 May 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Win-Scale Model: Leading at the Micro-Battle Level]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c04eabd11e4457fb9ebbeff02e776dd/the-win-scale-model-1-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>228ce3d8-f473-4e49-aea2-39a2679d969chttps://www.bain.com/insights/jorge-leis-energy-management-in-age-of-disruptions-video/Three strategic imperatives for oil and gas companies preparing for tomorrow's competitive environment.Wed, 24 May 2017 14:07:00 Z<![CDATA[Jorge Leis: Energy Management in the Age of Disruptions]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3e8f9fcafb44654923cb06eba8cc206/jorge-leis-energy-management-in-the-age-of-disruptions.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba573bf7-7dd6-4bcc-9166-9d5050830e90https://www.bain.com/insights/south-africa-gender-parity-infographic/Despite changing social norms, many women still feel that they're going against the grain. Here's a look inside the numbers of gender parity in South Africa.Wed, 24 May 2017 13:52:00 Z<![CDATA[Shaking South Africa's Social Norms]]>/globalassets/for-all-sites-archive/gender-parity-infographic-online-version-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>2fc1db4c-68dc-48a4-84fe-6f4a29f996cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-management-in-the-age-of-disruptions/Navigating the future energy market requires robust scenario planning and strategic choices to open up new ways of competing.Wed, 24 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Management in the Age of Disruptions]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c9e23498cae04786abe078ef4d72f10e/energy-management-in-the-age-of-disruptions-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>d9b47592-e2d1-4e67-93bf-d65c0214187chttps://www.bain.com/insights/gender-disparity-in-south-africa/Addressing the heart of the matter.Wed, 24 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gender (Dis)parity in South Africa]]><![CDATA[By Emily Piggott and Catalina Fajardo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/12ab674161fe471db4e9e12c57065c30/gender-disparity-in-south-africa-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfe45f44-d8e9-450c-9342-da66a9253f3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-if-companies-managed-people-as-carefully-as-they-manage-money-hbr/Companies can do four things to invest in human capital and optimize talent in the workplace.Wed, 24 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What If Companies Managed People as Carefully as They Manage Money?]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>a2b29e61-7f93-4d26-9995-66275612f937https://www.bain.com/insights/fighting-sustainability-inertia-stanford-social-innovation-review/Keeping sustainability programs on track requires a new mindset, executive leadership and clear public commitments.Thu, 18 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fighting Sustainability Inertia]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Paul Stone, and Clare Tovey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[SSIR]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>2841f95d-5a10-4e62-8f2a-7417c08e9488https://www.bain.com/insights/fixing-the-disconnect-in-mobile-marketing-forbes/Mobile, once seen as a subset of digital, should now be considered its own marketing medium—one with enormous possibilities and new rules of engagement.Tue, 16 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fixing the Disconnect in Mobile Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin and John Grudnowski]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b85dd845-ee68-4be5-86cb-3362c5fb5f7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-turn-around-unprofitable-corporate-clients/Get the house in order in advance of higher interest rates.Tue, 16 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Turn Around Unprofitable Corporate Clients]]><![CDATA[By Jan-Frederic Schulz, Iwona Steclik, and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9a5cd1fd1d6847e09540eba18f055333/how-banks-can-turn-around-corporate-clients-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c49dd2f1-e208-4a9c-8061-e7698a28a8b0https://www.bain.com/insights/niels-peder-nielsen-how-banks-can-adapt-operating-models/Five steps that banks can use to build operating models that flex as strategies shift.Mon, 15 May 2017 16:17:00 Z<![CDATA[Niels Peder Nielsen: How Banks Can Adapt Their Operating Models as Strategies Shift]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/609a0f0718dd4890a39929568844a5a8/nielsen-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f86395d-2e1d-4562-9bd0-73e15282606ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/new-bank-strategies-require-new-operating-models/It’s high time to shake up creaky structures and ways of working.Mon, 15 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Bank Strategies Require New Operating Models]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Mark Judah, Joe Fielding, Niels Peder Nielsen, and Stephen Phillips]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a97b9014afc84a76ae9fb723d3e94ead/new-bank-strategies-require-new-operating-models-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy, Agile Enterprise, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>63183591-c3b9-4feb-b824-9b4cc1b26847https://www.bain.com/insights/a-letter-to-our-daughters-forbes/A few reflections on what three women—as professionals and as mothers—wish they had known as they approached their careers.Fri, 12 May 2017 02:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Letter To Our Daughters]]><![CDATA[By Melissa Artabane, Julie Coffman, and Darci Darnell]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>136b9971-1552-463c-be61-55cd64ed7081https://www.bain.com/insights/front-line-of-healthcare-2017-infographic/A look at the impact of the shifting healthcare landscape in the US on physicians, medtech, and pharma. Thu, 11 May 2017 14:23:00 Z<![CDATA[The US Healthcare Landscape by the Numbers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b2e2edba4084801ab42bb8c969a0a86/front-line-of-hc-2017-single-page-brief-v02-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>46368bc7-8486-4b33-a06f-af96fcd7ead9https://www.bain.com/insights/front-line-of-healthcare-2017-doctors-infographic/ Doctors that are involved in the decision-making process are more willing to lead change.Thu, 11 May 2017 12:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Front Line of US Healthcare: Giving Doctors a Say]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9edc2053ed9d4278b022806b94231fc6/front-line-of-us-hc-infographic-4-28-17-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Payers]]><![CDATA[English]]>640ccb42-5b44-40fe-b6f3-b60d3e541f90https://www.bain.com/insights/front-line-of-healthcare-report-2017/Bringing physicians back into the decision-making process will help create greater momentum for change.Thu, 11 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Front Line of Healthcare Report 2017: Why involving doctors can help improve US healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod, Michael Brookshire, Julie Coffman, and Andy Pasternak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8b44adcc178243659c0ddf8d2fc263c5/front-line-of-healthcare-report-2017-why-involving-doctors-can-help-imp-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef84e60f-8ece-471d-ba19-feb1eef495d2https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-results-infographic/Most companies want to be sustainable, but getting there is hard.Wed, 10 May 2017 16:16:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Get Breakthrough Results in Sustainability]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/026aa2a0c80249a18385a725ec443698/rd-in-sustainability-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>286c0fe2-36e3-45ac-868d-f62d629e5af0https://www.bain.com/insights/changing-gears-2020/How digital is transforming the face of the automotive industry.Tue, 09 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Changing Gears 2020: How Digital is Transforming the Face of the Automotive Industry]]><![CDATA[By Sri Rajan, Joydeep Bhattacharya, Yaquta Mandviwala, and Deepak Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b9b584a6ffa942e093cba1eaf2b2d916/changing-gears-2020-how-digital-is-transforming-the-face-of-the-automotive-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1eb4ef4-51c6-43da-8fd8-13e996539a31https://www.bain.com/insights/introducing-the-bain-micro-battles-system-fm-blog/Micro-battles are discrete time-boxed initiatives that rapidly bring strategic choices to action and aim to deliver speedy results.Sat, 06 May 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Introducing the Bain Micro-battles System℠]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47d654a865674d7e99b1e7da9e62c536/introducing-micro-battles-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7823e21d-448a-4b73-aa49-a3d2175d85d6https://www.bain.com/insights/create-a-company-of-insurgents-fm-blog/The key to insurgency is to reeducate your organization about what it means to act with speed and responsiveness.Fri, 05 May 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Create a Company of Insurgents]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a09855d56bc4cfc8289c4fbc8fb518c/create-a-company-of-insurgents-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c98f14e-4a4d-4957-a17c-93a99d349c80https://www.bain.com/insights/simplify-to-fuel-growth-fm-blog/Four ways scale insurgents simplify their business continuously and relentlessly to free up resources and redeploy them to fund growth.Thu, 04 May 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Simplify to Fuel Growth]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/976a53d7635c4b17aa48b47ea53f8524/simplify-to-fuel-growth-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>72760716-d234-4320-9aa1-e06c556b90ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/build-learning-systems-to-reconnect-with-customers-and-the-front-line-fm-blog/Learning systems improve a company’s speed, efficiency and responsiveness, helping it beat back complexity and maintain the insurgency as it scales.Wed, 03 May 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Build Learning Systems to Reconnect with Customers and the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff6e15395ea24cc7a69b6b5fc3b56c66/build-learning-systems-to-reconnect-with-customers-and-the-front-line-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b983c399-aeb1-470e-b98b-d53ef3a103a4https://www.bain.com/insights/harnessing-the-value-of-grid-edge-technologies/Electrification, decentralization and digitalization are creating a smarter electric system with new opportunities for energy companies.Wed, 03 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing the Value of Grid-Edge Technologies]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Guille, Joe Herger, and Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d3bae41515e425c95254409104419e6/harnessing-the-value-of-grid-edge-technologies-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>96a60812-a534-470a-805d-08e481b3179ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/red-is-good/By embracing red results on your performance dashboard, you nurture the kind of problem solving and collaboration that leads to the best results.Wed, 03 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Red Is Good: Why Smart Leaders Question the Green in Performance Dashboards]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f6e1e2b911d45578f11936c50f8f653/red-is-good-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>233b921b-e513-4f4d-a462-b3761fdd7f48https://www.bain.com/insights/refocus-the-operating-model-on-your-franchise-players-fm-blog/As they drift along the default path toward struggling bureaucracy, companies very often lose focus on the employees who really matter.Tue, 02 May 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Refocus the Operating Model on Your Franchise Players]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe841dc62d42483a9c9910052f4b5fbc/refocus-the-operating-model-on-your-franchise-players-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>466c7f59-d594-485c-b3fd-9355641a71e5https://www.bain.com/insights/how-do-salespeople-spend-their-time-wsj/Software applications are solving the problem of translating strategic intent to actual behavior in sales teams. Tue, 02 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Do Salespeople Really Spend Their Time? Not the Way They Say.]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>025150c5-fba0-440c-8dea-fa687b9f04ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/because-i-said-so/The next time you prepare to launch a change initiative, think first about how you will enlist employees in the process.Tue, 02 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Because I Said So: Lessons in Parenting and Change Management]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/595cfdcb5a0a4c168c781bb79551f622/because-i-said-16.9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>26bf6758-f1dc-4fb9-995b-5199602e4211https://www.bain.com/insights/build-engine-2-to-challenge-industry-rules-and-boundaries-fm-blog/Sustainable growth demands the ability to explore and commit to new revenue streams to offset the natural slowing of a mature core business.Mon, 01 May 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Build Engine 2 to Challenge Industry Rules and Boundaries]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/71b1908e430544cea40697fdf926fe4c/build-engine-2-to-challenge-industry-rules-and-boundaries-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>84791131-142e-4730-a436-e1600c408c37https://www.bain.com/insights/can-utilities-profit-from-distributed-energy-resources-forbes/Distributed energy resources can help utilities deal with peak demand and perhaps even become a source of new revenue for energy companies.Mon, 01 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Utilities Profit from Distributed Energy Resources?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman and Hubert Shen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>3816cf01-9bbd-485a-9a42-4636ee06ba99https://www.bain.com/insights/stop-focusing-on-profitability-and-go-for-growth-hbr/Smart companies avoid the trap of pursuing margins over growth. Mon, 01 May 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stop Focusing on Profitability and Go for Growth]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>9abf7f9c-a786-43a6-a999-ea449d73f323https://www.bain.com/insights/rediscover-the-insurgency-and-capability-spikes-to-accelerate-growth-fm-blog/Core leadership principles lie at the foundation of a company’s success.Sun, 30 Apr 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rediscover the Insurgency and Capability Spikes to Accelerate Growth]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0846b153454a418e98c5a1c5a1696db5/rediscover-the-insurgency-and-capability-spikes-to-accelerate-growth-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8827ba8d-5bf5-4a03-9f7e-80a74f303a90https://www.bain.com/insights/social-nps-infographic/Combine the Net Promoter System® and social media for powerful results. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:06:00 Z<![CDATA[Supercharge Your Social Listening]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/747b028210194af99b0667e0f5dbca5b/social-nps-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Modern Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c839226-38c7-4095-981b-5f74a722aaa9https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-change-creating-a-flood/Leaders who set off change floods, without the proper systems in place, do so at their peril.Thu, 27 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Change Creating a Flood?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Managing Change Blog]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>da03f765-a0c0-4d6f-9f09-af92a7c5142ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-digitals-biggest-obstacle-legacy-it-forbes/Companies that directly address legacy IT stand the best chance of winning in the digital world. Wed, 26 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming Digital's Biggest Obstacle: Legacy IT]]><![CDATA[By Rudy Puryear, Steve Berez, and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ebd3578-52ea-4488-bc1b-e97aac811987https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-the-new-normal-of-government-services/Learn to balance scope, speed and rate to grow in a challenging environment.Wed, 26 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in the New Normal of Government Services]]><![CDATA[By Michael Goldberg, Jim Harris, and Dan Schwartz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/293a24b23f4f4577825080ae86d09e8c/winning-in-the-new-normal-of-government-services-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ede7b36-dbfb-447d-91b6-1067d091c8d2https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-enduring-desire-for-brand-australia-forbes/Chinese consumers have generated massive demand—and a thriving market—for Australian products.Tue, 25 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's Enduring Desire for 'Brand Australia']]><![CDATA[By Yngve Andresen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>55ea6198-d7f5-4202-91e6-cf1a39eb1ed2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-be-an-inspiring-leader-hbr/By inspiring employees, organizations can see real breakthroughs in productivity.Tue, 25 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Be an Inspiring Leader]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6349f54-afcc-40c4-af74-bebc0afc5f6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-emerging-markets-can-attract-capital-to-power-sectors-ft/Policymakers can take four steps to make energy investment viable and profitable.Mon, 24 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Emerging Markets Can Attract Capital to Their Power Sectors]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>98a309b9-f8df-4d63-8604-d0b347bbcf17https://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-can-reshape-paper-forbes/Even as digital reduces demand for paper, it creates new opportunities in product, supply chain and customer innovation.Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Can Reshape Paper]]><![CDATA[By Ilkka Leppävuori and Oliver Straehle]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[English]]>ddea5629-990d-4f80-b3cb-b085c5b11f32https://www.bain.com/insights/global-in-house-centers-in-india/To get ready for the future, global in-house centers must focus on six key priorities. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global In-house Centers in India]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth and Bhanu Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ffac860bdc4a404587b727d77d521372/global-in-house-centers-in-india-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f13135c-76e4-408e-8c7f-538b1d338aa0https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-sustainability-infographic/A look at online shopping’s effect on retailers’ carbon footprints, and four ways that omnichannel retailers can reduce emissions.Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:41:00 Z<![CDATA[How Retailers Can Cut Emissions as E-Commerce Soars]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/693b0528bd1d4a60bc55b702bbf36a6f/retail-and-sustainability-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ce6f6e2-1d23-4245-90f0-c14e52c8167ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-pe-and-corporate-ma-report-2017/A look at the principles that are guiding successful PE investors.Wed, 19 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity and Corporate M&A Report 2017]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy, Nirad Jain, Joshua Weisbrod, Franz-Robert Klingan, Vikram Kapur, Justin Doshi, and Jeff Haxer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8fc82564bdb14099b92f64d064b36d8c/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2017-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1693c3d-3c47-4631-bb2f-d18cd3fff84dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-the-exurbs-are-poised-to-take-off-in-coming-years-wsj/The rise of exurbs—located 50 miles or more away from big cities—will be made possible as technology changes the cost of distance.Wed, 19 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why the Exurbs Are Poised to Take Off in the Coming Years]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>264dafd9-7083-416e-a936-0e65bc137c2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-can-make-the-most-of-ders-energytoday/Integrated planning allows utilities to manage the influx of electricity from rooftop solar panels and other new generation sources.Tue, 18 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Utilities Can Make the Most of Distributed Energy Resources]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Joe Scalise, and Hubert Shen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/energytoday1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Energy Today]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8685bd96-5828-466b-9153-e764cf77a30chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-cut-carbon-emissions-as-ecommerce-soars/Some delivery channels reduce emissions and costs—and delight customers.Tue, 18 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retailers' Challenge: How to Cut Carbon Emissions as E-Commerce Soars]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Casey Taylor, Jennifer Hayes, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd2812c19f3e4859831a2c3629107afa/retailers-challenge-how-to-cut-carbon-emissions-as-e-commerce-soars-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>634d14c2-72f9-49f2-8004-c4a3b9789741https://www.bain.com/insights/how-companies-should-prepare-for-brexit-wsj/Factoring supply chain considerations around Brexit will require tight prioritization and versatility.Mon, 17 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Companies Should Prepare for Brexit]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>99f9b207-e564-4985-9724-d07767acb323https://www.bain.com/insights/what-the-new-silk-road-needs-is-a-digital-revolution-forbes/The path to an efficient and cost-effective New Silk Road begins by systematically addressing the four pain points of the digital supply chain.Mon, 17 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What the New Silk Road Needs Is a Digital Revolution]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>01970645-d890-4aa8-b548-184c22b7a28bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-your-iot-customers-want-and-what-they-worry-about-forbes/Tomorrow's IoT leaders will be the companies that help customers jump in and get the most out of this promising new frontier in technology.Fri, 14 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Your IoT Customers Want, and What They Worry About]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9bcff5b5-ece6-47ea-af5d-780aac1c2fefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/killing-complexity-before-complexity-kills-growth/How to restore a Founder's Mentality, including intolerance for bureaucracy.Fri, 14 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Killing Complexity Before Complexity Kills Growth]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch and Jed Fallis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79dbff242f0640c6aaac1426595162be/killing-complexity-before-complexity-kills-growth-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>6caba17d-b4cf-4add-b269-029c7509cdfehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-digital-technology-supercharges-zero-based-redesign/Automation and decision-making technologies are expanding the potential of a clean-slate approach to cost reduction.Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Digital Technology Supercharges Zero-Based Redesign]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez, Gary Clare, and Prasad Narasimhan Sulur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f3e3bbce19c3456fa4cdfa1b080092fe/how-digital-technology-supercharges-zero-based-redesign-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>59ea1ebc-fdbb-4766-90a6-74770c161f59https://www.bain.com/insights/the-analytics-of-sales-time-well-spent/It's 10 AM. Do you know what your sales reps are doing?Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Analytics of Sales Time Well Spent]]><![CDATA[By Jonathan Frick and Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f8cb99b2f4f4e0780a0425ebfdc67a3/the-analytics-of-sales-time-well-spent-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>726af5b0-4565-4136-b375-5f3b1844ce5ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-x-factor-in-product-design/Using a technique called design-to-X, companies can identify and prioritize the key elements of product design. Finding the X factor helps companies discover what customers truly value.Wed, 12 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the "X" Factor in Product Design]]><![CDATA[By Markus Bürgin, Jordi Moncada, Joe Terino, and Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/967263544390444b9113466f39ea7278/finding-the-x-factor-in-product-design-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>164a3f7e-6f76-49b4-8729-e7e4ec4e6dachttps://www.bain.com/insights/firm-of-the-future/We're beginning to see what the next generation of successful companies will look like.Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Firm of the Future]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, James Root, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cba88477f95c404cb37807b4ec2aa362/gettyimages-1447812862-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d98174b-3985-4a12-aded-012d7f9e6bcfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rewards-loyalty-infographic/Getting loyalty right requires more than a stellar rewards program.Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:02:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Turn Rewards into Customer Loyalty]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e4796783c3e349c28245b132b829219f/rewards-loyalty-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ddc2ac3-05d1-4f29-81d7-6a494baa5c04https://www.bain.com/insights/the-secrets-to-successful-joint-ventures-forbes/The value of joint ventures grew 20% annually from 1995 to 2015—that’s twice the rate of M&A deals.Tue, 11 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Secrets to Successful Joint Ventures]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi and Philip Leung]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8db8eade-a285-4896-8976-4e1dacd3e3b5https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-comes-to-grips-with-high-prices-forbes/Shadow capital is large, growing and here to stay.Mon, 10 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Comes To Grips with High Prices]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d33c18d6-1c55-4095-a228-1f860cd4fa2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rewriting-the-pe-playbook-to-combine-cost-and-growth-forbes/A strong playbook can help private equity firms grow revenue and take out cost as quickly as possible. Sat, 08 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rewriting the Private Equity Playbook to Combine Cost and Growth]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>48ccab6a-12c5-4525-be65-a6f6af644309https://www.bain.com/insights/data-mining-your-way-to-better-due-diligence-in-pe-forbes/From scraping social media sites to mining e-commerce traffic, leading private equity firms are using web data to provide a competitive edge during due diligence. Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Data Mining Your Way to Better Due Diligence in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c29b6906-1ac5-48ba-a65a-297d1bd27382https://www.bain.com/insights/balancing-cohesion-and-volatility-in-a-chemical-portfolio-forbes/Regular portfolio reviews can reduce exposure to volatility and uncover opportunities across the business.Thu, 06 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Balancing Cohesion and Volatility in a Chemical Portfolio]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn, Mark Porter, and David Schottland]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cbdd2c6-8a95-484f-bca6-5118667f0572https://www.bain.com/insights/fighting-incumbency-sclerosis-ivey-business-journal/To cure incumbency sclerosis, companies must root out complexity, simplify and build flexible operating models.Thu, 06 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fighting Incumbency Sclerosis]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Ivey Business Journal]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3c7be83-12b4-43ec-96e8-e8fb489d8c30https://www.bain.com/insights/employee-burnout-is-a-problem-with-the-company-not-the-person-hbr/Companies tend to treat employee burnout as a talent management or personal issue rather than a broader organizational challenge. That’s a mistake.Thu, 06 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Employee Burnout Is a Problem with the Company, Not the Person]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>4cfb1091-4f7f-4c89-9594-7acf8558e229https://www.bain.com/insights/new-prominence-for-operational-due-diligence-in-pe-forbes/Through the double-barreled approach of commercial due diligence and operational due diligence, private equity firms can improve their assessment of full potential.Wed, 05 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Prominence for Operational Due Diligence in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a10e90ef-73b8-48d1-9e5b-92cab05b2960https://www.bain.com/insights/dale-stafford-m-and-a-in-healthcare-bloomberg-video/Bain Partner Dale Stafford appeared on Bloomberg Daybreak to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the healthcare sector in the US.Tue, 04 Apr 2017 10:27:14 Z<![CDATA[Dale Stafford on the State of M&A in Healthcare]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d236f574a7a14da89bf1c17eb01fb24b/stafford-bloomberg-220x207.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bloomberg TV]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf826391-2c7d-4623-ae2f-89046d5f1410https://www.bain.com/insights/plugging-profit-leaks-in-pe-deals-forbes/Private equity firms should be aware of four different issues can cause the bucket of profits to spring leaks.Tue, 04 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Plugging Profit Leaks in Private Equity Deals]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>32dfcbb0-fced-43e9-a34f-ed086a4a24e6https://www.bain.com/insights/zig-when-others-zag-in-pe-forbes/Through the approach of contrarian investing, some firms are able to outperform the rest.Mon, 03 Apr 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Zig When Others Zag In Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>712c5fe8-91cf-4c00-8206-4b77482bd685https://www.bain.com/insights/a-two-pronged-approach-to-sourcing-more-pe-deals-forbes/To open up new sourcing opportunities, private equity firms should take a systematic approach with two angles of attack.Fri, 31 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Two-Pronged Approach to Sourcing More Private Equity Deals]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>29c2c87b-26a5-4229-9775-cdc0d1f3ee2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/iot-market-five-pitfalls-for-vendors-to-avoid-forbes/Having a head start in the Internet of Things doesn't guarantee a victory. Here are five pitfalls that vendors would be wise to avoid. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Want a Piece of the $450 Billion IoT Market? Five Pitfalls for Vendors to Avoid]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche and David Crawford]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>e595433d-ddcd-4663-8dff-7114e6bd8402https://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2017/Despite a slowdown in consumer technology and global macroeconomic uncertainty, private equity firms in India saw another good year in 2016.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2017]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Sri Rajan, and Aditya Shukla]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/58a3b35458be4f249605819e8f5a6f1e/india-private-equity-report-2017-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2e09c7b-4a97-4b82-a140-9508198d5f5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-brexit-infographic/A hard Brexit poses significant risks to supply chains. Here is a look at Brexit's potential impact and how businesses can adjust their strategies.Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:15:00 Z<![CDATA[The Potential Effect of Brexit on Supply Chains]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95c681ccab804234be15338c8c9164d4/supply-chain-brexit-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f4b9aec-cf96-4220-9d86-6277f5d67149https://www.bain.com/insights/where-europe-outperforms-private-equity-investment-forbes/Investors who choose European companies carefully and manage currency exposure can thrive despite, or even because of, potential fractures and turmoil ahead.Wed, 29 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where Europe Outperforms: Private Equity Investment]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c50d1e34-e1ee-475c-bd14-9a2487ac48eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-europes-edge-in-the-internet-of-things/Europe's executives are more focused on quality improvements and more attuned to security than their peers in the US.Tue, 28 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding Europe's Edge in the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn, Michael Schertler, and Christopher Schorling]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b309840625b4889aed5452c7ace91c9/finding-europes-edge-in-the-internet-of-things-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>0254cf40-eb89-4ea6-a91f-5f9d8d5c6cf7https://www.bain.com/insights/fundamentals-not-fluff-spur-tech-sector-valuations-in-pe-forbes/There is convincing evidence that the current levels of deal activity and prices are defendable and supported by underlying business fundamentals.Tue, 28 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fundamentals, Not Fluff, Spur Tech-Sector Valuations in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By David Lipman and Jonny Holliday]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3eead07-5437-4671-b2aa-09263073d478https://www.bain.com/insights/collaboration-overload-is-symptom-of-deeper-organizational-problem-hbr/To drive better workforce productivity, companies must address the root causes of organizational maladies.Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Collaboration Overload Is a Symptom of a Deeper Organizational Problem]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>643e6de6-11b3-4c56-af43-78dd2a277af8https://www.bain.com/insights/sea-conglomerates-need-to-work-harder-edge-markets/To continue to prosper amid uncertainty and rising competition, Southeast Asia's conglomerates should consider five different avenues.Sat, 25 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southeast Asia’s Conglomerates Need to Work Harder]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring, Jean-Pierre Felenbok, and Francesco Cigala]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Edge Markets]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>390da7a2-5f3e-4cdf-bb92-333e6ee10c39https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-digital-transformation-video/Revolutionizing the way financial services firms compete to become the digital leaders of tomorrow. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Digital Transformation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c8b328e45464de38589b26e7ee12ad7/bain-digital-transformation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e2db4e7-7d21-45c8-be67-de4e3e2b9cachttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-iot-battlegrounds-where-does-your-company-fit-forbes/Before they jump in, companies need to know the dynamics of the Internet of Thing's five critical battlegrounds.Thu, 23 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five IoT Battlegrounds: Where Does Your Company Fit?]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche and Michael Schallehn]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>70d1116b-0214-4942-96cf-dbd90d3f294bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/regions-conglomerates-must-stay-competitive-business-times/They will need to become fitter, faster and in many cases slimmer, in order to continue to outdo businesses and conglomerates of the West.Thu, 23 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Region's Conglomerates Must Stay Competitive]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring and Jean-Pierre Felenbok]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4042cfbe-105e-4082-ad63-d43f42c98a2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/focus-matters-infographic/The best performing companies combine category leadership with portfolio focus.Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Focus for Higher Returns in Biopharma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ed05cd049c094e1883d7e7992a4b051e/biopharma-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>07b633e4-91e4-4c74-8c67-7eafffeba3aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/superabundant-capital-infographic/Capital is cheap. Ideas are not. It's time to rethink how to win in business. Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:46:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Rules of Strategy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/669eb9b9f0ea47dcbcb0c7390eadc17b/super-abundant-capital-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ced2628-e40e-42ef-927f-05d5e9b2432dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/unfolding-benefits-of-digital-in-paper-and-packaging/Even as digital reduces demand for paper it creates new opportunities in product, supply chain and customer innovation.Wed, 22 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unfolding the Benefits of Digital in Paper and Packaging]]><![CDATA[By Ilkka Leppävuori, Will Poindexter, and Oliver Straehle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/711f8143123647f3b48d7871f1ecd60d/unfolding-the-of-digital-in-paper-and-packaging-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Paper & Packaging]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab4c6234-ac6e-4d60-a9df-86546cc5f675https://www.bain.com/insights/digitalization-in-insurance/Sooner than many people realize, new technologies will revolutionize the property and casualty industry, with the potential to lift earnings and reduce costs—and thoroughly transform the customer experience.Mon, 20 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digitalization in Insurance: The Multibillion Dollar Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks and Florian Mueller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4579389b9c134f03919cf840a5e7559e/digitalization-in-insurance-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3858ff85-fa95-44b8-976a-7633c7bf1252https://www.bain.com/insights/how-tech-wave-forces-bankers-to-show-their-human-side-americanbanker/Humans, using their empathy and analytical skills, can connect with customers in ways that robots and algorithms can’t—at least for now.Fri, 17 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Tech Wave Forces Bankers to Show Their Human Side]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming and Joe Fielding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b8a09e8-220c-484c-9f73-021559245efehttps://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-the-indian-consumer/To outperform competitors and reignite growth, category leaders must increase penetration and constantly drive re-recruitment.Fri, 17 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning with the Indian Consumer]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef45097bcaf54c0b9eb46f6fbd2d0e39/winning-with-the-indian-consumer-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d46f4c9f-68bb-4b79-93be-d3d8d43f3376https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-in-asia-pacific-2017-infographic/A look at the private equity highlights from last year and the outlook going forward in Greater China, India, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan, and Australia.Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:43:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity in Asia-Pacific 2017]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7755d14a2f4e4e9092f8e93d2541b5c3/apac-pe-report-2017-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>71cd15b0-41f5-471d-a616-f7d76673e158https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2017/Last year marked the third year in a row that Asia-Pacific private equity performed at historic or near-historic levels.Thu, 16 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2017]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma, Kiki Yang, and Johanne Dessard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e6f41086ccdd47e4bd9896e0bfff9ab2/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2017-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1571de0-40a7-4e95-9e49-185b3c926f29https://www.bain.com/insights/adapting-to-the-clouds-mainstream-future-forbes/Technology companies are adapting to sell cloud solutions to the growing number of more-mainstream buyers.Thu, 16 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting to the Cloud's Mainstream Future]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Michael Heric]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d702d9cc-a389-4516-9c3a-6d394a876212https://www.bain.com/insights/reinventing-the-role-of-medical-affairs/A strategic overhaul of medical affairs can help pharma companies win in an era of Big Data medicine.Wed, 15 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reinventing the Role of Medical Affairs]]><![CDATA[By Loïc Plantevin, Christoph Schlegel, and Maria Gordian]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f4702d29aeba409cbc425ab418d130f8/reinventing-the-role-of-medical-affairs-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ea0ee54-b0de-469e-80d9-c70ddb138b5bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-returns-still-outperform-public-markets-forbes/The best funds will continue to outperform by a wide margin by doing two things differently.Tue, 14 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Returns Still Outperform Public Markets]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1fa905e1-80f3-4325-9536-4e81885baa07https://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-autonomous-driving-infographic/A look at how automakers and suppliers can win in the autonomous driving market. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:44:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Autonomous Driving]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d636dc3e01a44c9ae3f55ad52994977/autonomous_driving_infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Technology, Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ce61aa7-49c2-47f5-a11f-dbcf021460e1https://www.bain.com/insights/your-organization-wastes-time-heres-how-to-fix-it-hbr/Employees can remain energized and engaged if companies attack the true causes of organizational drag.Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your Organization Wastes Time. Here’s How to Fix It.]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebf6b455-afb2-4d95-974e-55f8b30607e5https://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-deal-remains-elusive-in-private-equity-forbes/With high asset valuations and stiff competition, deal making in private equity will remain challenging for the foreseeable future.Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the Deal Remains Elusive in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>86b9422a-683e-4b23-98b9-ebbdb04911e5https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-a-digital-innovation-factory-forbes/Becoming a digital leader is as much about strong, bold management as it is about technological savvy—maybe more.Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating a Digital Innovation Factory]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d53178c-4997-4839-9854-f67fbd2ad0b9https://www.bain.com/insights/why-leaders-should-write-their-company-obituary-wsj/Writing your own corporate obituary can reawaken your company's incumbent advantage. Sun, 12 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Leaders Should Write Their Company’s Obituary]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed6c5dcb-0d6f-49fb-9bc5-0b3f1fc0a475https://www.bain.com/insights/as-good-as-it-gets-for-pe-fund-raising-forbes/As it gets harder to find good deals and generate great returns, PE firms that can craft a sharp articulation of their strategy will have an edge. Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As Good As It Gets For Private Equity Fund-Raising]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>168f2b82-6b35-44c3-8fe2-5c99c50f5493https://www.bain.com/insights/what-your-sales-reps-are-doing-hbr/New software can help executives identify which activities and behaviors matter most for sales performance.Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It's 10 AM. Do You Know What Your Sales Reps Are Doing?]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac and Jonathan Frick]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>63813590-b68b-475c-92d9-8fb5f27a1b22https://www.bain.com/insights/heider-and-schlegel-the-future-of-autonomous-driving-video/Autonomous driving offers top-tier suppliers highly attractive opportunities across two segments.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Hans Joachim Heider and Christoph Schlegel: The Future of Autonomous Driving]]><![CDATA[By Hans Joachim Heider and Christoph Schlegel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6644407aee804a9ab73d56036c867ee5/the-future-of-autonomous-driving.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Automotive, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab723c3b-88bd-44f4-86b8-ee5c3bea445fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/winning-the-race-for-digital-commerce/With much of the growth now coming from online sales, brands need to follow four basic rules to capture their share.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning the Race for Digital Commerce]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster, Mike Booker, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/50025cca342f4e9b9401b39723e6f4cf/winning-the-race-for-digital-commerce-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd22152d-3b13-4330-967a-d0dbd0af8e54https://www.bain.com/insights/exits-settle-at-a-new-normal-in-private-equity-forbes/In 2016, the private equity industry established a new normal level for exits as the remainder of precrisis deals finally wound their way to the daylight. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Exits Settle at a New Normal in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdd008d1-85db-4e63-8b3b-ad229982120bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/chris-brahm-boosting-your-bottom-line-with-big-data-cnbc/Chris Brahm appeared on CNBC Africa to discuss how companies can fully capitalize on the value of Big Data.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:17:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Brahm on Boosting Your Bottom Line with Big Data]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CNBC Africa]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c31bd101-1376-440c-80ee-e83b43835b08https://www.bain.com/insights/deconstructing-the-digital-agenda-in-consumer-products/Big consumer goods companies are heeding the digital call, yet progress lags priorities.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deconstructing the Digital Agenda in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster, Suzanne Tager, and Vijay Vishwanath]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9ffb11582e894c5f8b951c9ed981b073/deconstructing-the-digital-agenda-in-consumer-products-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c612462a-4cc2-4403-8a58-6eeecbc21916https://www.bain.com/insights/how-big-brands-can-prepare-for-us-grocerys-tectonic-shifts/As US consumer trends shift and grocers react, consumer goods companies face massive risks to their growth and profit formulas.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Big Brands Can Prepare for US Grocery's Tectonic Shifts]]><![CDATA[By Adam Borchert, Stephen Caine, François Faelli, and Charlotte Apps]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e1804d886324227a85370d28b1929eb/how-big-brands-can-prepare-for-us-grocerys-tectonic-shifts-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7537072c-8482-4335-ae70-e2c1e3b1e81fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/pe-remains-favored-asset-but-high-asset-prices-challenge-investors-forbes/Despite volatile markets early in 2016, the private equity industry posted solid results for the year.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Remains a Favored Asset, but High Asset Prices Challenge Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>26255cb4-b4d2-4fc1-bad0-749133eb22e7https://www.bain.com/insights/you-cut-prices-did-shoppers-notice-supermarket-news/The key to winning in grocery is a favorable price-value image.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Viewpoint: You Cut Prices, Did Shoppers Notice?]]><![CDATA[By Sandeep Heda, Stephen Mewborn, and Stephen Caine]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/supermarketnews1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Supermarket News]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed1ac287-785c-477e-b642-8a27c9e25d51https://www.bain.com/insights/your-scarcest-resources-infographic/In an age where capital is superabundant, your most precious assets are the time, talent and energy of your workforce.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:52:00 Z<![CDATA[Your Scarcest Resources]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b055b65e6dcf40e8be3e9a17a03a6f94/tte-infographic-hand-drawn-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Leadership & Talent, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>cde63e23-ace6-4022-aa67-337964b7fce0https://www.bain.com/insights/time-talent-energy-book/Overcome Organizational Drag and Unleash Your Team's Productive PowerTue, 07 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Time, Talent, Energy]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Eric Garton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/10d5950ab2be459e8956c73e1efe536e/book-site-time-talent-energy-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c4dc1a0-2115-4750-8125-524d2391a4c0https://www.bain.com/insights/4-ways-to-unleash-electricity-grid-of-future-world-economic-forum/The electricity industry is in the midst of a transformation as three trends converge.Mon, 06 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[4 Ways to Unleash the Electricity Grid of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise, Joe Herger, Christophe Guille, and Anas Kaakeh]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>678e7cfc-d27a-4a31-93b1-84aa5fcd7df7https://www.bain.com/insights/india-philanthropy-report-2017/The Individual Philanthropist’s Path to Full PotentialSat, 04 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Philanthropy Report 2017]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth and Anant Bhagwati]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6de7369264f74631a58c36a9b9df7a56/india-philanthropy-report-2017-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a4f0a80-39eb-40f0-a93a-e10518492213https://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-new-rules-of-road-in-europes-truck-market-forbes/European truck makers must focus on taking and holding market share through several clear imperatives.Fri, 03 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the New Rules of the Road in Europe's Truck Market]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm and Johan Lundgren]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation]]><![CDATA[English]]>3eda93a9-8055-4d45-a559-1f80e8277e8bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-guide-to-successful-digital-m-and-a-infographic/Companies looking to M&A in the face of digital disruption must change their approach.Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:46:00 Z<![CDATA[A Guide to Successful Digital M&A]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd48b0bd5e6f42ea81d2622929cad6e9/digital-m-and-a-infographic-v03-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Digital, Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>6719a61a-d641-4b73-8749-1f264efb97achttps://www.bain.com/insights/an-autonomous-car-roadmap-for-suppliers/Top-tier suppliers are adopting strategies for the future.Thu, 02 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[An Autonomous Car Roadmap for Suppliers]]><![CDATA[By Hans Joachim Heider, Michael Schallehn, Christoph Schlegel, and Klaus Stricker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/074b9c8413d0473eba7823eabf3f24b6/an-autonomous-car-roadmap-for-suppliers-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>00a74342-06d6-4aa8-bf47-68588e459a69https://www.bain.com/insights/hugh-macarthur-on-pe-in-2017-bloomberg/Bain Partner Hugh MacArthur appeared on Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe to discuss the outlook for 2017.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Hugh MacArthur on Private Equity in 2017]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c288b5f37dd9454ab5c22fcdcefaa918/macarthur-bloomberg-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bloomberg TV]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a065b5b0-aa9f-4970-8014-fa222322d979https://www.bain.com/insights/melanie-sanders-advancing-women-in-australia-video/To increase the progression of women into the C-suite, leaders can address bias in employee assessments and promotions.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:17:00 Z<![CDATA[Melanie Sanders: Advancing Women in Australia]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cf0e17e14c0c4b779566b37ab223bafd/melanie-sanders-advancing-women-in-australia.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>e893e65d-6c18-4020-abe3-7412f7e613fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-turn-rewards-into-customer-loyalty-forbes/To reach a high return on investment, successful rewards programs emphasize several key traits.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Turn Rewards into Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Gerard du Toit, and Brian Kmet]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>985c0fc9-d52c-410c-af26-0bfb4540b749https://www.bain.com/insights/advancing-women-in-australia-eliminating-bias-in-feedback/To see any meaningful change in gender diversity, Australian organisations need to make a commitment to merit-based promotion.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Advancing Women in Australia: Eliminating Bias in Feedback and Promotions]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and Jennifer Zeng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5165c10ec2b41e6ba04dd58b271da44/advancing-women-in-australia-eliminating-bias-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>27b45782-dac3-45b3-8246-6ba1dbc86df6https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-tools-are-helpful-in-increasing-productivity-businessday/Technology is increasingly required to support strategy and culture in the modern connected enterprise.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Tools Are Helpful in Increasing Productivity]]><![CDATA[By Tiaan Moolman and Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8edf33d0-7103-4f10-9fd3-1979d37aa5bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/great-companies-obsess-over-productivity-hbr/Business leaders often think of “efficiency” and “productivity” as synonyms. When it comes to strategy, however, they are very different.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f32d8383-faeb-4040-8a59-a9bcbc5e24f9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-net-promoter-feedback-can-supercharge-social-listening-forbes/Blending social media analysis with the Net Promoter System could unlock growth in customer advocacy and lifetime value.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Net Promoter Feedback Can Supercharge Social Listening]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c11fff0-da8a-431b-9130-0aaa7dc9b830https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-founders-mentality-story/Explore how companies that nurture and maintain three key traits are more likely to sustain growth.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inside the Founder's Mentality]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b8310aa1a58541d395164e34361637bb/inside-fm-story-2-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a2c19c8-45c7-4977-9a84-f98d1b7a8012https://www.bain.com/insights/utilities-and-analytics-find-value-in-whats-available-now-forbes/Leaders in utilities are using the data and tools that they already have in hand to begin improving the ways they work.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Utilities and Analytics: How to Find the Value in What's Available Now]]><![CDATA[By Stephan Zech and Christophe Guille]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>22750a0d-b106-4e72-84bb-697f88961cf7https://www.bain.com/insights/strategy-in-age-of-superabundant-capital-hbr/Human capital has become the fundamental source of competitive advantage.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategy in the Age of Superabundant Capital]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins, Karen Harris, and David Harding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>620ec3c7-af11-4e3b-8396-4af1ac2fff19https://www.bain.com/insights/global-private-equity-report-2017/Bain's annual Global Private Equity Report highlights how leading PE firms have begun adapting to a demanding environment.Mon, 27 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Private Equity Report 2017]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70fbce086b8142c2aeb1305ec8f09900/global-private-equity-report-2017-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c90babd5-d534-49a2-afe9-3fa449d2e68dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tapping-commercial-opportunity-in-oil-and-gas-forbes/Leading industrial firms are unlocking new value by improving customer experiences and loyalty.Mon, 27 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tapping the Commercial Opportunity in Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle, Andrea Ioannilli, and Jason McLinn]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9562fc15-e7f8-4602-b48a-50c2bc5459a6https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-blockchain-impacts-on-financial-ecosystems-video/How financial services firms can take a strategic approach to adopting distributed ledger technology.Fri, 24 Feb 2017 11:35:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: Blockchain Impacts on Financial Ecosystems]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ef876f7417740458c405c3cbe0ca115/thomas-olsen-blockchain-impacts-on-financial-ecosystems.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>00ad2a0b-57f0-4b30-9dee-d58707f97f41https://www.bain.com/insights/telcos-competitive-advantage-in-the-internet-of-things/Telecom executives eyeing opportunities in industry services should look critically at connectivity and life cycle management.Fri, 24 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Close to the Core: Telcos' Competitive Advantage in the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum, Velu Sinha, and Paul Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ba3cc38589184a2c94e169f0a8ce0e73/close-to-the-core-telcos-competitive-advantage-in-the-internet-of-things-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e37d354-84ce-49fb-8a64-5aa3c34162e5https://www.bain.com/insights/the-case-for-managing-by-customer-episode-forbes/More companies are adopting a new key unit of management: the customer episode.Fri, 24 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Case for Managing by Customer Episode]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit, Rob Markey, Jeff Melton, and Frédéric Debruyne]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>06039f8a-f30f-4208-ac16-21bcc00477d9https://www.bain.com/insights/a-smarter-approach-to-procurement-industry-week/Successful companies achieve greater savings by creating a collaborative partnership between procurement and the business.Fri, 24 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Smarter Approach to Procurement]]><![CDATA[By David Schannon, Sam Thakarar, and Klaus Neuhaus]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>80cb8cc2-3b3d-4254-9602-4bc771c4b8c3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-top-chemical-companies-navigate-portfolio-decisions/Delivering both cohesion and resilience.Wed, 22 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Top Chemical Companies Navigate Portfolio Decisions]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn, Mark Porter, and David Schottland]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e98b59c39a3245e4a10b36f172f127f9/how-top-chemical-companies-navigate-portfolio-decions-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fb0ddb1-b69d-4a53-a076-8245d76b12c5https://www.bain.com/insights/you-cut-prices-why-didnt-customers-notice-wsj/Companies’ actual prices are often at odds with how consumers perceive their prices.Mon, 20 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[You Cut Your Prices. So Why Didn’t Consumers Notice?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d55b51ff-e627-4c33-bb00-0763fdad97b7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-grocers-can-improve-shoppers-price-perception/Are shoppers giving you credit for your pricing positions?Wed, 15 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Grocers Can Improve Shoppers' Price Perception]]><![CDATA[By Sandeep Heda, Stephen Mewborn, and Stephen Caine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8b7582b656204f23acabfdea73af49a7/how-grocers-can-improve-shoppers-price-perception-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a77b2026-31f3-4e19-98f1-5a3d435fff87https://www.bain.com/insights/joe-fielding-putting-personal-back-into-personal-lending-video/Three steps that banks can take to build a winning personal lending model.Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Joe Fielding: Putting the Personal Back into Personal Lending]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be639d0c566d4e06ae2990aa1d304e7b/joe-fielding-putting-the-personal-back-into-personal-lending.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>58623394-3161-4949-b638-11765f64504chttps://www.bain.com/insights/charting-the-course-getting-women-to-the-top-infographic/How frontline managers can reinforce the necessary mindsets to help women become senior leaders.Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Charting the Course: Getting Women to the Top]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1221cfff54b4398a15cfcdb2e5a93e1/gender-parity-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccdc1334-e621-4300-8427-ca24b37a8e15https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-heric-changing-faces-of-the-cloud-video/Three ways technology providers can emerge as winners in the next wave of cloud computing.Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Michael Heric: The Changing Faces of the Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b4d667dff9704f548e58d1a6d06a2eea/michael-heric-the-changing-faces-of-the-cloud.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Cloud Computing, IT Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>80348ed3-fabc-47e5-bbca-b56e55cdd9b3https://www.bain.com/insights/bains-approach-to-co-creation-story/Break through conventional thinking. Plan and deliver an exciting future.Fri, 10 Feb 2017 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain's Approach to Co-creation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b2e808a9a056484fa7611876b576a032/co-creation-story-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>52f901fc-9b09-4eff-adbe-006ec73c282bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/most-firms-have-fifteen-percent-star-players-irish-times/Companies who perform best are those that treat star talent as the scarce resource it is.Fri, 10 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most Firms Have 15% of Star Players So They Must Be Used Well]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Irish Times]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>25792002-69cf-4241-95ad-639f0474584ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/whats-next-for-europes-shrinking-grocery-stores-forbes/The shrinking store scenario in Europe's grocery sector will take a toll on the unprepared. Fortunately, we’re beginning to see glimmers of the types of moves that will help grocers get ahead of this game.Fri, 10 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What's Next For Europe's Shrinking Grocery Stores]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Jonathon Ringer, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>14f1f812-c95d-45da-8551-caef17cd7288https://www.bain.com/insights/the-changing-rules-for-digital-m-and-a/Digital M&A requires a different approach than traditional deals. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Changing Rules for Digital M&A]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi, Laura Miles, Elizabeth Spaulding, and Laurent-Pierre Baculard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/70bb018cec6640b8b191630c188535ff/the-changing-rules-for-digital-ma-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b07d462d-6912-4a12-ad84-b6041a235163https://www.bain.com/insights/how-spotify-balances-employee-autonomy-and-accountability-hbr/To create the right balance of autonomy and accountability, Swedish company Spotify uses three exemplary techniques. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Spotify Balances Employee Autonomy and Accountability]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>65c70972-365f-472a-8884-6b85fa2726bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/blockchain-in-financial-markets-how-to-gain-an-edge/By taking a systematic approach, companies can manage through the uncertainty surrounding distributed ledger technology—and achieve a strategic advantage.Thu, 09 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Blockchain in Financial Markets: How to Gain an Edge]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Frank Ford, John Ott, and Jennifer Zeng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd9d8bf25cbe4f3c9b93734e079f5341/blockchain-in-financial-markets-how-to-gain-an-edge-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>077d4eb4-bc11-4390-bd48-af7a2f49f277https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-strategy-for-a-b2b-world/B2B companies demand their own approach to digital.Wed, 08 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Strategy for a B2B World]]><![CDATA[By Ouriel Lancry, Thomas Shannon, and Lucy Cummings]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c2d5a06d61c42c6ae6078ac04633214/digital-strategy-for-a-b2b-world-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5cfe218-0608-4663-b1d4-2e7d5166d924https://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-that-digital-technology-can-help-chemical-producers-forbes/Chemical companies are awash with data that can help them understand their customers, improve operations and create new products and services.Wed, 08 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Ways That Digital Technology Can Help Chemical Producers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Porter, Nate Anderson, Francesco Cigala, and Peter Guarraia]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>3117ed00-c754-4fa6-b5bf-82a7da59fe35https://www.bain.com/insights/tapping-the-unexpected-potential-of-joint-ventures/The value of joint ventures is growing at twice the rate of M&A. Here’s the formula for winning deals.Wed, 08 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tapping the Unexpected Potential of Joint Ventures]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi and Philip Leung]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1bbdf14246d64db3a837261970e5ebe2/tapping-the-unexpected-potential-of-joint-ventures-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b46880f5-5948-494f-a70f-ea50cd8dc9adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reducing-the-risk-of-noncompliance-pharma-executive/Leading pharma companies reduce the risk of noncompliance when they cut complexity.Wed, 08 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reducing the Risk of Noncompliance]]><![CDATA[By Maria Gordian and Jason Evers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/pharmaexec1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Pharma Executive]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>eea23536-9675-464f-a8f5-e18ddb5523behttps://www.bain.com/insights/turning-rewards-into-loyalty/Many consumers cherish rewards programs. Yet most such programs do not generate enduring loyalty.Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turning Rewards into Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Gerard du Toit, and Brian Kmet]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f23b0a67d71c4453871d68697b08f465/turning-rewards-into-loyalty-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Product & Portfolio Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>847652c4-3c6d-4dff-a628-08d2c39e9862https://www.bain.com/insights/consider-old-school-advertising-forbes/The booming interest in digital advertising may not be enough to get consumers to purchase your brand.Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Keep a Consumer Brand Top of Mind, Consider Old-School Advertising]]><![CDATA[By Kenji Govaers, Matthew Meacham, and Guy Brusselmans]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7daf2ef3-393a-4d20-924e-bfc033f79de7https://www.bain.com/insights/leon-founders-mentality-video/London-based fast-food company Leon is a prime example of the Founder's Mentality in action.Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:24:00 Z<![CDATA[Leon: What If God Made Fast Food?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee83f1c6a55f4ae196a8823a4002ab77/leon-founders-mentality_16-9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d0b29e6-ae8b-452e-bf87-342f1470c0d0https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-supply-chain-ready-for-brexit/Strategies designed for uncertainty reduce risks.Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Brexit?]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Kwasniok, Peter Guarraia, and Michael Garstka]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/994f98ff25774dcfa15c43b1a345ba6e/is-your-supply-chain-ready-for-brexit-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f358b4a-e128-4969-a0bc-df9e4aa65ecehttps://www.bain.com/insights/social-posts-meet-net-promoter-feedback/Blending social media data with Net Promoter feedback could be the key to significant growth in customer advocacy.Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mash-up Wanted: Social Posts Meet Net Promoter Feedback]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc78f85384ba46a5b316fff63ec0b56a/mash-up-wanted-social-posts-meet-net-promoter-feedback-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed8b9c58-67ee-464a-a0bf-48bdc06f7c4ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-best-companies-dont-have-more-stars-hbr/What separates the best-performing companies from others is the way they deploy talent.Fri, 03 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Best Companies Don’t Have More Stars—They Cluster Them Together]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6237c03-92b2-4679-929c-764f467793afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/michael-mankins-unlocking-your-teams-productivity-facebook-live-video/Michael Mankins, coauthor of Time, Talent, Energy, discussed how to combat organizational drag.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 10:06:00 Z<![CDATA[Facebook Live with HBR: Michael Mankins on Unlocking Your Team's Productivity]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>caa3962b-849f-4fcb-b5ab-a4ba6b319826https://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-can-make-the-most-of-distributed-energy-resources/Integrated planning allows utilities to manage the influx of electricity from rooftop solar panels and other new generation sources.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Utilities Can Make the Most of Distributed Energy Resources]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Arnaud Leroi, and Hubert Shen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b7869c8469fe4dc38c3eda594833a37e/how-utilities-can-make-the-most-of-distributed-energy-resources-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Utilities & Renewables]]><![CDATA[English]]>a149ca78-e1a7-4a54-8cb1-35321151fd77https://www.bain.com/insights/category-focus-rewards-biopharma-shareholders-invivo/In biopharma, category leaders with focused portfolios are most likely to deliver attractive shareholder returns over time.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Category Focus Rewards Biopharma Shareholders]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pasternak and Dave Fleisch]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>4fab7a3e-f6ae-400f-88e0-055f3912daebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/charting-the-course-women-on-the-top/Research shows frontline managers can play a pivotal role in helping women ascend.Tue, 31 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Charting the Course: Getting Women to the Top]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman and Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/705a131b84bd4d6390023ba94cf2600c/charting-the-course-getting-women-to-the-top-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c45baae-55ed-4479-931c-657bec0daaa1https://www.bain.com/insights/hrs-vital-role-in-time-talent-and-energy-hbr/HR has a vital role to play in helping an organization make the best use of its human capital.Mon, 30 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[HR’s Vital Role in How Employees Spend Their Time, Talent, and Energy]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>928c78ab-3142-4517-ac7f-50ff1db00258https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-miss-the-moment-on-mobile-marketing-infographic/A look at how marketers can capture the mobile opportunity.Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:07:00 Z<![CDATA[Don't Miss the Moment on Mobile Marketing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2677d6f8dd644440acd2efe6f4abd3f3/mobile-marketing-infographic-v8-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3ba731c-9710-47eb-b76c-d3d6e3343938https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-bain-at-the-wef-video/Bain partners share their experiences and perspectives from the 2017 World Economic Forum at Davos.Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Bain at the World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[By Jacek Poświata, James Root, Sri Rajan, Gerry Mattios, Joe Scalise, Henrik Naujoks, Walter Sinn, and Prashant Sarin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd6367850f0e4f0fbea5e09d6b50c4dd/davos-2018-bain-at-the-world-economic-forum.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd76becd-9a1b-4c53-a384-bd0c1d164a72https://www.bain.com/insights/the-changing-faces-of-the-cloud/Technology companies are adapting to sell cloud to the growing number of more-mainstream buyers.Wed, 25 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Changing Faces of the Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Michael Heric]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5f7373ffedd480da19ef68ee60e09bd/the-changing-faces-of-the-cloud-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Cloud Computing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4024e01f-aacb-4158-a132-50ed75a821f8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-inspirational-leadership-video/How effective CEOs channel inspiration.Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:33:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Inspirational Leadership]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5ee7685999d9493395a166e7eb13a119/ceo-agenda7.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b0bba37-b7d9-4525-ad69-c8bbeca53856https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-bain-and-world-economic-forum-video/Orit Gadiesh discusses Bain's relationship with the World Economic Forum. Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:41:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Bain and the World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/710bc6d768764d268aaab6fe7dcc8cb5/gadiesh-bain-and-the-wef-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>85b92dba-c5d5-4751-bc81-8d7b008a5ed1https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-reflections-video/Paul Meehan discusses the key themes he observed at the 2017 World Economic Forum.Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:23:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Reflections]]><![CDATA[By Paul Meehan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a066577c09094fbbb89d4578c45e16ac/davos-2017-reflections.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>caa18a5e-d11d-41c0-80ca-bc3cf7f48388https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-bain-breakfast-video/Orit Gadiesh, James Root and Paul Bulcke discuss the firm of the future at Bain & Company's 13th annual Davos breakfast.Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Bain Breakfast]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb7fd47c540c496283fe947fedef7505/davos-2017-bain-breakfast.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf81cafd-35a0-4310-8135-17a4fc85e6f0https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-chinas-commitment-to-globalization-video/Bain Partner James Root discusses China’s response to uncertainty surrounding free trade and globalization.Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: China's Commitment to Globalization]]><![CDATA[By James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/160642ed6922420080c80592e187918a/chinas-commitment-to-globalization.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>37e77de2-5a72-4ae6-94b6-b0c03cab062fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-key-takeaways-video/Bain Partner Prashant Sarin discusses three key takeaways from the 2017 World Economic Forum.Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Key Takeaways]]><![CDATA[By Prashant Sarin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/811bd9846b0846bc975eb027074f11ff/sarin-take-2.00_00_06_08.still001.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>01a6440f-619a-4951-8cc0-2ecf194875b9https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-in-europe-2016-doctors-and-hospitals-infographic/A look at how the European healthcare landscape is changing for doctors and hospitals.Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare in Europe: The Outlook for Doctors and Hospitals]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/81d3cb8a0f3d4b9591a707444d82db80/frontline-of-healthcare-doctors-hospitals-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>26fe44f2-9221-4d03-bef3-ca4d1ac8314bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-in-europe-2016-medtech-infographic/A look at how the European healthcare landscape is changing for medical device manufacturers.Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare in Europe: The Outlook for Medtech Companies]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d61e6f438a2948098811077f5bf341ce/the-shifting-european-healthcare-landscape-medtech-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9168983e-24a1-4967-b803-928c3fce0f42https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-in-europe-2016-pharma-infographic/A look at how the European healthcare landscape is changing for pharmaceutical companies.Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare in Europe: The Outlook for Pharma Companies]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/075c6faf8cd24334b8d272c34c4b748d/the-shifting-european-healthcare-landscape-pharma-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e7f8149-3b05-43b3-94ae-4707e5ad40dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-managing-uncertainty/Business and political leaders can take concrete actions in the face of global uncertainty.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Managing Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ead44ce0ecb0410085335166c487adfe/managing-uncertainty.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed425a1f-56c7-4957-b626-1b4902170c0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-future-of-electricity-video/Bain Partner Joe Scalise discusses the Grid Edge Transformation forum in Davos.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:01:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: The Future of Electricity]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6cc23e5a1e1a4aed80e2abaa44343101/scalise-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>abaaba5e-035d-4dd9-9700-8eadf518d10ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-periods-of-transition-video/Sri Rajan shares his key takeaways from the 2017 World Economic Forum.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:11:47 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Periods of Transition]]><![CDATA[By Sri Rajan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c2827749b16402ea319e6f1e869fcc0/rajan-take-1.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1b7bd31-45b0-47c7-a31f-a05bfa7019e0https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-china-and-globalization-video/Bain Partner Walter Sinn discusses comments made by China's president at the 2017 World Economic Forum.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 11:23:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: China and Globalization]]><![CDATA[By Walter Sinn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e4f7a72a4d54eb8a7f15e05b630cc78/china-and-globalization.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>f99366cd-00b7-446c-b0f5-2ab084f4bea6https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-uncertainty-and-hope-video/Henrik Naujoks discusses how business and political leaders remain hopeful despite a number of uncertainties.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 10:37:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Uncertainty and Hope]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2c6c71cddf7e4d13a90bf498adafb799/naujoks-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>781d6bf7-3b6c-4c0b-978a-222a7ae98bd8https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-fourth-industrial-revolution/Bain Partner Walter Sinn discusses how the fourth industrial revolution will affect all industries. Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: The Fourth Industrial Revolution]]><![CDATA[By Walter Sinn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/97dece428d82459ea93ed33409436d6c/davos-2017-the-fourth-industrial-revolution.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>c09ed529-6499-47cb-adf9-2ad78f973bcahttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2016-2017-5/We review sales results from the holiday season and share the most important trends for retailers to act on in 2017.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday Recap and 10 Trends to Embrace in 2017]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f213ac418c9487eb024e636b776e917/holiday-recap-and-10-trends-to-embrace16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b7d5d63-1a40-44a8-b64b-eba8aba457cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-new-silk-road-video/Bain's Gerry Mattios looks at the effort to restore old trade routes from Asia to Europe.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:43:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: The New Silk Road]]><![CDATA[By Gerry Mattios]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4937d754b69b421e960d1a4403fbe732/davos-2017-the-new-silk-road.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5249d94-cf8c-4e85-9484-d79ff0731142https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-future-of-energy-video/Bain Partner Joe Scalise discusses technology in the energy sector at the 2017 World Economic Forum.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:26:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: The Future of Energy]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/57ef3dea585d4f15a23dd8f92b400d11/scalise-the-future-of-energy.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b21df477-a311-47d0-bbef-548e625d7d48https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-digital-and-sustainability-video/Digital technologies and environmental sustainability are relevant themes at the 2017 World Economic Forum. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:17:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Digital and Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Gerry Mattios]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4618812ca3594a7895f20f2a35c80879/davos-2017-digital-and-sustainability.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital, Performance Improvement, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>890d373c-1a70-4417-b1ba-730ea710f6achttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-leadership-and-life-video/Bain Partner Paul Meehan discusses the importance of authentic leadership in today's world.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:14:26 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Leadership and Life]]><![CDATA[By Paul Meehan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd650fcee03b408e989133c663a52364/meehan-still2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>52ccb46b-8c69-4daa-b1b5-0a478398b291https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-young-global-leaders/Bain Partner Prashant Sarin discusses the World Economic Forum's collection of Young Global Leaders.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Young Global Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Prashant Sarin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/84638b2e4ae64ce9bb51dfd951d8566a/sarin-take-2.00_00_06_08.still001.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>0aca597b-9bfa-49ff-8945-b89e1a09c86ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-expectations/Bain Partner Prashant Sarin shares his personal experiences at the 2017 World Economic Forum.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:34:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Expectations]]><![CDATA[By Prashant Sarin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/223098e09ec14265a10d11438c4b19eb/davos-2017-expectations.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d81fed5-2235-43f7-a262-e35d54563038https://www.bain.com/insights/outlook-for-us-companies-in-china-infographic/A look at the 2017 China Business Climate Survey, including the top business challenges and objectives for US companies in China.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:04:00 Z<![CDATA[The Outlook for US Companies in China]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/91805082d25e48c2b9a39320129d463a/amcham-2017-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>caedcab7-85b3-4939-bc0c-013a6eef707dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-connecting-governments-and-business-video/Bain Partner Jacek Poswiata discusses the importance of hearing from government and business leaders.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:27:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Connecting Governments and Businesses]]><![CDATA[By Jacek Poświata]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb82000ad6734a16a014109646db244a/poswiata-connecting_gov-business-17-01-2200-00-08-04still005.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Public Sector]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ccb605f-ca48-4887-80b0-a1bd5fd17ab0https://www.bain.com/insights/bank-contact-centers-dial-t-for-transformation/These phone-centric operations, reimagined and reenergized, can hold the key to retail banking’s digital future.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bank Contact Centers: Dial 'T' for Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Nikola Glusac, Corrie Carrigan, and Michael Withers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0fc8496272d0481f978f7de1fa07b779/bank-contact-centers-dial-t-for-transformation-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4bc5798-c2a8-4b06-b81d-beae8d0b1dachttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-conglomerates-in-southeast-asia-can-live-long-prosper/Amid tough economics, Southeast Asia’s once-thriving conglomerates need to work harder to remain competitive. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Conglomerates in Southeast Asia Can Live Long and Prosper]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring and Jean-Pierre Felenbok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d5e280c972124caa8d532662e36db5a7/how-conglomerates-in-southeast-asia-can-live-long-and-prosper-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e46d2721-fc8d-4add-a139-76361b9b5891https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-value-creation-in-africa/As private equity matures in Africa, a greater focus on alpha is required to deliver attractive returns. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity: Value Creation in Africa]]><![CDATA[By Andrei Vorobyov and Stephen York]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56ab6d8fafe5499ea5fc5b79d81eccd9/private-equity-value-creation-in-africa-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8f9934c-e499-418c-94a1-593dc7149d78https://www.bain.com/insights/china-business-climate-survey-report-2017/An overview of the performance of AmCham China member companies in 2016, their assessment of the new normal and their plans to maintain profitability in the next year.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Business Climate Survey Report 2017]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/amcham1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AmCham Review]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>28d877f6-76ff-4001-b1b7-b6c7dd52be2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/tapping-latent-demand-in-personal-lending/Banks’ success in personal lending will hinge on taking a more data-driven approach.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tapping Latent Demand in Personal Lending]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a970ee2f678c4a1cb3819b45a9edf2f1/tapping-latent-demand-in-personal-lending-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>998722c6-eec8-42d8-b491-a182cea6f3b8https://www.bain.com/insights/james-root-firm-of-the-future-video/Several forces indicate that the paradigm of business will shift, ushering in the Firm of the Future. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 19:06:00 Z<![CDATA[James Root: The Firm of the Future]]><![CDATA[By James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/de57a53a509f4f30a4624b932a9f7a2d/james-root-the-firm-of-the-future.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>672b7d08-c49e-40ac-a2e9-ca03d839ee59https://www.bain.com/insights/jason-heinrich-zero-based-budgeting-trifecta-video/Zero-based budgeting is about driving cultural change and organizational simplification throughout a business. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:24:00 Z<![CDATA[Jason Heinrich: The Zero-Based Budgeting Trifecta]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53a508a4cff84eb6924bbd21f4dbbb8c/jason-heinrich-the-zero-based-budgeting-trifecta.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>da2099a9-551a-4289-b732-e86e00bd8b73https://www.bain.com/insights/davos-2017-industry-4-0/Bain Partner Sri Rajan discusses the fourth industrial revolution.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:27:00 Z<![CDATA[Davos 2017: Industry 4.0]]><![CDATA[By Sri Rajan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d2b0d02ce894e3e9282a271fa8f324e/rajan-still1.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a49b261e-19cf-4822-9f89-636bfc58c9f8https://www.bain.com/insights/james-allen-the-firm-of-the-future-video/Many CEOs recognize that the nature of the firm is fundamentally shifting.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:45:00 Z<![CDATA[James Allen: The Firm of the Future]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d06134c6f1b1440aa605f6230e969c7d/james-allen-the-firm-of-the-future.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>381802a6-189b-4bbb-bd64-c8129e86f6fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-brief-history-of-business-story/The idea of a business has evolved through a series of definable eras.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Brief History of Business]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d357080961624ba19fb1b1f04b74b20b/history-of-business-story-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>58addd31-4f25-4dcf-b4bf-955b39fb4d15https://www.bain.com/insights/the-firm-of-the-future-story/Explore what the next generation of successful companies will look like.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Firm of the Future]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dac1fb15351b4357b371f8013e5860f9/the-firm-of-the-future-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e44b5192-ec7e-416f-809e-e1b334a3a1fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-leadership-report-insights-for-talent-seekers/The new era of the Chinese economy presents different challenges in hiring and retaining top talent. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Leadership Report: Insights for Talent Seekers]]><![CDATA[By James Root and Stephen Shih]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cdf9865d412b4c018f48ec3dc65b5764/china-leadership-report-insights-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>99f475ca-69d5-4d74-93f0-ecacaa55b4a2https://www.bain.com/insights/darrell-rigby-on-agile-innovation-hbr-facebook-live/Darrell Rigby, head of Bain’s Global Innovation practice, shared Bain’s latest thinking on Agile techniques in a Facebook Live session hosted by Harvard Business Review.Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Facebook Live with HBR: Darrell Rigby on Agile Innovation]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac967824-cbd7-43ad-8ea9-9f8d93c1decehttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-customer-centric-approach-to-commercial-excellence/Leading oil, gas and chemical companies are unlocking new value by improving customer experiences and loyalty.Wed, 11 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Customer-Centric Approach to Commercial Excellence]]><![CDATA[By Dale Hardcastle, Andrea Ioannilli, and Jason McLinn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb925504e5fc49f9a0215bf392fd2b3f/a-customer-centric-approach-to-commercial-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>11944407-4239-4236-854e-2599a5bf00d6https://www.bain.com/insights/why-french-email-law-wont-restore-work-life-balance-hbr/Excessive e-communication is an organizational problem that demands organizational solutions.Fri, 06 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why the French Email Law Won’t Restore Work-Life Balance]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>52f13b7e-8ba4-4990-b9ca-c71a48ee4821https://www.bain.com/insights/harshveer-singh-customer-centricity-in-insurance-video/Insurance companies are finding new ways to build loyalty.Tue, 03 Jan 2017 09:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Harshveer Singh: Customer Centricity in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1c863642acf044a393c4dd9662c4993d/singh-customer-centricity-insurance.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff4f3a13-3288-4b67-bcbd-2a7fdb4bd305https://www.bain.com/insights/how-customers-perceive-a-price-hbr/There are clear winners and losers in the battle to manage price perceptions. Tue, 03 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Customers Perceive a Price Is as Important as the Price Itself]]><![CDATA[By Sandeep Heda, Stephen Mewborn, and Stephen Caine]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>123284ee-dabc-46d0-a651-5cb06281f8fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-lead-a-digital-transformation-ceos-must-prioritize-hbr/Becoming a digital leader is about creating an agile organization. Mon, 02 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Lead a Digital Transformation, CEOs Must Prioritize]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d9912d9-e40b-4e81-8496-74c9d3147894https://www.bain.com/insights/state-the-obvious-fm-blog/Too often, founding teams assume that everyone knows the core beliefs of the company.Thu, 29 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[State the Obvious]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>accd3adf-118a-4312-9cff-12af3ce99cb9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-super-size-the-economy-fm-blog/Ray Kroc epitomized many of the traits of the Founder’s Mentality as he turned a small California restaurant into the ubiquitous McDonald’s chain.Wed, 28 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Super-size the Economy]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c59de3ae-edbc-4807-9027-68c8609be4d8https://www.bain.com/insights/FxE-R-finding-the-right-balance-fm-blog/When restoring the Founder’s Mentality, the choreography of change matters.Wed, 28 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[FxE=R: Finding the Right Balance]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>763b2a4e-87ca-4fff-a79d-714587cf927ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-fall-winter-2016/As luxury resets to a new normal, strategy becomes paramount. Tue, 27 Dec 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study, Fall-Winter 2016]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, Marc-André Kamel, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/44180fa5921b4c4ab6d46423e89eb908/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-fall-winter-2016-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>f92dccb5-d02e-4ec0-a629-e32988729a8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-agenda-designing-operating-model-video/Your operating model is the bridge between strategy and execution.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:05:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Designing the Operating Model]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6dadec0f42d24626a6bdd5fa1cd745f7/ceo-agenda11.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>10beb9ed-1811-4b9a-a1cc-b7ed3f5c5910https://www.bain.com/insights/nikhil-prasad-ojha-strategy-for-thriving-in-uncertainty-video/Traditional approaches to strategy aren’t calibrated for the high degree of instability many companies face.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:33:00 Z<![CDATA[Nikhil Prasad Ojha: Strategy for Thriving in Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/073a6a9e88814427a2cb7aff85f5fb15/ojha-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8dc7eaa2-9f30-41cd-afb2-72292138907ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-legacy-video/What do I want to leave behind? is one of the greatest questions a CEO can ask.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:57:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Legacy]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b406ea27a73b411f96e91acdd2b5a7b7/ceo-agenda13.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4d766e5-caae-4e3b-ab88-d0896e68a88ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/mark-judah-simple-and-digital-video/How to increase loyalty and make it easier for employees to do the right thing for customers.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:23:00 Z<![CDATA[Mark Judah: Simple and Digital]]><![CDATA[By Mark Judah]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77aa0469e45748b0a392ced3ec222df6/judah-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e6eeb88-bb1a-438e-bc74-97b702d97101https://www.bain.com/insights/nikhil-prasad-ojha-the-founders-mentality-in-india-video/Between 1990 and 2015, only five companies have consistently remained on India's top businesses list. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:18:00 Z<![CDATA[Nikhil Prasad Ojha: The Founder's Mentality and Success in India]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e6733a2253f649a88d56ddba82c87001/ojha-strategy-for-thriving-in-uncertainty-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0cafd84-863d-4ed5-86b8-36981c9bb53dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/europes-healthcare-landscape-by-numbers-infographic/A look at impact of the changing healthcare landscape in Europe on pharmaceutical companies, medical device makers and physicians.Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe's Healthcare Landscape by the Numbers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/17044e26433e4de8a39a3d074acc1e8a/shifting-european-hc-landscape-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>30386e7d-f07b-4941-8607-0725c345efa5https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-sustainability-matters-video/Successful CEOs approach their job as a marathon, not a sprint.Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:26:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: A CEO's Sustainability Matters]]><![CDATA[By Raj Pherwani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2a26d2c95e0c40b59928fb9513bebf73/ceo-agenda12.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f421c9dc-8667-4b2c-9e25-7c405006bcaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/phil-leung-china-outbound-m-and-a-video/As China’s economy has slowed, the country’s outbound M&A activity has soared.Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:31:00 Z<![CDATA[Philip Leung: China Outbound M&A]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd486572f0484a58b17d811a76afc8b2/leung-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>955bd639-1048-4364-963d-ed3f6cc03411https://www.bain.com/insights/andrew-schwedel-firm-of-the-future-video/Over the next 10 years, major structural forces such as technology and a changing workforce will shape a new era of business.Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:43:00 Z<![CDATA[Andrew Schwedel: Firm of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e2be5088691427cacd66cf9c71df22b/schwedel-firm-of-the-future-title.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b4e2b12-1477-40cc-859f-ef78e1a24004https://www.bain.com/insights/big-bold-bank-cost-transformation/Costs won’t fall out unless you overhaul the operating model.Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big, Bold Bank Cost Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Peter Stumbles, Mohit Wadan, Andrew Carleton, and Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05d2788e18ac4a30a6e479854767833c/big-bold-bank-cost-transformation-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a40f9fe4-aaa0-4e0a-8d70-449a6fe57498https://www.bain.com/insights/procurement-savings-that-stick-infographic/External purchasing is the largest single expense at most companies. Businesses that think differently about procurement can reap big rewards.Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:33:00 Z<![CDATA[Procurement Savings That Stick]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7b0781b8683044f1953c63d63be3e891/procurement-infographic-12-16-16-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>2765840c-45e0-494a-aca2-82384f190d79https://www.bain.com/insights/dunigan-okeeffe-journey-north-video/How companies can achieve the benefits of scale without losing their Founder's Mentality.Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:43:00 Z<![CDATA[Dunigan O'Keeffe: The Journey North]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e4b162ada3e40f19cebe7ab57bfd3a5/okeefe-journey-north-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a871f0b-8cb8-4a64-bdd6-fa4b081a74e4https://www.bain.com/insights/what-great-looks-like-in-banking-sales-practices/Banks need a new approach—one that focuses less on pushing products and more on attracting and retaining customers.Sun, 18 Dec 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Great Looks Like in Banking Sales Practices]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming and Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28145ebc49424eb7bb27eb3cfea6e220/what-great-looks-like-in-banking-sales-practices-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a5bdc03-090d-477e-910d-62a8fec093c0https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2016-2017-4/We examine the latest sales results and the important role of stores in an omnichannel strategy. Sun, 18 Dec 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Omnichannel Stores]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e71779fa60a4d4b815f951101798aee/the-power-of-omnichannel-stores-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6754cf7-ec69-40cc-9227-db0bec7c017bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-company-founders-special-sauce-wsj/The genius of company founders can live on long after they’re gone.Sun, 18 Dec 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Company Founder's Special Sauce]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1643f0c6-df0c-4ad2-ac75-a7850d591812https://www.bain.com/insights/karsten-fruechtl-simple-and-digital-video/Products and customer episodes are the core of a simple and digital transformation.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:51:00 Z<![CDATA[Karsten Fruechtl: Simple and Digital]]><![CDATA[By Karsten Fruechtl]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e6d561c16b804617b8051882c6e57a51/fruechtl-simple-and-digital-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8efaf443-e446-4000-9150-2f2100123515https://www.bain.com/insights/sebastian-walter-make-behavior-change-stick-video/Only actual behavior change can drive results.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Sebastian Walter: How to Make Behavior Change Stick]]><![CDATA[By Sebastian Walter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca87da7163844ba58d4d75cfea887a5b/walter-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>077fc807-8970-4fa4-b434-512d4c699d48https://www.bain.com/insights/stephen-shih-china-growing-pool-leadership-talent-video/The competition for leadership talent in China remains intense, but the dynamics are swiftly changing. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:21:00 Z<![CDATA[Stephen Shih: China's Growing Pool of Leadership Talent]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Shih]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8557367c28884f7b98753dc5c4ea6f88/shih-china-leadership-talent-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1582135-6c84-421c-bdb0-665b82669a55https://www.bain.com/insights/gary-turner-manage-for-glory-or-for-cash-video/ Self-assessment can help executives make the right choice, based on their organization's strengths.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:36:00 Z<![CDATA[Gary Turner: Manage for Glory or for Cash]]><![CDATA[By Gary Turner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e9071e7ee1740bd8df5b5590eb3503b/gary-turner-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bdfcc19-afe1-4e4f-8749-63ac7c2181b0https://www.bain.com/insights/john-senior-reinvigorating-cross-selling-video/Companies can overcome organizational barriers and reap greater returns by investing in their customers.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:04:00 Z<![CDATA[John Senior: Reinvigorating Cross-Selling]]><![CDATA[By John Senior]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7029e6a1cc984629b8f1e976f76bfbf0/john-senior-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>51418b9e-769a-4728-8ade-8f60d642b66bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/joachim-breidenthal-organizations-dont-change-behavior-people-do-video/To undertake any major endeavor, a company must get employees to consistently choose the right new behaviors.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:28:00 Z<![CDATA[Joachim Breidenthal: Organizations Don't Change Behavior, People Do]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8803bd6f91ec4e9c8afa3eb561a97cb6/breindenthal-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>3af1f78b-46d1-46d0-b3d1-9ec8b2b49706https://www.bain.com/insights/jorg-gnamm-what-matters-in-europes-truck-market-video/As the gap between competition narrows in Europe's truck market, companies will need to differentiate to win.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:42:00 Z<![CDATA[Jörg Gnamm: What Matters Most in Europe's Truck Market]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e76e0bd50ce47e6a3d473ad49392a2b/gnamm-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation]]><![CDATA[English]]>dde70dbd-5d65-4e40-805f-36f7aad1349dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/an-executives-guide-to-agile-innovation-infographic/A look at the basics of Agile and how it differs from traditional methods.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:15:00 Z<![CDATA[An Executive's Guide to Agile Innovation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c31ea16032240f3b7220e1a780d65a3/agile-innovation-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>0dcdcca3-b3ea-4df8-a8ad-f43ab4469d49https://www.bain.com/insights/how-zero-based-budgeting-can-inspire-employees-forbes/More companies are turning to zero-based budgeting but enjoying it less.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Zero-Based Budgeting Can Inspire Employees]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Eric Garton, and Bradford Martin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>62878b96-6199-4a50-994e-b75a591a78e5https://www.bain.com/insights/melanie-sanders-grocery-battle-over-fresh-food-video/High-quality fresh food is as important as price for today's shoppers. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Melanie Sanders: The Grocery Battle over Fresh Food]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eb47eba92d9f4a468efff9b9eaa00a6c/sanders-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebbb3878-93ce-4a41-94c4-2cab788f0747https://www.bain.com/insights/satish-shankar-winning-in-agribusiness-video/Agribusiness has faced tough times, but the outlook is positive.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:43:00 Z<![CDATA[Satish Shankar: Winning in Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[By Satish Shankar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/119869c821b24ca194c4a674a51c9a2d/shankar-agri-business-and-investing-in-land-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>537ee57d-9495-46d5-8f1c-41bdbe722e59https://www.bain.com/insights/jed-fallis-are-global-insurers-too-big-to-succeed-video/Large global insurers are underperforming their smaller peers, and much of the blame can be placed on complexity. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 12:35:00 Z<![CDATA[Jed Fallis: Are Global Insurers Too Big to Succeed?]]><![CDATA[By Jed Fallis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ddb1355dde39476081ab8e7b3cb94df8/jed-fallis-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>67b1bb3a-ef11-4d5e-b4f0-549729c6d91fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rudy-puryear-why-it-is-digitals-achilles-heel-video/Companies that fail to transform their legacy IT systems alongside their new digital capabilities risk running into a wall. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:58:00 Z<![CDATA[Rudy Puryear: Why IT Is Digital's Achilles' Heel]]><![CDATA[By Rudy Puryear]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dfc076522c814cca87850a47e4c999cc/puryear-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>879a9952-5f1c-4a78-882e-4210fd8f0b7ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/kenji-govaers-digital-vs-traditional-advertising-video/The best advertising strategies for larger and smaller brands.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Kenji Govaers: Digital vs. Traditional Advertising]]><![CDATA[By Kenji Govaers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/965ad5fafc06483a8adf17580437a187/govaers-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>41e9c11a-3832-43a5-a73f-107fd02dbc0fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/vikram-kapur-health-insurance-models-for-future-video/Insurers can embrace a disruptive mindset to emerge as future winners.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:28:00 Z<![CDATA[Vikram Kapur: Health Insurance Models for the Future]]><![CDATA[By Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f3c90cc6d0741fdb696a5f5aa12c34a/kapur-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>99d4aae2-5f4e-464a-a53e-911e7f7ef8d1https://www.bain.com/insights/bruno-lannes-two-speed-china-in-consumer-goods-video/A look at three trends within China's new "two-speed" scenario and how brands can win in this environment.Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:35:00 Z<![CDATA[Bruno Lannes: Two-Speed China in Consumer Goods]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/60c1e3be2a3a41de916fed60f7c89a07/lannes-china-two-speed-china-for-consumer-goods-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>daf3ab94-48b3-4d4e-8e85-921ff508952bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/perception-beats-reality-in-pricing/Get proper credit from consumers for your chosen price position.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Perception Beats Reality in Pricing]]><![CDATA[By Sandeep Heda, Stephen Mewborn, and Stephen Caine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b4a1b91a99744c2a629abcf45d54b42/perception-beats-reality-in-pricing-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>514f029b-19d1-4000-876b-5e7b35aa1f26https://www.bain.com/insights/why-ceos-should-commit-to-many-small-battles-hbr/Micro-battles help restore a company’s ability to learn and actually get stuff done.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why CEOs Should Commit to Many Small Battles Instead of a Single Big One]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a739d02e-18e8-437a-9614-1877b821322dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mobile-marketing-dont-miss-the-moment/With consumers increasingly using smartphones to make buying decisions, companies have an opportunity to capture the "magic" of the medium.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mobile Marketing: Don't Miss the Moment]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin, Wendy Grad, Elizabeth Spaulding, and John Grudnowski]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8223e516f5aa4b1081c0f76a736ec6b0/mobile-marketing-dont-miss-the-moment-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c105c0c0-1e6f-4ceb-9354-428512f0e809https://www.bain.com/insights/boosting-odds-of-success-for-japans-outbound-m-and-a/Winning Japanese companies will tailor their acquisitions approach to the types of deals they pursue.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boosting the Odds of Success for Japan's Outbound M&A]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Junya Ishikawa , Philip Leung, and Matt Sweeny]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d19961eb0fc04e469bd2d8448bf7935b/boosting-the-odds-of-success-for-japans-outbound-ma-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>b64d1cc1-221a-4758-872e-1cb4db10f9cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/steven-lu-china-chases-chip-leadership-video/Partnerships and investment will be critical to helping China succeed.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Steven Lu: China Chases Chip Leadership]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ee83c86c6474ec693223a8dfb19a68d/lu-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ba998ee-7bfc-4689-95c1-b95681d85561https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-stumbles-sustained-cost-transformation-in-banking-video/In today's low-growth environment, banks need to rethink their approaches to reducing costs.Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Stumbles: Sustained Cost Transformation in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Peter Stumbles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd53aea50fd8471286cee48f82f7baeb/stumbles-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bf304ff-e20a-4466-961e-6530c3137f54https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-japan-outbound-m-and-a-video/Japanese companies can succeed in outbound M&A by tailoring their approach.Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:41:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: Japan Outbound M&A]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/15bb26e1b6324dcd80f53002ea9fabff/olsen-japan-outbound-mna-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>abd4296d-ad8f-49e4-af87-725e51ab3f08https://www.bain.com/insights/jeff-melton-simple-and-digital-video/Creating a digital future begins with understanding how customers experience your company. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Jeff Melton: Simple and Digital]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6344139dddd4aea8d9e0be0272f9991/melton-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>cbb5fefe-12fc-44d4-a1e3-1954a1d084efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/darci-darnell-employee-engagement-video/While most companies talk about employee engagement, few focus on the real issue—inspiration.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:24:00 Z<![CDATA[Darci Darnell: Employee Engagement]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7ad9c023db424749b93cb1953de782f7/darnell-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f828e6f-e411-4944-aa7b-599525794430https://www.bain.com/insights/simon-henderson-accelerated-transformation-video/When done right, an accelerated transformation can spur cost reduction and improve the organization's overall culture.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:21:00 Z<![CDATA[Simon Henderson: Accelerated Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Simon Henderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5903a97b8d1c40a1a8d7dba9b71a86fa/henderson-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2210fbf-8d58-47b7-b86b-50b32d0166fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/stephan-zech-data-analytics-for-utilities-video/Utilities have the analytics tools to tap into a gold mine of opportunities.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Stephan Zech: Data Analytics for Utilities]]><![CDATA[By Stephan Zech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/057078c06b694711a20bd5969fcaf600/zech-data-analytics-for-utilities-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b696ddb-5117-4f24-9a37-fe01eaa94e9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/eric-garton-time-talent-energy-video/The key to tackling low productivity growth is to efficiently and effectively use your scarcest resources.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:39:00 Z<![CDATA[Eric Garton: Time, Talent and Energy]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3d9f588b02d46e188f3f4a4144c5b24/garten-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Leadership & Talent]]><![CDATA[English]]>8289e2ba-a1fc-41d8-a3b9-7f60aa0ce31ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/event-facebook-live-with-chris-zook-fm-blog/Chris Zook, coauthor of The Founder's Mentality, discussed his best-selling book in a Facebook Live session hosted by Harvard Business Review.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Event: Facebook Live with Chris Zook]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ace19b2d-1897-4633-a892-1dca37c6fbdfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-diamond-industry-report-2016/A new generation of consumers—the millennials—represents a compelling opportunity for the diamond industry.Sun, 04 Dec 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Global Diamond Industry 2016: The Enduring Allure of Timeless Gems]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde and Alex Martynov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9b90201a6a764af88ad06f21cca3f273/the-global-diamond-industry-2016-the-enduring-allure-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mining, Consumer Products, Energy & Natural Resources, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1e04353-8b05-4e7c-8b94-7351e23ee9d6https://www.bain.com/insights/the-path-to-digital-maturity-infographic/The most digitally mature companies are eight times more likely to gain market share than the least digitally mature. Here’s how containers can help facilitate a digital transformation.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:51:00 Z<![CDATA[The Path to Digital Maturity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9fcf0e94d2034e58b8aca542faa1da8c/red-hat-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>2934d1e4-cd8e-44c7-b978-32cb0b4f6c15https://www.bain.com/insights/for-traditional-enterprises-path-to-digital-role-of-containers/How companies can invest in their digital maturity.Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Traditional Enterprises, the Path to Digital and the Role of Containers]]><![CDATA[By Paul Renno and Jesse Klein]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e86921e6605542a9b11d60f8ee666be3/for-traditional-enterprises-the-path-to-digital-and-the-role-of-cont-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>1145acef-80b6-405c-aea2-98901888d8bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2016-2017-3/We break down the sales results and take a closer look at the digital innovations that are exciting shoppers this season. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday Halftime and the Digital Innovation Show]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e398005f1b54f49abcba2f9d8c77eb8/holiday-halftime-and-the-digital-innovation-show-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d576819-fc06-4743-9aee-ddc99f05aeafhttps://www.bain.com/insights/focus-matters-how-biopharma-can-reward-shareholders/Category leaders with highly focused portfolios deliver the best returns.Tue, 29 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focus Matters: How Biopharma Can Reward Shareholders]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Haxer, Andy Pasternak, Dave Fleisch, and Todd Sangster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eef4610eb8c24a3cac3f7ccfd218f2ab/focus-matters-how-biopharma-can-reward-shareholders-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>e104a760-2f27-4b65-b74f-1dc989d0d972https://www.bain.com/insights/are-global-insurers-too-big-to-succeed/Not if they simplify the organization to reduce costs and accelerate growth.Tue, 29 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Global Insurers Too Big to Succeed?]]><![CDATA[By Jed Fallis, Ron Kermisch, and Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94656b5a527c4c958c7cd3c1cfba3469/are-global-insurers-too-big-to-succeed-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>842fc757-3795-4b0b-9d78-a4fd370dc1bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/marc-andre-kamel-thrive-in-europes-grocery-business-video/European grocers must fulfill five obligations to emerge as winners in today’s turbulent environment.Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Marc-André Kamel: How to Thrive in Europe's Vexing Grocery Business]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eaf3c8c439884d0f9f998fda6d75ee04/kamel-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>6788302a-313c-45ec-bb1c-7572648f306chttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-do-the-customers-keep-calling-infographic/From millennials to seniors, banking customers still call and visit their banks a lot. Here is how banks can cut costs and delight customers while migrating them to mobile.Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Do the Customers Keep Calling?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd322a8699914daf940d4e30b990aa2a/bank-migration-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f9d6909-016f-4e25-9f8f-f2c1f8980d6ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/michael-schallehn-five-battlegrounds-of-iot-video/As the Internet of Things grows in popularity, companies can use connected devices to obtain data that drive insights for customers.Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Michael Schallehn: The Five Battlegrounds of the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schallehn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a9c002f005d4b41833db86d83ec5887/schallehn-internet-of-things-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6da739c-a62d-4c26-829c-1c40fc9ec4cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/richard-hatherall-how-banks-can-accelerate-mobile-migration-video/Three steps banks can take to increase digital adoption and improve the customer experience.Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:34:00 Z<![CDATA[Richard Hatherall: How Banks Can Accelerate the Mobile Migration and Improve the Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4cda7b3a9284411d8a6a5e2cb5599d0e/hatherall-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>72739121-65ba-4082-86e7-cea219c9c736https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-stumbles-massive-opportunity-in-mobile-migration-banks-video/There is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for mobile adoption in banking right now. Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:43:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Stumbles: The Massive Opportunity in Mobile Migration for Banks]]><![CDATA[By Peter Stumbles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/32191315ae684ea79bf6217d2107ee43/stumbles-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2d9da73-f932-4cfd-b9df-ad834a76870ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/bank-branch-call-center-traffic-jam/Why do customers keep visiting tellers and calling the contact center?Tue, 29 Nov 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Bank Branch and Call Center Traffic Jam]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns, Gerard du Toit, Mark Schofield, and Christy de Gooyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f65a0cb32fbd47b9b3383288f5d97ff7/the-bank-branch-and-call-center-traffic-jam-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>03f14919-67fe-4d49-bd44-4da44ee73319https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2016/Cost savings hinge on promoting mobile adoption.Mon, 28 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Loyalty in Retail Banking: Global Edition 2016]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/66f538cad32f454ab7cba2fbe4eed855/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-global-edition-2016-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>495308a2-0d3f-4d21-90ed-adbc5d5b998dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-retails-two-speed-channel-challenge/Physical and digital retailers share the common goal of implementing successful online-to-offline strategies.Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Retail's Two-Speed Channel Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/63aa401a6b804e92948cbb3db1cc088a/china-retails-two-speed-channel-challenge-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>46c75eca-7e8a-40bb-9e79-1ca7247f4cf2https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-are-global-insurers-too-big-to-succeed-video/Three ways insurers can successfully cut down on complexity.Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:34:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: Are Global Insurers Too Big to Succeed?]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47216e7435ae4ad8997a2c1e342921e1/olsen-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d934bb0-9ef6-4980-ab25-fc890fe274f6https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-schertler-digital-industrial-machinery-video/How leading industrial machinery companies can integrate digital strategy into every part of their business.Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:02:00 Z<![CDATA[Michael Schertler: Digital in Industrial Machinery]]><![CDATA[By Michael Schertler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2277ee26759b4604bc5e5b6acba05b79/schertler-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[English]]>dec70c43-ff17-4e3f-8774-9dd3e2c7c65chttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-ways-to-increase-your-cross-selling-hbr/Managers wanting to raise the productivity of their cross-selling efforts may have to confront longstanding practices that stand in the way.Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Ways to Increase Your Cross-Selling]]><![CDATA[By John Senior, Tom Springer, and Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5bda82e-5702-4a26-8d27-9be84f79667chttps://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-breakthrough-results-in-sustainability/CEOs who are passionate about change need to support the front line.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving Breakthrough Results in Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Paul Stone, and Clare Tovey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bd8f5f0eaede4b5db624fb617470aa1b/achieving-breakthrough-results-in-sustainability-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sustainability, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d43dc1e5-8024-499f-9ff7-563c8e2fa889https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-guarraia-digital-opportunities-for-chemical-producers-video/Three areas that chemical companies must address to successfully capitalize on the emerging opportunities in digital.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Guarraia: Digital Opportunities for Chemical Producers]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a420aa6844a94b9e8f3425f209ab6c95/guarraia-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ec8cbd9-b5e9-4fd0-9c2b-5c4109b73e03https://www.bain.com/insights/frederic-debruyne-simple-and-digital-video/Companies can focus on three core elements to make their processes simple and digital while keeping the customer in mind. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Frédéric Debruyne: Simple and Digital]]><![CDATA[By Frédéric Debruyne]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a03bec5fa1f433792b0d9df98832309/debruyne-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>911b4c6c-aac4-4e9e-bd14-569e49eb5286https://www.bain.com/insights/joe-fielding-manage-glory-or-cash-video/How banks can build strength in four areas to evolve their strategic models for the digital age.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Joe Fielding: Manage for Glory or for Cash]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/85444ab32b02454185c29c8d19132ffa/fielding-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>5be72629-b7b0-4bb4-abf0-68ab88d5fc99https://www.bain.com/insights/stephen-shih-digital-industrial-machinery-video/How executives can capitalize on the new opportunities created by digital technologies.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:32:00 Z<![CDATA[Stephen Shih: Digital in Industrial Machinery]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Shih]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d745a5a0d56a4157beefc323e113177a/shih-digital-in-industrial-machinery-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc3adb65-8838-4305-83dc-1bcc692656dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/keri-larkin-test-and-learn-in-digital-marketing-video/How digital marketers can use experimental design to better understand customers and to boost both impact and return on investment.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Keri Larkin: Test and Learn in Digital Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Keri Larkin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f156f9417fc74889ad03a1ced4426df6/larkin-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf69c861-8c29-4c3f-ac15-353b239cfd32https://www.bain.com/insights/gregory-caimi-agile-innovation-video/More and more companies are adopting Agile methodologies, which transformed the software industry.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Gregory Caimi: Agile Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee7df5bfecf14fc5835dba1550a1cd9f/caimi-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d1be78f-126e-42cc-9cb9-a9eb26355a39https://www.bain.com/insights/trouble-in-store/A receding tide exposes the problems in China’s retail distribution system.Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Trouble in Store]]><![CDATA[By James Root and Weiwei Xing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/488488afd8ac42a6b92817476b95434b/trouble-in-store-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>258cd0f0-5eb7-4a7e-b629-5d643ee475d9https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2016-2017-2/We examine where and how the online juggernaut is investing this season, and what that means for the rest of the retail landscape. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Amazon Steal Christmas?]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9c14b6448ef04dcd9be876704580a904/will-amazon-steal-christmas-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4bffbca-f035-4955-bd3f-27aa9e9db488https://www.bain.com/insights/learn-essential-practices-of-highly-effective-analytics-teams/To be truly effective, analytics teams must adopt best practices at every level. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learn the Essential Practices of Highly Effective Analytics Teams]]><![CDATA[By Aarti Gupta and Paul Markowitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/370822fbc0f3454985ae603c8e7cff76/aablog-applicable-industry-best-practices-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>30f52a2d-8f92-42d7-99a2-b4a649d2e2c6https://www.bain.com/insights/online-or-traditional-advertising-whats-better-for-brands/The booming interest in digital advertising may not be enough to get consumers to purchase your brand.Wed, 16 Nov 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Online or Traditional Advertising, What's Better for Brands?]]><![CDATA[By Kenji Govaers, Matthew Meacham, and Guy Brusselmans]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22640ad26f334336967affb0a2ffc8e8/online-or-traditional-advertising-whats-better-for-brands-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>5591e4bd-9196-4ee0-ab7d-5dedb954a1f8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-hottest-brand-in-china-is-australia/How can Australian consumer goods companies profit from China’s hunger for natural, safe and healthy products?Tue, 15 Nov 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Hottest Brand in China Is Australia]]><![CDATA[By Yngve Andresen, Raymond Hass, and Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7602cf52a80f42daad81f6cdc9b36f4b/the-hottest-brand-in-china-is-australia-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0149552-df3e-459a-abe7-b69d54678a71https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-guarraia-process-innovation-in-digital-world-video/A look at the five benefits of digital process innovation and the best ways to ensure that reengineering efforts are successful.Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Guarraia: Process Innovation in a Digital World]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/61bae5b6da414cdd87befa2f54e9f25a/guarraia-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0404d60-c6d2-4e5e-bd35-c960c9bc711dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-election-bulletin-implications-for-healthcare/The election of a Republican president, combined with Republican control of both houses of Congress, has the potential to reshape the healthcare market landscape.Wed, 09 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[US Election Bulletin: Implications for Healthcare]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a4516ab26a146f28490f30959b5620d/us-election-bulletin-implications-for-healthcare-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e383fe2-073f-4f17-af58-35aa5fb701e1https://www.bain.com/insights/todd-sangster-category-leadership-oncology-video/Three strategies for building category leadership and achieving success in the rapidly growing sector of oncology.Wed, 09 Nov 2016 15:16:00 Z<![CDATA[Todd Sangster: Category Leadership in Oncology]]><![CDATA[By Todd Sangster]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9ad1dc3513b4ba5a57994ce5ad8b56c/sangster-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ee568ec-67dc-4578-b953-3f879b9ce2d9https://www.bain.com/insights/gerard-du-toit-digital-customer-experience-video/How the "customer experience factory” can transform legacy organizations by helping them achieve scalable change and win in the digital world.Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Gerard du Toit: Digital Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7b63f390cda4cadbace831f73a983a2/du-toit-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>35f9f768-99d7-4bad-9fa3-dc46142ae4d5https://www.bain.com/insights/what-the-us-election-means-for-business-and-the-economy/Bain’s Macro Trends group offers a post-election analysis of the business environment after the US election.Tue, 08 Nov 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What the US Election Means for Business and the Economy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2210734439524574a45a3cc6da0b56e6/us-election-macro-trends-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab93664c-5f97-4aa0-95fc-592b48a31600https://www.bain.com/insights/how-insurers-can-improve-customer-loyalty-infographic/Many insurers struggle to earn customer loyalty. However, insurers can boost loyalty by offering services beyond traditional coverage and focusing on mobile.Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:03:00 Z<![CDATA[How Insurers Can Improve Customer Loyalty]]>/globalassets/for-all-sites-archive/loyalty-in-insurance-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe291e35-8de3-471b-be6d-ebb77b76b570https://www.bain.com/insights/aaron-cheris-what-big-data-means-for-customer-loyalty-video/How advanced analytics can help companies observe and predict behavior, and prescribe ways to improve the customer experience.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Aaron Cheris: What Big Data Means for Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e460fba6ff644b094553a31e567eafa/cheris-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>308bc7f7-735e-40e7-9925-d49ab095eb3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/james-root-chinas-deteriorating-distribution-network-video/In China, the slowdown of fast-moving consumer goods categories has revealed several weaknesses in the widely adopted distribution system. Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:08:00 Z<![CDATA[James Root: China's Deteriorating Distribution Network]]><![CDATA[By James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9720976e1aaa4b4bbe9e40710c64ae5d/root-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>b55cf092-3a8f-4a23-a458-37ee1b32c2d8https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-brahm-process-innovation-digital-world-video/With recent digital innovations enabling completely different processes, now is the time for organizations to rethink the way work gets done.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Brahm: Process Innovation in a Digital World]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e9d941a4b6f4c979c5dabbbdececf5e/brahm-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0cf02723-6b50-4c66-b7cf-f2f023ee6756https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-parry-strategic-priorities-for-oil-and-gas-companies-2017-video/How oil and gas companies can potentially cut costs 25%-30% by taking a pragmatic approach that focuses on value and innovation.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:58:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Parry: Strategic Priorities for Oil and Gas Companies in 2017]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c2368eaf07d0462784470e11aa31eb58/parry-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4083e9e-e528-4674-b531-9d31323516b6https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-brahm-what-big-data-means-for-customer-loyalty-video/How the human element retains an essential role in a customer-centric culture.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:48:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Brahm: What Big Data Means for Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8936eacefa3f4e7cb0fabffdc02f63d6/brahm-still-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8158568d-2e57-4fde-b897-e3267e8f12a3https://www.bain.com/insights/lewis-weinger-retail-lessons-from-downturn-video/How winners continue to emerge from downturns with dramatic gains, despite challenging retail conditions.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:18:00 Z<![CDATA[Lewis Weinger: Retail Lessons from a Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Lewis Weinger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9771f426c8c746f5a6797ae2ec03795b/weinger-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>30a86ec7-41cb-41ed-9f67-5511349dfa39https://www.bain.com/insights/ron-kermisch-killing-complexity-before-complexity-kills-growth-video/How incumbent companies can simplify their organizations to get back their mojo and return to the path of sustainable growth.Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Ron Kermisch: Killing Complexity Before Complexity Kills Growth]]><![CDATA[By Ron 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Z<![CDATA[Christian Rebhan: How Healthcare Is Changing in Europe]]><![CDATA[By Christian Rebhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/06469ea2f2e6403a8d1e7aad3f663f1c/rebhan-how-healthcare-is-changing-in-europe-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>c12db42b-a277-4644-85bb-6a2227a5b7b0https://www.bain.com/insights/david-schannon-unearthing-treasure-of-procurement-video/Leading companies think differently about procurement by using three methods to capture full potential savings.Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:32:00 Z<![CDATA[David Schannon: Unearthing the Hidden Treasure of Procurement]]><![CDATA[By David Schannon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/14495a15c11f441591d5b1b7b9b0696b/schannon-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, 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To remain competitive, many insurers are looking to become customer focused.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:33:00 Z<![CDATA[Darci Darnell: Customer Centricity in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/75bc5cead3a845988d03c36459e384b8/darnell-still2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9df08fe0-b0d7-44e6-b075-aab4ac67ce1ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/jason-barro-use-competitive-benchmark-net-promoter-score-video/To perform a customer experience transformation, it is important to get a clean competitive read on your Net Promoter Score®.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jason Barro: How to Use a Competitive Benchmark Net Promoter Score®]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f4b7cf6151d4242ae24d238894e76e9/barro-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec0411bc-e5e9-42cc-95a4-5e550b90fdf1https://www.bain.com/insights/nicolas-lopez-manage-glory-manage-cash-video/The most successful banking strategies, digital or not, are founded on current strengths.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 11:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Nicolás López: Manage for Glory or Manage for Cash?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/31597178cff945f1a1f21d84d444a672/lopez-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b805b697-46a0-42ea-9581-fc109f0f4130https://www.bain.com/insights/florian-mueller-loyalty-in-insurance-video/How digital tools are helping insurers create new product and service offerings and improving customer loyalty.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 11:32:00 Z<![CDATA[Florian Mueller: Loyalty in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Florian Mueller]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c4f8e0038554363ac9ac0f3ed35d589/mueller-loyalty-in-insurance-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e3099dc-aa80-46f4-a08a-01faf5f98ceahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ann-bosche-avoiding-common-pitfalls-in-iot-video/While many customers are excited by the opportunities the IoT presents, they still struggle with early solutions.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:11:00 Z<![CDATA[Ann Bosche: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/59afb7d6c321492ea9fd64eac895b75b/bosche-internet-of-things-16-10-1300-00-55-04still001.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f817deb-0356-4a7d-82cc-09cece994ce4https://www.bain.com/insights/rewards-and-recognition-in-net-promoter-system/By building a culture around intrinsic motivation, your company can truly stand out as a customer leader. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rewards and Recognition in the Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0fe95942ec894ae2a8fb41ab42e4dd09/rewards-and-recognition-in-the-net-promoter-system-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>4727aea5-f6bf-4873-9287-8eadc6bed16dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jose-de-sa-full-potential-refining-in-developing-economies-video/Challenges in the oil industry could reveal new opportunities for Latin America and Africa. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:40:00 Z<![CDATA[José de Sá: Full Potential Refining in Developing Economies]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a5444920d81142eabc7c37ebb01ff722/da-sa-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8773b118-0566-4e62-a1f5-bdf8006ce5b9https://www.bain.com/insights/for-utilities-scale-matters/As electricity demand plateaus, utilities seek scale to key growth but face unique challenges.Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:12:00 Z<![CDATA[For Utilities, Scale Matters]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c45e5fccab5f4a72ae626feadc9c36c4/value-in-scale-in-utilities-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>83a2c2b1-8892-4b8f-aaac-2e56ad1233dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-key-traits-of-great-founders-fm-blog/Great founders consistently work hard to maintain a clear insurgent mission.Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Key Traits of Great Founders]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd5158a6-1e7b-4fd9-96fe-bcdec016fff6https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2016-2017-1/Bain forecasts US retail sales to grow 3.5% to 3.9% this holiday season.Sat, 22 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2016 Holiday Outlook: 'Tis the Season to Start Shopping]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris, Darrell Rigby, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b14137e93706448d8d7633120fae8777/2016-holiday-outlook-tis-the-season-to-start-shopping-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac410d30-97fa-4648-b854-8ddf20cc0ad3https://www.bain.com/insights/make-it-easier-for-happy-customers-to-buy-more-hbr/Low churn and high loyalty scores mean customers feel good about your company—but economic benefit only comes when customers act on those feelings.Thu, 20 Oct 2016 03:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Make It Easier for Happy Customers to Buy More]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ac8285c-424b-4626-8a83-a54fa559df43https://www.bain.com/insights/herbert-blum-capital-efficiency-in-telecom-video/While many telecom execs are turning to capital efficiency, industry leaders are thinking about capital effectiveness.Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:25:00 Z<![CDATA[Herbert Blum: The Fool's Gold of Capital Efficiency in Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b73831a268da4f88ac741854c2f37f15/herbert-blum-fools-gold-of-capital-efficiency-in-tools.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf12a571-f8f9-488b-b390-d9604911fd94https://www.bain.com/insights/fools-gold-of-capital-efficiency-in-telcos/Focusing investments to win market share is a more effective approach than constricting spending.Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Fool's Gold of Capital Efficiency in Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum and Darryn Lowe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3620312dc854a93b30b9fcc407d6980/the-fools-gold-of-capital-efficiency-in-telcos-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9b29926-943a-42de-91a7-2e98332c3bfchttps://www.bain.com/insights/before-you-go-and-buy-the-farm/Are publicly traded corporations the best vehicle for institutional capital investments in agriculture? And what are they doing to improve their valuations?Mon, 17 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Before You Go and Buy the Farm]]><![CDATA[By Fernando Heil Lutiis and Scott Duncan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d6cee80b7d5f480b851852acade6dcd9/before-you-go-and-buy-the-farm-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Agribusiness, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>f85aaeaf-4092-4228-a423-c4653b75fee1https://www.bain.com/insights/betting-on-zero-based-budgetings-trifecta/Truly effective zero-based budgeting energizes employees and spurs growth.Sun, 16 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Betting on Zero-Based Budgeting's Trifecta]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Eric Garton, and Bradford Martin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a2905c1cddb9471b9b1778de73ad78e2/betting-on-zero-based-budgetings-trifecta-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bc99fd3-a82a-4360-a224-95ebe19f15cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-zero-based-budgeting-infographic/A look at common zero-based budgeting mistakes and how to avoid them.Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:21:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Zero-Based Budgeting]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65633659bf2f4fdaa9f79f94d38cdcd7/zbb-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>05afaf98-1d51-4b4d-8bd5-2d9ebc05b1cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-deteriorating-retail-distribution-system-wsj/Distributors that survive will invest in the capabilities that brand owners value most.Sun, 16 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s Deteriorating Retail Distribution System]]><![CDATA[By James Root]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ff62552-905a-4b68-995d-6c48876e94b0https://www.bain.com/insights/elements-of-value-interactive/What do consumers value? Bain research has identified 30 Elements of Value in four categories. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Explore the B2C Elements of Value]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d62b7b4855c34306a61202d79c8adaed/b2c-elements-of-value-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d48993b-7280-46a7-86e8-24609e164a47https://www.bain.com/insights/unearthing-hidden-treasure-of-procurement/Companies that think differently about procurement strike a rich vein of savings. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unearthing the Hidden Treasure of Procurement]]><![CDATA[By David Schannon, Sam Thakarar, Klaus Neuhaus, and Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0a65af595ac4439eb08a968a770f9207/unearthing-the-hidden-treasure-of-procurement-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d40fe0b-f6a1-4aef-9cf3-3a90ba929fcfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reinvigorate-cross-selling/Three major trends have opened new opportunities to grow share of wallet.Tue, 11 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reinvigorate Cross-Selling]]><![CDATA[By John Senior, Tom Springer, and Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f6f9822a9df4901b4c88ac37d70c150/reinvigorate-cross-selling-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e707dd4-5307-4740-8429-8268797c8d7ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-it-isnt-ready-for-digital-infographic/Many companies need to improve their systems, data, speed and skills.Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:36:00 Z<![CDATA[Why IT Isn't Ready for Digital]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b66fe09db5114fdf8c5dc8549c9dc87d/it-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>58be79c1-33c8-4270-acaa-4d3f0d60b512https://www.bain.com/insights/it-digitals-achilles-heel/Avoid being tripped up on the digital battlefield.Mon, 10 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IT: Digital's Achilles' Heel]]><![CDATA[By Rudy Puryear, Steve Berez, and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/994a6a884d9a49c4a365959d364e1922/it-digitals-achilles-heel-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>d51c561e-3f13-406e-b63c-0f8eccf8795ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/leading-360-degree-digital-transition/Embracing the digital revolution is about bold management, not just technology.Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading a 360-Degree Digital Transition]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Greg Caimi, John Senior, and Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1753246bc577432997200cde1d98227c/leading-a-360-degree-digital-transition-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>04119c32-3055-4377-8a9f-0d47b7ee48e2https://www.bain.com/insights/33-ceo-characteristics-that-inspire-wsj/Everyone possesses the power to inspire by identifying and strengthening their four or five best qualities.Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 33 CEO Characteristics That Inspire Employees—and the One That Matters Most]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>e718b4b1-3381-46de-af21-5691275428a4https://www.bain.com/insights/supplying-what-customers-want-infographic/How omnichannel retailers can revamp their supply chains as e-commerce and free and fast deliveries grow exponentially.Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supplying What Customers Want]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1226f4d560f48358c51fe3479d7cff0/supplying-what-customers-want-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Operations, People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa2d37ee-bd88-44a9-ada6-5600387f522chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-industrial-machinery-makers-are-capturing-digital-opportunity/Manufacturers are retooling for a more connected world.Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Industrial Machinery Makers Are Capturing the Digital Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Neuhaus and Michael Schertler]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e75674b2161d47f18468a678fad0d18c/how-industrial-machinery-makers-are-capturing-the-digital-opportunity-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c477d533-82ea-4b19-837e-763fb45bbe46https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-agenda-top-team-culture-talent-video/Ultimately, the success or failure of a CEO is contingent upon the ability to put the right people in the right jobs.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:50:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Top Team, Culture and Talent]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Michael Mankins, Eric Garton, and Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3024d598c0e9405d95e90266691114f8/ceo-agenda3.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7907a307-372b-46ca-9f74-1a85fce2546dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-stakeholder-alignment-video/For CEOs, the key to stakeholder support lies in communication. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:26:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Stakeholder Alignment]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Julie Coffman, Eric Garton, and Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f32e5ebb13f14aa1a69d91c3973a70b8/ceo-agenda6.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c47edd6a-a22a-4a51-a371-df2ba0d25fb7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-full-potential-plan-video/The CEOs who successfully transform a company bring a full potential mindset to work every day. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:19:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Full Potential Plan]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Rob Markey, Manny Maceda, Julie Coffman, Patrick Litré, Laura Miles, Raj Pherwani, Michael Mankins, and David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db170104d65d4d609feb95d11f254309/ceo-agenda2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>909cefd5-394c-42f6-bdbc-5500fb03bce9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-character-and-style-video/Top CEOs understand how their character can inspire better performance throughout an organization.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:13:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Character and Style]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey, Manny Maceda, and Mark Horwitch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74429a90266e4ae4b3f8df90a2d976c4/ceo-agenda8.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ba9d7fc-52ab-473f-a085-e3c3d0a13337https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-ambition-video/How CEOs can stretch their ambition to reach all aspects of the business, from technology to transformation strategy.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:06:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Ambition]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Nicolas Bloch, Karen Harris, Elizabeth Spaulding, and Patrick Litré]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3fb9bcf331aa4f2fb06582d714bd1242/ceo-agenda1.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bacf15d0-1a36-44c2-9975-093da0ecffachttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-sustainability-video/In order to achieve lasting success, a CEO must approach the first years as a marathon rather than a sprint.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:54:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry, Raj Pherwani, and Jean-Charles van den Branden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1cd41b612a3044a08b8471dc232d1100/ceo-agenda9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>563124a6-9925-489d-a3bb-4ad5f5b2a520https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-operating-model-video/The best CEOs are the architects of their organization and the operating model is their blueprint.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:41:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Operating Model]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton, Marcia Blenko, James Allen, and Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cf6bd5f135f34e54ac54e78602759bbd/ceo-agenda4.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>232cb90c-23ab-4ea3-ad2b-0b002da550d6https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-agenda-strategy-into-action-video/Great CEOs know how to cut through complexity and keep the organization focused.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:27:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Strategy into Action]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Nicolas Bloch, Rob Markey, Steve Berez, Tracy Thurkow, and Mark Gottfredson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/89781a98d70842a49674ca2d98fb4073/ceo-agenda5.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5b7aaef-ed40-4a25-8350-bac328a6c9ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/two-speed-china-consumer-market-raises-retail-challenges-ft/China’s market for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) now operates at two distinct speeds: slow and fast.Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Two-Speed China Consumer Market Raises Retail Challenges]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Jason Ding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[FT.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>67f8db23-4608-4ba2-8c57-952e1f6ac30dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-path-to-category-leadership-in-oncology/Focus on one or two vertical categories and build deep knowledge.Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the Path to Category Leadership in Oncology]]><![CDATA[By Nils Behnke and Michael Retterath]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9e2ffa38df54b308424980a1621c059/finding-the-path-to-category-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8c0f602-1df9-40fe-95ea-4ceadc169f9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/front-line-of-healthcare-report-2016/Europe is moving to further systematize the delivery of healthcare.Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Front Line of Healthcare Report 2016: The Shifting European Healthcare Landscape By the Numbers]]><![CDATA[By Christian Rebhan, Michael Kunst, Nitin Chaturvedi, Loïc Plantevin, and Valerio Di Filippo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e40a4096c9fe444da23e67a6beed5bdf/front-line-of-healthcare-report-2016-the-shifting-european-healthcare-lands-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>22dc29db-5707-42e3-9401-d2abc966dfa1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-best-ceos-get-important-work-done-hbr/The best CEOs know that strategy is just theory unless it’s actually translated into frontline routines. Mon, 26 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the Best CEOs Get the Important Work Done]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7213e69-787f-4dc3-ac23-9bbc12757b42https://www.bain.com/insights/which-refineries-will-thrive-interactive/Bain examined 200 refineries, the types of crude they can handle, and their refining capacity to find those best positioned to thrive.Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:21:00 Z<![CDATA[Interactive: Which Refineries Will Thrive?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b32fd1582904fa79e420a0632f04d48/refineries-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>aac298ff-b898-406d-adb0-4aadf27d032bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/full-potential-oil-refining-in-a-challenging-environment/Refiners have enjoyed comparatively good times as the rest of the oil industry suffered, but they should prepare for a more competitive season ahead.Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Full Potential Oil Refining in a Challenging Environment]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Caruso, José de Sá, and Diego García]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4fa9eb56ba73415894f5ca5e2a8276ef/full-potential-oil-in-a-challenging-environment-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c66b606-eccb-4892-9ab1-9c7427046603https://www.bain.com/insights/good-sales-teams-know-when-to-stop-selling-hbr/Stop wasting time and energy selling to customers who are detractors of your company.Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Good Sales Teams Know When to Stop Selling]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d680a8d0-c182-4547-a97a-29c18a0a84b2https://www.bain.com/insights/banking-regtechs-to-the-rescue/Fintech specialists can help improve compliance, but banks should proceed cautiously.Sun, 18 Sep 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking Regtechs to the Rescue?]]><![CDATA[By Matthias Memminger, Mike Baxter, and Ed Lin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0952af5e941e4e0aaa84902e3fceae53/banking-regtechs-to-the-rescue-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea347eb4-622b-44be-9fa0-85a2786206f4https://www.bain.com/insights/black-boxes-could-yield-gold-in-connected-insurance/With the proliferation of sensors for collecting data on the status of risk, now is the time to devise your own "connected insurance" strategy. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Black Boxes Could Yield Gold in Connected Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks and Sean O'Neill]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1de1924c349548c48c0bf8854c905877/black-boxes-could-yield-gold-in-connected-insurance-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e77a235-5c72-4e0d-b5e7-3c5dd859e906https://www.bain.com/insights/simplicity-pays-in-healthcare-infographic/How pharma and medtech companies can reduce complexity to lower the risk of noncompliance.Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:23:00 Z<![CDATA[Simplicity Pays in Healthcare]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b85e3b6c8274acdaf84c2de26bc1f4a/simplicity-in-hc-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>6591a03d-369a-4109-8a37-92b00be1f526https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-positioned-for-digital-disruption-aviation-week/The difference between success and failure in digitization often comes down to how well a company can adapt its business model. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Positioned For Digital Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Michael Goldberg]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0bd8e64-dbe9-475c-8120-49e2bdd1bc46https://www.bain.com/insights/what-matters-most-in-europes-truck-market/Truck makers who crack the code on digital and relationship-building are likely to win the long game.Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Matters Most in Europe's Truck Market]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm and Johan Lundgren]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/02ae13dddc984530a3895f43fdcca424/what-matters-most-in-europes-truck-market-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation]]><![CDATA[English]]>80866999-9d78-4fff-becb-05b088f777behttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-agenda-addressing-risk-in-full-potential-plan-video/How to recognize and prevent potential roadblocks related to macro trends, technology and M&A.Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The CEO Agenda: Addressing Risk in a Full Potential Plan]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles, Karen Harris, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc06e90536a94cffa2bdeb242baf6dba/ceo-agenda10.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0322c31c-3aac-4243-b0fd-3f5d2ce30fe1https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-behavior-loyalty-in-insurance-global-2016/Current digital tools are creating opportunities in customer loyalty beyond basic coverage. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Insurance: Global Edition 2016]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks, Camille Goossens, Gunther Schwarz, Harshveer Singh, and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2da2ed7c93b34e9691ca738e5785c492/customer-behavior-and-loyalty-in-insurance-global-2016-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>4aab8aeb-1ddc-499e-97b8-3cca7f08d93bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/vishy-padmanabhan-why-two-speed-it-is-off-track-video/To keep up with growing consumer demands for innovative products and services, digital leaders are looking beyond two-track IT to more scalable solutions.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Vishy Padmanabhan: Why a Two-Speed IT Model Is Off Track]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c3d90d73d1cc4405a6b9b93e1bb8d7dd/vishy.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3066c298-d2e4-4745-9c22-c06f8453320ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/run-b2b-sales-on-data-not-hunches-hbr/Rather than relying on anecdote and myth, smart companies collect robust, reliable data in a few key steps. Mon, 12 Sep 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Run B2B Sales on Data, Not Hunches]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>42dd1396-db21-472e-9166-92150bb93af0https://www.bain.com/insights/elements-of-value-founder-instinct-to-innovation-playbook-video/By adding consumer value to products or services, companies can improve performance in current markets or break into new ones.Fri, 09 Sep 2016 09:49:00 Z<![CDATA[Elements of Value: From Founder Instinct to Innovation Playbook]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5cf939607ea84bf891ec623b6041c1f6/elements-of-value-from-founder-instinct-to-innovation-playbook.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>84b44512-9b6d-4c21-a7bb-f8b643edb4e1https://www.bain.com/insights/what-big-banks-can-learn-from-bitcoin-tech-forbes/Banks must move quickly to figure out how to deal with this technological threat to their business. Fri, 09 Sep 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Big Banks Can Learn From Bitcoin's Technology]]><![CDATA[By Glen Williams and David Gunn]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b500662-e451-4a45-aab7-ac7940ee4e8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/power-of-agile-bringing-innovation-to-customers-efficiently-businesstimes/Companies far beyond the tech industry are applying Agile methods to everything from marketing to strategy.Thu, 08 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Agile in Bringing Innovation to Customers Efficiently]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi and Florian Hoppe]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd14c733-4b73-4e26-8c4d-65d12697153fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-pull-your-company-out-of-tailspin-hbr/Free fall is a crisis of obsolescence and decline that can happen at any point in a company's life cycle.Wed, 07 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Pull Your Company Out of a Tailspin]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d8c370f-7369-44df-a8b9-964bdefa10d1https://www.bain.com/insights/youve-heard-of-fintech-get-ready-for-regtech-americanbanker/How can banks better manage one of the costliest and most troublesome activities—complying with regulations? "Regtech" firms may be the answer. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[You've Heard of Fintech, Get Ready for "Regtech"]]><![CDATA[By Matthias Memminger, Mike Baxter, and Ed Lin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e4e51fa-c331-4a01-86ae-1e167518e3e7https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-marketing-lesson-pokemon-go-forbes/Companies and marketers around the world are already working hard to tap into the game’s runaway success. Mon, 05 Sep 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Digital Marketing Lesson Of 'Pokémon GO']]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>737c4761-e349-4d75-8359-309a227a9b94https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-battling-infobesity-ameinfo/Information overload can backfire and slow down processing and reaction.Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Battling Infobesity?]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>29aa2c3a-6cc0-4762-9f5b-07abd9733c47https://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-are-deploying-data-analytics-now/Forward-thinking utility executives already are mining new sources of data from smart meters and other sensors.Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Utilities Are Deploying Data Analytics Now]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Guille and Stephan Zech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/45375fd1ae1343f99b57573d46b31b5e/how-utilities-are-deploying-data-analytics-now-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>4bd06fb9-99b4-47ca-97fa-a81f6b2610f3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-providers-can-succeed-in-the-internet-of-things/Vendors should avoid five common IoT pitfalls.Sun, 28 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Providers Can Succeed in the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, David Crawford, Michael Schallehn, and Paul Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/450328b733fe493586e724416936660b/how-providers-can-succeed-in-the-internet-of-things-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>99ef31b4-4a46-4bc6-9737-3f6ac91c8c2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/big-data-for-customer-loyalty-forbes/Algorithms can suggest remedies, but only humans can fix or improve the underlying processes and policies that make up the customer’s experience.Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Data for Customer Loyalty? Don't Forget the Humans]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Aaron Cheris, and Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>f065d355-fe9c-45bd-84fa-aff378b61b16https://www.bain.com/insights/china-chases-chip-leadership/ As China seeks to play a larger role in the global semiconductor market, established players should pay close attention and take a proactive strategic approach.Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Chases Chip Leadership]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Meehan and Florian Hoppe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d3ac90411ba14e7da9210c9278e60ca9/china-chases-chip-leadership-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf4b0037-aa66-477a-9040-df3c05d31af4https://www.bain.com/insights/happier-customers-lower-costs-in-telecom/A guiding principle for a complete transformation starts with putting yourself in the shoes of customers and employees.Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Simple and Digital: Happier Customers and Radically Lower Costs in Telecom]]><![CDATA[By Frédéric Debruyne and Jeff Melton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/794bc65e9d9040d08e476903ec31325e/simple-and-digital-happier-customers-and-radically-lower-costs-in-telecom-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>42daf2c9-3121-4960-b2b0-a56ef17931eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-efficiency-in-emerging-markets-infographic/Here is how governments in emerging economies can encourage energy efficiency, and how businesses can succeed in these markets.Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:26:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Efficiency in Emerging Markets]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42dbdc2c95e548bc9ea53d9ebda60c81/energy-efficiency-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>03a947cb-144d-41dd-b323-b84bce1d685ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-loyalty-through-spikiness-fm-blog/Founders must resist the urge to democratize the budget as their companies grow.Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building Loyalty Through Spikiness]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>55474802-987e-46ab-9e3b-ef645642dc90https://www.bain.com/insights/how-telcos-can-capitalize-on-b2b-market-growth-infographic/The B2B market offers more growth opportunity than the consumer market over the next three years. Here's how telcos can succeed.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 10:14:00 Z<![CDATA[How Telcos Can Capitalize on B2B Market Growth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a1b7a1913024783aa919188cbd426d2/b2b-telecom-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>c74159d7-5972-4167-9d73-aa0d9d4dcc2ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-avoid-dark-side-of-hyperconnectivity-forbes/With analog and digital tools, companies can close the wide productivity gap that plagues modern organizations. Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Drowning in Email? How to Avoid the Dark Side of Hyperconnectivity]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Greg Caimi, and Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Digital, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>3cc26a0b-56de-45b6-b440-07e210d1efd3https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-mankins-time-talent-and-energy-video/How companies can increase productivity and competitiveness by successfully managing these three key resources.Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:16:00 Z<![CDATA[Michael Mankins: Time, Talent and Energy]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/411b407dcf164f1684c9d7e6b8e5adef/mankins-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>420fce11-ec97-4ae0-bf13-8ac226413aa2https://www.bain.com/insights/thirty-things-customers-really-value-hbr/Breakthroughs may be worth pursuing, but most companies benefit more from incremental innovation efforts that add new forms of consumer value to their present products and services.Thu, 11 Aug 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 30 Things Customers Really Value]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>318a93ce-c861-4638-bd83-5292c366cf61https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-opportunities-for-chemical-producers/Executives, awash with digital possibilities, need to identify and focus on those that will help them meet customer needs.Wed, 10 Aug 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Opportunities for Chemical Producers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Porter, Nate Anderson, Francesco Cigala, and Peter Guarraia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c0f02596a194ea49ea29e31644597ca/digital-opportunities-for-chemical-producers-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals]]><![CDATA[Digital, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>6583ddec-68b1-4845-ac84-3a99227c3d18https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ways-we-decide-ameinfo/Individuals must ultimately make and execute decisions for a company—and human beings are even more complicated than a tangled org chart.Tue, 09 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Ways We Decide]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>19b83c08-c2af-415c-b722-9702d98a4538https://www.bain.com/insights/eric-almquist-managing-the-elements-of-value-video/Bain Partner Eric Almquist discusses 30 elements of value that are at work in the marketplace.Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:08:00 Z<![CDATA[Eric Almquist: Managing the Elements of Value]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e163963e3d0a43a69dc291172b7b3fd5/almquist-managing-the-elements-of-value-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>482ec7d0-e1b2-4c12-a55f-e2b0ffca3bd9https://www.bain.com/insights/webinar-the-elements-of-value-hbr/In this Harvard Business Review webinar, Bain Partner Eric Almquist discusses how understanding the Elements of Value can help marketers improve customer experience.Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:46:00 Z<![CDATA[Webinar: The Elements of Value]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>cbf54d4a-b7a5-4d76-9c02-6ac4c2f38e08https://www.bain.com/insights/measuring-companys-digital-competence/Sector-specific scorecards give private equity firms a critical edge in digital due diligence and value creation.Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Measuring a Company's Digital Competence]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Tymms and Jayne Zecha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/258c6776790e40799a4ad166ed30bfaa/measuring-a-companys-digital-competence-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f2a7d22-57ba-4d79-8aec-cdc7b43d1009https://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-value-hbr/Understanding the 30 elements of value for consumers can help companies gain an edge. Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Value]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist, John Senior, and Nicolas Bloch]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>87e23521-0c3b-4c67-81cf-035461e87c98https://www.bain.com/insights/what-big-data-means-for-customer-loyalty/Only humans can fix broken policies or processes, but analytical tools can amplify their reach.Sun, 07 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Big Data Means for Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Aaron Cheris, and Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9d461e94fe4444a9bfb0ca1983473a81/what-big-data-means-for-customer-loyalty-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>32692b9f-7092-4e4f-94ca-b9b2c00ab8efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/do-your-industrial-customers-love-their-experience/An excellent experience can support a price premium.Sat, 06 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do Your Industrial Customers Love Their Experience?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe and Andreas Dullweber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4fd429309bd04aad99270764bf3721d3/do-your-industrial-customers-love-their-experience-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>822a516a-ce28-4335-90b1-7e9fe7121759https://www.bain.com/insights/executive-conversations-fairfax-media-ceo-greg-hywood-video/How an Australian media giant transformed its business to thrive in a rapidly changing market.Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:26:00 Z<![CDATA[Executive Conversations: Fairfax Media CEO Greg Hywood]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7552bf91089d4495b9c5667bcb89e3eb/greg-hywood-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>59182562-a669-4177-9804-586099e1d89fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/process-innovation-in-digital-world/As the costs of computing, storage and networking plummet, every area of business can rethink how it delivers value.Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Process Innovation in a Digital World]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm and Peter Guarraia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d408214fe17f43c8a0581e19ca3853d2/process-innovation-in-a-digital-world-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>b25f6ba4-cad6-41c2-a0d2-05d220acc343https://www.bain.com/insights/how-agile-can-bring-innovation-to-customers-faster-forbes/Companies far beyond the tech industry are applying Agile methods to everything from marketing to corporate strategy.Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Agile Can Bring Innovation to Customers Faster]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdc46679-2cbb-4490-b662-980394dbfc17https://www.bain.com/insights/avoiding-pitfalls-of-personalized-marketing-forbes/A "segment of one" marketing and sales approach is rapidly becoming reality. But it's all too easy to build a personalized program that falls short.Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pearls Not Spam: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Personalized Marketing]]><![CDATA[By Genia Kudryasheva]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>daf924eb-d593-47f9-a92c-8aa8313b8981https://www.bain.com/insights/professionalize-startup-without-stifling-it-hbr/A company loses momentum when revenue grows faster than talent. But effective leadership teams can follow a few important principles to keep professionalization on track. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Professionalize a Startup Without Stifling It]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1da4a6d5-2850-4afa-9f10-585dff1bd614https://www.bain.com/insights/reducing-risk-of-noncompliance-in-healthcare/The benefits of tackling complexity in pharma and medtech.Wed, 27 Jul 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reducing the Risk of Noncompliance in Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Maria Gordian and Jason Evers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cfcaf66ecf504742993472c6eb90a8b2/reducing-the-risk-of-noncompliance-in-healthcare-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b1dc4ea-b0cf-4cc6-ac0f-f9855293194ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-outperform-in-pharma-go-deep-not-broad-invivo/The most successful pharma companies aren't winning due to absolute scale. Instead, they succeed thanks to their leadership in a few clearly defined product categories. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Biopharma Strategies: To Outperform in Pharma, Go Deep—Not Broad]]><![CDATA[By Nils Behnke and Michael Retterath]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e27c71f-c497-458c-9e0d-f2ce6cc3bf11https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-companies-invest-in-healthy-life-years/Healthy life years will become the new currency for economic prosperity.Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning Companies Invest in Healthy Life Years]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt, Karan Singh, and Subash Viroomal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ee85cc2005c44babcfae02d8a42e6b3/winning-companies-invest-in-healthy-life-years-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ee8f58f-8448-42b4-96f9-cff8b857d619https://www.bain.com/insights/the-science-of-centeredness/By achieving centeredness in the workplace, you can produce more thoughtful, strategic and authentic responses to everyday stresses. Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Science of Centeredness]]><![CDATA[By Mark Horwitch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1502ddf2f35499e9d1c89c228f6290e/the-science-of-centeredness-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>c7aaae1a-ca4d-421c-90ce-ffe8839be9b6https://www.bain.com/insights/time-to-shift-programmatic-into-high-gear-cmo/Marketers and media executives love to talk "programmatic." But few realize the big benefits of turning advertising into a strategic tool.Wed, 20 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Time to Shift Programmatic into High Gear]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cmo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CMO.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Innovation & Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>d83fb5ee-ddf6-4fc3-972d-1cb7631377a4https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-indias-shoppers/India's market for fast-moving consumer goods is about to begin a period of phenomenal growth. But that doesn't mean all brands will prosper. Here's what it will take for brands to outpace rivals.Wed, 20 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning with India's Shoppers]]><![CDATA[By Joydeep Bhattacharya, Nikhil Prasad Ojha, and Shyam Unnikrishnan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/32aab4e8ef974b889669fa58566e52a0/winning-with-indias-shoppers-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea65e119-6f8b-4be1-b2e7-c9df69fc3cefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/dealing-with-two-speed-china/How China's fast-moving consumer goods market is effectively operating on two speeds across multiple dimensions.Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dealing with Two-Speed China]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Jason Ding, and James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/28ce4c9ef30e404981974977887e252d/dealing-with-two-speed-china-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>f457b233-5c5c-4f75-91f2-5db2dc26c961https://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-barriers-and-pathways-to-sustainable-growth/Some companies have been able to anticipate and address the internal obstacles to growth.Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Barriers and Pathways to Sustainable Growth: Harnessing the Power of the Founder's Mentality]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6c25c71a8fb044eb837c628c53efa0dd/barriers-and-pathways-to-sustainable-growth-harnessing-the-power-of-the-founde-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b920c291-40f3-4299-9ef8-59ee4d516015https://www.bain.com/insights/lori-sherer-future-of-customer-insights-video/Bain Partner Lori Sherer discusses the role of insights and analytics in digital customer experience design.Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Lori Sherer: Customer Insights and Analytics in Agile Development]]><![CDATA[By Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0695fa4725274d149132f501814a3498/sherer-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c8b09ed-1182-47f8-8025-b919b39437f0https://www.bain.com/insights/jeff-melton-make-it-easy-for-customer-service-video/In the age of social media, how do you ensure that customers share positive stories about interactions with your employees?Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:20:00 Z<![CDATA[Jeff Melton: Make It Easy for the Front Line to Do the Right Thing]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d2497455acb4673a3de05907c35bc7d/melton-behavior-change-results-delivery-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5aa6b84-1c7b-4baf-a53e-2fa0356cf99chttps://www.bain.com/insights/jason-heinrich-maximizing-your-mergers-potential-video/Bain Partner Jason Heinrich discusses three paths that companies can follow to turn mergers into a catalyst for bolder change.Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:52:00 Z<![CDATA[Jason Heinrich: Maximizing Your Merger's Potential]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/315ab627ae54462ca24740755c968825/heinrich-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>85c244a2-02f6-4013-ab0f-48b518b75b75https://www.bain.com/insights/arnaud-leroi-maximizing-your-mergers-potential-video/Bain Partner Arnaud Leroi describes how companies can minimize risks and help mergers achieve their full potential.Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:44:00 Z<![CDATA[Arnaud Leroi: Maximizing Your Merger's Potential]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83e28efb94b44cb99da7fa3002538bdb/leroi-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>85b05323-07b8-4ff8-a9a9-431fb202fae4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-dell-hp-and-apple-rediscovered-their-founders-vision-hbr/The ups and downs of three key companies in the computer industry reveal the strength of the Founder's Mentality.Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Dell, HP, and Apple Rediscovered Their Founders’ Vision]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7aedbcaf-fba3-45e5-ac18-12ded6490d8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/understanding-sample-sizes-for-multivariate-in-market-tests/Both A/B and multivariate in-market tests can provide remarkable insights on effective marketing strategy.Fri, 15 Jul 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Understanding Sample Sizes for Multivariate In-Market Tests]]><![CDATA[By Paul Markowitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08aa799b7b7a4ee09b57e0fde4a6efc0/understanding-sample-sizes-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>07ad4d97-0bcb-4523-be80-b0f4e3d5620chttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-banks-manage-for-glory-or-cash/It's time to make tough strategic choices about how to meet the challenge of insurgent competitors and capture new profit pools. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Banks: Manage for Glory or Cash?]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding, James Hadley, and Gary Turner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9aeccc7b4fed4e50ac4f3efd1e49a85c/retail-banks-manage-for-glory-or-cash-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>545aac3f-9c3b-4411-8d85-902c84b50b0ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/ab-and-multivariate-in-market-testing/Marketers can learn a great deal about which messages, promotions or ads are effective through in-market testing.Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A/B and Multivariate In-Market Testing: What's the Difference?]]><![CDATA[By Paul Markowitz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/63ec2f73ffd14faba6743d560456df17/ab-and-multivariate-in-market-testing-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e6a6e0c3-85a4-426c-befb-cd05b0d042f2https://www.bain.com/insights/the-pyschometrics-of-customer-feedback/Survey structure can trigger undesirable psychological phenomena, but asking the right questions first can limit these risks.Tue, 12 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Psychometrics of Customer Feedback]]><![CDATA[By Jason Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ffd53e78e1284eecbe7b13c275990a69/psychometrics-of-customer-feedback-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>15fe97b4-397c-4137-b2b3-256aead562cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/joydeep-bhattacharya-understand-indias-shoppers-video/Bain Partner Joydeep Bhattacharya discusses the three areas where brand winners in India can invest to stay on top.Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:24:00 Z<![CDATA[Joydeep Bhattacharya: Understanding India's Shoppers]]><![CDATA[By Joydeep Bhattacharya]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1686d1352fec4455991c8c8fe7df4840/bhattacharya-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d68ead8-7642-42b2-9402-a5ac708385dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/stop-people-who-bog-things-down-with-bureaucracy-hbr/Companies are filled with energy vampires. But strong leaders can inoculate their organizations from the slowing effects of these bureaucratic forces.Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Stop People Who Bog Things Down with Bureaucracy]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f08edb1-36ec-4019-8545-8b3d1bfc772ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-big-data-analytics-is-breaking-through-organizational-walls/With more data than ever before, companies need to think about where and how big data can directly serve the business.Mon, 11 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Big Data Analytics Is Breaking through Organizational Walls]]><![CDATA[By Jason Lee]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/33c4bb41fb984cacae84a97f6790b8fd/how-big-data-analytics-is-breaking-through-organizational-walls-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Expert Commentary]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5821e896-6c2c-44d2-8925-ada592c9e7f3https://www.bain.com/insights/alan-bird-the-what-who-and-how-of-delivering-results-video/CEOs can manage the risks of change by answering three basic questions.Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Alan Bird: The What, Who and How of Delivering Results]]><![CDATA[By Alan Bird]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/20e9639c0615480795e15a77bfe98aec/bird-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>857e67e1-8e9f-41af-acfe-b21eb0d031bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hernan-saenz-role-of-cto-in-transformation-video/Bain Partner Hernan Saenz describes the benefits of the synergistic relationship between the CTO and CEO.Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:30:00 Z<![CDATA[Hernan Saenz: The Role of the CTO in a Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/948f2a19f1914c3f99f1b8c577390f77/saenz-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>3af58c54-29d8-4734-a02f-7dda471fde52https://www.bain.com/insights/suvir-varma-asia-pacific-private-equity-video/Suvir Varma, leader of Bain's Asia-Pacific Private Equity practice, discusses three themes that will help investors in the shifting market.Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:59:00 Z<![CDATA[Suvir Varma: Record Results, Gathering Clouds in Asia-Pacific Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f40f8a911b334f63beee8c913b2a447a/varma-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1949b989-57b9-4b21-aa3c-2fa5712b7de7https://www.bain.com/insights/chuck-whitten-role-of-cfo-in-transformation-video/Bain Partner Chuck Whitten discusses the five critical jobs a CFO must perform to lead an effective transformation.Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Chuck Whitten: The Role of the CFO in a Transformation]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ad80f18-4e13-4a7c-b52e-b301e5cbd3f4https://www.bain.com/insights/using-digital-exhaust-to-improve-sales-hbr/A new breed of software applications is reshaping sales force management.Thu, 07 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Digital Exhaust to Improve Sales]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b84002bd-43df-4ab9-96db-29bc5eff4251https://www.bain.com/insights/just-make-it-easy-loyalty-in-banking-infographic/Routine transactions have a greater overall effect on customer loyalty than complex sales and service transactions.Thu, 07 Jul 2016 13:24:00 Z<![CDATA[Just Make It Easy: Loyalty in Banking]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a594f8839af4f4a9caeba241b6bd99b/just-make-it-easy-infographic16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a7fa26cb-6e4d-4f3e-be46-c16425e1e4a9https://www.bain.com/insights/rasmus-wegener-building-analytics-capabilities-video/ Bain Partner Rasmus Wegener discusses how leaders can turn their data into a platform for growth.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:44:00 Z<![CDATA[Rasmus Wegener: Building Analytics Capabilities]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9e55eac32d074c7aa3512d6a0aaeceb5/wegener-building-analytics-capabilities-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>066e7be3-de79-40d7-aa56-f55720ad35a2https://www.bain.com/insights/martin-tornes-guide-to-winning-sme-banking-strategies-video/Bain Partner Martin Tornes describes how banks can earn superior returns by setting clear priorities on where to play and how to win.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:51:00 Z<![CDATA[Martin Tornes: A Guide to Winning SME Banking Strategies]]><![CDATA[By Martin Tornes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/52d2d2982a9146509636559785eb145f/tornes-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c76a48f1-95a6-46c2-aa98-2fd8b46bd6b1https://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-the-zeal-of-a-startup-as-you-scale-hbr/Maintaining a strong insurgent mission is critical to long-term, sustainable growth.Mon, 04 Jul 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keeping the Zeal of a Startup as You Scale]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b540ca2-8c4b-4fe9-89cd-a5e605a851e0https://www.bain.com/insights/elizabeth-spaulding-the-anatomy-of-a-digital-forerunner-video/Bain Partner Elizabeth Spaulding talks about the five key characteristics of companies that set the pace in digital transformations.Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Elizabeth Spaulding: The Anatomy of a Digital Forerunner]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ebabae2761c446789783691415a6eb1e/spaulding-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7205b90-4dd3-4a76-9baf-4bcd64fb3b63https://www.bain.com/insights/john-norton-shale-in-low-price-environment-video/Bain Partner John Norton describes new opportunities for controlling costs and reveals the key lever for the future health of the industry.Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:45:00 Z<![CDATA[John Norton: Shale in a Low-Price Environment]]><![CDATA[By John Norton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2aa61fc15b554e0f828849de275e11c6/norton-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>6890f5d3-b346-4503-92ff-e903a02a4925https://www.bain.com/insights/whatsapp-grew-focusing-on-product-not-tech-hbr/Three lessons can help companies excel as the explosion of digital technology speeds up innovation in the years ahead.Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[WhatsApp Grew to One Billion Users by Focusing on Product, Not Technology]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>09e0c0de-45ab-4e18-9c30-06835d717df6https://www.bain.com/insights/mark-kovac-marketing-selling-digitally-empowered-business-customers-video/Bain Partner Mark Kovac discusses how B2B sellers can upgrade their digital presence and redefine the role of the sales representative. Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Mark Kovac: Marketing and Selling to Digitally Empowered Business Customers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d4cbfd1431454d449e9a36f88fc98ca4/kovac-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>966aba9e-aca2-497f-aac0-c7de5456adbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/christophe-van-de-weyer-the-b2b-growth-opportunity-in-telecom-video/Bain Partner Christophe Van de Weyer discusses three ways that telcos can focus their efforts to capture the big potential in B2B services. Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:39:00 Z<![CDATA[Christophe Van de Weyer: The B2B Growth Opportunity in Telecom]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Van de Weyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7d8631fcb6f0428e876bb2befb8fa983/van-weyer-still02.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>75d35eb0-449d-4581-b5a9-a339c816a913https://www.bain.com/insights/best-companies-invest-aggressively-in-three-areas-hbr/To grow sustainably at scale, you need to make big investments that will best differentiate you in your core.Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Best Companies Invest Aggressively in These Three Areas]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>760b59c0-b828-433b-a6f9-eefa2ba1f1a5https://www.bain.com/insights/why-grocers-are-battling-big-over-fresh-food/Shoppers find the availability of fresh food as important as price when selecting a supermarket. Here’s how to stay competitive.Thu, 30 Jun 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Grocers Are Battling Big Over Fresh Food]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and Yngve Andresen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b561f3bc6cb74c35a8176385f33f8c71/why-grocers-are-battling-big-over-fresh-food-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba1363e1-e3e5-4add-8ca1-388d5d018894https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-thrive-in-europes-vexing-grocery-business/With hypermarkets losing sales to convenience stores and e-commerce in Western and Southern Europe, and with discounters upending everybody’s prices, grocers need to follow five fundamental rules for success.Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Thrive in Europe's Vexing Grocery Business]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel, Jonathon Ringer, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e44fa3e7e55432c9039f4966c75aa3b/how-to-thrive-in-europes-vexing-grocery-business-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>56363a82-925f-4c6d-9922-a9213b5f7c9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/modern-retail-supply-chains-backbone-for-omnichannel/With Amazon setting the pace for customer service, all retailers need to radically rethink supply chains to keep up.Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Modern Retail Supply Chains: Backbone for Omnichannel]]><![CDATA[By Pratap Mukharji]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e6f209cafaa64f60a208e9b9ec9a8b09/modern-retail-supply-chains-backbone-for-omnichannel-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebb80b00-0594-4757-b825-b5a672828dbfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-strategic-guide-to-merger-integration-infographic/Why do so many mergers disappoint? Here's a look at how to achieve full potential after an M&A deal.Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:04:00 Z<![CDATA[A Strategic Guide to Merger Integration]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ef3eb62a0cc46a180c628db15f60ea0/merger-potential-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c645f63-4814-40eb-9fad-b08fc05d752bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-brexit-how-the-world-economy-is-changing-video/Global political and economic forces are pushing trade and manufacturing toward regional and local levels.Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Brexit: How the World Economy Is Changing]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95d9127643794e2797b0c46e363fe5b3/harris-beyond-brexit-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>a37dd797-a02b-4c2c-9e9f-9f57ecddd880https://www.bain.com/insights/declining-cost-of-distance-infographic/How spatial economics will dramatically change the way we live and work in the next decade.Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:42:00 Z<![CDATA[The Declining Cost of Distance]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65db22ff0d6d41ea85a260ea20de5aec/spatial-economics-infographic-2-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[English]]>3aa17e23-9261-4e43-85e5-1f7bd44acec9https://www.bain.com/insights/brexit-what-it-means-for-the-global-economy-video/A few possible economic implications of Brexit for Europe, Asia and the US.Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Brexit: What It Means for the Global Economy]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e8a4a535dcd4ef5aeb1d18c3b1e273b/harris-brexit-and-global-economy-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>c868c5e3-3d04-4d63-8896-978f40b615d1https://www.bain.com/insights/laurent-pierre-baculard-role-of-ceo-in-digital-transformation-video/Bain Partner Laurent-Pierre Baculard discusses successful organizational models for a digital transformation.Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Laurent-Pierre Baculard: The Role of the CEO in a Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/420d1eb2e8fc445ba17d34584eafc6f7/baculard-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>066f5444-25f3-425b-aa8b-daf05cff5314https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-guarraia-the-intangible-benefits-of-a-digital-supply-chain-video/With the proliferation of digital technology that can improve every link of the supply chain, where should executives invest?Mon, 27 Jun 2016 13:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Peter Guarraia: The Intangible Benefits of a Digital Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be93c2866afd427fa4ae29a720b38b58/guarraia-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b4953ab-a509-40ee-bb41-26b2658001b6https://www.bain.com/insights/miltiadis-athanassiou-is-your-supply-chain-a-true-business-partner-video/Bain Partner Miltiadis Athanassiou discusses how to turn a supply chain into a competitive advantage through three different paths.Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Miltiadis Athanassiou: Is Your Supply Chain a True Business Partner?]]><![CDATA[By Miltiadis Athanassiou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9326b7f885c40a1ae8e12bdb6980d46/athanassiou-take-400-03-09-05still005.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3dafde1f-bb8f-41b3-8569-735e5ba3bdechttps://www.bain.com/insights/laurent-pierre-baculard-the-anatomy-of-a-digital-forerunner-video/Bain Partner Laurent-Pierre Baculard describes the five characteristics shared by digital leaders.Mon, 27 Jun 2016 07:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Laurent-Pierre Baculard: The Anatomy of a Digital Forerunner]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/03d258ebf316466ea8ded16d0e864981/baculard-still01-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>be5f63bb-91a4-4839-84cb-a5ce7ba41e3fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/potential-impacts-of-brexit-on-global-economy/While the historic Brexit vote has no precedent, a few immediate consequences seem highly likely. Mon, 27 Jun 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Potential Impacts of Brexit on the Global Economy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9014c5c5d5dc43568eb9c3236794e566/the-potential-impacts-of-brexit-on-the-global-economy-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3ea540f-2ccd-41e5-90a3-9b6aa462fbd6https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-kwasniok-good-sop-is-no-longer-good-enough-video/Four steps can create a high-performance S&OP that will be the central nervous system of your operations.Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:22:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Kwasniok: Good S&OP Is No Longer Good Enough]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Kwasniok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f8fd691f30514f18b58ce80e3b0a39e4/kwasniok-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>77381f7e-e09e-44f9-97cb-925541d6f6d6https://www.bain.com/insights/tom-springer-three-promises-and-perils-of-big-data-video/Bain Partner Tom Springer discusses how to break through the hype and really benefit from Big Data.Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:03:00 Z<![CDATA[Tom Springer: Three Promises and Perils of Big Data]]><![CDATA[By Tom Springer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e049e0bf60743de82394ff2ab23215e/springer-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>80614e4f-5cec-4ac7-8139-e52160c57ad5https://www.bain.com/insights/james-dixon-strategy-as-a-capability-video/Bain Partner James Dixon shares five key principals to ensure that planning is a strategic weapon and not a waste of time.Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:26:00 Z<![CDATA[James Dixon: Strategy as a Capability]]><![CDATA[By James Dixon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/854cd686d72a41f0b51d8e5f9b3bfba7/dixon-strategy-as-a-capability-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1a3ef39-e1f0-47ba-bb14-c350303e537dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/sudarshan-sampathkumar-operational-performance-improvement-industrial-video/How companies can achieve full potential at every stage in the value chain.Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:10:00 Z<![CDATA[Sudarshan Sampathkumar: Operational Performance Improvement in Industrial Companies]]><![CDATA[By Sudarshan Sampathkumar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0d94dc1067cb4410958cbdcbeaf01ab3/sampathkumar-still01.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>ccc54626-7797-47e4-9236-79b859b9415dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/karen-harris-the-declining-cost-of-distance-video/Bain Partner Karen Harris discusses why companies need to recognize the profound shift in spatial economics.Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:48:00 Z<![CDATA[Karen Harris: The Declining Cost of Distance]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e3d029f01794fb884735e30713124e8/harris-smile-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>541f4b6e-1be3-47ce-9cce-46339013fda0https://www.bain.com/insights/tobias-umbeck-marketing-to-digitally-empowered-business-customers-video/Bain Partner Tobias Umbeck discusses how B2B companies are updating their approach to tailor the selling process to the customer.Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:21:00 Z<![CDATA[Tobias Umbeck: Marketing and Selling to Digitally Empowered Business Customers]]><![CDATA[By Tobias Umbeck]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9af560b293d948ba9693f65ff436f00b/umbeck-still-wide.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>49ce665c-7b79-47cf-b455-2a5da3d48bfchttps://www.bain.com/insights/kim-borchert-modern-retail-supply-chain-video/As shipping times for retail products continue to shrink, consumers are also starting to expect higher levels of service.Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Kim Borchert: Modern Retail Supply Chain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd1a790acc864f1c89ece042411b50e7/borchert-modern-retail-supply-chain-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d0daaec-0b9f-4e32-af42-1fa46ef8f04bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-traditional-tv-can-compete-forbes/Digital video is encroaching on traditional television's biggest advantage: the mass audience. But TV executives can successfully compete by taking four steps. Tue, 21 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways Traditional TV Can Compete with "Chewbacca Mom"]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d2f2ba6-9a62-4897-b97e-a090886c9950https://www.bain.com/insights/amit-sinha-future-of-electricity-in-emerging-markets-bain-video/Bain Partner Amit Sinha discusses the importance of attracting private investment and describes three key principles for electricity companies in emerging markets.Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:15:00 Z<![CDATA[Amit Sinha: Future of Electricity in Emerging Markets]]><![CDATA[By Amit Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bcadb39808b547a9947220e2b102793e/sinha-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a3c38ed-aa3c-42c8-93fc-6f0e341adb83https://www.bain.com/insights/jason-mclinn-the-pricing-opportunity-in-chemicals-video/Bain Partner Jason McLinn outlines how chemicals companies can greatly improve their pricing capabilities within 12 to 18 months.Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:40:00 Z<![CDATA[Jason McLinn: The Pricing Opportunity in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19f5a0cfa63c42adbd9d4795f1b79cff/mclinn-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8907e31d-a70b-4c9c-8f10-dcf8d7512107https://www.bain.com/insights/every-fast-growing-company-has-to-combat-stress-hbr/Every young, fast-growing company will hit the crisis of overload—but it can be surmounted, under the right leadership.Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Every Fast-Growing Company Has to Combat Overload]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>be46e756-2095-4619-8acf-d9662b2c3a7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/pe-has-cash-and-expertise-that-europes-banks-need-forbes/In Europe, private equity firms could serve as a bridge between today’s capital-constrained banking market and tomorrow’s more solid financial system.Tue, 21 Jun 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Has the Cash and Expertise That Europe’s Banks Need]]><![CDATA[By João Soares and Tim Cochrane]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1d634e7-4a26-4102-acdc-518c13d71edbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mark-schofield-a-guide-to-episode-design-in-retail-banking-video/Bain Partner Mark Schofield on how banks can improve the mobile experience to lower costs, boost sales and improve customer loyalty.Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Mark Schofield: A Guide to Episode Design in Retail Banking]]><![CDATA[By Mark Schofield]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6f176484e4144d0baa82c67f36faa43/schofield-episode-design-retail-banking-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>245a19cd-4075-4d68-9377-f717edc9de93https://www.bain.com/insights/mark-schofield-is-the-bank-branch-dead-video/Bain Partner Mark Schofield discusses three critical ways that banks can harvest digital dividends.Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:53:00 Z<![CDATA[Mark Schofield: Is the Bank Branch Dead?]]><![CDATA[By Mark Schofield]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3f53a730b8254aaeba694cd54d0731ae/schofield-is-the-bank-branch-dead-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a30bf6d-7491-4281-999f-80340acab41ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/women-in-the-workplace-not-yet-better-balance-livemint/Shrinking the gender gap in jobs should be a priority for India as it has the potential to expand the GDP by 27%.Sun, 19 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Women in the Workplace: Not Yet a Better Balance]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha and Megha Chawla]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LiveMint.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>18c4eeea-fb4c-4700-9506-31ca105bf3a8https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-ci-banks-searching-for-light-at-end-of-cycle-video/Bain Partner Thomas Olsen discusses the different paths to success for corporate and investment banks in a shifting marketplace.Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:13:00 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: For C&I Banks, Searching for Light at the End of the Cycle]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6eb17f8d7e6d4d599657b3a59c9554fa/olsen-large-2-sharpened.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4b3463b-d386-4a70-9aa8-8f1257c367dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/steve-berez-putting-data-into-the-right-hands-video/Steve Berez discusses how a more collaborative approach to analytics can help to derive real, meaningful business insights.Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:22:00 Z<![CDATA[Steve Berez: Putting Data Into the Right Hands]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ba96ee19e4540aba7508e204868570e/berez-wpm.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>231ff368-6d2c-43ab-bea0-0e4dc46b3700https://www.bain.com/insights/time-for-corporate-buyers-in-healthcare-to-refocus-forbes/With capital market volatility and economic slowdown on the horizon, doing the right deal in healthcare will be more important than doing any deal. Corporate acquirers will need to focus on a few fundamental activities to succeed. Tue, 14 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It’s Time for Corporate Buyers in Healthcare to Refocus on the Fundamentals]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod and Dale Stafford]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c94aac17-4f3b-4f05-93e1-dbe71da17475https://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-telcos-can-grow-b2b-forbes/Soon, growth in B2B may outpace the consumer telecom business. To capture this opportunity, telcos can refocus their strategy based on three clear principles. Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Ways Telcos Can Grow Their B2B Business]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Van de Weyer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>94ac26f7-a93a-4dbb-bd71-8ac21f93e1e4https://www.bain.com/insights/distributed-ledgers-in-payments-beyond-bitcoin-hype/Banks can use distributed ledger technology to reshape international correspondent banking, trade finance and possibly even domestic payments.Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Distributed Ledgers in Payments: Beyond the Bitcoin Hype]]><![CDATA[By Glen Williams, David Gunn, Eduardo Roma, and Bharat Bansal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5231ebf0a91b4f1cb385e83493d31a7f/distributed-ledgers-in-payments-beyond-the-bitcoin-hype-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>66d32dcc-e8d0-4131-b69f-4581890ae14bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-how-to-overcome-predictable-crises-of-growth-video/The Founder's Mentality® can help businesses achieve lasting, profitable growth.Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:15:00 Z<![CDATA[The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/795abde1002a447e963b78a82b03a878/founder-mentality.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5703e707-dd23-4786-9bb1-77b952d0115ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-growth-back-at-your-company-hbr-ideacast/Chris Zook discusses how the elements of The Founder's Mentality can help companies to overcome the crises of overload, stall-out and free fall.Thu, 09 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain's Chris Zook on Getting Growth Back at Your Company]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Ideacast]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa53fc06-fd07-430f-9e4b-0ef43df56a2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-prescription-for-pharma-industry-pharma-executive/The profound shift to electronic medical records and treatment protocols has pharmaceutical companies pouring money into digital tools and initiatives to keep up. But a significant portion of these investments are wasted.Thu, 09 Jun 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Digital Prescription for the Pharma Industry]]><![CDATA[By Michael Kunst and Ashish Singh]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/pharmaexec1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Pharma Executive]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>26f8a1e8-d275-48c1-a29a-b8adec17461ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/our-future-the-chair-is-empty-fm-blog/Nothing saps energy from your employees faster than the recognition that the future is slipping away.Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Our Future: The Chair Is Empty]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>066c3cbd-4e44-4f49-9038-003d95b2afa3https://www.bain.com/insights/avoiding-pitfalls-of-personalized-marketing-and-sales/A number of deliberate processes can raise the odds of creating an effective segment-of-one approach.Wed, 08 Jun 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Avoiding the Pitfalls of Personalized Marketing and Sales]]><![CDATA[By Genia Kudryasheva]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/253e37ab55d04f9bb91596a5669bb512/avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-personalized-marketing-and-sales-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>335a2964-3a08-4975-b30a-6bf968f64944https://www.bain.com/insights/three-things-that-keep-companies-growing-hbr/Most companies that achieve sustainable growth share a common set of motivating attitudes and behaviors that can usually be traced back to a bold, ambitious founder. Read an excerpt from the upcoming book, The Founder's Mentality.Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 3 Things That Keep Companies Growing]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>22b790aa-90f5-431d-b757-00cebf901bb4https://www.bain.com/insights/fast-and-faster-why-a-two-speed-it-model-is-offtrack/Technology functions need to become quicker and more nimble, but splitting the organization in two misses opportunities and creates new problems.Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fast and Faster: Why a Two-Speed IT Model Is Off Track]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter, Vishy Padmanabhan, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ba58f36cd3944fd399abe349c3a1a85f/fast-and-faster-why-a-two-speed-it-model-is-off-track-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>6469ebc9-6f69-4580-8cd9-9880c47db626https://www.bain.com/insights/get-your-mojo-back-with-the-founders-mentality-video/In 200 seconds flat, James Allen describes the Founder's Mentality.Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:41:00 Z<![CDATA[Get Your Mojo Back with the Founder's Mentality®]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/02dcdef5c63a4be4a73ea575759ef61b/get-your-mojo-back-with-the-founders-mentality.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>35c4a2d1-f9fa-45b0-88ae-157a8ec286f0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-strong-is-your-founders-mentality-interactive/Answer 20 questions to assess the strength of your company's Founder's Mentality. Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Interactive: How Strong Is Your Founder's Mentality®?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7172c8ced76d4da8931ef87df647761e/founders-mentality-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2903bae8-318c-4eeb-a845-739b2bd87ab3https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-zook-overview-of-founders-mentality-video/Chris Zook explains how the three elements of the Founder's Mentality are key to driving sustained profitable growth.Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:39:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Zook: Overview of Founder's Mentality®]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/26ee30860f274e26b0a31e3d5ffe8592/founders-mentality-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>afb3533d-c67a-4fdc-8c12-5151be0fcc08https://www.bain.com/insights/the-chief-energy-creator/Too often, transformation efforts stall before they can gain any traction. One common source of failure is the absence of a proactive and empowered CHRO. Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Chief Energy Creator]]><![CDATA[By Patrick Litré and Ivan Hindshaw]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8d84436599f44b3fa9f55208034daf41/the-chief-energy-creator-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>361605aa-c4e9-4e79-ad08-cbdcb61c9aa2https://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-book/How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of GrowthMon, 06 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Founder's Mentality]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22c3989b826243229dc40cb58368719d/book-site-founders-mentality-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a8e4ec9-2e19-4ec5-bdcf-bd250acf39echttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-curious-downside-of-owners-mindset-hbr/One of the great innovations in business is the idea that professional managers should have an owner’s mindset—that is, they should treat their company’s money as if it were their own. But there is a problem with this leadership behavior.Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Curious Downside of an Owner’s Mindset]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>205a0119-2f18-40e0-b8c4-2254d8c20015https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-zook-founders-mentality-frontline-obsession-video/Bain Partner Chris Zook discusses how great leaders maintain a short distance between the leadership and the front line.Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Zook: Founder's Mentality®—Frontline Obsession]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bf33fa13e274cda944307e8250bb8a7/frontline-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>582d581c-8410-45ed-8be0-944245e448c6https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-zook-founders-mentality-owners-mindset-video/A look at the three traits of the owner's mindset and how they can help companies achieve better performance.Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:32:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Zook: Founder's Mentality®—Owner's Mindset]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a9d194f1d86c440087104929653b7ff7/founders-mentality-still-2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4837f44-8f3c-4fd7-8782-bea1e2a713e3https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-zook-founders-mentality-insurgency-video/Bain Partner Chris Zook discusses the three elements that define insurgency and the importance of recapturing insurgency if companies have lost it.Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:32:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Zook: Founder's Mentality®—Insurgency]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d736dd2766854c8f99a69c0d4d4898e9/insurgency-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>99c81035-25a8-451a-8dbf-d574d4295b71https://www.bain.com/insights/marketing-math-is-fine-but-dont-forget-magic-cmo/Today's marketers are on a quest to harness Big Data. But problems arise when marketers mistake the algorithm for the person. Sun, 05 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Marketing Math Is Fine, but Don’t Forget the Magic]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin and Mark Brinda]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cmo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CMO.com]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>70a42323-0225-4aa8-bec2-8c1545fe112ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-utilities-can-benefit-from-scale-forbes/Utilities executives must find other ways to deliver on the earnings growth targets that shareholders expect.Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Bigger Better? Three Ways Utilities Can Benefit from Scale]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Jason Glickman, and Jim Wininger]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f5f214c-4539-4ae7-8abd-7ab48a9fccd6https://www.bain.com/insights/jim-wininger-value-in-scale-for-utilities-video/As electricity consumption flattens due to rising energy efficiency, utilities are increasingly looking to mergers and acquisitions as a potential path to growth.Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:45:00 Z<![CDATA[Jim Wininger: Value in Scale for Utilities]]><![CDATA[By Jim Wininger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7bd0f1e275e949a5ae76c037cba5e13c/winiger-value-scale-utilities-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa1013e4-096c-4a05-8ea0-315098ce013dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/do-you-have-a-single-smart-view-of-your-customers-forbes/Savvy marketers focus on the handful of data sources that matter most and concentrate their resources there.Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do You Have a Single, Smart View of Your Customers?]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin, Mark Brinda, and Jason Ding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>211510f3-97ee-4e46-9599-910ace0064d8https://www.bain.com/insights/new-weapon-war-for-talent-ameinfo/Ultimately, any organization’s performance depends on its decision effectiveness.Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Weapon in the War for Talent: Decisions]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5cbceca2-44f1-4e02-891c-f501451cc0a3https://www.bain.com/insights/loyalty-insights-how-companies-build-customer-focused-front-line/Hiring empathetic, emotionally intelligent employees and putting them in a supportive environment is key to getting world-class results.Tue, 31 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hiring Right: How Companies Build a Customer-Focused Front Line]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/74a5742e608f4e1c9c759e4e4cbc62d0/hiring-right-how-companies-build-a-customer-focused-front-line-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>55e02675-3ced-4fc0-9313-468e3e86ac34https://www.bain.com/insights/taking-the-pulse-of-m-and-a-in-healthcare-infographic/A look at the major trends in healthcare deals during the past year and how investors can sustain returns in an uncertain market. Tue, 31 May 2016 13:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking the Pulse of M&A in Healthcare]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5a1689d3bd034cfd9be297fcfc97c25b/hc-pe-report-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f9a28a0-a15c-4874-bb5b-ff23d78e6133https://www.bain.com/insights/se-asia-market-in-digital-transition-infographic/A look inside the numbers, and three rules to success in the new digital landscape.Tue, 31 May 2016 12:06:00 Z<![CDATA[Southeast Asia: A Market in Digital Transition]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7ed994456ea14235a34af0b7caea2009/google-sea-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>60246902-9eb8-45ee-94ea-f11b0451c991https://www.bain.com/insights/case-for-micro-battles-wsj/Engaging in small, achievable battles can elevate an enterprise.Mon, 30 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Case for Companies to Focus on "Micro-Battles"]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e29077b7-daa7-4db5-9280-e19c754add6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ada-di-marzo-corporate-investment-banking-video/Regulation and digitalization are placing dramatic pressures on the existing business models of corporate and investment banks.Fri, 27 May 2016 15:31:00 Z<![CDATA[Ada Di Marzo: For Corporate and Investment Banks, Searching for Light at the End of the Cycle]]><![CDATA[By Ada Di Marzo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6caa4adec2b6433dbc28845821b4ded4/marzo-c-and-i-banks-searching-for-light-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b5c50dc-08c7-4932-82af-0fceb56ba446https://www.bain.com/insights/graham-elton-strategy-in-private-equity-video/It has been a record few years in private equity, but there are clouds on the horizon.Fri, 27 May 2016 14:59:00 Z<![CDATA[Graham Elton: After Many Happy Returns, Time for a New Strategy for Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64cc268fc75d4e85899af5a1afa9cee6/after-many-happy-returns-time-for-new-strategy-private-equity.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6cefe92a-0ab5-44fc-a2ba-13480e5d5fb5https://www.bain.com/insights/patrick-litre-role-of-chro-in-transformation-video/A proactive, empowered chief human resources officer is vital for a successful transformation.Fri, 27 May 2016 14:39:00 Z<![CDATA[Patrick Litré: The Role of the Chief Human Resources Officer in a Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Patrick Litré]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13ac6456c95b4bd994a7619d1d8dd714/litre-role-of-chief-human-resource-officer-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a885182-6fea-45c0-8072-59e508960423https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-staebe-feedback-from-b2b-customers-video/While most B2B companies solicit customer feedback, few are able to draw effective insights from the data gathered.Fri, 27 May 2016 13:53:00 Z<![CDATA[Michael Staebe: Get Real Feedback From Your B2B Customers]]><![CDATA[By Michael Staebe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/52f8f5d5214a43d09f0122600a25bd0e/staebe-feedback-from-b2b-cust-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>635a6a58-23b4-48af-bfbc-56ca98a0043dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/becoming-digital-oil-and-gas-company/Digital initiatives must deliver short-term results, but they should also align with a longer-term strategic plan.Wed, 25 May 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology, Strategy and People: Becoming a Digital Oil and Gas Company]]><![CDATA[By Dmitry Naberezhnev]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4dc0c0cd91ca4a078746494a1695fa3f/technology-strategy-and-people-becoming-a-digital-oil-and-gas-company-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2566ae5c-f4e1-4d2e-a8bd-7b69b7bd2f8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mundane-interactions-can-win-over-mobile-customers-american-banker/When it comes to earning consumer loyalty in banking, routine transactions matter most. But enhancing the customer experience with ease of use in mind is difficult for many banks, particularly when it comes to mobile.Tue, 24 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mundane Interactions Can Still Win Over Mobile Customers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Schofield, Gerard du Toit, and Maureen Burns]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1500399-79a4-470f-a583-001188275d60https://www.bain.com/insights/dunigan-okeeffe-founders-mentality-100-video/High-growth companies face a number of opportunities and challenges as they seek to become scale insurgents. Mon, 23 May 2016 16:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Dunigan O'Keeffe: The Founder's Mentality 100—How Tomorrow's Leaders Tackle the Challenges of Growth]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a0608807b88946f1a79673b2ddef8db9/okeeffe-how-leaders-tackle-growth-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>df47c12c-9090-4b14-847b-93672494dd73https://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-10-restoring-capability-led-growth-fm-blog/With the Power of 10, you can shake things up to meet your goals and customers needs.Thu, 19 May 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of 10: Restoring Capability-Led Growth]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>89ab16d9-6ab8-41c3-b982-22641e8d75a7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-capture-pricing-opportunity-in-chemicals/Improving pricing management can be a source of significant untapped value for chemical companies.Wed, 18 May 2016 15:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Understanding Value: How to Capture the Pricing Opportunity in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By David Burns, Jason McLinn, and Mark Porter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f5cb0fe342dc4c6a9b4b28784e85331c/understanding-value-how-to-capture-the-pricing-opportunity-in-chemicals-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>16964918-0fac-4682-a768-4bc3e41ab1eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/david-burns-capture-the-pricing-opportunity-in-chemicals-video/While many chemical companies focus on reducing costs or selling greater volumes, few give serious thought to pricing.Wed, 18 May 2016 14:36:00 Z<![CDATA[David Burns: Capture the Pricing Opportunity in Chemicals]]><![CDATA[By David Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/335bc23148214404a80d81cc53b5d06a/burns-pricing-op-in-chem-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>028ed18c-e523-4b01-9186-81b6c243ec0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/keep-control-it-system-outsourced-multiple-suppliers-forbes/To master increasingly complex IT, companies are turning to multiple suppliers. But that strategy creates another risk: loss of control over mission-critical functions.Sun, 15 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Keep Control of an IT System That's Outsourced to Multiple Suppliers]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Phillips, Nigel Cornish, and Steve Berez]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a11c1fba-ba94-4102-8477-c0cf93dadf06https://www.bain.com/insights/corporate-and-investment-banks-search-for-light-at-the-end-of-the-cycle/Structural shifts raise existential questions for banks.Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate and Investment Banks Search for Light at the End of the Cycle]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen, Ada Di Marzo, Jan-Frederic Schulz, and Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94d1251ba5604c18ae5b3e355f6a7684/corporate-and-investment-banks-search-for-light-at-the-end-of-the-cycle-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>24f263c4-3420-4af9-b85a-b38ba5aec97ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-insurers-can-invest-in-big-data-analytics-to-improve-decision-making/Big Data and advanced analytics have begun to yield big payoffs for a few insurance companies.Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Insurers Can Invest in Big Data Analytics to Improve Decision Making]]><![CDATA[By Lori Sherer and Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e3d64e15bd8a49a0908e9b4b5042211a/how-insurers-can-invest-in-big-data-analytics-to-improve-decision-making-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Insurance]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cbb1a543-9395-4775-9f8f-403b47ba05c7https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-ready-for-robo-advising/Financial services firms can heed four lessons from the experience of early movers.Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Ready for Robo Advising?]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Edwards and Antonio Rodrigues]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3ef5e62d8e3941c391e36efd92a549d2/are-you-ready-for-robo-advising-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Sales and Marketing, Digital, Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca02ffcd-a34b-497b-abd7-9a97c4a1e8e5https://www.bain.com/insights/for-commercial-banks-a-better-route-to-all-aboard/Banks can take five steps to substantially improve the onboarding process for commercial customers. Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Commercial Banks, a Better Route to "All Aboard"]]><![CDATA[By Jan-Frederic Schulz, Bruno Perrin, and Ed Lin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f263376d7bc443ae8037a7f37817de46/for-commercial-banks-a-better-route-to-all-aboard-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>666f75bb-beed-4083-b274-247431e689a5https://www.bain.com/insights/just-make-it-easy-a-guide-to-loyalty-in-banking/Customers want simplicity and convenience, and often that means making interactions mobile.Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Just Make It Easy: A Guide to Loyalty in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Mark Schofield, Gerard du Toit, and Maureen Burns]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9a83799f60d34ad29fd407ea84f4675e/just-make-it-easy-a-guide-to-loyalty-in-banking-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9465d1f-2b32-4ca4-849f-d33ce36cf07bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/calling-on-procurement-to-add-more-value-to-insurance-claims-management/Close collaboration between procurement and business units can reduce claims costs while raising customer advocacy.Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Calling on Procurement to Add More Value to Insurance Claims Management]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Neuhaus, Richard Fleming, Gerry Mattios, and Philipp Weiherl ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6547e97666bc440589f6324cb0ae4d2b/calling-on-procurement-to-add-more-value-to-insurance-claims-management-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d91c867-3aac-4f19-9c23-9026a1483d39https://www.bain.com/insights/is-private-equity-the-bridge-to-bring-european-banks-to-safer-shores/As big banks face regulatory and economic pressures, private equity, with ample capital and expertise, may be just what the banking industry needs.Tue, 10 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Private Equity the Bridge to Bring European Banks to Safer Shores?]]><![CDATA[By João Soares, Tim Cochrane, and Vitor D'Agnoluzzo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d41734ea7bc147a799a199b389716b73/is-private-equity-the-bridge-to-bring-european-banks-to-safer-shores-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Private Equity, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f186f53-0947-43c3-a367-5c571ac2221ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/companies-can-make-efficiency-part-of-their-dna-forbes/Companies that successfully embed efficiency in the DNA of their organization reap great rewards.Mon, 09 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Companies Can Make Efficiency Part of Their DNA]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia, Véronique Pauwels, and Sudarshan Sampathkumar]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>b7d3a160-2fdf-45ad-be2d-1fdc650aac45https://www.bain.com/insights/bains-approach-to-procurement/We go beyond tactical improvements and provide clients with three critical elements to build a world-class procurement organization.Mon, 09 May 2016 13:05:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain's approach to procurement]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/defd4d10d3554be88c2084553aa18d70/150605-01-procurement-product.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b02e75a2-7c8d-4488-8ac6-c866daa162dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/truth-behind-myth-of-the-lone-entrepreneur-wsj/Other entrepreneurs are one of the best resources for startup know-how and funding.Fri, 06 May 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Surprising Truth Behind the Myth of the Lone Entrepreneur]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>878f3c51-2ac0-4751-808e-bf051a2cf7a2https://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2016/Our comprehensive annual report on India's private equity industry examines the factors that contributed to last year’s growth and how investors can succeed in 2016 and beyond, even with uncertainties on the horizon.Wed, 04 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2016]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Sri Rajan, and Karthik Bhaskaran]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f39171a40f042f9ab43d87f474b82e8/india-private-equity-report-2016-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>77fbc5e2-30de-4766-b257-8c3264ad684bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/kevin-meehan-chinas-role-in-semiconductor-industry-video/Semiconductors present a massive economic opportunity for China, if it can figure out how to close the gap between domestic supply and demand.Wed, 04 May 2016 11:29:00 Z<![CDATA[Kevin Meehan: China's Role in the Global Semiconductor Industry]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Meehan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c098feef148a461f8cb51ce150ac8cef/meehan-china-semiconductor-industry-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>27b04ef8-3b1e-4eb2-9664-965335b8bfa1https://www.bain.com/insights/scale-matters-unlocking-value-in-utilities/Building scale will be key to utilities' growth as demand for electricity levels off.Tue, 03 May 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scale Matters: Unlocking Value in Utilities]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Denman, Jim Wininger, and Jason Glickman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/777ed91e56074893b0b577eda331cf70/scale-matters-unlocking-value-in-utilities-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>5746f2a5-a0e7-4ee6-a3d1-650bcfa9c085https://www.bain.com/insights/india-looking-outwards-livemint/Except for a blip during the recession years, corporate India has been bullish on outbound M&A deals since liberalization.Tue, 03 May 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Looking Outwards]]><![CDATA[By Sri Rajan and Shyam Unnikrishnan]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LiveMint.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b610b98-d2b2-4c24-8e04-e8082d85f33dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-agile-hbr/Agile methodologies, which helped revolutionize IT, are spreading across a broad range of industries and functions.Sat, 30 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing Agile]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Retail, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>01a936f1-a68a-464a-aebe-02d473529925https://www.bain.com/insights/defining-the-battlegrounds-of-the-internet-of-things-infographic/The Internet of Things is not a single market but a set of battlegrounds, each with unique opportunities.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:38:00 Z<![CDATA[Defining the Battlegrounds of the Internet of Things]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b5460cfa0d9c430aad80e206284b5a8d/internet-of-things-battlegrounds-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>24d5f84b-cf0b-42d3-be4c-86deeeee1cfdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/chris-zook-founders-mentality-winning-internal-game-of-strategy-video/Bain Partner Chris Zook discusses three traits of the Founder's Mentality that can determine how a company will age.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:32:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Zook: Founder's Mentality®—Winning at the Internal Game of Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90ec817cff9a4ac0abb96b9ae659ead8/winning-at-the-internal-game-of-strategy.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd19cbe2-2666-43a3-8012-bdac0c3db7b1https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-zook-founders-mentality-reversing-stall-out-video/Bain Partner Chris Zook discusses three ways companies can successfully reverse stall-out.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:47:00 Z<![CDATA[Chris Zook: Founder's Mentality®—Reversing Stall-out]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa557f3a9fe446348639e2646c1f845e/founders-mentality-reversing-stall-out-16-06-02.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>52da743a-71ff-4c36-be9d-9fa275444f56https://www.bain.com/insights/defining-the-battlegrounds-of-the-internet-of-things/Five IoT battlegrounds present unique growth opportunities.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Defining the Battlegrounds of the Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[By Ann Bosche, David Crawford, Michael Schallehn, and Paul Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a77deff398b943d99294f51b6ca9a073/defining-the-battlegrounds-of-the-internet-of-things-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>0190cc33-d7ad-4391-9d8f-fef3d6674efbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-corporate-ma-report-2016/After a record-setting year in healthcare M&A in 2015, here is a look at what drove the growth and five fundamentals that companies can utilize to raise the odds of successful M&A endeavors going forward.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Corporate M&A Report 2016]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Vikram Kapur, Franz-Robert Klingan, Kara Murphy, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/10a291df93714182a1305325734b86a1/global-healthcare-corporate-ma-report-2016-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec949a0c-7f9d-44f6-9e50-ff6d37ac9835https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-capture-the-b2b-growth-opportunity-in-telecom/Focusing on untapped potential in core connectivity and select IT services will help telcos generate more from their business customers.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Capture the B2B Growth Opportunity in Telecom]]><![CDATA[By Christophe Van de Weyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/179ddba817584499b4e020b70848e81d/how-to-capture-the-b2b-growth-opportunity-in-telecom-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc679d2d-37db-4e4a-932e-c0fddbee3f4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-strategic-need-to-improve-customer-experience-in-enterprise-it/The cloud makes the customer experience critical to future business success.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Strategic Need to Improve Customer Experience in Enterprise IT]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, James Dixon, and Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/152925fe952c49989dbcd1642ceeafe1/the-strategic-need-to-improve-customer-experience-in-enterprise-it-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>848f129c-8243-431d-9c6d-18fb4a8d2eedhttps://www.bain.com/insights/joe-fielding-retail-banks-digital-lending-video/Three priorities for banks to get digital lending right.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Joe Fielding: Retail Banks Wake Up to Digital Lending]]><![CDATA[By Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e0c0769ce11475dabbc3cd97c357ea5/fielding.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdedc3fc-69dc-4327-8b01-611f4227e28ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/long-term-survival-for-ofse-companies-ogfj/Many OFSE executives are coming to grips with the fact that we may be at a once-in-a-generation strategic crossroads that demands conscious and careful decisions about the future.Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Long-Term Survival for OFSE Companies]]><![CDATA[By Peter Jackson and Ethan Phillips]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/oilgas1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Oil&Gas Financial Journal]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>858e149d-176d-49bb-b1f2-43c7298c623chttps://www.bain.com/insights/australias-options-for-emissions-abatement/Australia has significant potential to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in multiple sectors.Fri, 22 Apr 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Australia's Options for Emissions Abatement]]><![CDATA[By Errol Levitt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d757400991534a9193ce529a3d83f3fa/australias-options-for-emissions-abatement-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5751c39-8edd-4861-9ab3-2d2c53c4a905https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2016/A look at the major trends in healthcare deals during the past year and how investors can sustain returns in an uncertain market. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity and Corporate M&A Report 2016]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Vikram Kapur, Franz-Robert Klingan, Kara Murphy, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4bb678d23aed4f08a8bfd70686144cdf/global-healthcare-private-equity-and-corporate-ma-report-2016-16_9a.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb1ca7e3-9aca-437a-8066-4b824ab5f4eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-secret-history-of-agile-innovation-hbr/You hear a lot about “agile innovation” these days. Teams using agile methods get things done faster than teams using traditional processes.Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Secret History of Agile Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ebc549a-ea55-4d8d-a845-10f6568937bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/agile-innovation/Agile methods are poised to improve innovation in nearly every function of every business.Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agile Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Steve Berez, Greg Caimi, and Andrew Noble]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1dc6fd99ee6642bd9665707d28142416/agile-innovation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Strategy, Agile Enterprise, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2adfef3b-f8ed-4471-bc6f-8a7ffb61ce6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/karen-harris-cfr-panel-chinas-five-year-plan-video/A Council on Foreign Relations panel discussion on China's economic policies and their impact on the national and global economy.Tue, 19 Apr 2016 13:54:00 Z<![CDATA[Karen Harris in Council on Foreign Relations Panel Discussion on China's Five-Year Plan]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f00f08c77b2f43829d1fc9ba01080278/harris-cfr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfb4a7a7-fa42-4bd1-b108-71bad007ef85https://www.bain.com/insights/betting-on-southeast-asias-e-commerce-boom-wsj/Why Southeast Asia is the new frontier for e-commerce.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Betting on Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce Boom]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>634c95b2-af60-4e03-b1a7-ee4988ec188dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-ecommerce-a-bonanza-for-brands-financial-times/Every day an estimated 150,000 new Chinese shoppers join the ranks of the hundreds of millions in the country who have discovered e-commerce.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China E-Commerce: A Bonanza for Brands]]><![CDATA[By Jason Ding, Bruno Lannes, and Weiwen Han]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>677e066b-b2cf-4d96-9669-2d01b12a7221https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-china-outbound-ma-infographic/Armed with abundant capital, the government’s encouragement and a willingness to be global, Chinese companies are intensifying their efforts to acquire foreign companies and broadening their capabilities and portfolios to help them win at home and abroad.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:09:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from China: Outbound M&A]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/efbca54fe6954a979da76845d38c2a91/china-outbound-m-and-a-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>71077cb0-de7e-4a5e-9292-cce73a7ffd37https://www.bain.com/insights/most-cios-dont-think-their-companies-can-handle-big-data-forbes/Most companies can learn to become more like analytics leaders by creating tighter working relationships between IT and the busines.Sun, 17 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most CIOs Don't Think Their Companies Can Handle Big Data]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez, Paul Callahan, and Rasmus Wegener]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>d678ac32-59dc-4d12-af0c-fb5eaaad9539https://www.bain.com/insights/using-five-lenses-to-restore-disruption-led-growth-fm-blog/Five radically different perspectives provide a way to to identify disruptive growth options.Fri, 15 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Five Lenses to Restore Disruption-Led Growth]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>61814caf-d702-40e0-8b3a-dc71002a55c7https://www.bain.com/insights/darrell-rigby-and-jeff-sutherland-on-agile-innovation-hbr-ideacast/How organizations can implement lean and iterative management tactics.Thu, 14 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain's Darrell Rigby and Scrum's Jeff Sutherland on Agile Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Ideacast]]><![CDATA[Digital, Enterprise Technology, Strategy, Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>adff8cc9-4ded-48d3-af06-53cdb7c700abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-questions-to-spur-corporate-change-efforts-forbes/Executives who shape their efforts by understanding the what, who and how of change will raise their odds of success.Thu, 14 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Questions to Spur Corporate Change Efforts]]><![CDATA[By Alan Bird, Torsten Lichtenau, and David Michels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>09cc0e6f-9897-4503-b2d2-5a0785aa3d1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/secrets-of-marketing-leaders-infographic/How leading marketers combine math and magic to stay connected to their customers.Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:50:00 Z<![CDATA[Secrets of Marketing Leaders]]>/globalassets/for-all-sites-archive/bank-loyalty-2017-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>751ece3a-4e2c-4347-b5cd-9ebb7165e244https://www.bain.com/insights/building-efficient-organizations/An efficiency mindset is the key to long-term gains.Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building Efficient Organizations]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia and Véronique Pauwels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93946043fb65404ab3a7df76ab4aec5a/building-efficient-organizations-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Change Management, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>46d0b511-fae1-4bb2-a229-763aaa3b4345https://www.bain.com/insights/good-sales-and-operations-planning-is-no-longer-good-enough/High-performance sales and operations planning can stop last-minute surprises, eliminate the underlying sources of harmful variability and unlock topline growth. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Good Sales and Operations Planning Is No Longer Good Enough]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel and Thomas Kwasniok]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/098d880c385642219d83742ff443d37a/good-sales-and-operations-planning-is-no-longer-good-enough-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>17d12d22-0182-4041-86f7-559eeaae4414https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-prospers-in-china-amid-market-turmoil-forbes/By adapting nimbly to the new conditions they face, leading private equity firms the focus on China will capitalize on their increased control by doing what they do best.Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Prospers in China amid Market Turmoil]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>96696e7f-78c3-497f-b606-840cc47c4b11https://www.bain.com/insights/the-intangible-benefits-of-a-digital-supply-chain/Does your digital supply chain serve your strategy?Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Intangible Benefits of a Digital Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia, Greg Gerstenhaber, Miltiadis Athanassiou, and Pierre-Henri Boutot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1f7152771ebf4b36a2eb8dfb3b6c19a6/the-intangible-benefits-of-a-digital-supply-chain-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Operations, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>205efddf-4979-4ef2-95da-7b79abefb2e0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-math-the-magic-and-the-customer/Data-savvy digital marketers must still maintain an emotional connection with the people who do the buying.Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Math, the Magic and the Customer]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin, Mark Brinda, and Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a903a264ab3b4c8d92147d5f7f638890/the-math-the-magic-and-the-customer-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Digital, Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d07c1708-63f1-4c6d-9067-b8c1ff4372d2https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-the-best-out-of-pricing-software-tools/Reaping the benefits of pricing software tools hinges on thoughtful implementation and active management, not on a plug-and-play approach.Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cue the $100 Box of Cereal? Getting the Best Out of Pricing Software Tools]]><![CDATA[By Sandeep Heda, Stephen Mewborn, and Stephen Caine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8ac967932df04bd09df30692cbb29d60/cue-the-$100-box-of-cereal-getting-the-best-out-of-pricing-software-tools-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5222c535-35c1-4b67-b1db-9ae034bb616chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-leading-private-equity-firms-put-capital-to-work-as-economy-slows-forbes/With record amounts of capital in private equity firms’ hands waiting to be deployed into new investments, private equity funds must put dry powder to work.Mon, 11 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Leading Private Equity Firms Put Capital to Work as Economy Slows]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>36ab8d55-717c-4621-8615-5b1033cfd06chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-private-equity-firms-can-stormproof-their-portfolios-for-recession-forbes/A recession can be a time to shore up portfolios and seize new opportunities.Sun, 10 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Private Equity Firms Can Stormproof Their Portfolios for Recession]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdd25033-9618-4abd-b5db-4dae7d989b88https://www.bain.com/insights/how-micro-battles-can-restore-the-customer-led-growth-engine-fm-blog/One of the best ways to become a scale insurgent is to empower dozens of teams to launch their own insurgencies.Fri, 08 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Micro-battles Can Restore the Customer-Led Growth Engine]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>34c511fb-02a7-4464-b82d-75f0e9f7dc8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-tactics-for-creating-value-in-private-equity-forbes/Many leading private equity firms are beginning to recognize that a solid portfolio value-creation program needs to flow organically from a firm’s unique strategy and values.Thu, 07 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Tactics for Creating Value in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>291a68ff-6ffc-42a1-bb4f-88871edcd755https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-returns-recover-as-post-crisis-pain-fades-forbes/Every crest of every wave in the private equity cycle is an opportunity for general partners to demonstrate their ability to outperform.Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Returns Recover as Post-Crisis Pain Fades]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>148c0f74-bdc0-41f7-9660-29a83cfe9884https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-emerges-wiser-as-exit-boom-winds-down-forbes/The recent slower pace of private equity fund investments portends a falloff in exits over the coming five years.Tue, 05 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Emerges Wiser as Exit Boom Winds Down]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c5378eec-d71f-4896-a966-bdcb5d618542https://www.bain.com/insights/the-lost-engines-of-growth-fm-blog/Companies need to declare war on complexity and recover the three lost engines of growth.Tue, 05 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Lost Engines of Growth]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9a11356-db2e-4bcb-b4ae-92aec3791446https://www.bain.com/insights/how-top-private-equity-firms-learn-to-uncover-new-opportunities-forbes/Every private equity firm will need to fine-tune its radar for divining where markets are heading and zero in on the disruptions and discontinuities that will spell future investment success or failure.Mon, 04 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Top Private Equity Firms Learn to Uncover New Opportunities]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ee0147a-242c-4e3b-87d0-7f82a5d70839https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-winners-pounce-on-big-themes-early-and-then-wait-forbes/The clarity and confidence that private equity firms are gaining by taking a thematic approach to building their portfolios will help power superior performance for years to come.Sun, 03 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity's Winners Pounce on Big Themes Early and Then Wait]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa115b3d-fc40-4fdd-acf7-97e2f615641ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-defend-their-weakened-franchise-in-small-business-lending-forbes/Small and midsize enterprises remain a big business for many banks, one that can return to sustained profitability with deliberate, fundamental choices about where to play and how to win.Fri, 01 Apr 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Defend Their Weakened Franchise in Small Business Lending]]><![CDATA[By Martin Tornes, Niels Peder Nielsen, Joe Fielding, and Peter Stumbles]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebe3a9eb-7c27-49c8-815d-b8d5a88205f5https://www.bain.com/insights/top-private-equity-firms-mine-their-sweet-spots-to-stay-ahead-forbes/In private equity, as in most high-stakes business pursuits, sticking to what you’re good at is a surefire way to achieve real success.Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Top Private Equity Firms Mine Their Sweet Spots to Stay Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c07a8464-bc8b-47e4-8a3c-4bd67e8460f4https://www.bain.com/insights/hackathons-arent-just-for-coders-hbr/Companies far outside the tech world are using these intense brainstorming and development sessions to stir up new ideas on everything from culture change to supply chain management.Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hackathons Aren't Just for Coders]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding and Greg Caimi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6496e875-20a1-495a-9030-a9919818f236https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-in-asia-pacific-infographic/A look at the private equity highlights from 2015 and the outlook going forward in Greater China, India, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan, and Australia.Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:42:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity in Asia-Pacific: Diverse markets, different outlooks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9198e69c7fc04bbb8223ab3e8343c8f5/ap-pe-report-country-table-infographic.png-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>313cf88e-2627-41a6-943d-edf15141797bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/leading-private-equity-firms-use-well-honed-strategies-to-stand-out-forbes/The extraordinary fund-raising conditions of 2015 will give way over the next year or two to a more competitive scramble to win the backing of limited partners.Wed, 30 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading Private Equity Firms Use Well-Honed Strategies to Stand Out]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e8c0100-1902-40e9-bebd-3490463bde3dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2016/What successful PE firms are doing to ensure that they are ready to thrive in a slower growth environment.Wed, 30 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2016]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma and Johanne Dessard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/93e73ba0c40543e1ad4a8586809eab24/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2016-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4710f160-4fd0-43c1-b3ea-4e7416601870https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-price-managing-service-suppliers-for-value-at-the-front-line/Oil and gas companies can unlock the full potential of their supplier relationship by improving five key elements.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Price: Managing Service Suppliers for Value at the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal and Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7739c33074844a03af92d1525b0e9093/beyond-price-530x242.gif<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a69d1eff-119e-4dd5-a7a1-ddda534891a3https://www.bain.com/insights/cash-floods-create-a-fundraising-bonanza-in-private-equity-forbes/Private equity firms that set out to raise new funds in 2015 encountered some of the best conditions they had seen in years.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cash Floods Create a Fundraising Bonanza in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ada8a3e4-bfae-4664-bc35-d74325024968https://www.bain.com/insights/how-offshore-drilling-can-transform-to-thrive-in-the-long-term/Drillers will have to work more closely with operators and suppliers to reduce industry costs.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Offshore Drilling Can Transform to Thrive in the Long Term]]><![CDATA[By Peter Jackson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d797188026e44456a16859ae3f23073e/how-offshore-drilling-can-transform-to-thrive-in-the-long-term-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ab5624e-938a-47e5-ae56-977eab3de5e9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-shale-companies-can-transform-to-survive/Navigating a long-term low-price environment will require a clear understanding of the fully loaded costs to produce a barrel of oil.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Shale Companies Can Transform to Survive]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer, John McCreery, and John Norton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a7936d5b5854d34ac085a2d35e37823/how-shale-companies-can-transform-to-survive-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>57d2bfc7-de16-4b96-a881-fc613e2019b3https://www.bain.com/insights/a-model-for-stronger-schools-infographic/Five principles of successful distributed leadership programs.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:32:00 Z<![CDATA[A Model for Stronger Schools]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/374833a675124839bc5154809e0bb94a/transforming-schools-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>612ff3bb-03d3-4d9d-a557-cc1bc12b3454https://www.bain.com/insights/europes-shifting-consumer-markets-infographic/How consumer goods brands can adapt to the major changes faced by Europe's retailers.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:32:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe's Shifting Consumer Markets]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/987905473d604e928fc6c07f2d6c783e/retail-shifts-in-europe-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>faf503db-077a-4190-84d4-93f3ece28c96https://www.bain.com/insights/competition-requires-private-equity-funds-to-get-creative-in-deal-making-forbes/Four distinct themes emerged that capture the year's unique combination of competitive pressures as general partners sought to find ways to deploy a record $1.31 trillion in uninvested dry powder they are sitting on.Mon, 28 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Competition Requires Private Equity Funds to Get Creative in Deal Making]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfae3f85-6f34-4b71-9c0e-b6ac2ed85817https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-rules-for-consumer-brands-in-developing-asia-forbes/The best consumer goods companies in emerging Asia are using their low-cost positions and knowledge of local tastes to win in key categories.Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Rules for Consumer Brands in Developing Asia]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker, Bruno Lannes, and Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>7ff33cfb-9303-49ba-b61d-0afaf5f4845chttps://www.bain.com/insights/new-private-equity-plays-for-putting-money-to-work-forbes/New private equity funds are closing faster and the share of those that met or exceeded their fund-raising targets was higher than at any time since the precrisis boom of 2007.Thu, 24 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Private Equity Plays for Putting Money to Work]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>709da299-16fc-4797-a229-a4b0b38deda3https://www.bain.com/insights/strong-exits-high-demand-propel-private-equity-fund-raising-forbes/General partners setting out to raise new funds in 2015 encountered some of the best conditions they had seen in years.Thu, 24 Mar 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strong Exits and High Demand Propel Private Equity Fund-Raising]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>47ab0e72-b1e5-4840-9aa8-1caec5025dd1https://www.bain.com/insights/can-agribusiness-reinvent-itself-to-capture-the-future/Despite a host of challenges, there’s never been more reason to be optimistic about the road ahead for agriculture companies. Success means following eight fundamental rules for a new landscape.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Agribusiness Reinvent Itself to Capture the Future?]]><![CDATA[By Satish Shankar, Francois van Raemdonck, and Dalton Maine]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/71d6b70b69f945569e2c812c1db893da/can-agribusiness-reinvent-itself-to-capture-the-future-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Agribusiness]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cb11325-41ad-49ee-b235-552810bdcc47https://www.bain.com/insights/founder-led-companies-outperform-the-rest-heres-why-hbr/The practices and underlying attitudes that founders instill from the start can influence their companies’ success for a long time.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Founder-Led Companies Outperform the Rest—Here's Why]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>12201c04-42da-48c8-9be1-956a3da69819https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-shakeout-that-didnt-happen-forbes/The global financial meltdown was a difficult time for private equity, but the industry withstood the maelstrom better than expected in one crucial respect.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Private Equity Shakeout That Didn't Happen]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>767f08fe-6487-4b71-9d53-bc6b70aa11d9https://www.bain.com/insights/after-a-solid-year-private-equity-firms-prepare-for-challenges-ahead-forbes/The global economic expansion showed signs of strain in 2015, but private equity turned in another surprisingly solid year.Mon, 21 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After a Solid Year, Private Equity Firms Prepare for Challenges Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Dan Haas, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4cce75ab-10db-4c37-bd9e-ae4053ed2a39https://www.bain.com/insights/economic-growth-trajectory-of-india-and-china-livemint/Depending on which perspective you choose, the decades since 1978 have been either the best of times or the worst of times for India and China.Mon, 21 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Economic Growth Trajectory of India and China]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LiveMint.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>755b6863-c12f-416b-bed0-bc2f77df500bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/loyalty-insights-assessing-your-net-promoter-system/Is your company achieving the full benefits of its customer advocacy effort?Wed, 16 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Loyalty Insights: Assessing Your Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5df724cb5e144d2ca6ebfafbdd71cd79/loyalty-insights-assessing-your-net-promoter-system-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>84c58879-a3b4-4fb0-8a20-4e103be32303https://www.bain.com/insights/can-se-asia-live-up-to-its-ecommerce-potential/With a huge and digitally sophisticated population, Southeast Asia is on the verge of becoming a haven for e-commerce. Winning starts by understanding how consumer behavior here is quickly evolving.Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Southeast Asia Live Up to Its E-commerce Potential?]]><![CDATA[By Florian Hoppe and Alessandro Cannarsi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6880f16cbf648b28bdf69f772f6eca8/can-southeast-asia-live-up-to-its-e-commerce-potential-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e6249e3-0666-426a-b928-3ea0af9d9ce7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-brands-can-prepare-for-european-retailings-tectonic-shifts/Europe’s food shoppers are favoring smaller stores, everyday value concepts and online shopping.Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Prepare for European Retailing's Tectonic Shifts]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7ea1605356f34d839bbf3d7226390c3c/how-brands-can-prepare-for-european-retailings-tectonic-shifts-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed6a1363-a2ae-4811-a065-53d0d8223484https://www.bain.com/insights/solving-for-the-dark-side-of-metcalfes-law/Digital technology can help close the wide productivity gaps that plague so many modern organizations.Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving for the Dark Side of Metcalfe's Law]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Greg Caimi, and Michael Mankins]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98c757a7a4af4b2e9ab8fc6e24732a17/solving-for-the-dark-side-of-metcalfes-law-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b68c989-e353-4843-8106-5d9d1ca7395chttps://www.bain.com/insights/great-companies-stay-true-to-the-spirit-of-their-founders-hbr/As companies lose the elements of the founder’s mentality, they lose the antibodies to complexity.Sun, 13 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Great Companies Stay True to the Spirit of Their Founders]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>20b495b9-b7d8-4192-b6bb-b2771f277e68https://www.bain.com/insights/divide-and-conquer-a-guide-to-winning-sme-banking-strategies/Small and midsize businesses can offer attractive returns if banks carefully choose their segments and take a more tailored approach.Tue, 08 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Divide and Conquer: A Guide to Winning SME Banking Strategies]]><![CDATA[By Martin Tornes, Niels Peder Nielsen, Joe Fielding, and Peter Stumbles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bf1c8631297c41e58329e83268be7add/divide-and-conquer-a-guide-to-winning-sme-banking-strategies-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>395e168d-5b56-46d4-a16c-2a162cb2e81ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ready-steady-start-up-livemint/India ranks third globally in the number of start-ups and is among the fastest growing start-up ecosystems.Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ready, Steady, Start-Up]]><![CDATA[By Gopal Sarma]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LiveMint.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>117590a9-97c0-45d7-8fcb-6399c3e1500ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-simple-team-huddles-can-make-a-business-better-forbes/At a growing company, huddles are an effective way for people to get to know each other better. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Simple Team Huddles Can Make a Business Better]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>897369e4-5e81-4284-9364-796bf9183d62https://www.bain.com/insights/what-who-and-how-of-delivering-results-infographic/Most corporate change efforts fall short. To make change stick, ask these key questions.Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:07:00 Z<![CDATA[The What, Who and How of Delivering Results]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/54dcf94f6cfd406a9fca798eee7646bc/the-what-who-and-how-of-results-delivery-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>c10a0c13-f3b1-478a-a583-97d6e14e2a8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jaipur-rugs-founders-mentality-in-action-video/Growth threatened to disconnect a company founder from his most important employees. But he reconnected with the frontline to help revive his company’s innovative spirit.Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:17:00 Z<![CDATA[Jaipur Rugs: Founder's Mentality® in Action]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56900fd7bacd4b1783fb93691620bd32/jaipur-rugs-founders-mentality-in-action.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4585f17c-8fb5-4562-8b29-3c402fe6401dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-accelerate-digital-lending-forbes/Banks need to accelerate investments in digital lending if they are to avoid a material decline in profits and loss in market share.Tue, 01 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Accelerate Digital Lending]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming and Joe Fielding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e935575-b750-4a74-9cd5-260dc87d3026https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-the-most-out-of-a-merger-forbes/Mergers create a unique “unfreezing” moment for major cost improvement, so the time is often perfect for bold moves—but the window closes quickly.Tue, 01 Mar 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting the Most Out of a Merger]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich and Laura Miles]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>8c0b80f8-c29e-474c-8d4f-765342667556https://www.bain.com/insights/reigniting-growth-hbr/Three qualities can help any company restart its growth engine by removing gunk and complexity that has built up over the years.Tue, 01 Mar 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reigniting Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>373c35a7-6181-4d44-ae63-fd5290511100https://www.bain.com/insights/is-technology-really-helping-us-get-more-done-hbr/Twenty years ago, new office technologies such as email and teleconferencing helped boost productivity. But today, productivity growth has declined. What happened? Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Technology Really Helping Us Get More Done?]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d8434ca-3256-4210-bb89-6c0ea0402e45https://www.bain.com/insights/gerard-du-toit-mobile-banking-customer-retention-retail-banking-video/Bain Partner Gerard du Toit appeared on TheStreet TV to discuss the future of banking and technology.Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Gerard du Toit on Mobile Banking and Customer Retention in Retail Banking]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[TheStreet]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9127354-230b-4bef-ade9-d7250dda2da0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-rise-of-the-branded-internet-in-china-infographic/As Chinese consumers increasingly value branded goods over low-priced generics, what will it take for companies to succeed in China?Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:30:00 Z<![CDATA[The Rise of the Branded Internet in China]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78016fced7d24267a39fd98d7ebc62b5/branded-internet-china-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c07c54a4-e3cb-4556-87c4-082fbc1d3e7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/two-digital-myths-that-trip-up-the-c-suite-hbr/Experienced digital practitioners don’t fall prey to the myths of digital technology—and their businesses are the stronger for it.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Two Digital Myths That Trip Up the C-Suite]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>d25451a0-ce11-4e1c-a90e-feeb567c1917https://www.bain.com/insights/corporate-governance-in-japan-board-membership-and-beyond/Japanese companies with more board members who are external to the organization enjoy higher total shareholder returns. But that's only one ingredient in the recipe for effective corporate governance.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate Governance in Japan: Board Membership and Beyond]]><![CDATA[By Toshihiko Hiura and Junya Ishikawa ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f605449a5fc94d78bc3cabe05544726e/corporate-governance-in-japan-board-membership-and-beyond-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>c70c1263-ae13-4573-9648-5c77c206f63fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/fixing-it-solutions-for-every-organization-infographic/How to identify what type of IT you have and three key questions to answer.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 11:55:00 Z<![CDATA[Fixing IT: Solutions for Every Organization]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e300c08015c84b68b124209ee300d533/fixing-it-solutions-for-every-organization-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>c62a25bb-2a34-43ba-b12f-99e496d6a8dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-private-equity-report-2016/Bain's annual Global Private Equity Report offers a comprehensive view of the challenges that private equity investors face following a decade of volatility and change, as well as what it will take to succeed in 2016.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report 2016]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b2173ad1e66e4ac7b09112ad9c9b2e94/bain-companys-global-private-equity-report-2016-16-9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e52a80e-41f9-4f16-9585-78a8b1e73458https://www.bain.com/insights/why-utilities-need-to-make-the-digital-transformation-utility-week/Can utility executives, who are used to planning 5, 10 or 20 years out, learn to move at a faster, digital pace? Fri, 19 Feb 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Utilities Need to Make the Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Jason Glickman and Arnaud Leroi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/utilityweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Utility Week]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>44966202-47ca-4691-87d0-a3affc93f3d5https://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-healthy-can-we-afford-another-five-global-financial-crises-wef/Non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes are a silent pandemic of our own making and a real threat not only to human health but to global prosperity.Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future of Healthy: Can We Afford Another Five Global Financial Crises?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f3de1c03ecb9480994f874748ba7af64/future-of-healthy-2016-530x242.gif<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4dadf5a6-e222-498e-9f2c-549778a1c6echttps://www.bain.com/insights/more-financial-engineering-will-not-work-aviation-week/If results are to remain strong, aerospace and defense companies must shift to an emphasis on fundamentals.Thu, 18 Feb 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More "Financial Engineering" Will Not Work]]><![CDATA[By Michael Goldberg and Michael Robbins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>14f90dc5-a48c-423c-adf6-1d365d0de5fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-you-need-sales-specialists-not-sales-generalists-hbr/Given that business customers want their providers to have expertise in some combination of product, industry, and capability, sales specialists are here to stay.Wed, 17 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When You Need Sales Specialists, Not Sales Generalists]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1be0c525-daa5-4196-baeb-c9c47c49b37dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-planning-that-produces-real-strategy/Is your planning process a competitive weapon or a waste of time?Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategic Planning That Produces Real Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Mark Judah, Dunigan O'Keeffe, David Zehner, and Lucy Cummings]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8c98e1b48ada40fa83a40f48f27b545e/strategic-planning-that-produces-real-strategy-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f89940f9-79ab-4bde-9c66-cb0c3c6bd615https://www.bain.com/insights/spatial-economics-the-declining-cost-of-distance/The next big economic shift will reshape industries, social patterns and the global economy.Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Spatial Economics: The Declining Cost of Distance]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, Andrew Schwedel, and Austin Kimson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2476f4f0ad5340b18e6cc4fdbe4b694a/spatial-economics-the-declining-cost-of-distance-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a38e84e-3401-4684-9886-51c25220c118https://www.bain.com/insights/building-your-own-high-performance-organization/The Organizational Navigator helps set a course to business success.Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building Your Own High-Performance Organization]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Dan Schwartz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fdac7d32a10d429fbdf8b4671b7648a9/building-your-own-high-performance-organization-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f39f279-0959-4957-a588-4d64fce48351https://www.bain.com/insights/maximizing-your-mergers-potential/Companies are using merger integration as a catalyst for achieving the full potential for both companies’ operations. But the path to success isn’t the same for every company.Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Maximizing Your Merger's Potential]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich and Laura Miles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/18363cd8d6274d5f960515be9d0330c3/maximizing-your-mergers-potential-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2d694c1-083b-42f6-8df4-7433ca767918https://www.bain.com/insights/what-who-and-how-of-delivering-results/Addressing a few key questions will change your perspective and raise your odds of success.Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The What, Who and How of Delivering Results]]><![CDATA[By Alan Bird, Torsten Lichtenau, and David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d2a4e26d03b24b778476535253e5d35e/the-what-who-and-how-of-delivering-results-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>c936548a-d278-4091-8633-cc3e34dba162https://www.bain.com/insights/building-it-capabilities-to-deliver-better-insights/Three no-regrets actions that CIOs can take to move ahead.Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building IT Capabilities to Deliver Better Insights]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez, Paul Callahan, and Rasmus Wegener]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/221266a441394b7f8474fbdc6e7298b2/building-it-capabilities-to-deliver-better-insights-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a73962b-1be3-4a36-8738-98fea37ca402https://www.bain.com/insights/chinese-companies-eager-to-buy-abroad-sharpen-their-ma-skills-forbes/Armed with abundant capital, the government’s encouragement and a willingness to be global, Chinese companies are intensifying their efforts to acquire foreign companies and broadening their capabilities and portfolios to help them win at home and abroad.Mon, 08 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chinese Companies, Eager to Buy Abroad, Sharpen Their M&A Skills]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung and Kiki Yang]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3387363-175d-4da3-b2f6-8f6d557282ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/melanie-sanders-the-power-of-flexibility-video/As the number of working mothers and dual-income households rise in Australia, flexible working needs to be redefined.Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:57:00 Z<![CDATA[Melanie Sanders: The Power of Flexibility]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2e9571a42948451d9997ff666005d839/melanie-sanders-flexibility.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b32c5bf-279f-4054-8de0-a05f14d388f4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-flexibility/How Australian organisations can create positive flexible workplace conditions for both women and men.Wed, 03 Feb 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Flexibility: A Key Enabler to Boost Gender Parity and Employee Engagement]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and Jennifer Zeng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0ec7f26e68b349ce9e4bbc38de1fc98a/the-power-of-flexibility-a-key-enabler-to-boost-gender-parity-and-employee-engageme-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6286185-42c2-4d45-b457-6ec72d7665a2https://www.bain.com/insights/plugging-into-emerging-electricity-markets/Companies and investors interested in global expansion in the power sector must consider a range of opportunities and risks.Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Plugging into Emerging Electricity Markets]]><![CDATA[By Wade Cruse, Rodrigo Rubio, and Amit Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6979d63493f4637b8674eb39715238b/plugging-into-emerging-electricity-markets-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a28e6b3-b102-4dc0-b0d0-0c8ba127b18ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-there-is-no-such-thing-as-an-average-customer-wsj/At some point in your company’s growth, someone will utter the most pernicious phrase in business: “The average customer.”Tue, 26 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why There Is No Such Thing as an "Average Customer"]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>49140c9f-8df6-4d9e-8c8f-3bb297499579https://www.bain.com/insights/how-brazil-can-raise-the-value-of-its-chemical-industry-forbes/Brazil’s chemical industry has grown significantly over the past 15 years, but an increasing portion of growth is due to imports—an alarming trend for chemical companies and the businesses that depend on them.Tue, 26 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brazil Can Raise the Value of Its Chemical Industry]]><![CDATA[By Rodrigo Más, José de Sá, Fernando Heil Lutiis, and Mark Porter]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9536f27-7e2a-416f-8312-5d28444875a7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-b2b-marketers-can-raise-their-digital-profile-to-entice-customers-forbes/The traditional marketing and sales model has run its course, and digital disruption is picking up steam. Are B2B companies ready for this sea change?Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How B2B Marketers Can Raise Their Digital Profile to Entice Customers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5bc8062-991b-4579-ab5f-a319e3f08d8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/world-economic-forum-future-of-healthy-how-to-realize-returns-on-health/This report focuses on the role of different stakeholders in shaping an ecosystem of health and how to use market forces to make such a system, and the associated returns on health (RoH), happen.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future of Healthy: How to Realize Returns on Health]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8f7c038-28a4-4149-b159-7654ff83b572https://www.bain.com/insights/challenges-and-opportunities-for-us-companies-in-china-infographic/Growth continues to be a challenge for US companies in China, but many companies remain optimistic and see opportunities in innovation.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:04:00 Z<![CDATA[Challenges and Opportunities for US Companies in China]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a747eefb14e1457bac8e603db2870247/amcham-2016-infographic-v02-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>78b428ee-97bb-4711-bd34-29736f692f18https://www.bain.com/insights/why-growing-small-businesses-should-zero-base-everything-wsj/Only a few capabilities truly matter to your customers.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Growing Small Businesses Should Zero-Base Everything]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e93e183c-290e-4be9-bcbc-3c05a068e16chttps://www.bain.com/insights/starting-the-founders-mentality-revolution-in-a-large-company-fm-blog/Here's a list of actions you can take to begin a revolution in your own company. Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Starting the Founder’s Mentality Revolution in a Large Company]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>338d8071-39ae-44f6-97c8-7e9434d88a7ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2015-2016-5/Winning retailers will adopt a more comprehensive approach to innovating, aligning the organization across a common set of priorities. Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Post-Holiday Outlook and Agile Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Suzanne Tager, and Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37d653a0cb794a8c818f43f752f6a7b5/post-holiday-outlook-and-agile-innovation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Agile Enterprise]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d0677b3-1b16-44df-ab4d-54a46ed9e835https://www.bain.com/insights/china-business-climate-survey-report-2016/An overview of the performance of AmCham China member companies in 2015, their plans for future growth in China, and their assessments of China’s economic, business, and regulatory environment.Wed, 20 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Business Climate Survey Report 2016]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/amcham1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AmCham Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>e638ac12-8673-413f-9b41-bed41c0a707chttps://www.bain.com/insights/residential-real-estate-in-india-a-new-paradigm-for-success/India’s residential real estate market hasn’t had it easy in recent years. Yet there are signs of light at the end of the tunnel.Wed, 20 Jan 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Residential Real Estate in India: A New Paradigm for Success]]><![CDATA[By Gopal Sarma and Parijat Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56cc7424301643a5b4ce3ea89584b601/residential-real-estate-in-india-a-new-paradigm-for-success-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>2783e08b-dec5-4aa4-9ed2-5167c77cb01ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-win-the-new-regulatory-endgame-forbes/New regulations will force bankers to more explicitly consider trade-offs and asset-liability linkages.Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Win the New Regulatory Endgame]]><![CDATA[By Matthias Memminger and Jan-Frederic Schulz]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>61ed7088-b51f-4ae9-a6cc-0afc595edd03https://www.bain.com/insights/world-economic-forum-future-of-electricity-in-fast-growing-economies/Attracting investment to provide affordable, accessible and sustainable power.Tue, 19 Jan 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Electricity in Fast-Growing Economies]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfdabdb5-872f-4c2c-b99b-bc7aca2c865fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-schools/How distributed leadership can create more high-performing schools.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming Schools]]><![CDATA[By Chris Bierly and Abigail Smith]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/228ddab6ab224e9bbb2d0b9ae9cf77b1/transforming-schools-how-distributed-leadership-can-creat-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>e97802c5-5728-4321-9af6-471617f88d75https://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-to-save-the-dying-bank-branch-american-banker/Despite the growing dominance of digital banking, the physical bank branch is not extinct. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four Ways to Save the Dying Bank Branch]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming and Mark Schofield]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>537a9c89-a534-4a65-b3f7-3174e2c06895https://www.bain.com/insights/a-path-forward-for-retailers-in-chinas-cooling-economy-forbes/As the world’s hottest market cools to a slow simmer, should retailers scratch aggressive expansion plans for China and look elsewhere?Tue, 12 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Path Forward For Retailers in China's Cooling Economy]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Weiwen Han, and Jason Ding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>729a6b45-f21a-47fd-be22-b5e131c10548https://www.bain.com/insights/how-brands-can-attract-shoppers-in-slower-growth-china-forbes/As the dynamic growth of China’s economy slows, consumer goods companies and the retailers who sell their products find themselves adjusting to a new reality.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brands Can Attract Shoppers in Slower-Growth China]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Weiwen Han, and Jason Ding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7619bb1-9e2d-478f-b57b-e67c6cf40533https://www.bain.com/insights/executive-conversation-alcatel-lucent-michel-combes-video/In an interview with Alcatel Lucent CEO, Michel Combes, he discusses alignment and how to successfully transform your company.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:27:00 Z<![CDATA[Executive Conversations: Alcatel-Lucent CEO Michel Combes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfb43d87ed264cd3a79161b1c22bdce0/executive-conversations-alcatel-lucent-ceo-michael-combes.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f0e34b9-55ef-4371-bf69-2d2fb65aa88chttps://www.bain.com/insights/executive-conversations-accor-ceo-sebastien-bazin-video/Sébastien Bazin, CEO of Accor Group, discusses how to successfully transform your company.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:19:00 Z<![CDATA[Executive Conversations: Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/337fd134a1494dd6b0eb0e121f40aa27/executive-conversations-accor-ceo-sebastien-bazin.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a19f79d-b7c1-4430-8e2c-c676a56d5fa0https://www.bain.com/insights/executive-conversations-air-france-alexandre-de-juniac-video/Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM, discusses the implementation of a three-year transformation plan for his company.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:14:00 Z<![CDATA[Executive Conversations: Air France-KLM CEO Alexandre de Juniac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46b8a9c3be054eb2ae6f40c2162e243d/executive-conversations-air-france-klm-ceo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>670f48a6-44b1-4662-8c45-e9df40f5f78ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-your-it-family-happy-bangkok-post/Every company's technology situation has unique aspects, yet most share a common trait: No matter how much they spend on technology, executives are often disappointed with the results.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make Your IT Family Happy]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter, Florian Hoppe, and Sharad Apte]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa7312e8-79bf-4261-8ebd-12032d3aa2bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-your-it-family-happy-bt-singapore/Every company's technology situation has unique aspects, yet most companies share a common trait: No matter how much they spend on technology, executives are often disappointed with the results.Wed, 06 Jan 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make Your IT Family Happy]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter and Florian Hoppe]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>518dfd83-be23-4b2e-a9fa-3fe3d45f01b9https://www.bain.com/insights/social-media-works-for-b2b-sales-too-hbr/One effective way to make a strong impression with buyers early in their search is to develop authentic, insightful content and syndicate it through relevant channels where buyers can easily consume it.Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Social Media Works for B2B Sales, Too]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>d232f5c7-df88-47de-a83f-35515aef717ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mobile-now-rules-in-banking-forbes/Mobile has rapidly evolved from being a separate banking channel to becoming the hub of personal finance.Tue, 29 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mobile Now Rules in Banking]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Maureen Burns]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a52a3461-75d8-4859-b7f6-c7b869642232https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-your-it-family-happy-jakarta-post/Every company’s technology situation has unique aspects, yet most companies share a common trait: No matter how much they spend on technology, executives are often disappointed with the results.Mon, 28 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Make Your IT Family Happy]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter and Usman Akhtar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f331781-7c0a-4652-8525-000b97e5b4d7https://www.bain.com/insights/can-us-retail-banks-survive-the-mobile-revolution-forbes/What would you miss more for a day, your wallet or your mobile phone?Mon, 28 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can US Retail Banks Survive the Mobile Revolution?]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Maureen Burns]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>080b130d-a20d-43b4-8a83-921ef414ef1dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-special-sauce-of-real-time-customer-feedback-forbes/Many entrepreneurs intuitively know that some customers are worth far more to the business than others.Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Special Sauce of Real-Time Customer Feedback]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>84e0942f-7460-4bfa-9b13-d3dcb6d5e2e5https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-supply-chain-a-true-business-partner-supplychain247/At its best, the supply chain can become a true competitive weapon that yields several beneficial outcomes.Thu, 24 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Supply Chain a True Business Partner?]]><![CDATA[By Greg Gerstenhaber, Peter Guarraia, Pierre-Henri Boutot, and Miltiadis Athanassiou]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/supplychain247_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain 24/7]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>a03caf2f-1654-438e-9ca3-445aa5c12e4chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-aversion-to-bureaucracy-fm-blog/Bureaucracies bring order and predictability, but are sometimes indifferent to the rights and wrongs their efficiency creates. Wed, 23 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Aversion To Bureaucracy]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e3fb623-d980-4b23-810b-448d633dc4a0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-bias-for-action-fm-blog/In companies with high Founder’s Mentality, the heroes are the people who act.Wed, 23 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Bias for Action]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0611c66a-6609-4145-b943-58f80ed4c79bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/dont-let-your-meetings-stretch-to-34-years-forbes/As companies grow, so do their meeting calendars. That’s scary, because while some meetings are essential, others suck up energy and speed—two of the most important assets for any entrepreneurial company.Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don't Let Your Meetings Stretch to 34 Years]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b81312c3-17c0-4958-a6e4-2d2688d6343chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-business-units-want-a-true-partner-can-your-supply-chain-step-up-scmr/At its best, the supply chain can become a true competitive weapon that yields several beneficial outcomes.Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Business Units Want a True Partner–Can Your Supply Chain Step Up?]]><![CDATA[By Greg Gerstenhaber and Peter Guarraia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain Mgmt. Review]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>100dfce8-7ddd-419a-8540-2c5f25fd7d0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-strong-cash-focus-fm-blog/Leaders of insurgents constantly reallocate spending to the best use, never allowing resources to be hoarded.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Strong Cash Focus]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2bdaf6e-683a-436f-9eb6-eac5e0ef25achttps://www.bain.com/insights/engines-of-adaptation-forbes/Young entrepreneurial firms, not just incumbent dinosaurs, are vulnerable to being swept aside by new insurgents that present customers with a better proposition.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Engines of Adaptation]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f416930d-9b82-4d71-9762-2703ce3a5a7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/taming-the-hydra-keeping-control-in-multisourced-it-environments/Keeping control in multisourced IT environments.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taming the Hydra: Keeping Control in Multisourced IT Environments]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Phillips, Nigel Cornish, and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9da0258a0cf744d2851f4869c17c95a2/taming-the-hydra-keeping-control-in-multisourced-it-environments-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b35980ef-9e8b-45fc-917f-d40feab21fb0https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-winter-2015/A time to act—how luxury brands can rebuild to win.Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study Fall-Winter 2015: A Time to Act—How Luxury Brands Can Rebuild to Win]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bc52b47699884108900c65dcb73f6a91/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-fall-winter-2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>02dc3fb7-909d-4fd9-bf0f-979d428620d7https://www.bain.com/insights/recovering-the-voices-of-the-customer-and-the-front-line-forbes/Successful entrepreneurs tend to be obsessed with customers’ unmet needs.Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Recovering the Voices of the Customer and the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>94aeff59-9db6-4f6f-ba34-bd31477d2454https://www.bain.com/insights/keep-your-companys-metabolism-high-forbes/The answer for leaders of companies large and small: Set a faster pace. Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keep Your Company's Metabolism High]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ddf1b3f-29a9-4ecd-a6b1-baa28c99d2f1https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-woodbury-how-banks-can-reduce-contact-center-costs-and-delight-customers/Organizations that have unrealistic expectations about call volume reduction end up not having enough people to answer the phones.Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:14:35 Z<![CDATA[Michael Woodbury: How Banks can Reduce Contact Center Costs and Delight Customers]]><![CDATA[By Michael Woodbury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfd877e95def4016848d0e113cef274b/woodbury-contact-center-doom-loop-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4c90f24-e68d-4768-be46-3caaba7b8abahttps://www.bain.com/insights/hire-the-best-naysayers-forbes/One of the hardest jobs in an entrepreneurial company is being the person who has to say no.Sat, 19 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hire the Best Naysayers]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9e95f39-8c2a-4232-bf1a-5756b34b47adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jean-charles-van-den-branden-repeatable-ma-in-consumer-products-video/Companies that cut costs to create additional cash can generate more value for their shareholders by reinvesting into growth.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 11:45:21 Z<![CDATA[Jean-Charles van den Branden: Repeatable M&A in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Charles van den Branden]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/315cd67fd3054f6b87ce473162223adf/jean-charles-van-branden-repeatable-m-and-a-in-consumer-products.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1257c30-0386-4378-8625-351fbf766323https://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-frontline-empowerment-fm-blog/Companies with high Founder’s Mentality have a defining characteristic—a frontline obsession—along with an extraordinary sense of insurgency and an owner mindset.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Frontline Empowerment]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>319726ba-95cd-445a-a04b-7075ff990c87https://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-relentless-experimentation-fm-blog/Insurgent companies are determined to shape the future and are committed to thrive in turbulence, not fall victim to it.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Relentless Experimentation]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4854d06d-54b7-4fa2-9766-101f4784f71ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/beware-the-energy-vampires-forbes/As you grow, your company may see the rise of the same creatures that infest your larger competitors, the energy vampires.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beware the Energy Vampires]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>63cd4927-6c65-4df8-9319-a0b109c9ce7bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2015-2016-4/How the most successful retailers blend the best aspects of digital and physical to deliver better experiences and better economics this holiday season.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digical® retail and why stores matter]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Erika Serow, Suzanne Tager, and Jennifer Hayes]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/343e963198ea4e19964661764e6547b5/digical-retail-and-why-stores-matter-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>153923b3-aa1f-4ddf-b14d-fc4b9e6732b0https://www.bain.com/insights/joshua-weisbrod-frontline-of-healthcare-financing-and-care-delivery-video/Increased cost pressure, technological advancements and constantly shifting regulations are creating new challenges across the healthcare industry. Part 1 video.Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:08:05 Z<![CDATA[Joshua Weisbrod: Front Line of Healthcare—Financing and Care Delivery]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4dc7357afa4d4559a0f010259e110640/weisbrod-healthcare.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ce281c6-0bae-4341-8149-9042efb4238chttps://www.bain.com/insights/james-hadley-leadership-economics-video/Being the biggest company in any given market doesn't always correlate to being the most profitable.Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:24:52 Z<![CDATA[James Hadley: Leadership Economics]]><![CDATA[By James Hadley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e35ee34cd5df4c129ec32e37e485766c/james-hadley-leadership-economics.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab183f42-aa2d-43e1-90e4-112ec9471006https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-robbins-rethinking-ma-valuation-assumptions-video/When done well, mergers and acquisitions can create significant shareholder value. But many deals don't pencil out.Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:06:54 Z<![CDATA[Michael Robbins: Rethinking M&A Valuation Assumptions]]><![CDATA[By Michael Robbins]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ac12bee827094e5c9c5e9e3157aed85b/robbins-hurdle-rates-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c14a54f-a1e5-4f67-bab4-6c849b13b477https://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-customer-advocacy-fm-blog/Leaders of companies with high Founder’s Mentality completely understand the economics of customer loyalty and advocacy.Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Customer Advocacy]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9086cca-6e47-4cda-b019-da47e47a720bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ray-tsang-chinas-changing-mobility-landscape-video/Deteriorating driving conditions and high costs are prompting some car owners in China to reassess their mobility options.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:28:09 Z<![CDATA[Ray Tsang: China's Changing Mobility Landscape]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f66e27bd923448f69cac14b58caa0084/tsang-china-mobility-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aviation, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>c31d9a34-90fd-4b9b-8dd7-89a59280632dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jamie-cleghorn-bought-not-sold-video/When contacting a sales rep, B2B customers are already armed with an extraordinary amount about knowledge of the product they are interested in.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 14:33:56 Z<![CDATA[Jamie Cleghorn: Bought Not Sold]]><![CDATA[By Jamie Cleghorn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc066004a2ef4ddf9675d9aeb777c826/cleghorn-bought-not-sold-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>abafff5b-b60e-4bc9-bc57-8030f2b451e7https://www.bain.com/insights/lewis-weinger-a-fresh-look-at-store-labor-video/Winning retailers achieve efficiency and effectiveness by doing three things really well.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 14:12:56 Z<![CDATA[Lewis Weinger: A Fresh Look at Store Labor]]><![CDATA[By Lewis Weinger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/30c18f63b07d47dfb25e9d1d4bc27588/weinger-store-labor-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>addc3571-6447-41a6-a2eb-5fdf6bd961cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/mark-chong-bought-not-sold-video/Three key ways that companies can succeed as traditional sales and marketing models change.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 13:06:21 Z<![CDATA[Mark Chong: Bought Not Sold—Marketing and Selling to Digitally Empowered Business Customers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b3c4f500deb4b958aa4814161d522e1/chong-bought-not-sold-15-11-06-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>2021b828-4bec-4abf-b7e2-62a3b0b42b6ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/on-the-front-line-of-healthcare-pharma-infographic/The way that drugs are bought and prescribed continues to change. Here is a look at how the US healthcare landscape is shifting for pharmaceutical manufacturers. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 11:51:22 Z<![CDATA[On the front line of healthcare: Pharma]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b60339a21b6f4e63841a62d1203dd604/frontline-of-healthcare-pharma-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f97bd83-4165-4526-a0f7-0ab51356ea9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-limitless-horizon-fm-blog/A sense of a limitless horizon is one of the defining characteristics of insurgency, one of the key elements of Founder’s Mentality.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Limitless Horizon]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>77573a48-8858-49f1-bcc1-61ed187fb5b4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-spikiness-fm-blog/Companies with a strong Founder's Mentality embrace “spiky” capabilities—they are world class at those things that really matter for customers and decidedly average at the rest.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Spikiness]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ae1a095-b5fc-4b3e-8908-f2297d59f8c1https://www.bain.com/insights/a-digital-prescription-for-the-pharma-industry/To get started, set a few clear priorities, and partner outside the industry.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting the Dose Right: A Digital Prescription for the Pharma Industry]]><![CDATA[By Michael Kunst, Ashish Singh, and Grace Shieh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/342b41a17a8f4a0681a98d6784fb97aa/getting-the-dose-right-a-digital-prescription-for-the-pharma-industry-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>57708454-8167-4782-9d01-d25ae4e34bc1https://www.bain.com/insights/cloud-carrier-promises-rich-pickings-for-it-firms-china-daily/China's market for enterprise IT is huge, but the share that goes to cloud computing is still comparatively small.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cloud Carrier Promises Rich Pickings for IT Firms]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Meehan]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[China Daily]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a050aa1-49e8-4929-a8bb-a43ad58950c6https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-woodbury-what-who-how-of-delivering-results/How organizations can stack the odds in their favor when undergoing change.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:59:07 Z<![CDATA[Michael Woodbury: The What, Who and How of Delivering Results]]><![CDATA[By Michael Woodbury]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a23706fe7abb451e969af368c033e299/woodbury-results-delivery-pov-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4d6ea66-426c-4819-a512-e4978a54aaeehttps://www.bain.com/insights/sephora-the-beauty-of-customer-insights/Tue, 15 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sephora: The Beauty of Customer Insights]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/baininsights1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>8231a136-f1df-4e68-9eba-f8f9c74fa949https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-your-companys-story/Does your company have stories of its early days that are often retold? Do you have recent ones that remind you that you are still growing? If so, it might be time to start writing them down.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What's Your Company's Story?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>aba162dd-79e3-4506-ac36-c3795254e82ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-win-regulatory-endgame/The new regulatory paradigm demands a strategic reassessment, not a compliance exercise.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Use Strategy, Structure and Resilience to Win the Regulatory Endgame]]><![CDATA[By Matthias Memminger and Jan-Frederic Schulz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd20bef41dca48929eec33980a014510/how-banks-can-use-strategy-structure-and-resilience-to-win-the-regulato-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f3f71c2-5625-4b12-b5d4-04d0edba515bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-banks-wake-up-to-digital-lending/Our benchmark survey highlights the capability gaps and the potential for banks to defend their profit pools.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retail Banks Wake Up to Digital Lending]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming and Joe Fielding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd06b9769e9c403abbede79322105b26/retail-banks-wake-up-to-digital-lending-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>38af7ae2-8281-488a-9047-6b21c52d1e5bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/banks-should-merge-physical-and-digital-assets/Retail banking has become a digital business, spurred by the spread of broadband access and affordable smart mobile devices.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks Should Merge Physical and Digital Assets]]><![CDATA[By Fabrice Franzen and Dirk Vater]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1fb1626b-4292-4174-802b-db7449c253b3https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-e-commerce-the-new-branding-game/In growing numbers, Chinese shoppers migrate their online purchases from cheap, generic goods to brands. This is redefining the whole e-commerce landscape.Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China’s E-Commerce: The New Branding Game]]><![CDATA[By Jason Ding, Bruno Lannes, Weiwen Han, and Tingting Yao]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/79551cdec04f483292737a78250bf4aa/chinas-e-commerce-the-new-branding-game-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c490a71-7556-4165-a2a8-b50026f00c00https://www.bain.com/insights/herbert-blum-vars-the-untapped-growth-engine-for-telcos-video/How can telecom companies overcome the structural challenge that comes with the shift toward more IP-based products?Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:58:52 Z<![CDATA[Herbert Blum: VARs—The Untapped Growth Engine for Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/097dc027dec84540b50dc5fabff02a64/blum-vars-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>d700809e-8c57-4767-aa0d-8638fbd72bf5https://www.bain.com/insights/dunigan-okeeffe-the-developing-market-100-video/Bain Partner Dunigan O'Keeffe explains how the Developing Market 100 creates tailor-made strategies for the next generation of growth leaders.Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:13:27 Z<![CDATA[Dunigan O'Keeffe: The Developing Market 100—How Tomorrow's Leaders Tackle the Challenges of Growth]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c7e6ae9b6ae6464eb883381dabfc80fe/okeeffe-dm100-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ae4a9e0-9a9b-4510-9d85-ae8909aba429https://www.bain.com/insights/laura-beaudin-the-math-behind-marketing-magic-video/What leading digital marketers do that sets them up for success.Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:27:32 Z<![CDATA[Laura Beaudin: The Math Behind Marketing Magic]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3818716828c84088ba0a1598cdb3247b/beaudin-marketing-excellence-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>33b71fa0-760b-4ae6-aa20-23e184d9a329https://www.bain.com/insights/james-root-developing-market-companies-and-operating-models-for-growth/Successful developing-market companies are able to adapt their operating models to their strategies as their organizations evolve.Fri, 11 Dec 2015 13:17:49 Z<![CDATA[James Root: Developing-Market Companies and Operating Models for Growth]]><![CDATA[By James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d813f9fce1d94400ab8f6f79ba3e4715/root-operating-models-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7ab6255-9c77-45fb-bb9d-9cf979c35c21https://www.bain.com/insights/parijat-ghosh-change-anticipating-and-planning-for-the-risks/Companies that successfully implement change are able to proactively identify and mitigate risks.Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Parijat Ghosh: Anticipating and Planning for the Risks of Change]]><![CDATA[By Parijat Ghosh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1cebe3fa99d5422bb77eb7cc87746161/ghosh-risk-conversations-discussion-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>7580d971-7664-42a8-b47e-e1466a5bf751https://www.bain.com/insights/engaging-your-employees-is-good-but-dont-stop-there-hbr/The typical manager today is generally great at hitting his or her numbers, but only a small minority have mastered the art of inspirational leadership.Wed, 09 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Engaging Your Employees is Good, but Don't Stop There]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton and Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a9ed7bd-747b-45a2-b499-bb755000a651https://www.bain.com/insights/it-takes-two-to-tango-is-your-supply-chain-a-true-business-partner/Great supply chains are tethered to the business strategy and focus on accelerating growth and performance.Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It Takes Two to Tango: Is Your Supply Chain a True Business Partner?]]><![CDATA[By Greg Gerstenhaber, Peter Guarraia, Pierre-Henri Boutot, and Miltiadis Athanassiou]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a21863214b3c4acb9d3fc250b6ec269d/it-takes-two-to-tango-is-your-supply-chain-a-true-business-partner-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance 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Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Global Diamond Industry 2015: Growth Perspectives amid Short-Term Challenges]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde and Alex Martynov]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/77d289dc61974684ab9a01de02024bab/the-global-diamond-industry-2015-growth-perspectives-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Mining, Energy & Natural Resources, Luxury]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>58323906-5817-4c4a-b71e-9de2820fe3b9https://www.bain.com/insights/how-burberry-won-over-millennials/Mon, 07 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Burberry Won Over Millennials]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/baininsights1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>82a8dfde-0647-45e4-a8ea-e55ea2fb7b81https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2015-2016-3/We recap the season to date, dissect Amazon's business model and share new research on how retailers can effectively compete with the online giant.Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Halftime report and all eyes on Amazon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0691d1f0116d414fa3142bd69fcab518/halftime-report-and-all-eyes-on-amazon-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdab7319-ccb4-4ea8-9452-0a1b3d2d66d0https://www.bain.com/insights/arpan-sheth-what-separates-digital-leaders-from-the-rest-video/Digital leaders take a joint business and IT approach to developing a vision and a roadmap for creating digital customer experiences.Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:48:21 Z<![CDATA[Arpan Sheth: What Separates Digital Leaders from the Rest?]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/379ab3b6255c42d9bf0a112ff553dc7c/sheth-rebooting-it-20-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>0319c38d-0376-4959-b5e6-23f3ffd39b47https://www.bain.com/insights/steven-lu-chinas-evolving-cloud-ecosystem-video/China's cloud computing market is growing at a healthy rate, spurred by government support.Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:17:43 Z<![CDATA[Steven Lu: China's Evolving Cloud Ecosystem]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1020a25e8ef8411585f294e19f9460cd/lu-china_cloud_english-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5eb0d480-6305-4040-a2cd-b9009e571e89https://www.bain.com/insights/work-life-infographic/Both men and women on the MBA track want to prioritize family and life outside of work.Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:32:28 Z<![CDATA[Integrating work and life]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce2f1a60589b4a1cb83d5e12d1261560/integrating-work-and-life-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[English]]>9341bfa3-90f7-4145-bb76-e50ad463abf0https://www.bain.com/insights/stephen-shih-how-developing-market-companies-can-organize-for-the-next-phase-of-growth-video/Four lessons from leading companies that have demonstrated success.Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:06:08 Z<![CDATA[Stephen Shih: How Developing-Market Companies Can Organize for the Next Phase of Growth]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Shih]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e599bec4a6945edb94566dbb7b12db6/shih-developing-markets-operating-models-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>52cde2fb-1e98-4352-9b12-8af902171f1fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-cost-cutting-the-opportunity-for-oilfield-services-and-equipment-companies/Oilfield services and equipment leaders are restructuring to reduce costs while optimizing their portfolios. Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Cost Cutting: The Opportunity for Oilfield Services and Equipment Companies]]><![CDATA[By Ethan Phillips and Peter Jackson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f7135a1b8d1420194d13f131f9cb1a6/beyond-cost-cutting-the-opportunity-for-oilfield-services-and-equipment-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>52709323-8f39-4f9b-a0f8-994a44cd3b71https://www.bain.com/insights/sol-trujillo-observations-on-full-potential-transformation-video/How leaders can drive successful transformations.Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:55:59 Z<![CDATA[Executive Conversations: Sol Trujillo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7854ccaf9c5b407583b84a49c67b4ec7/sol-trujillo.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>d90f63c8-593f-456b-86cc-cee46dbd39a3https://www.bain.com/insights/bus-no-4-keeping-the-insurgency-alive-fm-blog/How the best founders keep the insurgency alive as their company scales.Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bus No. 4: Keeping the Insurgency Alive]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>aad241cc-3370-4131-9175-8292aeb62c7chttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-the-heck-are-my-seals-fm-blog/CEOs can’t maintain or revive Founder’s Mentality in their companies by themselves. They must rely on the efforts of hundreds of heroes.Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where the Heck Are My Seals?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9a9697d-5fbf-43ab-8b60-c1d72c52d1b6https://www.bain.com/insights/capital-productivity-for-oil-and-gas-in-a-low-price-environment/Reducing capital expenditure is a natural response to low oil prices, but the industry needs to continue to explore and develop to meet long-term demand, which continues to grow.Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capital Productivity for Oil and Gas in a Low-Price Environment]]><![CDATA[By John McCreery and Brian Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d330cc0f10fc4aaaa18d1b381aa7e6e7/capital-productivity-for-oil-and-gas-in-a-low-price-environment-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>161cc318-422a-4a5c-ad17-d3beede568a5https://www.bain.com/insights/loyalty-insights-journey-to-employee-advocacy-the-first-mile/How companies can lay the foundation for employee advocacy.Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Net Promoter System®'s Journey to Employee Advocacy: The First Mile]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0cb942bcb618482cb7d84b00c8a7a7e2/the-net-promoter-systems-journey-to-employee-advocacy-the-first-mile-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>011e14c3-7bbd-4344-aff6-3e937e342d48https://www.bain.com/insights/jason-ding-e-commerce-in-china-rise-of-the-branded-internet-video/Price, not brands, are spurring e-commerce growth in China. Mon, 23 Nov 2015 11:56:44 Z<![CDATA[Jason Ding: The Rise of the Branded Internet in China]]><![CDATA[By Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4f010df27bc54e93892abe4632bbdb47/ding-china-ecommerce-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>632eb6ed-572d-460a-a056-d57517a410f5https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-digital-consumers-infographic/New technologies are changing the way consumer product companies do business. Nowhere is the shift happening more quickly than in Asia.Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:18:10 Z<![CDATA[Asia's emerging digital consumers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b3a73ff2c2f548f1abb9f25ce755b2c8/asias-digital-consumers-infographic-final-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>29746a63-9341-4b33-9dd0-d65a940e6234https://www.bain.com/insights/ah-look-at-all-the-clever-people-fm-blog/Five subtle ways that clever people clog up your company—and what to do about them.Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ah, Look at All the Clever People]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f815698f-c01c-4fc4-8cd8-afeabe250d81https://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-era-for-brands-in-developing-asia/Even with slowing GDP growth, one statistic rises above the rest: About half of the world’s population lives in developing Asia.Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A New Era for Brands in Developing Asia]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker, Bruno Lannes, and Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/19bb6bd302524494b241c88bd159bf4a/a-new-era-for-brands-in-developing-asia-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>dfb8e399-0d9d-423a-bf95-f3d8415a23f6https://www.bain.com/insights/three-surprising-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-when-starting-to-expand-wsj-the-experts/When it comes to growing a company, founders often founder.Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Surprising Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Starting to Expand]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb3977b3-4754-412b-a3f7-59d18cab534fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/phil-leung-rules-for-outbound-ma-in-china-video/A look at five key success factors for overseas mergers and acquisitions in China.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:14:54 Z<![CDATA[Philip Leung: Rules for Outbound M&A in China]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8539988f754143f58f5b7350893c7137/leung-outbound-ma-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>11b49933-26f6-427c-970a-6f320d8d8b10https://www.bain.com/insights/mark-judah-building-a-world-class-strategic-planning-capability-video/Five best practices that allow companies to tailor their strategic planning to their organizational needs.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:15:03 Z<![CDATA[Mark Judah: Building a World-Class Strategic Planning Capability]]><![CDATA[By Mark Judah]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2fb3a172570b404093bc6b612444401a/judah-strategy-as-a-capability-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e59044e0-3b55-46b0-b033-7ff400e87908https://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-bringing-strategy-back-to-banking-video/How banks can better define their ambitions, where to play, and how to win.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:54:46 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: Bringing Strategy Back to Banking]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d4e887026fc04060b5fdd963c3dba6cd/olsen-corporate-strategy-in-banking-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f050400-3f63-4e69-96e6-146e3157756bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/brian-murphy-capital-productivity-for-oil-and-gas-companies-in-a-low-cost-environment-video/Five action areas for oil and gas companies to implement capital projects in the most productive way.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:39:11 Z<![CDATA[Brian Murphy: Capital Productivity for Oil & Gas Companies in a Low-Cost Environment]]><![CDATA[By Brian Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dfa7a33f61864f7c9aa34e0527e883e3/murphy-capital-productivity-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>473a4c22-1e9a-4203-8ef0-da89cf258800https://www.bain.com/insights/kiki-yang-how-chinas-companies-can-succeed-in-outbound-ma-video/Five lessons from leading Chinese companies about how to best deal with the risks and challenges of outbound M&A.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:21:22 Z<![CDATA[Kiki Yang: How China's Companies Can Succeed in Outbound M&A]]><![CDATA[By Kiki Yang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/87be1f622a1a44a2acd649dea3cb61af/yang-outbound-ma-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>20349257-858d-45ad-a830-5e10a81b0959https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2015-2016-2/With every holiday season, customers’ expectations for free and fast delivery increase, and traditional retailers must raise their standards yet again to stay relevant. Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[’Tis the season for free shipping]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Erika Serow, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa3b6c076524454893f941003843c86a/tis-the-season-for-free-shipping-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6ecf641-f29f-49e2-8bbd-8b6d773cc88dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gary-turner-how-banks-can-rediscover-strategy-video/Banks must answer some fundamental questions about what they stand for and how they're going to compete.Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:33:03 Z<![CDATA[Gary Turner: How Banks Can Rediscover Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Gary Turner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4b2e6a02f75b460c982cf05d94b26656/turner-corporate-strategy-in-banking-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb19f622-b38b-42d2-9c7a-314aaa2254f2https://www.bain.com/insights/lodewijk-de-graauw-adopting-a-more-strategic-approach-to-procurement-in-oil-and-gas-video/How the best procurement teams maintain strategic perspective when looking at savings initiatives.Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:10:51 Z<![CDATA[Lodewijk de Graauw: Adopting a More Strategic Approach to Procurement in Oil and Gas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d51f9845a80445cfa6e4a739ef3dfe1a/degraauw-procurement-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>70c625c4-80e3-47b2-88c7-74242ff66e51https://www.bain.com/insights/john-senior-boosting-your-digital-marketing-effectiveness-with-experimental-design-video/Key questions to ask when you're looking to improve your digital marketing performanceWed, 18 Nov 2015 10:46:11 Z<![CDATA[John Senior: Boosting Your Digital Marketing Effectiveness with Experimental Design]]><![CDATA[By John Senior]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/22717e59110e467f9765bcd0ca9316a8/senior-boosting-your-digital-marketing-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Digital, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a77b659e-21ba-46a9-b613-843107895f42https://www.bain.com/insights/greg-gerstenhaber-is-your-supply-chain-a-true-business-partner-video/How a supply chain can be a source of competitive advantage.Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:20:58 Z<![CDATA[Greg Gerstenhaber: Is Your Supply Chain a True Business Partner?]]><![CDATA[By Greg Gerstenhaber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d4b8c04b15e435aa6a3e5f8b25e09ea/gerstenhaber-strategy-led-supply-chain-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6a52994-fa47-464f-803b-7309af90b001https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2015-global/Leading banks are taking a "mobile first" approach, shifting routine transactions from branches to digital self-service tools. Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Behavior, Experience and Loyalty in Retail Banking]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42916f6a431c4eaeb5ea69b1f1bd6857/customer-behavior-experience-and-loyalty-in-retail-banking-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Banking, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bfbddc5-ea11-416d-b74c-4544ab0e7d16https://www.bain.com/insights/is-the-bank-branch-dead/Customers deserting bank branches in favor of mobile and online channels for many interactions signal that the size and nature of the branch network has to change faster and more substantially than most banks acknowledge.Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is the Bank Branch Dead?]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming, Mark Schofield, and Damian Stephenson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/965f8b69a83849059f65f4d2134fe473/is-the-bank-branch-dead-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a553c3c7-c7ce-4b9b-929b-156b21ee1e18https://www.bain.com/insights/the-elements-of-founders-mentality-bold-mission-fm-blog/Almost all great companies start as insurgents, with a bold mission to redefine their industry on behalf of underserved, or new and emerging, customers.Sun, 15 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Elements of Founder’s Mentality: Bold Mission]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7efc519-4fda-4d5e-9cc3-9bd5345bdeb3https://www.bain.com/insights/vishy-padmanabhan-transforming-the-it-function-to-win-in-digital-video/How established companies can work within their constraints to revamp their IT functions.Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:05:49 Z<![CDATA[Vishy Padmanabhan: Transforming the IT Function to Win in Digital]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/514e149e294a479687e8518e5191721d/padmanabhan-rebooting-it-15-11-05-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa0e09a7-1126-43f5-825d-707bbf92c0e3https://www.bain.com/insights/adapt-and-adopt-digital-transformation-for-utilities/Digital technologies offer new opportunities for better customer engagement, new products and services, and more efficient operations.Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapt and Adopt: Digital Transformation for Utilities]]><![CDATA[By Jason Glickman and Arnaud Leroi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/668817a614ce41d5bbc7e041578497c8/adapt-and-adopt-digital-transformation-for-utilities-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>e579760b-6b8d-44ab-83e6-a107f363df48https://www.bain.com/insights/your-data-isnt-helping-your-marketers-if-they-cant-access-it-hbr/With the tools of modern technology helping to make marketers more insightful than ever, disorganization and technology may be a bigger barrier than ever.Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your Data Isn't Helping Your Marketers if They Can't Access It]]><![CDATA[By Laura Beaudin and Mark Brinda]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>665f93df-a224-4327-b4df-eec660ade670https://www.bain.com/insights/julie-coffman-the-discipline-of-building-a-winning-culture-video/How to create, reinforce and sustain a culture change that can help an organization thrive.Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:20:15 Z<![CDATA[Julie Coffman: The Discipline of Building a Winning Culture]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/427269cc9d324864bdb597a026954662/coffman-building-a-winning-culture-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and 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Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:17:05 Z<![CDATA[Niels Peder Nielsen: The return of corporate strategy in banking]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0520faa3422a4ba5a06eaed7410e82bb/nielsen-corporate-strategy-in-banking-15-10-23-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd2c06d9-b0c9-4bf7-981d-2ab4b9cab940https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-kunst-taking-the-buzz-out-of-digital-disruption-video/Healthcare companies have been early adopters of technology, but the next phase will require more thoughtful change. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:22:46 Z<![CDATA[Michael Kunst: Taking the Buzz Out of Digital Disruption]]><![CDATA[By Michael Kunst]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/913de41208ff4d94ab5c16a8293e58fb/kunst-digital-disruption-in-healthcare-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8844d9c7-0543-4cf6-a322-90c834bb1464https://www.bain.com/insights/john-mccreery-adopting-a-more-strategic-approach-to-procurement-in-oil-and-gas-video/Three ways procurement departments can succeed amid low prices.Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:59:40 Z<![CDATA[John McCreery: Adopting a More Strategic Approach to Procurement in Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By John McCreery]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47eab9a69dc24c26a61bebaf13607925/mccreery-thumbnail-1.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2fa3657-f29e-43ce-b43e-bd87995afc72https://www.bain.com/insights/james-hadley-strategies-beyond-scale-video/What established market leaders should do to avoid complacency.Wed, 28 Oct 2015 10:37:46 Z<![CDATA[James Hadley: Strategies Beyond Scale]]><![CDATA[By James Hadley]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b1552614ed01420d8625db30e0a7d37f/james-hadley-strategies-beyond-scales.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a360643-a941-4903-9cea-ed176eb179c5https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-prepare-for-activist-investors-business-times-singapore/CEO's know that the call will come someday - probably soon.Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to prepare for activist investors]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Whitten and Harshveer Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>51ae9049-b262-4670-a525-8416d1ea0060https://www.bain.com/insights/joachim-breidenthal-beyond-price-managing-service-suppliers-in-oil-and-gas-video/Five key elements to improving a supplier's performance.Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:38:33 Z<![CDATA[Joachim Breidenthal: Managing Service Suppliers in Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Joachim Breidenthal]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/caeb80ba0a9e4d34a855a992ceed277d/breidenthal-managing-service-suppliers-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a01b339-e30f-45c6-81db-814f2874b676https://www.bain.com/insights/arnaud-leroi-the-digital-transformation-of-utilities-video/Digital technology is posing new opportunities for utilities that can harness its potential.Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:08:56 Z<![CDATA[Arnaud Leroi: The Digital Transformation of Utilities]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5063dd2371054aeb945e16c563e2b911/leroi-digital-transformation-of-utilities-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>273db266-8dca-4835-ba80-0d4ca44df9b2https://www.bain.com/insights/laurent-colombani-generation-hashtag-video/As more consumers seek digital-only content—and become more willing to pay for it—media companies must adopt a native-digital-first mindset.Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:19:25 Z<![CDATA[Laurent Colombani: Generation #Hashtag—Media Companies Should Think Native Digital First]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/20345968baf346a8b4696c0308f496cf/colombani-generation-hashtag-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd406a11-0c72-47a5-aacc-3a7bd0b01776https://www.bain.com/insights/generation-hashtag-ascendant-infographic/Generation #hashtag now represents almost half of all online entertainment consumers in developed markets.Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:13:10 Z<![CDATA[Generation #Hashtag Ascendant]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f4d7052b03a84d548df2796fc6323957/generation-hashtag-ascendant-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e57592b-16e8-4ebf-a2b5-c5bd22f9e171https://www.bain.com/insights/vars-the-untapped-growth-engine-for-telcos/As enterprise customers migrate to IP connectivity, telcos must consider offering IT services to shore up their margins, and for some, acquiring a value-added reseller may be the best option.Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[VARs: The Untapped Growth Engine for Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Herbert Blum, Jamie Cleghorn, and Christophe Van de Weyer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/071629c26221455aaa886bf83d04ff5b/vars-the-untapped-growth-engine-for-telcos-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>652ebf93-74f9-4fe4-883d-fad272c974aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/generation-hashtag-ascendant-think-native-digital-first/As more consumers turn to native digital content and become more willing to pay for it, media companies must adopt a native-first mindset.Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generation #Hashtag Ascendant: Think Native Digital First]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani and David Sanderson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a633ae07c050422197d71c5eeb8d7b36/generation-hashtag-ascendant-think-native-digital-first-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>61fbcf99-dad7-425b-895b-b4eeb17f492ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-greece-can-harvest-low-hanging-euros-forbes/Reducing supply chain barriers to trade can help Greece revive its ailing economy.Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Greece can Harvest Low-Hanging Euros]]><![CDATA[By Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>5567a55f-ecb8-41e9-94c8-652ab85a3854https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2015-2016-1/An improving economy and stronger incomes will probably lift US retail sales this holiday season, but less than the previous year. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2015 holiday sales outlook: Let the shopping begin]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Erika Serow, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/404b3e40ebb64a1b902a43ae5376ac67/2015-holiday-sales-outlook-let-the-shopping-begin-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7ee5963-caa2-4ff2-b46b-f24a0eba1378https://www.bain.com/insights/how-retailers-adapt-to-chinas-new-normal/Consumer goods retailers in both offline and online channels will need to adapt to slowing growth in the years ahead.Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Retailers Adapt to China's "New Normal"]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Weiwen Han, and Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef14b0a71ddc40988710191b18cfe0a2/how-retailers-adapt-to-chinas-new-normal-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>50b92bf7-67f2-4b2c-a58c-96775d5eaa00https://www.bain.com/insights/tom-shannon-two-steps-toward-a-digital-organization/Bain Partner Tom Shannon discusses the two things companies need to do first to address digital innovation.Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:23:48 Z<![CDATA[Tom Shannon: Two Steps Toward a Digital Organization]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Shannon]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/39db4442c34743d0984b38cad44f857f/150505-06-thumbnail-1.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>cae9d15a-e2ef-4673-88a9-47611afe34d6https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-kunst-defining-digital-video/Leading companies that have embraced digital technology are able to develop products, collect customer feedback and refine their approach faster.Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:58:44 Z<![CDATA[Michael Kunst: Defining Digital]]><![CDATA[By Michael Kunst]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3b161ae07fc64d8cb2499b728e1d2043/kunst-defining-digital.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>6dfb0608-3719-4847-b4b6-1af9857c1041https://www.bain.com/insights/chris-brahm-finding-the-digital-competitive-advantage/Customers have been some of the biggest beneficiaries of innovation in business today.Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:40:51 Z<![CDATA[Chris Brahm: Finding the Digital Competitive Advantage]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e8214d11a974322aaec32d54d53e5d5/brahm-digital-advantage.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3020223-edcd-4a4b-81ae-b6def63e5e61https://www.bain.com/insights/elizabeth-spaulding-digital-macro-trends/Four macro trends will further expand digital’s influence.Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:22:09 Z<![CDATA[Elizabeth Spaulding: Digital Macro Trends]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43d100d9cddd4239b262b8fbca042c55/spaudling-digital-macro-trends.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa618212-e216-4a3d-b32a-469fbdf67e0ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/gregory-caimi-digital-talent-and-organization/Leading B2B companies embed digital technology across their business units. Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:04:11 Z<![CDATA[Gregory Caimi: Digital Talent and Organization]]><![CDATA[By Greg Caimi]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb084b7c40b44ae79ae02879d637d864/gregory-caimi-digital-talent-and-organization.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>af8577f1-318d-4fa5-8664-6e978be98f50https://www.bain.com/insights/integrating-work-and-life/More men and women are choosing educational and career paths that will enable them to succeed in work and in life.Mon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrating Work and Life]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman and Melissa Artabane]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5d13897d66ec4a6bb642bde85d84007d/integrating-work-and-life-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>44c01857-123b-4452-9c49-38e38e55ecd2https://www.bain.com/insights/developing-markets-organize-for-growth/As these firms hit the limits of their organizational systems, sustaining growth will require smart adaptation.Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Developing-Market Companies Can Organize for the Next Phase of Growth]]><![CDATA[By James Root, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Stephen Shih]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/908efda754414e6dac70f455fc482f21/how-developing-market-companies-can-organize-for-the-next-phase-of-growth-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff7d5596-b7cf-4e57-af56-ec271ec66140https://www.bain.com/insights/neglected-indebted-or-goldplated-which-type-of-it-do-you-have/Regardless of your starting point, managing costs more effectively can free up resources for more strategic investments in technology.Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Neglected, Indebted or Gold-Plated: Which Type of IT Do You Have?]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan and Will Poindexter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/95a836cfd10b4785a3f03051dd8d0180/neglected-indebted-or-gold-plated-which-type-of-it-do-you-have-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>dcb00704-032b-4702-817d-859279556ca6https://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-ma-valuation-assumptions/Why the assumptions behind many M&A models may be too onerous. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking M&A Valuation Assumptions]]><![CDATA[By Michael Robbins and Hubert Shen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b86aebc43b2e4b159fe8ae974356cfe4/rethinking-ma-valuation-assumptions-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>427ef335-7029-4888-8fda-d6c969d9436fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/acquirers-face-strategic-and-tech-hurdles-to-stay-relevant-payments-source/A storm of innovation in technologies and business models is shaking up how consumers make—and businesses receive—payments.Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Acquirers Face Strategic and Tech Hurdles to Stay Relevant]]><![CDATA[By Glen Williams]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[PaymentsSource]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ba8236a-7e16-4020-acac-641a9db9b93dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-a-competitive-edge-through-cost-transformation/A strategic approach to cutting costs helps companies beat the industry cost curve, generate higher returns and build core strengths. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond Lean: Gaining a Competitive Edge through Sustained Cost Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia and Véronique Pauwels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/129d4a4b850341cbbe1614dae7247f0f/beyond-lean-gaining-a-competitive-edge-through-sustained-cost-transformation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>df355b3e-d77b-40b2-a1df-eaa78af42632https://www.bain.com/insights/bought-not-sold-marketing-and-selling-to-digitally-empowered-business-customers/Traditional marketing and sales models have reached their expiration date.Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bought Not Sold: Marketing and Selling to Digitally Empowered Business Customers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac, Tobias Umbeck, and Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5bd065a7006c4873a246d6ca5d41451f/bought-not-sold-marketing-and-selling-to-digitally-empowered-business-cus-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>befbf243-e53d-4c97-a09a-f938b220b043https://www.bain.com/insights/improving-returns-in-capital-intensive-industries/Four steps to increase return on capital—even in the toughest markets.Tue, 06 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improving Returns in Capital-Intensive Industries]]><![CDATA[By François Rousseau and Luca Caruso]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>2248edd7-f6c2-4e08-b72d-4504500a577bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/applying-the-net-promoter-system-to-internal-customers/A robust internal Net Promoter System can help service teams, such as IT and HR, support those who serve customers. Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Applying the Net Promoter System to Internal Customers]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b699ad3-8598-4ebf-b5fb-dc839569d73chttps://www.bain.com/insights/utilities-2015-a-policy-positioning-paper/Market reform, new legislation, new regulation and a new government: there has never been a more critical time for utilities policy, and for open and honest dialogue between industry and policymakers.Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Utilities 2015: A policy positioning paper]]><![CDATA[By Olga Muscat]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/utilityweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Utility Week]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>eba75a44-31f3-480a-a074-5db7bc700355https://www.bain.com/insights/danny-hong-how-television-can-compete-with-digital-media-video/Four steps that television networks can take to compete more effectively for advertising. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:52:51 Z<![CDATA[Danny Hong: How Television Can Compete with Digital Media]]><![CDATA[By Daniel Hong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53548f4cfd874e1baa49c74a74d93cc7/danny-hong-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d0f7306-52d8-4119-846b-8512f2c987d3https://www.bain.com/insights/charlie-kim-will-the-ad-revolution-be-televised-video/Television networks have a critical opportunity to adapt to the shift toward digital video advertising.Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:39:56 Z<![CDATA[Charlie Kim: Will the Ad Revolution Be Televised?]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/db5ea9ad9db14e71bc5753120a45c45d/charlie-kim-video-advertising-large.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>91a94053-03c6-4f13-ba7c-1e3084801ad0https://www.bain.com/insights/mega-mergers-in-health-insurance-steps-to-successful-integration/Tailor integration to identify value, keep the right people and focus on critical decisions.Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mega-Mergers in Health Insurance: 10 Steps to Successful Integration]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford, Ted Rouse, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08e61aa1e7bf4cdc9d0a89747c0047d8/mega-mergers-in-health-insurance-10-steps-to-successful-integration-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f5d0896-a570-4c96-863e-38ce925a3380https://www.bain.com/insights/simplify-to-grow-in-healthcare/It’s time for healthcare companies to cull business extensions that fail to improve the bottom line, and then focus on the most profitable areas.Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Simplify to Grow in Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Preston Henske, Nirad Jain, and Michael Retterath]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42fed9f1d4ee46f29eb338d9e2b1ef1a/simplify-to-grow-in-healthcare-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7cf6c49-a95a-4d7c-ad8b-653f687eb56dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/adopting-a-more-strategic-approach-to-procurement-in-oil-and-gas/Short-term cuts can sometimes be penny wise and pound foolish. Long-term improvements require more balanced strategic capabilities.Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adopting a More Strategic Approach to Procurement in Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Francesco Cigala and John McCreery]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/175c58959fbe43c0b643eb5678f30dc9/adopting-a-more-strategic-approach-to-procurement-in-oil-and-gas-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>294a636b-57d8-4cc8-ad90-92a5d4d787a2https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-goods-leaders-interactive-graphic/It may seem that the same familiar players always dominate the consumer goods industry, but the top players by market cap have shifted dramatically over the past 15 years.Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:21:03 Z<![CDATA[Interactive: The rapidly changing order of consumer goods leaders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/89b4735be00e43078269c5b99b1a45f4/consumer-goods-leaders-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Interactive]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6968c83-7948-47b3-b3f7-a639cd4f82f5https://www.bain.com/insights/heroes-to-the-rescue-infographic/Winning consumer products brands focus their innovation dollars on best sellers.Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:16:34 Z<![CDATA[Heroes to the rescue]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c5571dbb5bd0460994c569d011697dce/innovation-in-cp-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>46b60e35-d232-492a-b270-b2c99491151ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-outgrow-your-competitors-lessons-from-us-brand-winners/One in five brands consistently performs better than the category average. Here’s what they do differently.Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Outgrow Your Competitors: Lessons from US Brand Winners]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg, Eileen Shy, and Guy Brusselmans]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f125e7b3fc74472be61801ff7e9cfd8/how-to-outgrow-your-competitors-lessons-from-us-brand-winners-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>180731c7-d291-4931-9e0e-8d32a050f5f2https://www.bain.com/insights/innovation-in-consumer-goods-heroes-to-the-rescue/What do most successful consumer goods innovations have in common? They’re built from “hero” products.Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Innovation in Consumer Goods: Heroes to the Rescue]]><![CDATA[By Nicolas Willemot, Mike Booker, and Kara Gruver]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e01ec25d65ec4310a88370a606d631b0/innovation-in-consumer-goods-heroes-to-the-rescue-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>250095e5-9983-42fc-a1ca-1e35f4104603https://www.bain.com/insights/thriving-in-the-midst-of-uncertainty-business-times/Uncertainty and turbulence have come to characterise most global markets.Sat, 05 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Thriving in the midst of uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha, Piet de Paepe, Miguel Simoes de Melo, and Wade Cruse]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e857792-af63-4a4d-9cd5-8865f94b4d04https://www.bain.com/insights/escaping-the-doom-loop-in-contact-center-operations/Many retail banks struggle to eliminate bad and avoidable calls, only to find that total call demand stubbornly remains high. Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Escaping the Doom Loop in Contact Center Operations]]><![CDATA[By Michael Woodbury and Corrie Carrigan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a133d1d712004d82a87995a52b93056b/escaping-the-doom-loop-in-contact-center-operations-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>d9892c42-93fa-4094-b2ed-d832607b589dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-evolution-of-chinas-private-wealth-market/As the number of high net worth individuals in China reaches one million, they are turning to private banks and other institutions for new and innovative services.Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The evolution of China's private wealth market]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Zeng]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5675f068aa5843609213c511a4f854cb/the-evolution-of-chinas-private-wealth-market-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f9c1c96-eca1-48c3-ae01-5fd34de80be1https://www.bain.com/insights/the-return-of-corporate-strategy-in-banking/The new market dynamic demands deliberate choices about where to play and how to win.Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Return of Corporate Strategy in Banking]]><![CDATA[By James Hadley, Niels Peder Nielsen, Thomas Olsen, and Gary Turner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0aa1cd2f573e499abcb7a5b26df31d28/the-return-of-corporate-strategy-in-banking-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>0cc39852-93e3-4f96-8872-c444d44cae75https://www.bain.com/insights/five-imperatives-for-navigating-turbulence-in-the-payments-ecosystem/How merchant acquirers can evolve from financial utility to technology partner.Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Imperatives for Navigating Turbulence in the Payments Ecosystem]]><![CDATA[By Glen Williams and David Gunn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b5f48bcc713949d787f498cd90102005/five-imperatives-for-navigating-turbulence-in-the-payments-ecosystem-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>20bc64de-4917-4987-8eb2-92e1cb86c1a8https://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-trim-bests-review/Improving customer experience and changing employees' behavior are essential to maintaining a lean organization.Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keeping Trim]]><![CDATA[By Peter Stumbles and Richard Fleming]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/bestsreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Best's Review]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>98b08414-38b1-4a6b-88c2-f615f0bde675https://www.bain.com/insights/why-companies-need-strong-lines-in-the-sand-wsj/Without a conscious redesign of any part of the organization, the organization will reorganize itself.Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Companies Need Strong ‘Lines in the Sand’]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>356952cf-6bf9-47a4-877b-0bb738e627abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-need-to-get-up-from-their-desks-wsj/Withdrawing from the front line puts your growing enterprise in danger.Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Founders Need to Get Up from Their Desks]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1dc8af27-a217-4fb8-83c4-bed6dbf7d676https://www.bain.com/insights/why-you-should-ask-new-employees-what-shocks-them-wsj/By asking new hires what most astonished them after joining an organization, companies can capture the collective wisdom of first impressions.Wed, 26 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why You Should Ask New Employees What Shocks Them]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>94ebf50f-8bd3-42f2-b63b-6599a7cbf394https://www.bain.com/insights/energy-efficiency-opportunities-in-emerging-markets/Companies in many industries stand to benefit from efforts to reduce energy consumption in the world’s fast-growing economies. Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energy Efficiency: Opportunities in Emerging Markets]]><![CDATA[By Amit Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fed06fbfc09d4f9ba666a24369629be5/energy-efficiency-opportunities-in-emerging-markets-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>83baba3a-d1b0-45ef-883b-c5481c9a7a61https://www.bain.com/insights/executive-conversations-telstras-david-thodey-video/How Telstra put customer service at the forefront of its operations.Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Executive Conversations: Telstra's David Thodey]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dfe5dc7922a649c0b0e2d71b086cfb21/telstra-david-thodey.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Service Operations, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>a50177c7-cb79-4801-b5bc-f0d3cf8d5f3dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/julian-critchlow-business-opportunities-electricity-video/The European electricity sector must attract more investment as it shifts away from carbon-based fuels.Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Julian Critchlow: Business and Investment Opportunities in a Changing Electricity Sector]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a0db37c01e384623988d293c891819dd/critchlow-investment-utilities.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>70b6b655-c6ba-4aa7-beca-96d11dfe7b1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-strategy-for-thriving-in-uncertainty/How leaders prepare and adapt to succeed in an impossible to predict world.Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Strategy for Thriving in Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha, Piet de Paepe, and Miguel Simoes de Melo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ce269286436546c89fb13968d2684879/a-strategy-for-thriving-in-uncertainty-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2925e79f-cdb7-46ba-9739-c26908129edehttps://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-a-company-by-learning-to-love-customers/How to become customer-friendly, using the Net Promoter System at the core of a broad transformation.Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming a Company by Learning to Love Customers]]><![CDATA[By Chris Harrop and Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d580b56b89df419ebccaf8ca2052c3ee/transforming-a-company-by-learning-to-love-customers-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Service Operations, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>d34ebcb7-aeb7-4968-aadc-0f20dca9a3abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/boosting-your-digital-marketing-effectiveness/Experimental design gives marketers the power to dramatically improve the performance of their digital marketing campaigns.Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Go Big and Get Smart: Boosting Your Digital Marketing Effectiveness]]><![CDATA[By John Senior, Keri Larkin, and Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/81110f9b22da41bba1c704a3b92ffdea/go-big-and-get-smart-boosting-your-digital-marketing-effectiveness-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9582a2c-303e-4111-bfcd-a78c7222b9eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-case-of-activist-investors-infographic/Activists can be a threat—or a valuable opportunity to improve.Wed, 05 Aug 2015 09:47:52 Z<![CDATA[In case of activist investors]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4d3b7b5d754a47f9880c6514c63a9c0f/activist-investors-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a85ddd27-671a-4b33-a6ec-71c197a8a0d6https://www.bain.com/insights/when-weavers-disagree-fm-blog/The rediscovery of an insurgent mission can unlock huge energy in a company.Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Weavers Disagree]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8cf0addd-c1ec-4f10-96b6-b25f2a16b379https://www.bain.com/insights/huddle-up/Regular get-togethers—often daily or weekly—are a critical element of the Net Promoter System.Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Net Promoter System®'s "Huddle": How Employees Come Together to Focus on Customers and Teamwork]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4685eb43a9ba4a58a30a48dff0c4b74e/the-net-promoter-systems-huddle-how-employees-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>50343ee4-bc5a-40da-9c4d-f3e8c2853e76https://www.bain.com/insights/results-delivery-change-management-will-never-be-the-same/Bain's Results Delivery approach creates the right conditions for meaningful change.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:36:19 Z<![CDATA[Results Delivery®: Change Management Will Never Be the Same]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5357e42b15f64d78918c5bcda69a29f0/results-delivery-explanation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>f82e65d1-0fbd-4e76-9a15-9dad83244d4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-respond-to-activist-investors-transaction-advisors/Few, if any, management teams are immune to an activist challenge in today's market.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agitators and Reformers: How to Respond to Activist Investors]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel and Chuck Whitten]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/transactionadvisors1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Transaction Advisors]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b92e9067-5395-40e2-b264-8d68ca3d9606https://www.bain.com/insights/generation-hashtag-is-the-new-face-of-digital-media-the-national/People are increasingly in favor of content that is customized for mobile devices, such as short videos, non-linear games and new models for streaming music.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generation Hashtag is the New Face of Digital Media]]><![CDATA[By Grégory Garnier and Laurent Colombani]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The National]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>b43dfad2-85d0-4571-a819-5f76dd3b9c77https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-3d-printing-infographic/How additive manufacturing—popularly known as 3-D printing—can help companies rethink product design.Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:51:14 Z<![CDATA[Winning with 3D printing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0db6b6f290314e95bc0b0ff8540e89f3/3d-printing-inforgraphic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>c598e40c-d245-4e09-b807-69906aa05fafhttps://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-the-synergy-odds-in-a-merger-bangkok-post/Overestimating synergies was the second most common reason for disappointing deal outcomes.Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming the Synergy Odds in a Merger]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles, Suvir Varma, and Sharad Apte]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b8d2c81-30d6-4358-b5a6-21994af54215https://www.bain.com/insights/five-questions-to-shape-a-winning-3d-printing-strategy/Additive manufacturing has reached a tipping point, with big opportunities in innovative product design and functionality. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Questions to Shape a Winning 3-D Printing Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Pierluigi Serlenga and François Montaville]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f30d4945088c429799b92230d1896d21/five-questions-to-shape-a-winning-3-d-printing-strategy-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4b6141b-6967-4235-b49c-8d62ce5df771https://www.bain.com/insights/harshveer-singh-digical-transformation-insurance-video/Key considerations for insurers that want to improve their digital customer experience. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Harshveer Singh: The Digical® Transformation in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Harshveer Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff294fec5dfb4fd4ae28864c7e2dcc67/singh-digical-transformation-15-06-09-switch-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a066db86-7772-4544-88b9-dfce2ee5c1bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/by-the-numbers-insurers-navigate-the-digital-transition-infographic/79% of consumers worldwide say they will use a digital channel for insurance interactions over the next few years.Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:29:00 Z<![CDATA[By the numbers: Insurers navigate the digital transition]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b593e10564a4d6d9527a4dd00ad7a7c/by-the-numbers-digital-insurers-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Insurance, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>4832fb5a-78c9-4045-9e71-60670dcc994ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-digital-insurance-benchmarking-report-2015/Bain’s new benchmark survey finds that four pathways can help companies realize digital success.Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Digital Insurance Benchmarking Report 2015]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f2d5202ff904ccda8857231d18a925a/global-digital-insurance-benchmarking-report-2015-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>89cc4efe-a5f5-46bf-8db9-703ecdeeddd2https://www.bain.com/insights/what-keeps-brands-winning-in-consumer-products-forbes/How companies can continue to keep their brands thriving in the new era of profits.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Labels Matter: What Keeps Brands Winning in Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>6dfd5ded-5a30-4256-a3c4-8e7b3cad0c11https://www.bain.com/insights/janusian-thinking-and-the-scale-insurgent-fm-blog/By embracing both speed and scale, companies can create something new and more powerful.Thu, 09 Jul 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Janusian thinking and the scale insurgent]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e0db13b-ed5b-45b7-98b5-f52ed74d1945https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-get-over-your-anxiety-about-the-cloud-mint/How IT departments and the companies they serve can capture more value from the cloud.Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Get Over Your Anxiety About the Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Steve Berez, and Bhanu Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Mint]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca8f69d7-a903-42e4-99f6-7d6100dab8b9https://www.bain.com/insights/kevin-meehan-the-cloud-in-china-video/Spending on cloud computing in China could reach $20 billion by 2020.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Kevin Meehan: The Cloud in China]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Meehan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88343491139f4b88a59e380de8e1fd67/meehan-china-cloud-pov-15-05-18-thumbnail-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2348eec-5176-4684-a3bf-a5f4820a3ecfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/sandeep-nayak-it-factory-of-the-future-video/Five characteristics that set leading IT services companies apart.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Sandeep Nayak: The IT Factory of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Sandeep Nayak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/65f8cc04b9534a2ebf5a0f2bf47e8b5a/nayak-it-services-15-05-14-103percent-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>82f1098e-28b5-45ff-82ae-966a4e09bbc7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-tv-can-compete-with-digital-infographic/Television advertising must accelerate its evolution to keep pace with all-digital competitors.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:16:17 Z<![CDATA[How TV can compete with digital]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7c56f30a6346407fa37ae2ee4b60acc8/digital-tv-ads-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b1f4c61-ccd7-4dfe-9724-604282a0cb7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-silver-lining-in-chinas-cloud-market/Many of China’s businesses prefer their own private cloud rather than subscribing to public cloud services. Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the Silver Lining in China's Cloud Market]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Meehan and Mark Brinda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8b4ee50efbee423fa492cda7c58cf1fd/finding-the-silver-lining-in-chinas-cloud-market-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>04121c1f-e11e-44c6-a859-b890da778a21https://www.bain.com/insights/wave-of-midstream-mergers-and-acquisitions-is-coming-ogfj/Steep price declines in oil and gas have brought the infrastructure supercycle to an end.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wave of Midstream M&A is Coming]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/oilgas1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Oil&Gas Financial Journal]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>73b22e81-421b-4fd5-aaa6-48285cebf699https://www.bain.com/insights/will-the-ad-revolution-be-televised/Television advertising must accelerate its evolution to keep pace with all-digital competitors.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will the Ad Revolution Be Televised?]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim and Daniel Hong]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e8afbcb92af44918a5764fed5d80f6e/will-the-ad-revolution-be-televised-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>5804f07d-8948-409c-9514-0823aa5adc4ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/improving-it-services-with-a-factory-mindset/Our survey of Indian and global firms identified five areas where executives should focus their improvement efforts.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improving IT Services with a Factory Mindset]]><![CDATA[By Sandeep Nayak, Mark Brinda, Stephen Phillips, and Bhanu Singh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7a6f4b30dae94369881e1ea4c25a8993/improving-it-services-with-a-factory-mindset-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[IT Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>220fb655-5a04-4fa9-aa59-579638b06cf5https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-over-shoppers-in-chinas-new-normal/In 2014, local brands gained share over foreign companies for the third year in a row.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning Over Shoppers in China's "New Normal"]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Weiwen Han, and Jason Ding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a711e4d51a1a43d7b1a87cc3621e3e7f/winning-over-shoppers-in-chinas-new-normal-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3939021-2e68-4cdf-86ee-19292798cf76https://www.bain.com/insights/mastering-the-episodes-that-count-with-customers/How a distinctive experience helps earn customers’ loyalty. Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mastering the Episodes that Count with Customers]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell and Richard Hatherall]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ab4787535ab84234a47cf9806dbf70a9/mastering-the-episodes-that-count-with-customers-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>942483f1-4462-4f9a-beec-7bccfdf8297chttps://www.bain.com/insights/secrets-for-creating-more-synergies-in-mergers-and-acquisitions-gulf-news/Most deals fail to generate the synergies that companies expect.Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Secrets for Creating More Synergies in Mergers and Acquisitions]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Gulf News]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>83a1d71f-e8a0-4893-a29f-01534c72b989https://www.bain.com/insights/oliver-straehle-hallmarks-industrial-service-champions-video/Service business development is on the rise for industrial manufacturing companies.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Oliver Straehle: The Hallmarks of Industrial Service Champions]]><![CDATA[By Oliver Straehle]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/daee9b1b30844d0d8740deae60a4d517/oliver-straehle-the-hallmarks-of-industrial-service-champions.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>209d5db3-2508-4fe6-8b08-6539b3dbf7c9https://www.bain.com/insights/service-path-growth-profitability-infographic/More industrial companies are turning to service as a path to growth and profitability. Here's what the best ones do to stand out from the crowd.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:51:14 Z<![CDATA[Service as a path to growth and profitability]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aee35643aa3d4e60b8144ae899a5e973/service-champions-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>e59c9faf-5496-439f-8104-f57fe3da233dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/giovanni-arnese-perfecting-sales-execution-video/How perfect sales execution can help increase household penetration.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:02:17 Z<![CDATA[Giovanni Arnese: Perfecting Sales Execution in Modern Trade]]><![CDATA[By Giovanni Arnese]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/11e3f43c4b6f4fc4861ed97f10592710/arnese-perfecting-sales-execution-15-05-18-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>190c2366-913d-408a-9ffb-8377b27476e2https://www.bain.com/insights/marcello-tripodo-perfecting-sales-execution-video/Why perfecting sales execution is a mission-critical capability for consumer products companies.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:02:17 Z<![CDATA[Marcello Tripodo: Perfecting Sales Execution in Traditional Trade]]><![CDATA[By Marcello Tripodo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e026cbecb9d44c9a3a56eec9d4309bf/tripodo-perfect-sales-execution-15-05-18-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d0cbb14-4904-4e3c-bd24-4606ecda4e62https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-industrial-service/Six common attributes clearly set service champions apart from competitors.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in Industrial Service: The Hallmarks of a Service Champion]]><![CDATA[By Oliver Straehle and Pascal Roth]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c6f937f9ff0d4e0c8d3ba9d639fd0dc7/winning-in-industrial-service-the-hallmarks-of-a-service-champion-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f6b8c09-e8df-420f-91e1-c4feca4bbb17https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-brands/What will it take to keep brands thriving?Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning with Brands]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath, Matthew Meacham, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b731eb9542c247c9a92fad9a0bea7557/winning-with-brands-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f491818-818f-4e7f-b16a-b89c9c281f3ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-healthcare-institutions-can-mend-relationships-with-their-physicians-forbes/Improving the relationships between physicians and their institutions can improve quality of care. Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Healthcare Institutions Can Mend Relationships with Their Physicians]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>cb84b996-744f-482b-9dde-0c06d9061381https://www.bain.com/insights/how-transport-is-changing-in-china-wef/Why car owners in China’s mega-cities are rethinking the value of car ownership. Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Transport is Changing in China]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang and Pierre-Henri Boutot]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a7f4ae07-76de-4a25-a8ef-2c01998487a6https://www.bain.com/insights/erika-serow-why-stores-still-matter-video/Physical stores continue to offer value to consumers who enjoy the social and tactile aspects of shopping.Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Erika Serow: Why Stores Still Matter in an Online World]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/63a0da5710f6417ea14f010a98372f53/serow-innovation-in-retail-15-06-03-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>69163e36-90d3-4311-b8ee-7b5fe7083c2dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tackling-complexity-how-to-create-simple-and-effective-organizations/Six practical actions to root out excess complexity and keep costs from creeping back.Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tackling Complexity: How to Create Simple and Effective Organizations]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau and Sophie Horrocks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f255edb5bfe9431a81d2242c3617f4e3/tackling-complexity-how-to-create-simple-and-effective-organizations-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>63081f6e-b1e7-4507-9a4d-ab589fdff698https://www.bain.com/insights/three-rules-for-building-the-modern-retail-organization/Winners in omnichannel retailing are changing the way they work and building the capabilities needed to deliver on their strategy.Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Rules for Building the Modern Retail Organization]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Noble, James Anderson, and Sam Thakarar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/47837d48d29c4bcaa90b6f88ee346712/three-rules-for-building-the-modern-retail-organization-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>39a68cae-7de8-4ccd-946f-0d1bb63591c0https://www.bain.com/insights/of-note-sharing-our-retail-insights/It's an exciting time to be a retailer.Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of Note: Sharing Our Retail Insights]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92158f51ae16453685cc6117e51e399a/of-note-sharing-our-retail-insights-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f5bd255-6576-401b-ac55-4801779a8feehttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-fresh-look-at-store-labor/With the growth of omnichannel shopping and escalating costs, retailers are scrutinizing how—and how much—to spend on store sales associates, a major influence on customer advocacy.Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Fresh Look at Store Labor]]><![CDATA[By Allison Gans, Lewis Weinger, and Michael Brookshire]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c4aff4286923416098e15124b36b8fb3/a-fresh-look-at-store-labor-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3271bd5-9186-4112-85f7-04286f0ab25dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/operational-performance-improvement-in-industrial-companies/How companies can recognize and exploit cost reduction and improvement opportunities.Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Operational Performance Improvement in Industrial Companies]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Neuhaus]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca96bd9e-6927-40fb-ac84-b431abf30846https://www.bain.com/insights/customers-trust-about-personal-data-cant-be-bought-jakarta-post/In a digital age, earning customers' trust before using and learning from their data is paramount. Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customers' Trust About Personal Data Can't Be Bought]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener and Nader Elkhweet]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>2fe3c7d5-c377-416d-ae4f-e42e2f5ff09bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-bigger-isnt-always-better-in-business-bangkok-post/Scale alone is often not enough to confer real economic leadership. It is only one of several options that can promote a powerful competitive advantage.Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Bigger isn't Always Better in Business]]><![CDATA[By Nicolas Bloch, James Hadley, and Sharad Apte]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa0a6461-d224-43b7-af88-eabd6d9474c9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-net-promoter-systems-outer-loop/How companies make systemic changes—and show employees they’re serious about customer centricity.Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Net Promoter System®'s "Outer Loop"]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a0be5fb-605f-4be1-b06d-358553a57795https://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-the-synergy-odds-in-a-merger-the-edge-markets/Most deals fail to generate the synergies companies expect when they announce a merger.Fri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming the Synergy Odds in a Merger]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles, Adam Borchert, Alex Egan, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Edge Markets]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>b72c4a5f-cb92-4cbb-b151-68cd67a0c07chttps://www.bain.com/insights/thomas-olsen-winning-operating-models-insurance-video/A strong operating model can help insurers improve their performance faster. Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Thomas Olsen: Winning Operating Models for Insurance Companies]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3f5590606b17425db0e229d1bb5d3a9a/olsen-operating-models-for-insurance-15-05-18-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c3a4c29-8e17-45ad-bf80-60feaa988109https://www.bain.com/insights/richard-fleming-delivering-results-from-change-video/Achieving the desired results from change requires thoughtful planning.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Richard Fleming: Delivering Results from Change]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9336d47ce39749c9855a6d813ff5165d/richard-fleming-delivering-results-from-change.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>09bbe907-683d-49bd-81bb-3d87b6ee6d10https://www.bain.com/insights/torsten-lichtenau-evolving-the-operating-model-to-deliver-cost-transformation-video/A well-designed operating model serves as a bridge between strategy and execution.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Torsten Lichtenau: Evolving the Operating Model To Deliver Cost Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/88a7a450da2f4f79b577de1f413bedd3/lichtenau-evolving-operating-model-15-05-15-thumbnail-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>f687e2d9-c64a-44bd-b85b-66f799daef10https://www.bain.com/insights/dave-michels-the-what-how-and-who-of-results-delivery-video/People are at the heart of any organizational change.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[David Michels: The What, Who and How of Results Delivery®]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/930c956aee3f4b2d8c3d3f3b7690e0fd/michels-what-how-why-of-results-delivery-15-05-15-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>75091a12-5545-499b-9a77-b30d7d31cd2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ivan-hindshaw-how-results-delivery-works-video/Understanding human behavior can help executives manage successful change efforts.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Ivan Hindshaw: How Results Delivery® Works]]><![CDATA[By Ivan Hindshaw]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6bc74a454b934433a21482aa69fb4f44/hindshaw-low-oil-prices-15-05-18-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>4dbc0b69-9cd8-4318-af2f-60bdd0a98014https://www.bain.com/insights/chuck-whitten-responding-to-activist-investors-video/Why every public company needs to be ready for an encounter with an activist investor.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Chuck Whitten: Responding to Activist Investors]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Whitten]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1d4659ca67e64474a028318491cd8f1b/whitten-activist-investors-15-05-11-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7c29440-b30a-4536-80b4-e83a422912c0https://www.bain.com/insights/joshua-hinkel-preparing-for-activist-investors-video/A prepared executive team can turn a challenge from an activist investor into an opportunity to improve the business. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Joshua Hinkel: Preparing for Activist Investors]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd7ec7a05b044c109e65c1999e2251d1/hinkel-activist-investors.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>551b4fee-b0b1-40c7-9d3f-63b80c3aad28https://www.bain.com/insights/julie-coffman-frontline-managers-are-key-to-womens-career-aspirations-video/Women's confidence in their ability to reach the top wanes faster than men's. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Julie Coffman: Frontline Managers Are Key to Women's Career Aspirations]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/486e4f3ecd6348339d8259addbb84168/coffman-gender-parity-15-05-14-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8c07159-9dc4-40f5-80e4-2f25b90fb7c6https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-outsourcing/Outsourcing is among the cost-cutting tools that appear to be losing favor as executives seek growth. Along with downsizing and shared service centers—which also are used to reduce headcount—outsourcing earns below-average satisfaction scores. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Outsourcing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92d3aa98e6624634849f31e01ff65e1d/outsourcing1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>c99addaa-42c5-45dc-a00e-e5850fe95b05https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-outsourcing/Outsourcing is among the cost-cutting tools that appear to be losing favor as executives seek growth. Along with downsizing and shared service centers—which also are used to reduce headcount—outsourcing earns below-average satisfaction scores. Among North American large-company executives, the number of those who agree that outsourcing benefits everyone has dropped by 25 percent since 2004. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Outsourcing]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>453fc5ca-e709-4123-95b2-53d705e70437https://www.bain.com/insights/rebooting-it-what-separates-digital-leaders-from-the-rest/To meet rising customer demands and capture fast-moving opportunities, most organizations will need to completely change the way IT works.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rebooting IT: What Separates Digital Leaders from the Rest]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez, Vishy Padmanabhan, and Stephen Phillips]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e9b9c3ba44774f6bb574f8797a81c615/percentage-of-leaders-that-expect-the-trend-to-occur-by-2025-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b1a7c401-c496-4fc9-b82f-c49f1662bf5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-satisfaction-and-loyalty-management/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management, topical (as evidenced by coverage in the business press) and measurable.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Satisfaction and Loyalty Management]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>43686f04-1025-4c89-af5e-afc1ad0464b5https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-satisfaction-and-loyalty-management/Loyalty Management Tools grow a business's revenues and profits by improving retention among its customers, employees and investors. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Satisfaction and Loyalty Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e5b58bb586c3442b9a0253ff6f9ddcdf/satisfactionandloyalty1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1b810f2-1e5e-4a32-a601-22a45720b0a3https://www.bain.com/insights/agitators-and-reformers/Someday soon, an activist investor is likely to show up on your corporate doorstep.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Agitators and Reformers: How to Respond to Activist Investors]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel and Chuck Whitten]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/transactionadvisors1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>41890e35-5eff-4ecf-b346-d5c5645012d8https://www.bain.com/insights/bigger-isnt-always-better-asiaone/Scale alone is often not enough to confer real economic leadership.Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bigger Isn't Always Better]]><![CDATA[By James Hadley and Jean-Pierre Felenbok]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AsiaOne]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>113222cf-7c1b-47bc-b8e4-6f074961ae00https://www.bain.com/insights/steve-berez-tapping-the-full-potential-of-the-cloud-video/Companies that use the cloud most effectively tend to get three things right.Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:34:05 Z<![CDATA[Steve Berez: Tapping the Full Potential of the Cloud]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1929f485b96e49ceb4915ed3d57bb04d/berez-cloud-computing-15-05-18-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4c59b4e-897d-45e5-b9bb-29b748c6fed4https://www.bain.com/insights/eric-garton-winning-operating-models-video/Operating models are an important bridge between strategy and execution.Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Eric Garton: Winning Operating Models That Convert Strategy to Results]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc9521b5158048448371fc214d57afdb/garton-winning-take-3-15-05-14-thumbnail.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5ccdd3b-ff74-49fc-afe4-56fac1565602https://www.bain.com/insights/eric-garton-how-the-right-operating-models-deliver-value-video/Mergers and separations complicate operating model design.Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Eric Garton: How the Right Operating Models Deliver Value from Mergers and Separations]]><![CDATA[By Eric Garton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0abc0a015b3b4fc09366c46c07b5582d/garton-evolving-the-operating-model-tk2-3-15-05-14-thumbnail2.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>651717e0-2d51-4dc2-8f21-0f02b491ccfchttps://www.bain.com/insights/laurent-pierre-baculard-repremiumizing-telcos-video/Telcos in Europe will need to regain premium status to remain competitive.Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Laurent-Pierre Baculard: Repremiumizing Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6cb284a8169840f9809dfb30505514b4/baculard-telecom-repremiumization-english-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>71e03c79-b6e5-41d7-8c28-a975decd5e98https://www.bain.com/insights/joshua-weisbrod-front-line-of-healthcare-video/Rapid change in healthcare delivery is creating new challenges across the industry. Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Joshua Weisbrod: Front Line of Healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0c019a2e2f5a461186434eeb21208e20/weisbrod-frontline-of-healthcare-pharma-and-medtech-15-05-13.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>3357bbaf-038a-4636-8b17-24473d409d9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/on-the-front-line-of-healthcare-doctors-infographic/As patient care becomes increasingly systemized, more doctors say they feel less engaged and less motivated.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:56:53 Z<![CDATA[On the front line of healthcare: Doctors]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6a739af9c9ec4800a78234917a2b9fad/frontline-of-healthcare-doctors-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>85ebb89f-f60d-497e-83fb-066698531cd1https://www.bain.com/insights/on-the-front-line-of-healthcare-medtech-infographic/A look at how the US healthcare landscape is changing for medical device manufacturers.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:56:53 Z<![CDATA[On the front line of healthcare: Medtech]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c825e12150c4e81b00903b723726f9c/frontline-of-healthcare-medtech-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc5d6fd9-480c-408b-8716-d18fecb9c262https://www.bain.com/insights/front-line-of-healthcare-report-2015/A look at the shifting US healthcare landscape by the numbers.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Front Line of Healthcare Report 2015: The shifting US healthcare landscape]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Weisbrod and Julie Coffman]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>43424005-c5dc-4f2f-9ff2-2da3a5282a09https://www.bain.com/insights/sometimes-companies-need-to-break-up-too-jakarta-globe/To ensure a successful spinoff, CEOs must take a measured approach.Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sometimes Companies Need to Break Up Too. Is It Time for to Split Up?]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pasternak, Jean-Pierre Felenbok, and Thomas Olsen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Globe]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf194511-8b51-4aaf-ae7f-20b4e4da59dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/john-senior-creating-value-from-big-data-through-advanced-customer-analytics-video/To benefit from Big Data, executives must cut through the hype.Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[John Senior: Creating Value from Big Data through Advanced Customer Analytics]]><![CDATA[By John Senior]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/91ced3bf602a42fa99231cdecccd9bc2/senior-big-data-15-05-14-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Modern Marketing, Brand Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1288de14-8759-4b32-aede-8f50b06ee57ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/The-power-of-deconstruction-two-stories-fm-blog/Insurgent leaders break down a problems into actionable sub-elements.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Deconstruction: Two Stories]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfd800f1-98e1-41f1-8883-b310ee32a1b4https://www.bain.com/insights/boosting-global-growth-by-rebuilding-supply-chains-in-asia-forbes/Left unchanged, the supply chain capabilities that helped multinationals in the past will only hold them back in the years ahead.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boosting Global Growth by Rebuilding Supply Chains in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia and Miltiadis Athanassiou]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1f3ee4f-bf8e-4259-b2c8-da1d2be4d387https://www.bain.com/insights/the-hidden-run-on-banks-edge-markets/Banks needs to offer digital tools as good or better than any in the market to earn customer loyalty.Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Hidden Run on Banks]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns and Harshveer Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Edge Markets]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8353634-0ed0-4c59-b468-0b554f49a83ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-bigger-is-not-always-better-in-business-jakarta-post/Bigger is not always better when it comes to succeeding in business.Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Bigger Is Not Always Better in Business]]><![CDATA[By James Hadley and Jean-Pierre Felenbok]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad8492ea-8b8b-4151-8212-caaf877fb024https://www.bain.com/insights/potential-for-diversification-of-the-brazilian-chemical-industry/Opportunities abound for diversification in the Brazilian chemical industry if the right policies are implemented.Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Study of the Potential for Diversification of the Brazilian Chemical Industry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>6209f56d-afc9-4926-a861-b1076175fb72https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-parry-what-low-oil-prices-mean-for-natural-gas-video/With oil prices down, natural gas will likely become a more important revenue source for many oil and gas companies.Wed, 27 May 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Peter Parry: What Low Oil Prices Mean for Natural Gas]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bb7a5a5a3be045d28dceea411756f23b/peter-parry-what-low-oil-prices-mean-for-natural-gas.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>fecaeb03-0e6c-4de4-afc9-fa1dac48b006https://www.bain.com/insights/jorge-leis-planning-for-the-future-oil-gas-video/Strategic planners at leading oil and gas companies prepare for multiple potential outcomes rather than optimizing for one assumption. Wed, 27 May 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Jorge Leis: Planning for the Future In An Uncertain Oil and Gas Market]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9364d5cc7e604b3599ac25c115475bef/leis-planning-for-the-future-15-05-08-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>47c310ef-ad5a-456f-8ae7-24958d9648cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-private-equity-investors-can-win-in-the-crowded-healthcare-arena-forbes/Private equity firms nearly doubled their investments in healthcare-related assets last year.Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Private Equity Investors Can Win in the Crowded Healthcare Arena]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain, Kara Murphy, and Joshua Weisbrod]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>2be04ef7-ea07-4fc9-8cce-9823703b5293https://www.bain.com/insights/what-the-recent-oil-price-shock-teaches-about-managing-uncertainty/Scenario planning remains the most effective way to prepare for volatility in energy markets.Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What the Recent Oil Price Shock Teaches about Managing Uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>023811c8-d9ed-4689-bf26-bf0664a6e28ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-young-firms-need-monday-morning-fights-wsj/Dialogue and debate in the workplace can stimulate growth and innovation.Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why young firms need Monday morning fights]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>44713736-d630-437b-91ad-60d704f28862https://www.bain.com/insights/operational-excellence-maintaining-focus-oil-price-volatility/As margins tighten, operators look for ways to cut costs. But drawing back on operational excellence activities is the wrong move, as it will raise costs over the long term.Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Operational Excellence: Maintaining Focus in a Time of Oil Price Volatility]]><![CDATA[By Francesco Cigala, John McCreery, and John Norton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>d281c496-a88b-4a39-a8e8-06415448dc2chttps://www.bain.com/insights/richard-fleming-managing-the-risks-of-change-video/Change is disruptive. Recognizing that can help executives make it succeed.Tue, 26 May 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Richard Fleming: Managing the Risks of Change]]><![CDATA[By Richard Fleming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a8ea4e4d12a043e790a752abcb0808bc/richard-fleming-managing-the-risks-of-change.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>90cdd092-b577-4291-9042-b09e6797bffehttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-and-the-economics-of-mountaineering-fm-blog/The best founders manage their P&Ls to maintain momentum.Tue, 26 May 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Founders and the Economics of Mountaineering]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dfe98a26-c374-49b7-ad1a-67ef626d4ab0https://www.bain.com/insights/why-startups-should-hire-the-big-company-black-sheep-wall-street-journal-the-experts/Fast-growing businesses can find the experts they need by spotting highly skilled employees who found their companies stifling and slow. Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Startups Should Hire the Big Company Black Sheep]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ's The Experts]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>521e570b-cddc-44ad-baa4-f70042b129b0https://www.bain.com/insights/youth-hold-the-key/How companies can improve how they hire and retain youth.Tue, 26 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Youth Hold the Key: Building Your Workforce Today and in the Future]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1fc75cf-2154-41d2-8cfa-d2a4bd30bd8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/responding-to-oil-price-volatility-in-the-chemical-industry/Oil price volatility has profound effects on chemical producers, who will have to plan their next moves in an environment of extreme uncertainty. Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Responding to Oil Price Volatility in the Chemical Industry]]><![CDATA[By Piet de Paepe, Jason McLinn, and Mark Porter]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc8e679a-fb49-49ad-a919-77ac3d57ab48https://www.bain.com/insights/companies-drain-womens-ambition-after-only-two-years-hbr/Women's confidence in reaching upper management tend to decline after two years. Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies Drain Women's Ambition After Only Two Years]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Julie Coffman]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>60fae169-d61e-4ad1-823d-b51c9e479194https://www.bain.com/insights/speed-10-ways-to-create-a-faster-company-fm-blog2/How companies can reestablish an essential platform for speed.Thu, 14 May 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Speed: 10 Ways to Create a Faster Company]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c4cb1ee-97ad-4ee6-85e1-07ff87d62a71https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-should-scrap-pilot-programs-and-do-this-instead-american-banker/Banks would gain a much better understanding of how new programs and initiatives will work on a broad scale by embracing hothouse testing.Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks should scrap pilot programs—and do this instead]]><![CDATA[By Peter Stumbles and Richard Fleming]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>eeec8630-33fd-4ac8-8ba7-071954ce001chttps://www.bain.com/insights/peter-stumbles-moving-beyond-lean-in-financial-services-video/How hothouse pilot projects can help financial services companies identify, test and deploy meaningful customer service improvements.Wed, 13 May 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Peter Stumbles: Moving Beyond Lean in Financial Services]]><![CDATA[By Peter Stumbles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7ec79e1839754378ba0f47c9cbef83b2/stumbles-cam-b.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>29aca27d-51c6-4750-b603-c448315fccf5https://www.bain.com/insights/cutting-through-the-complexity-of-compliance/A clean-sheet approach allows the compliance function to improve decision making and manage risk.Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cutting through the Complexity of Compliance]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich and Sean O'Neill]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ad57659-b01d-4554-bd1f-e192f05a82ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bury-the-pilot-project-and-build-a-hothouse/Moving beyond lean at financial services companies.Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bury the pilot project and build a hothouse]]><![CDATA[By Peter Stumbles and Richard Fleming]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>acbc5a0f-cbd9-4c21-b037-89b84593c06chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-brazil-could-unlock-billions-in-trade-growth-world-economic-forum/Eliminating key obstacles that limit exports in the industries with the greatest potential for improvement could help Brazil's economy. Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Brazil Could Unlock Billions in Trade Growth]]><![CDATA[By Fernando Heil Lutiis]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d2428954-ec4d-4e6d-bee4-a8ece54c030ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2015/India's strong economy helped propel deal activity in private equity, sending values to near-peak levels in 2014. Thu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2015]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Pankaj Taneja, and Karthik Bhaskaran]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5eb7b0d-0974-4099-9e6a-d86b7537bb44https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-pe-fund-managers-are-harder-to-spot-forbes/Private equity’s impressive rebound has been a manifestation of the enormous expansion of financial assets that have been building up in the global economy for more than 25 years.Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning Private Equity Fund Managers are Harder to Spot in Capital-Rich Market]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>3967963a-1a15-4bb6-a773-339e14db6306https://www.bain.com/insights/you-want-to-do-what-my-data-infographic/How to keep customers' trust while collecting and learning from their data.Mon, 04 May 2015 10:09:55 Z<![CDATA[You want to do what with my data?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4c9768d8da8844e1a59d7e8de09188dc/consumer-data-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>42227094-131d-4249-827d-006ec30188a8https://www.bain.com/insights/customers-trust-about-personal-data-cant-be-bought-forbes/If a company wants to use or share customer data, they should ask in a clear, straightforward way. Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customers' Trust About Personal Data Can't Be Bought]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener and Eric Almquist]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3810b64-f7ee-450b-9d39-73df44a3f64dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-rules-for-growing-outside-your-core-in-business-hbr/History warns businesses against growth moves outside the core business, but today distant moves can be made with better odds of success.Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Rules for Growing Outside Your Core in Business]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d9ce3db-0adb-47e7-a586-f9df058e8babhttps://www.bain.com/insights/biggest-doesnt-mean-best-forbes/Scale alone is often not enough to confer real economic leadership.Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Biggest Doesn't Mean Best: How Leading Companies Get to the Top]]><![CDATA[By Nicolas Bloch, James Hadley, Ouriel Lancry, and Jenny Lundqvist]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>35e8fbfe-8db3-4c39-aec1-63d39fdc8292https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-returns-are-robust-forbes/Private equity's long-term performance edge over investments in the public equity markets appears to be diminishing in recent fund vintages.Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Returns are Robust, but Can This Winning Asset Class Keep Its Edge?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a14c01ff-8a69-41ef-94d2-af1d9d2a89c1https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-way-forward-business-times/Companies have to actively pursue growth by investing in it, and those that do so get better and better at it over time.Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the way forward when growth stalls]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Harshveer Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e6ac034-96a5-4f12-8a4a-ccebb8f92c68https://www.bain.com/insights/rich-opportunities-and-fierce-competition-forbes/Finding compelling deal opportunities at valuations that work and converting them to winners will require extraordinary investment discipline.Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In the US, Private Equity Investors Find Rich Opportunities and Fierce Competition]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1747e421-b87d-4ecd-beb7-65a8af48e5ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/one-mans-quixotic-quest-for-a-greener-future-ft/Even an ardent enthusiast will struggle to make some green technology work. Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[One Man's Quixotic Quest For a Greener Future]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcc5001c-08ec-43d0-b81d-e4a4cbe65e9ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/shadow-capital-steps-into-spotlight-forbes/Shadow capital’s allure lies in the myriad ways it serves the long-term interests of limited partners and general partners alike.Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shadow Capital Steps into Spotlight in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>14007970-f97c-4ed7-85b5-7314e2de7859https://www.bain.com/insights/removing-trade-obstacles-that-promote-hunger-business-day/Inefficient, avoidable legal delays are contributing to worldwide hunger.Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Removing Trade Obstacles That Promote Hunger]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca1e4823-7922-4630-9979-b3271d69b341https://www.bain.com/insights/how-capital-superabundance-could-burn-private-equity-investors-forbes/With holding periods stretching out to five years or longer, general partners must weigh future recession risks.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Capital Superabundance Could Burn Private Equity Investors]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>07c51c7c-5850-4fed-bc72-ad8d66acbfa0https://www.bain.com/insights/resist-the-three-false-promises-forbes/Big Data solution providers make big promises, but technology alone cannot make marketing more effective. Here's how to be smart about your new tools.Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To Benefit from Big Data, Resist the Three False Promises]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist, John Senior, and Tom Springer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4a0d8d3-5d82-43af-9bbd-8cfafc80d896https://www.bain.com/insights/adapting-your-operating-model-to-win-customers-bangkok-post/Is your operating model getting in the way of your core capabilities?Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting Your Operating Model to Win Customers]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, James Root, and Nader Elkhweet]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>2488377c-2a8c-47b2-b19f-9aac6cb90df6https://www.bain.com/insights/motivate-employees-with-values-bangkok-post/An adaptive operating model empowers employees to make the right choices.Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Motivate Employees with Values, Not Red Tape]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, James Root, and Nader Elkhweet]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba684d25-0b5d-4166-9a46-01c31412d985https://www.bain.com/insights/motivating-staff-with-values-business-times/High-performing companies develop adaptive operating models that empower their employees to solve problems as they arise.Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Motivating staff with values, not red tape]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, James Root, and Nader Elkhweet]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>96e5dd70-f70c-4be3-a4bc-094e641bff63https://www.bain.com/insights/high-prices-keep-buyout-deals-in-check-forbes/The fierce competition for deals has led PE firms around the world to roam beyond their normal hunting grounds in search of new investments.Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[High Prices Keep Buyout Deals in Check Despite Plentiful Capital]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>24a5dbcb-1bd6-4dc9-8f62-eb93a827e465https://www.bain.com/insights/nirad-jain-healthcare-dealmaking-and-the-power-of-category-leadership-video/Why healthcare companies have more to gain from pursuing category leadership through deals. Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:25:25 Z<![CDATA[Nirad Jain: Healthcare Deal Making and the Power of Category Leadership]]><![CDATA[By Nirad Jain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfe05a8a12bf4a6a86f55feae24c2941/nirad-jain-thumbnail-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c313040-193f-4fbb-b97d-bd76ba74a53ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2015/Healthcare continues to be an attractive but challenging area for private equity investment.Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report 2015]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy, Joshua Weisbrod, Nirad Jain, Franz-Robert Klingan, and Vikram Kapur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/037554e6a7bd418c9f6a5344a7362631/global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2015-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e7d36fb-f84c-4d33-a971-0963bf636840https://www.bain.com/insights/flush-with-cash-forbes/An exceptional year for exits in 2014 left limited partners eager to top up their allocations to private equity, but many remained highly selective in the commitments they were prepared to make.Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Flush with Cash, Private Equity Investors Look for Next Big Fund Opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a89ed39-e5a0-411e-8e63-4a0b9173ca8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/nail-these-five-questions-forbes/Companies serious about building a compelling experience need to develop thorough, nuanced answers to several key questions.Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nail These Five Questions to Design a Great Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By Frédéric Debruyne and Andreas Dullweber]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad550e95-2fb5-4cb2-9c4b-bb40e4045212https://www.bain.com/insights/why-digital-banks-in-financial-services-are-gaining-ground-jakarta-post/Banks need to quicken their digital reinvention if they want to hang onto their profit pools.Sat, 11 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Digital Banks in Financial Services are Gaining Ground]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter, Richard Fleming, and Thomas Olsen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>1770c249-df6d-4876-95f3-73d4c17a5acfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/adapting-your-operating-model-to-win-customers-business-times/How to keep an operating model from getting in the way of customer service.Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting your operating model to win customers]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, James Root, and Nader Elkhweet]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5c2528b-c4be-4078-a893-ef085094dff7https://www.bain.com/insights/capital-superabundance-is-here-to-stay-forbes/Private equity’s impressive rebound has been a manifestation of the enormous expansion of financial assets that have been building up in the global economy for more than 25 years.Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capital Superabundance is Here to Stay in Private Equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc437bf6-191c-4235-ae7a-1d1b8848d6a1https://www.bain.com/insights/paul-cichocki-zero-based-budgeting-video/How companies can redesign their costs without derailing their strategies. Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:31:47 Z<![CDATA[Paul Cichocki: Zero-Based Budgeting]]><![CDATA[By Paul Cichocki]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2508c3baa09d421b8324dee2e55edafd/paul-cichocki-zero-based-budgeting.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f97c4c43-bce6-4e9c-900c-a13f527166c8https://www.bain.com/insights/pierre-henri-boutot-winning-with-supply-chain-in-asia-video/To support the next wave of growth, supply chains need an overhaul.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:31:47 Z<![CDATA[Pierre-Henri Boutot: Winning with Supply Chain in the Asia-Pacific Region]]><![CDATA[By Pierre-Henri Boutot]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7d8ac3857b59473dbb58d755fcbeb58c/boutot-supply-chain-in-asia-15-05-14-optimized.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b077facf-0d07-40cd-8014-a64ef397d28fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-experienced-infographic/Companies that offer a winning customer experience grow faster and develop loyal followings.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 11:13:16 Z<![CDATA[Are you experienced?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe576157804141b1aafbe6e763e3c8ed/customer-experience-infographic-5-08-15-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>51d79be3-b11a-4b69-a690-de4ab66bcd59https://www.bain.com/insights/jaipur-rugs-selling-a-familys-blessing-fm-blog2/How Jaipur Rugs preserves its extraordinary insurgent mission. Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jaipur Rugs: Selling a Family’s Blessing]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c755df8c-228e-4cea-839b-00c179056a3fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-supply-chains-in-the-asia-pacific-region-for-global-growth/Six priorities for Asia-Pacific supply chains. Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking Supply Chains in the Asia-Pacific Region for Global Growth]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang, Pierre-Henri Boutot, Peter Guarraia, and Miltiadis Athanassiou]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>f94dcb35-3350-451e-be4a-9e5fce52682bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-promises-and-perils-of-big-data/Advanced customer analytics can be a powerful business tool, but companies need to avoid common pitfalls before investing.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Promises and Perils of Big Data]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist, John Senior, and Tom Springer]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f13107c-1ab5-43a1-8ffd-e3af0bd2334ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/tapping-clouds-full-potential/Most companies are tepidly adopting cloud computing—and even the leaders could capture more value.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tapping Cloud's Full Potential]]><![CDATA[By Syed Ali, Steve Berez, Paul Callahan, and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed37d3fd-cae2-4883-9957-2ffd43e4e7d9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-five-disciplines-of-customer-experience-leaders/A compelling experience is the surest means to delight customers, engage employees and stand out from competitors.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Five Disciplines of Customer Experience Leaders]]><![CDATA[By Frédéric Debruyne and Andreas Dullweber]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e30750c-d80f-4eac-a433-9a1a79f56a8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/design-principles-for-a-robust-operating-model/Translating strategy into a small set of specific principles is the crucial first step in designing an effective model.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Design Principles for a Robust Operating Model]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko and James Root]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/23af9331c25f4cb5bda8d38531859339/design-principles-for-a-robust-operating-model-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>097ba7db-8023-4b62-bf93-432d33ba6aefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-investors-ride-bull-market-forbes/In 2014, exits shattered even the lofty expectations of an industry primed for a good year.Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Investors Ride Bull Market to Record Exits in 2014]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d878741-243c-4408-a8d9-7aa8c0ca80c8https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2015/Private equity investors hoping to capitalize on the Asia-Pacific region's robust long-term growth story have plenty to feel good about.Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2015]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>949cbd4f-a4a5-4c89-80aa-044912a64718https://www.bain.com/insights/the-race-to-serve-bank-customers-digital-needs-gulf-news/The recent tide of customer defection requires banks to offer better digital tools in order to stay on top.Sun, 05 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Race to Serve Bank Customers' Digital Needs]]><![CDATA[By Julien Faye and Maureen Burns]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Gulf News]]><![CDATA[English]]>891f0cfa-eb1d-4c29-9c3d-00c13a43fac6https://www.bain.com/insights/luis-uriza-the-acute-need-for-cost-reduction-in-a-low-price-environment-video/Oil and gas companies must always manage ballooning costs, but low oil prices makes this effort all the more urgent.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Luis Uriza: The Acute Need for Cost Reduction in a Low-Price Environment]]><![CDATA[By Luis Uriza]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8dce234dec184891af591daae3ba3c3c/uriza-cost-reduction.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>65856a22-bc24-42e5-936c-084782485432https://www.bain.com/insights/michael-short-unconventionals-in-a-complex-price-environment-video/Onshore companies in the US need to be nimble to be competitive.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Michael Short: Unconventionals in a Complex Price Environment]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/593e172135fd461e8bfa771ec2fdb418/short-unconventionals.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8577a8c5-9c33-4a9c-b5e6-d61fc995768dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hasan-shafi-advanced-analytics-in-oil-and-gas-video/Advanced analytics can provide a huge competitive advantage to oil and gas companies when used effectively.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Hasan Shafi: Advanced Analytics in Oil and Gas]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b11b9f8eac244bb2b753ba539b2df943/hasan-shafi-advanced-analytics-in-oil-and-gas.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>af6d47bb-ae15-4e7f-aae2-4ba4d6704019https://www.bain.com/insights/olya-linde-five-themes-for-effective-planning-video/Five simple themes can help companies plan successfully for the future.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Olya Linde: Five Themes for Effective Planning and Performance Management]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3e8f2dd5b23447b9941720ab646883f8/olya-linde-five-themes-for-effective-planning-and-performance-management.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>0734cd00-947e-434f-b06a-1939fffdfac5https://www.bain.com/insights/francesco-cigala-operational-excellence-video/In a world with low oil prices, operational excellence becomes even more important.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Operational Excellence: What Separates the Best From the Rest]]><![CDATA[By Francesco Cigala]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1805ed0bea59428c9b488e463ae38b4d/operational-excellence-what-separates-the-best-from-the-rest.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c340f60-7e6d-41dc-acf6-2dbcc3c83bc3https://www.bain.com/insights/peter-jackson-cost-transformation-for-oilfield-services-video/The first 10% of cost cutting is easy. What happens next?Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Peter Jackson: Cost Transformation for Oilfield Services]]><![CDATA[By Peter Jackson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/07ceff4a65b64bf3a1d50b5fa69dae27/peter-jackson-cost-transformation-for-oilfield-services.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c33e219-8dbd-437d-9dce-4daf368e6a35https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-jumpstart-a-stalled-process-business-times/Why redesigning the operating model may be one of the smartest investments an executive can make.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to jumpstart a stalled process]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, James Root, and Nader Elkhweet]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>600466cb-0bd9-46a3-a0f4-b4abd7484defhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-going-strong-forbes/Private equity has been riding the waves of a world awash in capital that show no signs of breaking anytime soon. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity Going Strong, but Still Wrestles with High Prices, Economic Concerns]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>05558538-82ce-4a78-9802-e65855c2d27chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-hidden-run-on-banks-and-digital-services-jakarta-post/Banks need to innovate to keep their customers. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Hidden 'Run' on Banks and Digital Services]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns and Thomas Olsen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>2cb43aa8-3c6a-43bc-99c7-aab913110e8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-weak-operating-models-happen-to-good-strategy-bangkok-post/When there’s a persistent gap between strategy and execution, the culprit is usually an obsolete or misaligned operating model.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Weak Operating Models Happen to Good Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, James Root, and Nader Elkhweet]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e8d3adf-230e-4822-83cd-54e503a76d10https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-for-incumbents-video/Is your company's size delivering benefits or complexity?Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Founder's Mentality®: Lessons for Incumbents]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c636381f24ab42589f5c868b9dc7ab60/founders-mentality-lessons-for-incumbents.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>411c9f2f-cce1-44ea-9284-3dd12924e79ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/remaining-insurgent-video/Six steps can help growing companies keep their insurgency as they scale.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Founder's Mentality®: Remaining Insurgent]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4a07a3817c3744cfa68fc84a6df26bf7/founders-mentality-remaining-insurgent.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>61f035d7-6b4d-4b26-b307-3ebd406cc442https://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-planning-video/To maintain their Founder's Mentality, companies must revisit traditional strategic planning processes.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Founder's Mentality®: Strategic Planning 2.0]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/249015bfd8354a21982e5ef6e24cb971/founders-mentality-strategic-planning-2.0.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4d55ba2-d3c5-4589-96c2-3f40c36010a4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-default-path-video/The default path describes the evolution of a young, feisty company into a struggling bureaucracy. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Founder's Mentality®: The Default Path]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ae637ec4a1e48d48c54c6f21654586d/founders-mentality-the-default-path.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1209679c-e77c-4dae-b37d-b32fce688acahttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-videos/To win in the long term, fast-growing insurgents need the cost advantages and scale of global incumbents.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:18:28 Z<![CDATA[James Allen: About Founder's Mentality®]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d9ee526800e344609e7e13a8e312ab2b/james-allen-about-founders-mentality.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f8bef7b-7949-4944-afa5-decdeb37a2c0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-net-promoter-systems-inner-loop/The key is enabling employees to get real-time feedback directly from customers.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Net Promoter System®'s "Inner Loop": The Secret to Individual Learning and Connections with Customers]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e52e5f51-5270-493b-9aa2-90479b73419bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customers-change-banks-on-the-quiet-business-times/Traditional banks need to offer digital tools that are as good or better than any in the market—and use those tools to earn customers' loyalty.Sat, 28 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customers change banks on the quiet, spurred by digital trend]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns and Harshveer Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7fc10e0-e8f4-4b47-9b50-b1ce3abbf7e5https://www.bain.com/insights/incentives-vs-insights-responding-to-turbulence-in-china-fm-blog2/Chinese insurgents are shaking up their strategies, operations and reward systems. Are their multinational competitors prepared to do the same?Fri, 27 Mar 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Incentives vs. Insights: Responding to Turbulence in China]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b7e8a98-8fc5-41e4-9f36-e8e7da0a46e1https://www.bain.com/insights/mile-milisavljevic-the-growth-imperative-for-midstream-in-a-downturn-video/Many midstream oil and gas companies will take advantage of the coming consolidation period to position themselves for long-term growth. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:23:05 Z<![CDATA[Mile Milisavljevic: The Growth Imperative for Midstream in a Downturn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/717a1df341f6486497fe9792fee403cd/mile-milisavljevic-the-growth-imperative-for-midstream-in-a-downturn.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>d33c961f-12f8-47a4-aee9-de40e060ad70https://www.bain.com/insights/for-killer-response-rates-try-experimental-design-optimizely/How experimental design can increase response rates to promotional offers, adding hundreds of millions of dollars of value.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Killer Response Rates in Large Campaigns, Try Experimental Design]]><![CDATA[By John Senior]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Optimizely Blog]]><![CDATA[English]]>9af3c4c4-d2bb-4951-b3fe-967d2f65f84bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-the-coming-wave-of-consolidation-in-midstream-oil-and-gas/Falling oil and gas prices have put the brakes on the infrastructure supercycle and highlighted the imperative for M&A among midstream companies in North America.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for the Coming Wave of Consolidation in Midstream Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Whit Keuer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ec36490c83ab465fb6ccacab399e6335/midstream-oil-gas_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>28389beb-dbd0-4205-a497-03d8e1a708e6https://www.bain.com/insights/rule-of-thumb-use-principles-and-not-rules-business-day-live/Defining a small set of principles that clarify accountabilities and expected behaviours can help organisations improve performance and become more agile.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rule of Thumb: Use Principles and Not Rules]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and Tiaan Moolman]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5c89928-a158-4a54-af7f-ad8d666cf6fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-new-mobility-study-2015/Car owners in China’s mega-cities are rethinking the value of car ownership.Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China New Mobility Study 2015]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang and Pierre-Henri Boutot]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Automotive]]><![CDATA[English]]>cabe6388-f24a-4760-9c57-71dca0f27df5https://www.bain.com/insights/think-like-a-venture-capitalist-american-banker/With a wave of digital startups waging war, how can banks stay agile?Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA["Think Like a Venture Capitalist" and More Tips for Banks in the Digital Age]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter and Richard Fleming]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>c94acba1-8561-4b8a-bc63-b6775f505d49https://www.bain.com/insights/india-philanthropy-report-2015/What it will take to accelerate the next wave of philanthropy in India. Sat, 21 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Philanthropy Report 2015]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Dinkar Ayilavarapu, and Anant Bhagwati]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef9f3e0d-e473-4386-af62-bf7f18c8b6ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/cultural-workflows-is-that-your-mother-riding-that-elephant-fm-blog2/Cultural workflows are disruptive activities that arise from otherwise sound cultural attributes. Here are ten concrete examples with quick fixes.Fri, 20 Mar 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cultural Workflows: Is That Your Mother Riding That Elephant?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>39adbb07-8f5b-44bb-a046-2fcddc6dcc0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/repeatable-ma-in-consumer-goods/Mergers and acquisitions deliver better results for consumer goods companies than for companies in other industries. Why, then, are so many consumer goods companies settling for occasional deals instead of building a repeatable model for doing lots of them—and doing them right?Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Repeatable M&A in Consumer Goods]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Meacham, Jean-Charles van den Branden, and David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>636b7561-4a7e-40e4-af41-d1cd80300c96https://www.bain.com/insights/six-lessons-from-the-hardest-job-on-the-court-fm-blog/Six best practices to help executives to support, not hinder, the front line.Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Lessons from the Hardest Job on the "Court"]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>219b647c-f0bd-4fbe-933c-be3b2c2ce8a6https://www.bain.com/insights/delivering-ma-benefits-ceo-forum/When it comes to M&A, the most successful companies justify higher targets and provide a roadmap for achieving them.Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delivering M&A Benefits]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Zeng, Laura Miles, and Adam Borchert]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c85536d5-fa94-42a4-b38b-e676792c9216https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-reinvention-action-plan/In this brief video, experts discuss what executives can do to support the innovation banks will need to remain competitive.Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:02:17 Z<![CDATA[Digital Reinvention in Retail Banking: The Action Plan]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater and Richard Fleming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/520d87f218cc45c3a1e11bb31d112401/the-action-plan-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>345d6d6a-73b4-4539-b018-29e4c9907c57https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-reinvention-in-retail-banking-video-series/This two-part video series explores why retail banks must reinvent their business models to remain competitive and how they can accomplish this.Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:02:17 Z<![CDATA[Digital Reinvention in Retail Banking Series]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater and Richard Fleming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8a8001e2720c4d41a78d4b28875c8e4f/why-it-matters-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c79d3576-1a82-424e-b007-307a93d8ea3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-reinvention-why-it-matters/Before the migration to digital, banks mostly copied each other. Now, external disruptions are forcing more imaginative innovation.Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:02:17 Z<![CDATA[Digital Reinvention in Retail Banking: Why It Matters]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater and Richard Fleming]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3a6daa8d23924324ab4d5cdd84b34173/why-it-matters-still.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>42197686-9cdd-4785-86dc-d095f6dd6943https://www.bain.com/insights/further-faster-mastering-digital-reinvention-in-retail-banking/Start-ups are now generating most of the innovations in financial services. Banks have to step up their digital innovation or watch their customer base erode.Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Further, Faster: Mastering Digital Reinvention in Retail Banking]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater, Mike Baxter, and Richard Fleming]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c59b79b6-1157-4c55-b260-86de55023970https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-operating-model-set-up-to-delight-customers-forbes/Providing the optimal customer experience requires more than understanding customers' needs and priorities.Tue, 10 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Operating Model Set Up to Delight Customers?]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a1314de-58ae-4112-a454-73eeee158915https://www.bain.com/insights/build-your-all-star-team-livemint/It isn’t enough just to hire the best talent. You also have to deploy those high performers effectively.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Build Your All-Star Team]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LiveMint.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>5fa08e57-a981-4c96-8de0-50e798415398https://www.bain.com/insights/energize-employees-through-principles-forbes/High-performing companies take care to design an operating model that can adapt to changes in their environment.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energize Employees Through Principles, Not Exhaustive Rules]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko and Julie Coffman]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a3cc77f-3bd2-477f-a7b8-0c8b35cf2ee1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-a-world-class-procurement-organisation-bangkok-post/Why many companies' procurement organisations fail to make the most of cost savings opportunities.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build a World-Class Procurement Organisation]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Neuhaus, Alexander Schmitz, Tobias Umbeck, and Francesco Cigala]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f29e212-c504-41ed-bbad-5da41874aacbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-synergy-odds-in-a-merger-jakarta-post/Most merging companies entering a deal do not have a clear understanding of the level of synergies they can expect through increased scale.Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming Synergy Odds in a Merger]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>7494ef92-5a65-4c66-846d-c53f9828d99ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-iconography-of-founders-fm-blog/How leaders keep the spirit of the founding period alive through stories and symbols.Fri, 27 Feb 2015 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Iconography of Founders]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>22a2768c-e0aa-4240-a9b0-ea66be62bf4ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/gamification-can-help-people-actually-use-analytics-tools-hbr/Early signs suggest that gamification concepts and techniques could encourage decision makers to use new analytical tools and collaborate with each other.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gamification Can Help People Actually Use Analytics Tools]]><![CDATA[By Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>47e1b8fc-2776-42a1-9ee2-36a1b9197fa3https://www.bain.com/insights/sometimes-companies-need-to-break-up-too-the-edge-markets/Corporate break-ups may be in vogue, but are they worth it?Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sometimes Companies Need to Break Up Too]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pasternak, Jim Wininger, and Satish Shankar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Edge Markets]]><![CDATA[Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>27b81b91-336e-4fb2-9c71-b564afdfd45ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/repremiumization-the-way-up-for-europes-telcos/As consumers depend more on their networks, network operators have an opportunity to restore the premium value and perception of the service they provide.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Repremiumization: The Way Up for Europe's Telcos]]><![CDATA[By Laurent-Pierre Baculard, Herbert Blum, and Imeyen Ebong]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>5252da5f-1ff8-4828-a068-92a99afc8a14https://www.bain.com/insights/facilitating-a-clean-bill-of-health-livemint/Redefining India’s healthcare system is essential. A new plan will need to address issues related to talent, technology and funding. Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Facilitating a Clean Bill of Health]]><![CDATA[By Karan Singh and Parijat Ghosh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LiveMint.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>c77fe660-8f2f-4e1e-ba0f-696f3af7a541https://www.bain.com/insights/moving-towards-a-healthier-india-livemint/The stage is set for the Modi government to signal its seriousness about transforming India’s underperforming healthcare system.Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Moving Towards a Healthier India]]><![CDATA[By Karan Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LiveMint.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>ee902aa3-2a30-47e7-99de-69d57414d294https://www.bain.com/insights/delivering-a-better-picture-of-health-for-india-livemint/To face India's healthcare challenges, the government must increase investment in healthcare delivery and shift to smarter solutions.Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delivering a Better Picture of Health for India]]><![CDATA[By Parijat Ghosh and Satyam Mehra]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LiveMint.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e092165-130f-4869-927e-511060261326https://www.bain.com/insights/great-strategy-but-is-your-operating-model-up-to-the-task-forbes/Redesigning the operating model may be one of the smartest investments an executive can make. Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Great Strategy, but Is Your Operating Model Up to the Task?]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko and Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>56220c36-860c-4e74-bdf9-856376d9e0efhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tim-van-biesen-category-leadership-in-the-medical-device-industry/Instead of focusing on scale, medtech companies should consider their relative strength in each category they participate in.Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:02:17 Z<![CDATA[Tim van Biesen: Category Leadership in the Medical Device Industry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/92d55dbbce1f44519afd198422f32223/tim-van-biesen-category-leadership-in-the-medical-device-industry.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>da14d171-681e-4cdf-b2ef-49a656fa0e42https://www.bain.com/insights/india-healthcare-roadmap-for-2025-brief/Healthcare in India is at a crossroads.Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Healthcare Roadmap for 2025]]><![CDATA[By Karan Singh and Parijat Ghosh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a28d904-da49-4b8f-a62b-72a6bdcf5631https://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-focus-in-medical-technology/In the medical device industry, category leadership is the key to profitability.Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power of Focus in Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[By Todd Johnson and Patrick O'Hagan]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff7173a6-a0fb-40bf-8dd3-33d3705245cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-unlock-the-power-of-singapore-non-profits-business-times/Non-profit organisations in Singapore must recruit a thriving community of advisers from the private sector, and get the best and brightest to join them.Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to unlock the power of Singapore non-profits]]><![CDATA[By Usman Akhtar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Public Sector]]><![CDATA[English]]>575bf3d7-cccf-4974-acbd-395271c133e5https://www.bain.com/insights/doing-business-china-infographic/Growth is more of a challenge for US companies in China, but most companies remained profitable.Wed, 11 Feb 2015 13:10:45 Z<![CDATA[Doing Business in China]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c98fe39c6db145cfa8d605d4428e3275/amcham-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>290ac1de-50c3-41bd-ae30-2fff067f9710https://www.bain.com/insights/size-everything-infographic/The best companies—the economic leaders in their industries—are not always the biggest.Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:26:10 Z<![CDATA[Size isn't everything]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe628d8ce51a4934accc830a3a9245c4/leadership-economics-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ecc7845-4d66-477d-a1e1-dfedb7d77c87https://www.bain.com/insights/strategy-beyond-scale/Creating a path to leadership economics. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategy Beyond Scale]]><![CDATA[By Nicolas Bloch, James Hadley, Ouriel Lancry, and Jenny Lundqvist]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1133c59b-f6c0-419d-a946-35d90dee4d4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-business-climate-survey-report-2015/Slower revenue and profit growth in 2014 led to the most challenging year in recent history for many members of the American Chamber of Commerce in China. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Business Climate Survey Report 2015]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/amcham1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ef8f337-851b-480c-861d-9c22c310d0f4https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-value-through-advanced-analytics/Why advanced analytics is about decision-making, not just technology.Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating Value through Advanced Analytics]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1605c5d2-6cef-49ae-9916-199a68c98952https://www.bain.com/insights/sometimes-firms-need-to-break-up-too-business-times/Corporate break-ups may be in vogue, but are they worth it?Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sometimes, Firms Need to Break Up Too]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pasternak, Jim Wininger, and Satish Shankar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>c81b4527-e61e-4308-8993-5459fce8b715https://www.bain.com/insights/secrets-for-a-world-class-procurement-body-jakarta-post/Many global procurement organizations are not optimized to make the most of cost savings opportunities. However, some companies are discovering a way out of this quagmire.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Secrets for a World-Class Procurement Body]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Neuhaus and Jean-Pierre Felenbok]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>23f32ab1-ee7e-4978-89b7-00a36c842c9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ssm-reaches-deep-into-banks-strategic-choices-forbes/Europe's Single Supervisory Mechanism will have big strategic implications for banks.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe's New Supervisory Regime Reaches Deep into Banks' Strategic Choices]]><![CDATA[By Paolo Bordogna and Jan-Frederic Schulz]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>1362e3fc-c3b7-4381-9e3a-714f806bf317https://www.bain.com/insights/catching-up-bests-review/The digital transformation in insurance is no longer optional.Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Catching Up]]><![CDATA[By Harshveer Singh, Gunther Schwarz, Henrik Naujoks, and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/bestsreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Best's Review]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>d24c0dec-048c-49b5-a817-c960e3e2f94fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-healthy-forbes/Healthy life years are the new currency of growth and prosperity. Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Healthy]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>13e33552-a553-45bc-af5d-44baa1ef2ee4https://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-synergy-odds-in-an-ma-deal-business-times/Most merging companies entering a deal do not have a clear understanding of the level of synergies they can expect through increased scale. Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming synergy odds in an M&A deal]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles, Adam Borchert, Alex Egan, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>a21e280e-91ca-49e0-88f7-211b5e4876a8https://www.bain.com/insights/business-and-investment-opportunities-in-a-changing-electricity-sector/New technologies are creating ample opportunities, but incumbents that generate, transmit and distribute electricity face challenging economics.Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Business and Investment Opportunities in a Changing Electricity Sector]]><![CDATA[By Olga Muscat and Joe Scalise]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>17902e04-7ec0-499d-a156-5f8bb8930005https://www.bain.com/insights/five-characteristics-customer-advocacy-officer-infographic/These five traits can identify the right person to run your Net Promoter System.Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:44:55 Z<![CDATA[Five characteristics of an effective Customer Advocacy Officer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/324ff2ca8cf1410c9efa73ad4b989981/loyalty-insights-infographic-1000-1-30-15-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>0af920da-0cd7-4f26-b2c5-d38be4e05bbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2014-2015-issue-5/Breakthrough innovations will be needed to transform customer experiences and to modernize store networks.Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Post-holiday outlook and the need to innovate]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Erika Serow, and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Retail Holiday Newsletter]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0a090ff-0de2-46fa-9a53-69681fa632cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/single-supervisory-mechanism/Banking in Europe becomes more complex with the November 2014 introduction of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM).Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Single Supervisory Mechanism: Think Strategy, Not Just Compliance]]><![CDATA[By Paolo Bordogna and Jan-Frederic Schulz]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf7f26d2-3a36-4342-b945-8cddcd81c0c5https://www.bain.com/insights/who-should-run-your-net-promoter-system/Gritty, passionate executives are key to implementing a Net Promoter System effectively.Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who Should Run Your Net Promoter System®?]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ce5678d-054f-4f4f-997e-e6e3cf8876e6https://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-it-for-omnichannel-retailing-chain-store-age/Retailers face three key challenges when it comes to IT capability.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reimagining IT for Omnichannel Retailing]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter and Coleman Mark]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/chainstoreage1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Chain Store Age]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ca93dc4-5ba4-44c4-9ce3-1b48c7539f75https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-build-a-world-class-global-procurement-organization-forbes/Global procurement organizations often are not optimized to make the most of cost-saving opportunities.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Build a World-Class Global Procurement Organization]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Neuhaus, Alexander Schmitz, and Tobias Umbeck]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f92e272-d1e8-49f8-9493-c97e3c692339https://www.bain.com/insights/the-hidden-run-on-banks-forbes/Bank managers can't count on loyalty in the years to come without investment in digital tools.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Hidden "Run" on Banks]]><![CDATA[By Maureen Burns]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>bae3f10b-3175-40c0-b59a-527080be72ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/easing-trade-barriers-infographic/Reducing the supply chain barriers that exist beyond customs efficiencies at the border could increase global GDP by nearly 5%.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 15:06:51 Z<![CDATA[Easing trade barriers: Progress and opportunities]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/faedddb9c6b04f228f12c67849440d6d/easing-trade-barriers-infographic-1-20-14-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>02b7d132-03ae-44fb-a805-bc0b854f4884https://www.bain.com/insights/world-economic-forum-enabling-trade-tfa-implementation-in-brazil/New border procedures in Brazil have the potential to streamline trade and increase economic growth. Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Enabling Trade: Catalysing Trade Facilitation Agreement Implementation in Brazil]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>854dcbf5-6669-478e-bd02-c20f0de3e4behttps://www.bain.com/insights/world-economic-forum-enabling-trade-increasing-the-potential-of-trade-reforms/Measures to streamline border administration in current trade agreements are not enough to reduce supply chain barriers.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Enabling Trade: Increasing the Potential of Trade Reforms]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Operations, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>c8bfa1a1-6ca9-46c7-9553-ace4b952effbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-procurement-matters-video/It is often a leading cost item, but companies struggle to make the most of the savings opportunity.Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:25:33 Z<![CDATA[Why Procurement Matters]]><![CDATA[By Tobias Umbeck, Alexander Schmitz, and Klaus Stricker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94594e5661014fc1beb19a874b5d9a4d/why-procurement-matters.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b949ee74-23d6-42ca-b477-96589f06cc04https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-most-of-chinas-ecommerce-boom-forbes/Online sales in the world’s largest digital marketplace are growing at an annual rate of 25%.Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the Most of China's E-Commerce Boom]]><![CDATA[By Serge Hoffmann, Bruno Lannes, and Jessica Dai]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a2096748-ce46-4170-9e68-14df721ba8a8https://www.bain.com/insights/india-healthcare-roadmap-for-2025/India is healthier today than ever, but the country still struggles with gaps in its healthcare system.Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Aarogya Bharat: India Healthcare Roadmap for 2025]]><![CDATA[By Karan Singh and Parijat Ghosh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcf09814-8e1b-4dd1-9a4c-35ce490294edhttps://www.bain.com/insights/world-economic-forum-the-future-of-electricity-attracting-investment-to-build-tomorrows-electricity-sector/The electricity sector is undergoing an unprecedented transition. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Electricity: Attracting Investment to Build Tomorrow's Electricity Sector]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>66e3803b-b64c-417e-9b79-d9d1355d6dd8https://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-the-power-of-singapores-nonprofits/As Singapore's non-profits expand, they are learning to tackle challenges that can hinder their ability to serve more people in need. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking the Power of Singapore's Nonprofits]]><![CDATA[By Usman Akhtar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>7233a139-141d-40bf-88e8-7b624fbc4dbfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gunther-schwarz-the-digical-transformation-in-insurance-video/Insurance companies need to combine the physical with the digital to stay competitive.Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Gunther Schwarz: The Digical® transformation in insurance]]><![CDATA[By Gunther Schwarz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b52a855b04f64f39b5998dbff79c5776/gnther-schwarz-the-digital-transformation-in-insurance.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>202d7a33-2b3f-4688-bf38-9a99c278d751https://www.bain.com/insights/mispricing-risk-repressing-borrowers-business-standard/As the Indian economy grows, its financial system should not just grow in size, but also evolve to become more sophisticated and allocate capital more efficiently. Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mispricing Risk, Repressing Borrowers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Standard]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdb4a7e9-3a1a-4d38-ac37-9e5ec55126cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-merging-companies-can-beat-the-synergy-odds-forbes/The best companies justify higher cost savings targets and provide a roadmap for achieving them.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Merging Companies Can Beat the Synergy Odds]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles, Adam Borchert, and Alex Egan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdc83251-eed6-4811-be00-9160b51de791https://www.bain.com/insights/steering-through-the-oil-storm/Oil and gas industry executives cannot control prices, but they can take action to be in a better position when the upturn comes.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Steering Through the Oil Storm]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>534a18af-e5a6-4c95-beba-6fc7f60bfc48https://www.bain.com/insights/surviving-and-thriving-from-a-breakup-cfo/Corporate breakups may be in vogue, but are they worth it?Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Surviving (and Thriving from) a Breakup]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pasternak and Jim Wininger]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>80a67b72-073e-4d21-9190-343313e8580chttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-bain20pricing-myths-you-should-avoid-at-all-cost-industry-week/Industrial manufacturers and suppliers usually have far more pricing flexibility than they realize. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:00:13 Z<![CDATA[Five Pricing Myths You Should Avoid At All Cost]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn and Justin Murphy]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Pricing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1a41d2b-9d83-49b2-acbd-7ed9621e3f0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-5-pricing-myths-tech-firms-must-overcome-now-it-best-of-breed/Hardware and software suppliers usually have far more pricing flexibility than they realize.Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 5 pricing myths tech firms must overcome now]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn and Justin Murphy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IT Best Of Breed]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb1923f8-82b8-487e-bfab-7edd265f6cc5https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-december-2014/Luxury spending continues to grow amid demand for tourism and transportation. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study Fall-Winter 2014: The Rise of the Borderless Consumer]]><![CDATA[By Claudia D'Arpizio, Federica Levato, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4bd1118-acab-4fc2-9003-29e475013bcbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/dale-stafford-integrating-cultures-after-a-merger-video/Partner Dale Stafford explains the practical, effective tools that the best acquirers use to ensure effective cultural integration.Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:33:56 Z<![CDATA[Dale Stafford: Integrating cultures after a merger]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa568e8769a845a2b8561942907cf058/dale-stafford-integrating-cultures-after-a-merger.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6a8a4be-c92f-40cf-ab19-521110c66a31https://www.bain.com/insights/eduardo-gimenez-growth-through-simplicity-video/Fewer SKUs can mean more growth for consumer goods companies.Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Eduardo Giménez: Growth through Simplicity]]><![CDATA[By Eduardo Giménez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/757c03aac31548109bd0ae172a09f038/giminez-simplicity.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbf8329e-652f-43cf-8bd8-3e16d8b3cfd0https://www.bain.com/insights/molly-kerr-cost-cutting-with-no-regrets-video/Done right, cost containment can spur major improvements.Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Molly Kerr: Cost-cutting with no regrets]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3316d5ab01d0489aaa57dd72c735f714/molly-kerr-cost-cutting-with-no-regrets.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3180cef3-4bdb-4a4e-b3df-8790b3dbe4c6https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-a-slow-growth-economy-business-standard/As India's economy continues on the upward swing, it is time to look at how successful companies navigated the slowdown and positioned themselves for growth in the revived economy. Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in a slow-growth economy]]><![CDATA[By Anant Bhagwati and Parijat Jain]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Standard]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7513c6f5-134b-4a1a-8fbd-d3589beff8e8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-turn-the-tide-of-customer-defection-american-banker/More consumers are defecting from traditional financial institutions, and banks need to innovate to keep their customers.Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How banks can turn the tide of customer defection]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Maureen Burns]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>842e6dca-5947-4ee7-a4cd-48ebb5ff633ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/incumbents-and-the-journey-north-part-2-fm-blog/Three important tipping points disrupt a company’s ability to perform as well as it should.Tue, 23 Dec 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Incumbents and the Journey North, Part 2]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>16ffc102-b6d3-4f9d-a71d-2196d7ea0530https://www.bain.com/insights/john-mccreery-performance-management-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-video/Leading oil and gas companies develop processes to turn metrics and insights into the right discussions, decisions and actions.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 13:48:05 Z<![CDATA[John McCreery: Performance management in the oil and gas industry]]><![CDATA[By John McCreery]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/df0a51ff6df5486e80e9c5c8ee6940db/performance-management-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Operations, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b3f24015-918e-423d-afa1-9edfb0793f2dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-economics-of-empowerment-fm-blog/It's worth the time and energy to create the right balance between freedom and framework.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Economics of Empowerment]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>43e6af55-4d10-4b8e-8552-84d2f1cd52f1https://www.bain.com/insights/the-journey-north-business-standard/In the last part of the series, the authors warn that founders must make sure resources aren't ensnared by complexity while scaling up.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The journey north]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Bhavya Nand Kishore]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Standard]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>15f88be8-d9a4-40ce-b186-eaf27cae1a22https://www.bain.com/insights/gerry-mattios-enabling-trade-video/Supply chain barriers, not tariffs, are the most costly trade obstacle.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:21:51 Z<![CDATA[Gerry Mattios: Enabling trade]]><![CDATA[By Gerry Mattios]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3408d10785624b43b4d226fac639a6f0/gerry-mattios-enabling-trade.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f271b595-ae5e-447f-9ce3-13e077fa8dc1https://www.bain.com/insights/joshua-hinkel-effective-sales-and-operations-planning-video/The best sales and operation planning starts with a company’s strategic decisions about its supply chain.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:21:51 Z<![CDATA[Joshua Hinkel: Effective sales and operations planning]]><![CDATA[By Joshua Hinkel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cd18bc932ed24c0781b287fd31cdc16d/joshua-hinkel-effective-sales-and-operations-planning.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e37b97f-ea88-4d9c-bfc5-5b94de4d382ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/manny-maceda-choreographing-a-full-potential-transformation-video/What it takes to radically change a company's trajectory.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:21:51 Z<![CDATA[Manny Maceda: Choreographing a Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e1b57bad28b4f4cb0ab8018f9a60fd5/manny-maceda-choregraphing-a-fulll-potential-transformation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>cef5db5d-d9d9-40f1-8a9b-2e0255dec7bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jason-heinrich-transforming-legal-department-effectiveness-video/The best legal departments align tightly with corporate strategy.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:21:51 Z<![CDATA[Jason Heinrich: Transforming legal department effectiveness]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0671ac933ddc41a683eb54de408a55c3/jason-heinrich-transforming-legal-department-effectiveness.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>af690af3-5c33-42e0-87c9-3b524e5af273https://www.bain.com/insights/gerard-du-toit-customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-video/Gerard du Toit, a partner in Bain's Financial Services practice, explains how the "hidden defection problem" in banking is making customer loyalty more important than ever.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:07:35 Z<![CDATA[Gerard du Toit: Customer loyalty in retail banking]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6ccd5e41b68f4eceb26a6ce34a5e37ef/du-toit.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>089d70a3-d6d1-45a9-9c54-ae71af26b1fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2014-global/Why customers love the smart fusion of digital and physical assets.Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Loyalty in Retail Banking: Global Edition 2014]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9e40961-6f86-4339-bbe0-5d52bccfca4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2014-2015-issue-4/Holiday sales are growing in line with expectations, although the level of promotional activity raises questions about the most important outcome: profits. Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday Pricing: Making Sense of the Madness]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Erika Serow, Suzanne Tager, and Stephen Mewborn]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>798e5ec9-bb59-4b0d-a5b2-6ebbf1aae061https://www.bain.com/insights/theme-park-u-the-problem-with-american-universities-forbes/Everyone knows that US college tuitions have soared. Less publicized yet even more troubling is the underlying cause: Universities themselves have major financial problems. Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Theme Park U: The problem with American universities]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Higher Education]]><![CDATA[English]]>1098735c-eb2b-4fff-883d-8399a3b90b8ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/nils-behnke-new-paths-to-value-creation-in-pharma-video/In this short video, Partner Nils Behnke shares lessons from high-performing pharmaceutical companies.Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:33:56 Z<![CDATA[Nils Behnke: New paths to value creation in pharma]]><![CDATA[By Nils Behnke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aa46f2a01c30427d9ea08255a44fb8e0/nils-behnke-new-paths-to-value-creation-in-pharma.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>33473728-3cf4-420b-881f-4c3d3426cccdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/andreas-dullweber-do-your-b2b-customers-promote-your-business-video/How leading B2B companies build customer loyalty.Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:31:44 Z<![CDATA[Andreas Dullweber: Do Your B2B Customers Promote Your Business?]]><![CDATA[By Andreas Dullweber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5e9d881162b44b7a8dae8d99d8658130/andreas-dullweber-do-your-b2b-customers-promote-your-business.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>76591021-b9cf-4abd-a7cf-360728ec9594https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-the-pill-how-to-improve-the-customer-experience-in-pharma/A practical approach to creating value for patients and providers.Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Pill: How to Improve the Customer Experience in Pharma]]><![CDATA[By David Michels, Christian Rebhan, and Parijat Ghosh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>d30f9196-3f7c-40d3-93c1-f43ea29c6939https://www.bain.com/insights/blueprint-for-healthcare-provider-success/How to align operating models to deliver results.Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Blueprint for Healthcare Provider Success]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman, Sarah Elk, and Tamara Olsen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>169135d2-05ed-4995-91c1-df967cfc5e19https://www.bain.com/insights/are-speed-and-scale-compatible-business-standard/How to keep the Founder's Mentality alive while scaling up.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are Speed and Scale Compatible?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Bhavya Nand Kishore]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Standard]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1285e085-a65b-42ff-bfb3-7c022a5628afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/get-real-feedback-from-your-b2b-customers/The Net Promoter System can facilitate relationship-enhancing conversations.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Get Real Feedback From Your B2B Customers]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>93936c06-9c57-4cf9-9f1a-535188f442f6https://www.bain.com/insights/fernando-martins-from-boom-to-bust-in-biofuels-video/In this short video, Partner Fernando Martins discusses the rise and fall of biofuels in Brazil, the US and Europe.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 23:13:59 Z<![CDATA[Fernando Martins: From boom to bust in biofuels?]]><![CDATA[By Fernando Heil Lutiis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dbeb0dfd18944aa9af7fffcee5132266/fernando-martins-from-boom-to-bust-in-biofuels.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8898514b-2ee3-4d92-be84-c1a4d8f22054https://www.bain.com/insights/jose-de-sa-managing-local-content-requirements-video/Mastering an essential supply chain development skill for oil companies. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 23:13:59 Z<![CDATA[José de Sá: Managing local content requirements]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/097a223b547c4bf4ad8f9b832f12e7f7/managing-local-content-requirements.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>f44eb496-b7fe-4c03-8b78-aa264203fd77https://www.bain.com/insights/jose-de-sa-unconventionals-in-south-america-video/What's required to succeed in unconventionals in Argentina, Colombia and Brazil.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 23:13:59 Z<![CDATA[José de Sá: Unconventionals in South America]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cb0ed451ee114013bd49a5535835cb8e/jose-de-sa-unconventionals-in-sa.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce6ce242-9224-4c1e-9358-fe516c2eeefdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/pedro-caruso-what-good-looks-like-video/In this short video, Partner Pedro Caruso discusses the benefits of an operational excellence management system to oil and gas companies.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 23:13:59 Z<![CDATA[Pedro Caruso: Creating an operational excellence management system]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Caruso]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eb957ce705844b2e8957fee00914acd3/pedro-caruso-creating-operational-excellence.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca237cb7-20d4-46ee-8944-cf0e15a58e0fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jeff-melton-high-velocity-performance-system-video/Partner Jeff Melton explains how companies can combine the lean principles, behavioral science and digital technology to boost performance.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Jeff Melton: High-velocity performance system]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0faae67321774881a84d436bad50bd70/jeff-melton-high-velocity-performance-system.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>34361f6a-bc35-404f-a77a-1aaa330cb5b0https://www.bain.com/insights/stop-pushing-clouds-up-a-hill-fm-blog/It is often the little things that undermine greatness, not the big things. Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stop Pushing Clouds up a Hill]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>14375e93-2382-421c-aa17-b55055c3fe0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/coming-to-an-amazon-store-near-you-forbes/Savvy e-retailers have stepped up their investments in physical stores. Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coming to an Amazon store near you?]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Marc-André Kamel]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>31260650-e269-422c-aedd-55d7ef33a6d7https://www.bain.com/insights/clearing-roadblocks-better-b2b-pricing-infographic/When it comes to pricing their products, B2B companies are aren't as trapped as they often think they are.Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:05:34 Z<![CDATA[Clearing the roadblocks to better B2B pricing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5401d1b02cd54e47b6557b8464ed501b/b2b-pricing-infographic-v03-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>76129249-c185-4e77-9de7-ecd23fed31f3https://www.bain.com/insights/stephen-mewborn-clearing-the-roadblocks-to-better-b2b-pricing-video/B2B companies that differentiate themselves through strong service, reliability and flexibility can often charge premium prices, says Partner Stephen Mewborn in this short video.Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:38:41 Z<![CDATA[Stephen Mewborn: Clearing the roadblocks to better B2B pricing]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c49234b9d8f045fcb9a1deb3c269842f/stephen-mewborn-clearing-roadblocks.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d7f66f7-03b8-4ed3-8010-c157e166cce3https://www.bain.com/insights/breaking-out-of-the-no-growth-trap/Many companies are holding on to their cash or returning it to shareholders when they could be investing in growth.Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Breaking Out of the No-Growth Trap]]><![CDATA[By Michael Robbins and David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/feef9de560bb4823afd4fd9892a9d479/breaking-out-of-the-no-growth-trap-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>16449038-89c7-48bd-ab87-422bbe2fdb8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/clearing-the-roadblocks-to-better-b2b-pricing/Even in commoditized industries, companies can charge a premium for features and enhancements that customers value. Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Clearing the Roadblocks to Better B2B Pricing]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Mewborn, Justin Murphy, and Glen Williams]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9aa011d-f6c3-4bf9-9dc0-dbfa8ecd7156https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-operating-models-that-convert-strategy-to-results/The right operating model serves as a bridge between strategy and effective execution.Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning Operating Models That Convert Strategy to Results]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Eric Garton, and Ludovica Mottura]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e2cf0d17a334fcba2970fc42efc0100/winning-operating-models-that-convert-strategy-to-results-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy, Business Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f1c0fe1-1a2a-4f27-886e-83a6a2269923https://www.bain.com/insights/global-diamond-report-2014/The diamond market's rollercoaster trajectory of recent years has moderated, and it's now on a path of steady, sustainable growth. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Diamonds: Timeless Gems in a Changing World]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mining, Energy & Natural Resources, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>541bf84c-fc7c-41ec-bbb3-0a774cf862fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/riding-the-digital-retail-wave-in-china/How should brands and retailers transform their business model to adapt to customer purchasing habits in the digital age?Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Riding the Digital Retail Wave in China]]><![CDATA[By Serge Hoffmann, Bruno Lannes, Weiwen Han, and Jessica Dai]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cafd4e888cea438c8358a07ed32b288e/riding-the-digital-retail-wave-in-china-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>1eb73ce7-1ae3-4ad1-8bdb-33364433ffachttps://www.bain.com/insights/brian-murphy-can-australias-oil-and-gas-producers-maintain-global-competitiveness-video/The decisions that executives at Australian oil and gas companies make during the next few years will likely determine the country's long-term position in international energy markets.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Brian Murphy: Can Australia's oil and gas producers maintain global competitiveness?]]><![CDATA[By Brian Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d9c8499f26864a32aac9ba7178268d45/brian-murphy-can-australias-oil-and-gas-producers-maintain-global-competitiveness.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>c61b7b42-3d41-464d-8a9d-b61639d07b21https://www.bain.com/insights/eric-almquist-maximizing-marketing-effectiveness-with-experimental-design-video/In this short video, Eric Almquist, a partner in Bain's Customer Strategy & Marketing practice, discusses experimental design can help companies learn more about their customers, faster. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Eric Almquist: Maximizing Marketing Effectiveness with Experimental Design]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/89d44d214bb44ce7bdb5f79b5a01670f/eric-almquist-maximizing-marketing-effectiveness-with-experimental-design.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>a65bf2dc-3498-4ec4-bc3d-74caa35d1479https://www.bain.com/insights/frederic-debruyne-how-to-be-a-customer-experience-leader-video/Great customer experiences produce great business results, yet many companies fail to tap into the power of loyalty.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Frédéric Debruyne: How to Be a Customer Experience Leader]]><![CDATA[By Frédéric Debruyne]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e6db849888d4740822cab78322fac55/debruyne-customer-experience.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd21b35f-6be1-4a60-9274-c4b412315fffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/kayvan-ardalan-is-rd-complexity-crippling-innovation-at-your-company-video/How companies can preserve their ability to innovate.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Kayvan Ardalan: Is R&D complexity crippling innovation at your company?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4975ebfca86e49538f43d1df1e883f29/kayvan-ardalan-id-r-and-d-complexity-crippling-innovation-at-your-company.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2c4c27a-0082-4d5a-96a3-992514bbad76https://www.bain.com/insights/lori-sherer-how-advanced-analytics-can-really-improve-decision-making-video/How Big Data can improve decision-making capabilities.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Lori Sherer: How advanced analytics can really improve decision making]]><![CDATA[By Lori Sherer]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c2c0110bb7d44d418d06faaa5254e697/sherer-advanced-analytics.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>55f2628a-5d41-4ccd-916a-0c1fb96a3609https://www.bain.com/insights/marc-andre-kamel-the-future-of-hypermarkets-in-the-european-grocery-industry-video/Why hypermarkets aren't dead in Europe yet.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Marc-André Kamel: The future of hypermarkets in the European grocery industry]]><![CDATA[By Marc-André Kamel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/04773507d7134676bf416f457ace4a6e/marc-andre.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7890269-70ea-4ce3-aa69-3822a6edb8c0https://www.bain.com/insights/mark-kovac-mastering-the-new-reality-of-sales-video/B2B sales need a fundamentally new approach.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Mark Kovac: Mastering the new reality of sales]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/914e2996b6744df19619df2b79f74bf5/kovac-new-reality-of-sales.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3020821e-4209-4a6d-9ccb-4ee10e964898https://www.bain.com/insights/patrick-litre-busting-three-common-myths-of-change-management-video/These myths can set up a change effort to fail before it starts. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Patrick Litre: Busting three common myths of change management]]><![CDATA[By Patrick Litré]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1a9a874090df46eaa4d1c73737e4d361/busting-three-common-myths-change-management.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>0cd7e91b-b2a0-4f2c-b287-01952fc3fe1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/will-poindexter-reimagining-it-for-an-omnichannel-world-video/How retailers' IT organizations can help strategic priorities succeed.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Will Poindexter: Reimagining IT for an Omnichannel World]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/13f803eb3e0d449c9239a56cfea808c7/will-poindexter-reimagining-it-for-an-omnichannel-world.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1839d7b-240f-4f2c-b803-761df7d045ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/adam-borchert-reinventing-supply-chains-video/Partner Adam Borchert explains the benefits of a finely honed supply chain in this short video.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Adam Borchert: Reinventing supply chains]]><![CDATA[By Adam Borchert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d8cc05b1601c43c59ebf375424e0cb01/adam-borchert-reinventing-supply-chains.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>445cfe3c-20a0-49b8-a50b-fc0daaae14f2https://www.bain.com/insights/kevin-murphy-managing-the-highs-and-lows-of-change-video/How to mitigate risk in change management efforts.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Kevin Murphy: Managing the highs and lows of change]]><![CDATA[By Kevin Murphy]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e8c272758c145cb9a24173354df5f64/kevin-murphy-managing-highs-and-lows-of-change.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>9bce6adc-ffac-4043-b0ed-b62591924064https://www.bain.com/insights/andreas-dullweber-what-it-takes-to-win-with-customer-experience-video/In this short video, Andreas Dullweber, a partner in Bain's Customer Strategy & Marketing practice, discusses how companies can tap into the power of customer loyalty.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Andreas Dullweber: What it takes to win with customer experience]]><![CDATA[By Andreas Dullweber]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7fba36fa2b3748688763a695499dd1d2/andreas-dullweber-what-it-takes-to-win-with-customer-experienc.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>bd6cd76c-996d-42fa-9d29-dca5ef73d7aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/domenico-azzarello-whos-responsible-for-employee-engagement-video/How companies can reap the significant financial rewards that come from highly engaged employees.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Domenico Azzarello: Who's Responsible for Employee Engagement?]]><![CDATA[By Domenico Azzarello]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/119eda5996b1439d9310fe0e4055dc0d/whos-responsible-for-employee-engagement.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>08a115f6-3e42-4082-bec0-3de8469ec96ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/frederic-debruyne-simplify-to-grow-in-telecommunications-video/How telcos can reduce complexity to boost growth.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Frédéric Debruyne: Simplify to grow in telecommunications]]><![CDATA[By Frédéric Debruyne]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d0983805c0ae4311b2afded6c4568d40/frederic-debruyne-simplify-to-grow-in-telecommunications.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>b51248bd-7e11-4a0a-8f77-4162cb777640https://www.bain.com/insights/rasmus-wegener-the-organizational-challenge-in-big-data-video/How to make Big Data really work for your company.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Rasmus Wegener: The Organizational Challenge in Big Data]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0dcb67a82c4f46f6acc664990f89eb66/wegener-big-data.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>af65db69-92e7-4fec-bb1b-35bae3dcbbaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/serge-hoffmann-china-e-commerce-video/Digital retailing has transformed Chinese shopping habits.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:26:03 Z<![CDATA[Serge Hoffmann: China e-commerce]]><![CDATA[By Serge Hoffmann]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/695383174f9b4562ba0ab9487d2a7612/china-e-commerce.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>614e627a-da0f-4a57-8641-72403a9180e1https://www.bain.com/insights/aaron-cheris-the-economics-of-loyalty-video/Understanding the economics of customer loyalty can help guide a company's loyalty, says Partner Aaron Cheris in this short video.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:07:33 Z<![CDATA[Aaron Cheris: The economics of loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Aaron Cheris]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f7c88fd73d884661b4aa2baac021e0be/aaron-cheris.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>053cc75a-b658-4912-a889-626143a7a423https://www.bain.com/insights/melanie-sanders-the-new-reality-for-grocery-suppliers-in-australia-video/How to contend with lower prices, private label growth and smaller shelf-space. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:07:33 Z<![CDATA[Melanie Sanders: The new reality for grocery suppliers in Australia]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/41fed9aeeac24d978cdaf633854448eb/melanie-sanders-the-new-reality-for-grocery.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a13d5985-ffd2-4584-b756-0b4650a9c401https://www.bain.com/insights/russ-torres-capturing-the-full-potential-of-the-supply-chain-video/How companies can design more effective supply chains. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:07:33 Z<![CDATA[Russ Torres: Capturing the full potential of the supply chain]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dd3ccb6b370947718470930d8f76f79b/russ-torres-capturing-the-full-potential-of-the-supply-chain.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a867f77f-b147-49ed-bcc2-2b23df71630ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/dianne-ledingham-mastering-the-new-reality-of-sales-video/Digital technology and Big Data have fundamentally changed B2B sales.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:07:33 Z<![CDATA[Dianne Ledingham: Mastering the New Reality of Sales]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cec32b7fd35d4f668e54d53a176f5ec3/dianne-ledingham-mastering-the-new-reality.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>df1649f1-21fd-46b8-8dae-09ba666b2056https://www.bain.com/insights/raymond-tsang-winning-with-procurement-in-asia-video/World-class procurement is essential in these developing markets. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:07:33 Z<![CDATA[Raymond Tsang: Winning with Procurement in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/18739d76d91e40569015fb250633273f/raymond-tsang-winning-with-procurement-in-asia.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>741e9fd3-a00d-404a-8e2a-95dce464b374https://www.bain.com/insights/melanie-sanders-australia-gender-parity-video/How to get more women into corporate leadership roles. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:07:33 Z<![CDATA[Melanie Sanders: Gender parity in Australia]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/64bbf597973443c7aaa750397f0fa0a8/melanie-sanders-gender-parity-in-australia.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdd467f2-6991-4b2e-9f08-e16d16391d34https://www.bain.com/insights/mike-baxter-building-the-retail-bank-of-the-future-video/Digital is fueling profound changes in the banking industry.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:07:33 Z<![CDATA[Mike Baxter: Building the Retail Bank of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/784acce421eb43d898504cc353f0d741/mike-baxter-building-the-retail-bank-of-the-future.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>5465b571-3a3a-4cb9-ad49-3c2edc3e943fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/torsten-lichtenau-tackling-organizational-complexity-video/How organizations can simplify to sustain growth.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:07:33 Z<![CDATA[Torsten Lichtenau: Tackling Organizational Complexity]]><![CDATA[By Torsten Lichtenau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/e1442d13d688407bb8ef2fd3c000fffb/lichtenau-organizational-complexity.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f345a51-2501-4cab-9bc2-905ce3406ac5https://www.bain.com/insights/david-michels-loyalty-in-pharmaceuticals-video/More pharma companies are starting to use the Net Promoter System so they can meet their customers' needs better, says Partner David Michels. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:02:17 Z<![CDATA[David Michels: Loyalty in pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/56782faba06748258bab7d61451013c6/michels-loyaly-pharma.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>6aeddd32-629f-4363-ab87-9c42a46bcc68https://www.bain.com/insights/david-michels-do-your-b2b-customers-promote-your-business-video/In this short video, Partner David Michels offers three tactics that can help B2B companies use the Net Promoter System more effectively.Mon, 08 Dec 2014 00:02:17 Z<![CDATA[David Michels: Do your B2B customers promote your business?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/94d054e58ed94d9d9566cd8acc4d3f32/david.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3306a237-9c19-479e-8ca4-6cddd0269919https://www.bain.com/insights/inclusive-behaviour-the-key-to-achieving-gender-equality-in-the-workplace-the-australian/A female executive still remains a rare sight in the C-suite of ASX 200 companies. However, the reason is less clear. Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inclusive behaviour the key to achieving gender equality in the workplace]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Australian]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>87fe540c-7fc4-4a19-8425-9766fa84a287https://www.bain.com/insights/retaining-the-soul-of-a-small-company-fm-blog/The soul of the small company is the product of hundreds of relationships that have been built up over time.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retaining the Soul of a Small Company]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2634daee-38c1-43c0-bfdd-6f41673f7b4chttps://www.bain.com/insights/actions-speak-louder-than-words/What can CEOs do to create positive and engaging environments for both men and women?Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Actions Speak Louder than Words: CEO Conduct that Counts]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/06a520d3e8284768a12a537cbdc38d41/actions-speak-louder-than-words-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>488d91c5-d220-4ce9-acb1-c4192cef8f1fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/using-predictive-analytics-to-clone-your-best-decision-makers/Companies can build analytic models that incorporate the experience and judgment of their most talented people.Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using Predictive Analytics to Clone Your Best Decision Makers]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>085459fb-46ca-4fc6-94b0-101686eb7692https://www.bain.com/insights/the-journey-north/Why are so many fast-growing, disruptive companies able to run circles around larger, slower multinationals?Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Journey North]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f2b997f04f264597be472628d821e9ae/the-journey-north-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f1f29e7-e00d-45fb-a37c-7d031a21d3a0https://www.bain.com/insights/2015-oil-and-gas-industry-strategic-priorities/Rising costs and lower oil prices have ushered in a period of increased pressure. It’s time to focus planning on the fundamentals. Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2015 Planning Criteria: Five Fundamentals]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>46273ad4-1150-4d9e-ae6e-bf35580cdf9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2014-2015-issue-3/In this issue, we look at recent sales results and how retailers are using stores to provide fast, flexible and low-cost fulfillment.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Sprint Toward Christmas]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Erika Serow, Suzanne Tager, and Coleman Mark]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>769f6499-8362-41c7-9cad-ae69b6e71c6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/chocolates-radishes-and-the-energy-vampires-fm-blog/It takes huge willpower to delight a customer and to recover if your customer promise is broken.Tue, 02 Dec 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chocolates, Radishes and the Energy Vampires]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>19982c3a-ab41-4611-9d42-09f3ad92d80bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mark-brinda-the-changing-face-of-technology-buyers-video/Technology companies need to learn how to sell to executives outside IT, says Bain Partner Mark Brinda in this brief video. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Mark Brinda: The changing face of technology buyers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c45541c67b2748c4af48ee01e9200434/mark-brinda-the-changing-face-of-technology-buyers.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>38f3b525-9ba9-45ee-8720-7941b259992ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/fine-mr-feola-but-have-you-agreed-to-all-of-that-with-the-russians-fm-blog/Strategy has moved from perfect anticipation to fast adaptation. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[“Fine, Mr. Feola . . .but Have You Agreed to All of That with the Russians?”]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e343a9d8-7bb6-4110-b33b-6af013926b02https://www.bain.com/insights/why-nonnegotiables-and-values-arent-the-same-thing-fm-blog/How nonnegotiables increase the odds of execution success.Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why “Nonnegotiables” and “Values” Aren’t the Same Thing]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>eeb74df5-4fde-4a5f-a097-3655969deddbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/advancing-gender-parity-in-china/China has one of the highest female employment rates, but women remain underrepresented in upper management. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Advancing Gender Parity in China: Solutions to Help Women's Ambitions Overcome the Obstacles]]><![CDATA[By Jennifer Zeng and Michael Thorneman]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/692ce846c30844008d4a5a64501bcd6f/advancing-gender-parity-in-china-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>68fe4a75-8b20-4887-aaec-6408b1d40702https://www.bain.com/insights/future-makers-vs-future-takers-long-term-thinking-fm-blog/Insurgents operate in two modes—the short-term battle for daily survival and the long-term goal of massive industry disruption.Tue, 25 Nov 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future Makers vs. Future Takers: Long-term Thinking]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6e82a04-d406-40a9-8d32-6f87e418eaf1https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-divas-to-ditch-their-egos-and-work-together-linkedin/When the stakes are high, putting the best people on the job can multiply productivity and performance advantages, as well as spur creativity.Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting divas to ditch their egos and work together]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d91c1ae4-a116-4ccf-aca6-dc689c14229dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/laura-miles-why-some-merging-companies-become-synergy-overachievers-video/How some companies manage to meet the bold merger savings targets they set. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:58:10 Z<![CDATA[Laura Miles: Why Some Merging Companies Become Synergy Overachievers]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8eb762f5e79c4389a806f20be48c4b05/why-some-merging-companies-become-synergy-overachievers-laura-miles.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b419867-204c-4b23-aaa3-9d61b5f352c9https://www.bain.com/insights/john-mccreery-operational-excellence-in-oil-and-gas-video/The need for operational excellence at oil and gas companies has never been greater, says Partner John McCreery in this short video.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:16:23 Z<![CDATA[John McCreery: Operational excellence in oil and gas]]><![CDATA[By John McCreery]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ac330761cad44489235854ea6dfe10c/john-mccreery-excellence-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b80fccfb-24ab-42c5-bd15-1e92efd53acahttps://www.bain.com/insights/john-mccreery-shaping-the-supply-of-talent/The oil and gas industry is facing a talent shortage that's threatening its ability to meet the world's energy demands, says Partner John McCreery in this short video.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:16:23 Z<![CDATA[John McCreery: Shaping the supply of talent]]><![CDATA[By John McCreery]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ef7c4db538f845f3aabe10750ca6dd69/shaping-the-supply-of-talent.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b00f3c1-41df-49dc-b063-be636d08e5d2https://www.bain.com/insights/john-norton-keys-to-winning-in-the-unconventionals/The rise of unconventional oil sources and extraction has changed the energy industry. Partner John Norton discusses how leading companies are adapting in this short video. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:16:23 Z<![CDATA[John Norton: Keys to winning in the unconventionals]]><![CDATA[By John Norton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0866266503f94f43b111b4f552be409c/john-norton-keys-to-winning-in-the-unconventionals.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>6166528b-d856-4b2f-9c4c-7bd975a17b2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/juan-carlos-gay-creating-an-operational-excellence-management-system/An operational excellence management system can guide oil and gas companies to improved performance, says Partner Juan Carlos Gay in this short video.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:16:23 Z<![CDATA[Juan Carlos Gay: Creating an Operational Excellence Management System]]><![CDATA[By Juan Carlos Gay]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/53a15ddb02164fbeae3c32b958ededf6/gay-operational-excellence.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdfa4ff2-c733-46ae-a03e-6e9102d77b52https://www.bain.com/insights/roberto-nava-large-project-management-in-oil-and-gas/A consistent framework can help major oil projects succeed, says Roberto Nava, a partner in the Oil and Gas practice, in this short video.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:16:23 Z<![CDATA[Roberto Nava: Large project management in oil and gas]]><![CDATA[By Roberto Nava]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9991b9f2bb7e4043891475561a1a03ee/roberto-nava-large-project-management-in-oil-and-gas.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf34e55d-7619-4268-b8a6-b1529ec65b2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jorge-leis-energy-markets-in-a-time-of-unprecedented-uncertainty/To manage uncertainty in today's energy markets, leading oil and gas companies prepare for many potential scenarios and mitigate risk, says Partner Jorge Leis in this short video.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:16:23 Z<![CDATA[Jorge Leis: Energy markets in a time of unprecedented uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6b9c78bfd6794d6b92df37181116a730/jorge-leis-energy-markets-in-a-time-of-unprecedented-uncertainty.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>fcf582c9-fc25-4a99-822d-4a16a524f55dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/matthew-meacham-rebooting-western-europe-video/Despite sluggish economic performance, Western Europe remains a profitable market for consumer goods.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Matthew Meacham: Rebooting consumer products in Western Europe]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Meacham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/523f76c94eaa44ac8d114a698d089b2f/matthew-meacham-rebooting-consumer-products-in-western-europe.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>81efac5f-1d0c-42e8-8240-a31b93809312https://www.bain.com/insights/taking-the-mystery-out-of-developing-market-brand-growth/Winning consumer goods companies are finding the formula to grow in markets with a limited history of brand consumption, distribution roadblocks and a host of other developing-world challenges. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking the Mystery Out of Developing Market Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[By James Root, Giovanni Fiorentino, and Johanne Dessard]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca6fb1b9-c7e7-45a6-a2a2-a08f524bf693https://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-talent-gap-seven-tips-from-dubai-fm-blog/Maintaining an insurgent culture and mission demands that you recruit candidates who will enhance the founding culture, not detract from it.Sun, 23 Nov 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the Talent Gap: Seven Tips from Dubai]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>29201bd8-645e-4e18-8ebf-45705805ee7bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-state-of-impact-investing-in-latin-america/Impact investing has grown in Latin America, but has it achieved its goals? Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The State of Impact Investing in Latin America]]><![CDATA[By André Leme and Fernando Heil Lutiis]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/811a3ab2577140edaec234a0eb6aecd0/08.-the-state-of-impact-investing-in-latin-america1440-x-810px-8.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef99ba9c-793e-401d-9d70-764d9882a658https://www.bain.com/insights/how-conglomerates-flourish-in-southeast-asia-the-edge-malaysia-weekly/Conglomerates are thriving in Malaysia and the rest of Southeast Asia.Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How conglomerates flourish in Southeast Asia]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring and Francesco Cigala]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Edge]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>8acd7d63-7f8a-4e82-b94c-ab13c7d6c0afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gunther-schwarz-customer-loyalty-in-insurance-video/In this short video, Partner Gunther Schwarz shares some of the best practices of loyalty leaders in insurance. Wed, 19 Nov 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Gunther Schwarz: Customer loyalty in insurance]]><![CDATA[By Gunther Schwarz]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2b4873eab0fb408e81f1a85ebc3e478a/gunther-schwarz-customer-loyalty-in-insurance.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>77d6142e-fb8b-4391-aa02-5d181492b48ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/steve-berez-rebooting-it-in-financial-services-video/Financial services companies need to reboot IT to ensure they can deliver the technology consumers expect.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Steve Berez: Rebooting IT in Financial Services]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/200590928db84a6fba0153d8f3b3d223/steve-berez-rebooting-it-in-financial-services.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a3a2cd8-acc2-4ddd-8656-dff8855dd75chttps://www.bain.com/insights/henrik-naujoks-the-digical-transformation-in-insurance-video/Leading insurers that are trying to blend digital and physical customer experiences are asking themselves four key questions, says Partner Henrik Naujoks in this short video.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Henrik Naujoks: The Digical® transformation in insurance]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/bfde89f2aa9b4f55928d55a9db9387a5/naujoks-digical-transformation.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>adb29828-0ae9-4259-a69e-2fe90a4f654chttps://www.bain.com/insights/leading-a-digical-transformation-in-insurance/Insurers are looking for strategies to fuse the best of both digital and physical worlds. Here’s a practical guide to a successful conversion.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading a Digical® Transformation in Insurance]]><![CDATA[By Harshveer Singh, Gunther Schwarz, Henrik Naujoks, and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dce749a-0ab1-4983-b4b5-2ccc544a20b0https://www.bain.com/insights/and-then-we-watch-the-factory-dance-fm-blog/Not all complexity is bad. Companies with a strong Founder's Mentality make it work to their advantage. Tue, 18 Nov 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[“And Then We Watch the Factory Dance”]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>676ca684-163c-428a-a60f-c32910135a08https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-an-overview/What can convince smallholder farmers to buy crop-enhancing products and services?Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing Prosperity: An Overview]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>66a8d61f-c31e-4115-ad82-c47982bbd6adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-chapter-3/The Four A's can help pioneer firms reach smallholder farmers in developing markets.Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Promoting Adoption: Challenges and Opportunities]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>551831cd-75ea-4c45-a96d-eb44a03dfa35https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-chapter-4/We profile three companies that are building their own Repeatable Models to ensure they scale effectively. Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Repeatable Models: The Key to Achieving "Good Scale"]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>492ffbe1-78fb-4e56-b88b-dc0fd2ab0572https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-chapter-2/We interviewed over 300 smallholder farmers with the aim of identifying factors that promote farmers’ adoption of an innovation.Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Farmers Adopt: A Focus on the Four A's]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>6153a19d-e4eb-40f6-9d10-43b776f79972https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-chapter-1/We interviewed 11 pioneer firms that develop and sell products that increase smallholder productivity.Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Starting Point: On the Path to Prosperity]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>b947bcc8-7867-4803-a37a-8ce2ef314ae3https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-chapter-5/In chapter 5, we take a broader view of the agricultural market system and how it affects the adoption of innovations.Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Market Systems: Implications for Other Actors]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>10bd96f7-d399-42eb-b23f-0ec7f65eaf1fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-chapter-6/How do urbanization and climate change affect farmer prosperity?Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Long View: Why Growing Prosperity Matters More Than Ever]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>5cabf363-406d-4af4-a478-acae269385f9https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2014-2015-issue-2/With an ever-increasing number of tablets and smartphones in the United States, customers are constantly connected and are incorporating technology into their shopping activities in game-changing ways. Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Spotlight on Technology]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Erika Serow, Suzanne Tager, and Aaron Cheris]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cc87196-836c-4b8d-a482-a8d06e94cba0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-electricity-generators-can-jolt-profits-back-to-life-forbes/Executives can increase margins from electricity generation, even if demand is leveling off.Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How electricity generators can jolt profits back to life]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi, Julien Jaulin, and Jim Wininger]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8110ee32-0a1e-4770-aab1-8b9f6d3446bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/time-is-your-scarcest-resource-stop-squandering-it-linkedin/Fixing spans of control, simplifying work by function and sharing management across departments can free up an enormous amount of organizational time.Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Time is your scarcest resource. Stop squandering it.]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>81204126-60f4-4965-a908-55a6d1f6b109https://www.bain.com/insights/building-productivity-and-accountability-in-td-organizations/How to improve accountability, decision making and continuity in workflow.Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building Productivity and Accountability in T&D Organizations]]><![CDATA[By Joe Herger, Arnaud Leroi, and Tina Radabaugh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>834383ef-9071-44c2-aa71-3204fdc055a5https://www.bain.com/insights/andy-pasternak-mastering-the-good-breakup-video/In this brief video, Bain Partner Andy Pasternak shares the necessities for successful separation. Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Andy Pasternak: Mastering the good breakup]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pasternak]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/71a82aa318f74bc5a69c8bf61225a949/andy-pasternak-mastering-the-good-breakup.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ad58084-0652-403f-abce-6c3ff176e9b4https://www.bain.com/insights/jim-wininger-mastering-the-good-breakup-video/Five factors that can determine a spin-off's success.Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Jim Wininger: Mastering the Good Breakup]]><![CDATA[By Jim Wininger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e2e4918bf4d4f0c9ec81536fc6443f9/jim-wininger-mastering-the-good-breakup.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>7688bc0f-763e-4e47-a8ff-32eedcf5df54https://www.bain.com/insights/mike-booker-winning-in-developing-markets-video/In this short video, Bain Partner Mike Booker describes the three challenges that consumer goods companies will face as they expand in developing markets. Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Mike Booker: Winning in developing markets]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a967978bd76649389697bfdc7d98654d/winning-in-developing-markets.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>f20da17f-6857-444b-a88c-700f42c275d2https://www.bain.com/insights/ethan-phillips-integrated-planning-in-oil-and-gas-video/Better planning can help oil and gas companies avoid many of the logistical and operational issues they face, says Partner Ethan Phillips in this short video.Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Ethan Phillips: Integrated planning in oil and gas]]><![CDATA[By Ethan Phillips]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a6f14138538d4ed3807a357f69b2caeb/ethan-phillips-integrated-planning-in-oil-and-gas.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3f25892-76fc-4137-b0b9-8312ccc0d6ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/generation-hashtag-infographic/A new wave of content for the Age of Digital Natives.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 09:10:09 Z<![CDATA[Generation #hashtag: Native digital content is on the rise]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa67412849ea490b9270d6c45a355dc2/avignon-generation-hashtag-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5e01674-2315-4ce1-9552-d433faf8799chttps://www.bain.com/insights/generation-hashtag-a-new-wave-of-content-in-the-age-of-digital-natives/Until recently, most digital media models sought to replicate the physical forms they replaced. Now a new wave of native digital content breaks free of those formats. Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Generation #Hashtag: A New Wave of Content in the Age of Digital Natives]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani and David Sanderson]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c988fcf-8beb-401e-acb5-62f54acfacd3https://www.bain.com/insights/finally-a-meeting-thats-worth-your-time-linkedin/Meetings should be managed to get things done quickly and effectively, with maximum output and minimal time loss.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finally, a meeting that’s worth your time]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cec4768-8db7-44a9-9d75-1595cf4245f4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-rise-of-generation-hashtag/Media companies will need to adapt to create and deliver the native digital content that a growing audience prefers.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Rise of Generation #Hashtag]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani and David Sanderson]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>739524fd-c1f5-4ac7-8680-cc8283bdb20ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mark-gottfredson-beyond-forecasting-video/In this brief video, Partner Mark Gottfredson explains how companies can stay competitive even in the face of massive industry changes. Wed, 05 Nov 2014 09:33:56 Z<![CDATA[Mark Gottfredson: Beyond forecasting]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4dd89e44fc3c4aaf850cc09eb59e3883/mark-gottfredson-beyond-forecasting.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>df4dea23-21a9-444a-8eb0-17b1ae86de19https://www.bain.com/insights/norbert-hueltenschmidt-growing-business-opportunities-for-healthy-living-video/Consumers want innovations to help them lead healthier lives. Wed, 05 Nov 2014 09:33:56 Z<![CDATA[Norbert Hueltenschmidt: Growing business opportunities for healthy living]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/aec5bf0994a245cf82729c272f7a7b0e/norbert-hueltenschmidt-growing-business-opportunities-for-healthy-living.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>249bcf47-59b0-4350-9338-15efa242e806https://www.bain.com/insights/adam-borchert-why-some-merging-companies-become-synergy-overachievers-video/In this brief video, Bain Partner Adam Borchert discusses the tactics that companies use to achieve their cost savings targets during a merger. Wed, 05 Nov 2014 09:33:56 Z<![CDATA[Adam Borchert: Why some merging companies become synergy overachievers]]><![CDATA[By Adam Borchert]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3d1c69d720ab4a54a10ce642cd74b5e7/adam-borchert-why-some-merging-companies-become-synergy-overachievers.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1eda138b-af47-4107-849e-c87ec5240ff1https://www.bain.com/insights/amit-sinha-winning-with-procurement-in-asia-video/Partner Amit Sinha explains how 4th-generation procurement techniques can help companies meet savings goals. Wed, 05 Nov 2014 09:33:56 Z<![CDATA[Amit Sinha: Winning with procurement in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Amit Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/37c6b0cbab234a56bc86ce451cd464ce/sinha-procurement-in-asia.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>21a1fb68-8afa-40f5-bbd0-5f2cec2389c3https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-executive-summary/Developing Repeatable Models® to scale the adoption of agricultural innovations.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing prosperity: An Executive Summary]]><![CDATA[By Vikki Tam, Chris Mitchell, and Fernando Heil Lutiis]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/baininsights1440x810.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>682c00b0-505d-487d-b338-24516b743077https://www.bain.com/insights/energetic-enthusiastic-and-creative/Employee advocacy as the key to customer centricity.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Energetic, Enthusiastic and Creative]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9393d604-a101-45af-9eb3-f75406c4e2abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/banks-should-take-mobile-payments-seriously-khaleej-times/Many users already use their phones to shop online, and many more will do so in coming years. Leading banks will act quickly to add apps and attract early adopters.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks should take mobile payments seriously]]><![CDATA[By Tom De Waele]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Khaleej Times]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>62b786ac-fd0c-4cf8-ae34-68515d9cf9dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/growing-prosperity-infographic/Developing Repeatable Models® to scale the adoption of agricultural innovations.Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:09:35 Z<![CDATA[Growing prosperity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eddffe2f7c9448dbb00e8275b2271a97/agriculture-infographic-01-06-14-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d122324-57a0-4e49-8bc0-fc00973c50dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2014-2015-issue-1/Lower unemployment, falling gas prices, higher disposable income and healthy financial markets should encourage spending growth this holiday season. Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ready, set, shop: Holiday sales outlook]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Erika Serow, and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>83a4cc62-674c-4787-ba64-74edf98175bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/charles-kim-why-everyone-in-media-needs-an-analytics-upgrade-video/In this brief video, Bain Partner Charlie Kim explains what leading media companies can do to harness this data and increase growth.Wed, 29 Oct 2014 07:27:29 Z<![CDATA[Charlie Kim: Why everyone in media needs an analytics upgrade]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ceccfd6b724c4cc590d533311fd5150c/charlie-kim-why-everyone-in-media-needs-a-data-analytics-upgrade.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>958ca178-8c65-4c53-ac88-23b69181b326https://www.bain.com/insights/chinese-shoppers-evolving-behaviors-in-a-challenging-environment-vol-2/Companies that succeed in China adapt to actual shopper behavior, understand their battlefields and focus on penetration. Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chinese Shoppers: Three Things Leading Consumer Products Companies Get Right]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes, Guy Brusselmans, and Jason Ding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0d38b4c-4fa3-4f53-8036-7c063f41f863https://www.bain.com/insights/why-many-universities-will-fail-in-online-education-linkedin/In light of an increase in online courses, how do colleges and universities update the traditional campus model to create a better value proposition for students?Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why many universities will fail in online education]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a886938-f386-4762-abdc-e2c29e2391e5https://www.bain.com/insights/make-meetings-more-effective-your-ideas-linkedin/LinkedIn readers share their tips for making meetings more productive.Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Make meetings more effective: Your ideas]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>a59dacb4-384a-4545-afd2-37d970a7e784https://www.bain.com/insights/of-note-buy-local-or-not/How can multinationals or local companies succeed in the future? Winning brands pick their area of focus, and they stay the course.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: Buy local (or not)]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>43548f29-20b6-4f25-821d-8a4fae25ccd2https://www.bain.com/insights/cost-cutting-no-pain-all-gain-forbes/A preemptive approach to cost containment can make operations far more effective, not just leaner.Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cost cutting: no pain, all gain]]><![CDATA[By Véronique Pauwels]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>169b5a59-4430-42fa-9c8e-15d560443b51https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-how-to-be-a-better-boss/Coaching your team to make and execute critical decisions leads to higher productivity and engagement.Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Be a Better Boss]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5b207db80297497596e255e9d94dbdce/how-to-be-a-better-boss-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf0b689f-e5c4-4b7b-b12f-a3e4c746adcfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/medias-blockbuster-business-tool-big-data-the-business-times/Data is plentiful, but most media companies lack the capabilities to turn it into valuable insights.Sun, 19 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Media’s blockbuster business tool: Big Data]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim, Rasmus Wegener, and Florian Hoppe]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>cbb71296-02f2-4ebb-b263-239a7b14b1d2https://www.bain.com/insights/giving-mobile-phone-customers-a-reason-to-happily-pay-more-forbes/Telecommunications carriers can distance themselves from their competitors by looking closely at customers’ needs and developing new products and services to meet these needs.Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Giving mobile phone customers a reason to (happily) pay more]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>500827c3-4fb9-406f-91f8-7bc9c3d3b95fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/peter-parry-strategic-priorities-for-oil-and-gas-in-2015-video/In this brief video, Bain Partner Peter Parry discusses five fundamentals that successful oil and gas companies will need to get right in order to prosper in 2015.Tue, 14 Oct 2014 23:13:59 Z<![CDATA[Peter Parry: Strategic priorities for oil and gas in 2015]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a80e5dc4029940f9ac0c69e2eaa2edfd/peter-parry-strategic-priorities-for-oil-and-gas-in-2015.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>83802ce0-7199-4c06-b060-5f214e4bb4f7https://www.bain.com/insights/future-makers-vs-future-takers-the-innovation-funnel-fm-blog/Three aspects of how insurgents and incumbents manage idea generation, screening and scaling highlight their differences in approach.Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future Makers vs. Future Takers: The Innovation Funnel]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>03d615cf-d0ce-4479-9433-1edac1053928https://www.bain.com/insights/lets-fix-it-kill-the-weekly-meeting-linkedin/Too many people get together without really knowing why, simply because it was on their weekly schedules.Mon, 13 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Let’s fix it: Kill the weekly meeting]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>adb9503a-71df-4230-ac9a-7334e18ecea2https://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-to-avoid-being-overloaded-at-work-world-economic-forum/A well-managed portfolio of initiatives can help you (and your organization) make better, faster decisions and boost performance.Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four ways to avoid being overloaded at work]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>9fd009c7-9703-48cc-a69d-edfb561f65d6https://www.bain.com/insights/it-in-ma-increasing-the-odds-of-a-successful-integration-transaction-advisors/Whether businesses are seeking to cross-sell products and services as quickly as possible or combine organization systems effectively, IT integration is critical to achieving M&A goals.Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IT in M&A: Increasing the odds of a successful integration]]><![CDATA[By Sachin Shah, Marc Lino, and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/transactionadvisors1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Transaction Advisors]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9632a94-464c-45bc-999d-37553d0546b2https://www.bain.com/insights/future-makers-vs-future-takers-the-lesson-of-the-ice-king-fm-blog/The most revolutionary of leaders to shift from future maker to future taker.Wed, 08 Oct 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future Makers vs. Future Takers: The Lesson of the Ice King]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>363c42a4-0728-45fe-baae-36d3c57d99b5https://www.bain.com/insights/a-higher-bar/How transforming corporate legal departments can increase their effectiveness and add more value to the company.Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Higher Bar]]><![CDATA[By Jason Heinrich, Michael Heric, and Paul Cichocki]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca33e876-cc02-4d5a-a379-16f0e93946cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-world-class-global-procurement-organization/Leaders are turning to a new transformational approach for full-potential savings.Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a World-Class Global Procurement Organization]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Neuhaus, Alexander Schmitz, and Tobias Umbeck]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd7d785b-f61b-4ecc-af23-1978516b2887https://www.bain.com/insights/is-initiative-overload-crushing-your-soul-how-to-cope-linkedin/A well-managed portfolio of initiatives can help your organization make better, faster decisions and boost performance.Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is initiative overload crushing your soul? How to cope]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>39c93387-4adb-438f-8d85-76b7cdf5fa1fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/help-reluctant-employees-put-analytic-tools-to-work-hbr/Companies that succeed in getting employees to adopt new analytic tools rely on a three-faceted approach.Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Help reluctant employees put analytic tools to work]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>06bbedd3-3e2e-4b9d-ae19-3cbb55f94554https://www.bain.com/insights/future-makers-vs-future-takers-fm-blog/At its core, the problem facing incumbents is a mindset issue.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future Makers vs. Future Takers]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>183c3763-b2b5-4253-b58b-90b4f8149010https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-cut-the-waste-at-colleges-thats-driving-up-tuition-costs-linkedin/Universities must learn how to do more with less.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to cut the waste at colleges that's driving up tuition costs]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>8135206e-347b-4513-bc31-2c9cc324d0afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/technology-questions-every-cmo-must-ask-hbr/Marketers today encounter a mind-boggling array of technologies. But a well-planned technology diligence process can help companies get the most out of these tools.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Technology questions every CMO must ask]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>76d8c161-fce4-44cb-abcc-7518bc82825ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/profitable-growth-in-chemicals-through-commercial-excellence/Commercial transformations often falter when customers fail to react as expected. Successful executives anticipate customers’ reactions and plan for round two.Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Profitable Growth in Chemicals Through Commercial Excellence]]><![CDATA[By David Burns and Mark Porter]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>54c726b2-130a-4329-8f39-9b5e59d266d9https://www.bain.com/insights/teaching-dinosaurs-to-dance/Despite conventional wisdom, it’s possible for conglomerates to flourish. It’s happening in Southeast Asia. The key to survival is to adapt the business model as the underlying economy evolves.Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Teaching Dinosaurs to Dance]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring, Jean-Pierre Felenbok, and Dale Hardcastle]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>56556de9-833f-425e-829f-cd291396fb62https://www.bain.com/insights/rediscovering-our-faith-in-intelligent-design-and-secrets-fm-blog/Any strong, healthy incumbent has the potential to be a bold innovator. The challenge is learning how to get out of its own way.Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rediscovering Our Faith in Intelligent Design and Secrets]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a0b84de-dbd7-4ee4-8b5e-721849bb07b4https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-innovation-in-wireless/Customers say they pay too much for wireless service, but many also say they would pay more for new services that target unmet needs.Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Innovation in Wireless: Avoiding Commoditization]]><![CDATA[By Dan Kuzmic and Peter Bowen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>316bbf3a-db22-4ba2-868a-153709723f08https://www.bain.com/insights/why-some-merging-companies-become-synergy-overachievers-transaction-advisors/About 70% of merging companies overestimate synergies according to new Bain & Company analysis comparing deal announcements with the performance of 31,000 companies.Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why some merging companies become synergy overachievers]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles, Adam Borchert, and Alex Egan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/transactionadvisors1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Transaction Advisors]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e2850db-bd3a-4c6c-8b1f-1381ecc77805https://www.bain.com/insights/big-data-medias-blockbuster-business-tool-forbes/Data is plentiful, but most media companies lack the capabilities to turn it into valuable insights.Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Data: Media's blockbuster business tool]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim and Rasmus Wegener]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e0bda1f-0ceb-44c3-98d2-875e28f7d95dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/increase-focus-on-household-penetration-businessworld/The best way brands can sustainably grow is by increasing the number of buyers through increased household penetration.Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Increase focus on household penetration]]><![CDATA[By Joydeep Bhattacharya and Guy Brusselmans]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Businessworld]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>36c9f600-9912-4385-8796-0563028f8ef1https://www.bain.com/insights/introducing-your-chief-time-officer-fm-blog/Brilliant CEOs invest in developing a strong partnership with their EA to help manage their time.Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Introducing Your Chief Time Officer]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2573b21-446b-4476-bd34-e806f14cec6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/most-adults-dont-mind-4-months-of-christmas-ads-hbr/Early holiday launches aren’t that new, yet we continue to gnash our teeth. If we hate them so much, why do they persist?Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most adults don’t mind 4 months of Christmas ads]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3b365bc-ebf7-4861-adae-e539be61341fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/turf-wars-on-the-quad-how-to-stop-infighting-at-american-colleges-linkedin/If universities are serious about getting their fiscal house in order, they’ll have to convince department fiefdoms to work together.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turf wars on the quad: How to stop infighting at American colleges]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>2bc06ddc-a994-4338-8063-df40ef387813https://www.bain.com/insights/new-paths-to-value-creation-in-pharma/In a changing industry, survival increasingly depends on leading in categories and distinctive business capabilities.Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New Paths to Value Creation in Pharma]]><![CDATA[By Nils Behnke, Michael Retterath, Todd Sangster, and Ashish Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>827567b5-5812-48a1-9461-1308dc50ffechttps://www.bain.com/insights/incumbents-and-the-journey-north-part-1-fm-blog/Rediscovering the Founder’s Mentality unifies the company from top to bottom around a more sustainable mission—creating value for customers.Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Incumbents and the Journey North, Part 1]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a54faa2f-cb50-4bee-ae7c-b419a8f6c290https://www.bain.com/insights/big-data-analytics-in-oil-and-gas-oil-and-gas-financial-journal/With new tools and advanced analytic capabilities, oil and gas producers can capture more detailed data in real time at lower costs.Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Data analytics in oil and gas]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/oilgas1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Oil&Gas Financial Journal]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>c157282d-9e60-4f60-9f01-fce87d185583https://www.bain.com/insights/the-bigger-we-get-the-smaller-we-think-part-2-fm-blog/The bigger companies get, the more they aspire to be like everyone else.Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Bigger We Get, the Smaller We Think, Part 2]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d676ce55-08ff-4912-a46f-1b7ec0498c4chttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-process-for-human-algorithm-decision-making-hbr/The use of analytics can hugely improve the quality of your decisions and can increase decision process efficiency by as much as 25%. Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A process for human-algorithm decision making]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b9c31a4-5167-4001-aeb5-81168e84bfd1https://www.bain.com/insights/charles-kim-breaking-the-back-of-customer-churn-video/In this brief video, Bain Partner Charlie Kim discusses how cable and telecom companies can rein in customer churn by cultivating loyalty. Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:22:58 Z<![CDATA[Charlie Kim: Breaking the back of customer churn]]><![CDATA[By Charlie Kim]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eb02abfbeeab45589f3166d37e22e367/breaking-the-back-of-customer-churn.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c449804-69dc-4e47-8af2-764185c8f94ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-americas-universities-need-to-go-to-business-school-linkedin/It’s no secret that the cost of a bachelor’s degree has grown out of reach for many American families. Less well known is why.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why America's universities need to go to business school]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>e53e54da-a89b-434a-bf30-8883193f4813https://www.bain.com/insights/biofuels-from-boom-to-bust/Five lessons from a decade of growth and decline.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Biofuels: From Boom to Bust?]]><![CDATA[By Fernando Heil Lutiis and Juan Carlos Gay]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f9803ee6268548ca8226ed5bccc708bb/09.-biofuels-from-boom-to-bust1950-x-650px-8.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>a51391f3-34f8-474b-9671-41bc753bb670https://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-in-a-bowl-of-m-and-ms-fm-blog/Leadership is a journey to identify the one, two or three things to focus on, so that other things fall into place.Tue, 16 Sep 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Power in a Bowl of M&M’s]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2fa58cd-b0cc-4b39-9056-e27f47555a5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/can-indonesias-banks-go-digital-to-fuel-faster-growth-jakarta-post/Digital services could help Indonesian banks boost growth.Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Indonesia’s banks go digital to fuel faster growth?]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen and Edy Widjaja]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a4f271d-b5b0-453b-9ef4-775f01bcd22ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-the-bank-branch-in-a-digital-world-hbr/The most innovative banks have learned to provide customers with a fusion of physical and digital services.Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethinking the bank branch in a digital world]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Mike Baxter]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e07f777-46fa-4bff-8b3c-f1869e75bbe1https://www.bain.com/insights/hammer-time-why-chinese-founders-value-spikiness-fm-blog/The best teams have a spiky, hard-driving leader who inspires everyone else to lift their game.Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hammer Time: Why Chinese Founders Value Spikiness]]><![CDATA[By Weiwen Han]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce472074-991e-4efe-aa26-eb78582bd63fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/club-ed-how-some-colleges-became-41k-a-year-gyms-linkedin/Schools need to focus on what makes them unique and by allocating scarce resources to those activities that can create the greatest value for the institution.Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Club Ed: How some colleges became $41k-a-year gyms]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/linkedin1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed769358-81cb-47cf-a15b-616ab8dbcceahttps://www.bain.com/insights/pricing-for-penetration/Across categories and countries, the one thing leading brands have in common is leadership in household penetration. But why are so few companies able to use pricing to boost penetration?Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pricing for Penetration]]><![CDATA[By Tim Morningstar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba447fcc-7946-4f64-aee9-f37698394f45https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-clone-your-best-decision-makers-hbr/Focused application of analytic tools can help companies make better, quicker decisions and improve their performance accordingly.Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to clone your best decision-makers]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Lori Sherer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>003a4d37-4a55-4ebf-8e65-2c0bc8683117https://www.bain.com/insights/rebooting-it-why-financial-institutions-need-a-new-technology-model/Old IT models are unlikely to deliver the competitive edge that financial service firms need from technology.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rebooting IT: Why Financial Institutions Need a New Technology Model]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter, Steve Berez, and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f184c72b546d4182ae85ce72336a7db7/rebooting-it-financial-institutions-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ce29ddd-7fe9-4581-9b28-ce6ac14c1127https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-operating-models-for-global-insurance-companies/Before tinkering with boxes and dotted lines, build the crucial bridge between the strategy and the detailed organization design.Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning Operating Models for Global Insurance Companies]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel, Thomas Olsen, and Peter Stumbles]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>0f14e16c-6b32-493b-998e-91f77f5c191ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-maintain-the-insurgency-fm-blog/Capturing scale benefits while retaining speed starts with locking in the insurgency.Mon, 01 Sep 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Maintain the Insurgency]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>eebe0ae8-0a34-4386-97d9-f077c0f3505ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/digital-physical-mashups-hbr/As the digital revolution progresses, companies must fuse their digital and physical worlds.Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital-physical mashups]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>87cee1b9-d3d0-420b-9955-c5bbe14593bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/want-more-loyal-customers-bests-review/Customer loyalty has been tough to come by in the insurance industry, but companies that delight can woo even the most price-sensitive customers.Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Want more loyal customers?]]><![CDATA[By Gunther Schwarz, Harshveer Singh, and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/bestsreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Best's Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1044d176-3808-49b0-ba1a-2c1f551c93e3https://www.bain.com/insights/going-slow-to-go-fast-in-1861-fm-blog/Companies with a clear Founder’s Mentality understand the importance of answering the “why” question first.Thu, 28 Aug 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Going Slow to Go Fast… in 1861]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3c943c6-9223-4dcb-a89e-49fe7d2bfb99https://www.bain.com/insights/power-struggle-making-the-most-of-generation-assets-in-turbulent-times/A thorough review of a power generation portfolio informs decisions about how to reduce costs, raise revenues and make broader strategic plans.Wed, 27 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Power Struggle: Making the Most of Generation Assets in Turbulent Times]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi, Jim Wininger, and Julien Jaulin]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9188f352-b2af-4c19-8c02-c690f5e8d08dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/online-shopping-isnt-as-profitable-as-you-think-hbr/Retailers who fuse the best of digital and physical technologies can capitalize on digital advantages both online and in stores.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Online shopping isn't as profitable as you think]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>55e8c2af-9a58-4aae-b26f-3f2ff89925b3https://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-it-for-an-omnichannel-world/The technology that powers retail is evolving rapidly. Retailers and their IT groups will have to rise to stay ahead.Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reimagining IT for an Omnichannel World]]><![CDATA[By Will Poindexter and Coleman Mark]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dc90d550ce14417aa102ea8b87f65eb1/10.-reimagining-it-for-an-omnichannel-world1440-x-810px-8.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Digital, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8102e5c4-0d09-4f34-b758-f83f70a94488https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-to-yes-with-the-founder-fm-blog/Understanding the archetypical role the founder plays in the company can help professionals build an organization that complements it.Mon, 18 Aug 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting to “Yes” with the Founder]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>97fcbe3d-8150-463e-81f7-efeea43bc9e1https://www.bain.com/insights/ecommerce-is-not-eating-retail-hbr/Omnichannel retailers are likely to enjoy significant advantages over retailers that fail to integrate digital and physical channels.Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[E-commerce is not eating retail]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>366f3957-e07c-4de7-92d0-f7dd9773f1a6https://www.bain.com/insights/focus-on-the-customer/Companies that seek to be the best at something may have to be only average at everything else.Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focus on the Customer]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3cc6954a-370b-4155-aff8-493cf7cb56e1https://www.bain.com/insights/why-some-merging-companies-become-synergy-overachievers/Some outperformers justify higher targets because they know how to achieve them.Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Some Merging Companies Become Synergy Overachievers]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles, Adam Borchert, and Alex Egan]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>87344129-7644-44ac-ba7e-31ba57ebd670https://www.bain.com/insights/cost-cutting-with-no-regrets/A preemptive approach to cost containment can make operations far more effective, not just leaner.Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cost-Cutting with No Regrets]]><![CDATA[By Véronique Pauwels]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a048669-56d4-4153-acad-1f2cc2896675https://www.bain.com/insights/use-both-brain-marketing-to-balance-creativity-and-analytics-hbr/The infusion of analytics presents a huge opportunity to improve marketing’s performance. The challenge is to build an organization that can integrate both creative and analytic skills. Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Use "both-brain" marketing to balance creativity and analytics]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>affef9b2-92bc-44d5-8a63-38999364eebchttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-customer-advocacy-office-faqs/Common questions and answers about a Net Promoter System’s central team.Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Customer Advocacy Office: FAQs]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1ad5ac1-09b5-4a22-b9b7-02a10a79116dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/once-ratified-new-trade-deal-easing-cross-border-flow-of-goods-could-reduce-world-hunger-south-china-morning-post/Up to 1.3 billion tons of food are lost or wasted each year because of unnecessary trade barriers, and hunger is a dramatic consequence. Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Once ratified, new trade deal easing cross-border flow of goods could reduce world hunger]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[South China Morning Post]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ae790e8-26c0-4c46-87cc-7305f0eb0255https://www.bain.com/insights/nemawashi-speed-and-consensus-building-can-co-exist-fm-blog/Slowing down to gather the insights of those closest to the customer can create more speed when it counts.Tue, 05 Aug 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Nemawashi: Speed and Consensus-building Can Co-exist]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dcca6367-bb86-4358-8778-f8bf5b8b64cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/removing-the-trade-obstacles-jakarta-post/Globally, up to 1.3 billion tons of food are lost or wasted each year because of unnecessary trade barriers, and hunger is a dramatic consequence.Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Removing the Trade Obstacles]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>558afc10-1e42-4af4-8f24-0778b398f575https://www.bain.com/insights/goodwill-is-bankable-fm-blog/Accumulating experience requires peer-to-peer learning systems.Thu, 24 Jul 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Goodwill Is Bankable]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5807bddf-3932-440c-a075-15ae3565e299https://www.bain.com/insights/is-asia-pacific-private-equity-on-the-rebound-forbes/After a two-year slumber following a decade of record capital inflows, private equity in the Asia-Pacific region posted a surprisingly strong start in 2014. Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Asia-Pacific private equity on the rebound?]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbd2b6e3-8eda-4448-857e-051b7a49fc8fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-97-percent-of-strategic-planning-is-a-waste-of-time-fm-blog/Most multinationals could learn a thing or two about strategic planning from companies with a strong Founder’s Mentality. Tue, 22 Jul 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why 97% of Strategic Planning Is a Waste of Time]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b400cc7-f863-4da1-aee4-25f0b739a713https://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-chinas-brave-new-pharmaceutical-world-in-vivo/Reinventing the commercial model to adapt to sweeping change.Tue, 22 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing China's brave new pharmaceutical world]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d6f14ce-7414-4c54-b12b-f7a57d7dc2dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/fall-back-in-love-with-your-product-fm-blog/Notwithstanding how hard it is to manage a scaling enterprise, companies with a strong Founder’s Mentality also seem to have more fun.Fri, 18 Jul 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fall Back in Love with Your Product]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>17c4961e-803e-4711-8a9e-37c56e4a2f82https://www.bain.com/insights/how-banks-can-prime-themselves-for-digital-transformation-american-banker/Banks must fuse digital and physical assets to provide services that customers now demand.Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Banks Can Prime Themselves for Digital Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter and Dirk Vater]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa2f7de8-ad44-4bd9-8f6d-eed8cef17f95https://www.bain.com/insights/turning-a-big-idea-into-global-change-huffington-post/Young women at the G(irls)20 Summit have set out to fix the biggest programs facing their communities.Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turning a big idea into global change]]><![CDATA[By Gary Turner]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/huffpost1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Huffington Post Canada]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>3665a62c-0f48-49db-a2fc-8d662d1694a6https://www.bain.com/insights/removing-the-trade-obstacles-that-promote-hunger-forbes/Up to 1.3 billion tons of food are lost or wasted each year because of unnecessary trade barriers, and hunger is a dramatic consequence. Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Removing Trade Obstacles That Promote Hunger]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9723ae2-78b9-41fe-82d5-ccf257dfb3a3https://www.bain.com/insights/breaking-up-is-hard-to-do-infographic/The risks of a separation are abundant, but companies that get it right will reap big rewards for investors.Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:39:15 Z<![CDATA[Breaking up is hard to do]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/87c2e906bea94693b05f4c723524d8d4/breaking-up-is-hard-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>823b9cf5-b1ba-4024-9b81-6f8922089da8https://www.bain.com/insights/mastering-the-good-breakup/With more CEOs and boards considering spinning off a business, winning strategies are starting to emerge. Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mastering the Good Breakup]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pasternak and Jim Wininger]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c5f1e63-3997-4946-812f-d9910230108ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-shelf-to-checkout-how-brands-can-stand-out-at-stores-forbes/More than ever, regaining control of the in-store experience is critical for brand growth.Thu, 10 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From shelf to checkout: How brands can stand out at stores]]><![CDATA[By Giovanni Arnese, Sanjay Dhiri, Marcello Tripodo, and Nicolas Willemot]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d49c31b7-fa64-4d14-989c-31d3d923ad7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/taking-the-inevitability-out-of-bureaucracy-fm-blog/The CEO and other company leaders must demonstrate how those behaviors should unfold in the corporate setting.Wed, 09 Jul 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking the Inevitability Out of Bureaucracy]]><![CDATA[By Toshihiko Hiura]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a42845c5-b7f5-4096-adfa-6644c78ee8e3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-saas-providers-can-use-pricing-to-achieve-their-ambitions/The case for considering both customers' needs and internal cost metrics.Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How SaaS Providers Can Use Pricing to Achieve Their Ambitions]]><![CDATA[By Tim Cochrane, Sachin Shah, Justin Murphy, and Jonny Holliday]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d747c2f-fca1-4701-b94d-cde4de18734chttps://www.bain.com/insights/simplify-to-grow-in-telecommunications/Here's how leading telcos are reducing complexity to improve customer experience and prepare their organizations for future growth.Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Simplify to Grow in Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[By Mark Bower, Frédéric Debruyne, and Jeff Melton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e87ccd0-0c4f-4dbc-b070-229196e147a2https://www.bain.com/insights/the-changing-face-of-technology-buyers/Executives beyond IT are buying more technology or influencing IT's purchase decisions. Technology companies need to learn how to sell to these new buyers.Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Changing Face of Technology Buyers]]><![CDATA[By Mark Brinda and Michael Heric]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>36d78cf6-5e4c-4768-827b-84ba6ab186achttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinese-shoppers-evolving-behaviors-in-a-challenging-environment/Fierce competition among brands and thriftier shoppers mean that marketers can no longer grow a brand just by riding a category wave.Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chinese Shoppers: Evolving Behaviors in a Challenging Environment]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Jason Ding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef28787f-4a46-491d-8ce5-a0df6505fa6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-bigger-we-get-the-smaller-we-think-fm-blog/Three issues in the corporate planning processes discourage the insurgent mindset by encouraging “smaller” thinking.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Bigger We Get, the Smaller We Think]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>40a60430-8d3f-41ed-b9ec-6b0c48ec0957https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-mission-for-brands/With shoppers now making their buying decisions in just a few seconds, consumer goods companies need a fool-proof system for winning in the store.Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Mission for Brands: Winning Shoppers in the Store]]><![CDATA[By Giovanni Arnese, Sanjay Dhiri, Marcello Tripodo, and Nicolas Willemot]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>021f1d40-2a73-418d-bb5c-89bf1bc09506https://www.bain.com/insights/why-its-hard-for-pc-insurers-to-hold-onto-their-customers-forbes/ Customers who are promoters of their carrier stay longer, buy more and provide more referrals. Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why it's hard for P&C insurers to hold onto their customers]]><![CDATA[By Sean O'Neill]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>5961d940-ee26-49ee-a358-7c45e072adb4https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-driven-marketing-hbr/Focus on the seams between marketing and the other functions it interacts with.Tue, 24 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decision-driven marketing]]><![CDATA[By Eduardo Giménez]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>29beb1da-c18a-43ca-8a87-d4a6c6b8e7aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-stop-wasting-valuable-time/Simple, easily implemented changes in meeting and decision protocol often have big effects. Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stop Wasting Valuable Time!]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>b20f3e21-d19a-408d-b47c-69231d68461fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-banks-of-the-future-video/Partners Mike Baxter and Dirk Vater explain how retail banks can use digital technology to reinvigorate their businesses.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:24:50 Z<![CDATA[Retail banks of the future]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter and Dirk Vater]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ecc655e94ae849689673fef9e4ca9104/retail-banks-of-the-future.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>65f46aee-0cf6-405b-8bd9-9e7e0ed50922https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-retail-bank-of-the-future/The most viable blueprint marries digital and physical assets, through a Digical transformation, in order to catch up to customers and create new forms of value.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building the Retail Bank of the Future]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter and Dirk Vater]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>22bc7546-e7b2-4045-a221-8406013de59ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-and-the-digical-transformation-in-p-and-c-and-life-insurance/By putting customers at the center of the universe, you can convert their loyalty into an economic advantage.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Loyalty and the Digical Transformation in P&C and Life Insurance: Global Edition 2014]]><![CDATA[By Gunther Schwarz, Henrik Naujoks, Camille Goossens, Andrew Schwedel, and Harshveer Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9367d8f2-b11d-4927-84ad-4e1fff3f74cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-pc-insurance-us-edition-2014/Excelling at both acquiring and retaining customers is proving elusive for many insurers. But insurers can improve their performance in each area by systematically earning their customers' loyalty.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Loyalty in P&C Insurance: US Edition 2014]]><![CDATA[By Sean O'Neill]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fa51c2c-9a2a-4d67-acd7-2f8a50a49238https://www.bain.com/insights/crisis-of-confidence-women-lose-faith-careers-infographic/Men and women begin their careers equally confident about reaching top management, but women's confidence declines with experience. What can managers do?Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:48:10 Z<![CDATA[The crisis of confidence: How women lose faith in their career opportunities]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/eef12db2e4074042a21bdf0886c71d7d/gender-parity-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>42d40dbb-84db-4c84-ac96-98b73a918ccehttps://www.bain.com/insights/whatever-happened-to-peer-to-peer-learning-fm-blog/Many companies unintentionally value and support hub-and-spoke learning systems at the expense of peer-to-peer learning. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Whatever Happened to Peer-to-Peer Learning?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>96b76469-e3ad-43f3-a75e-f88f5c5a279ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/everyday-moments-of-truth/Frontline managers are key to women's career aspirations.Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Everyday Moments of Truth: Frontline Managers Are Key to Women's Career Aspirations]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman and Bill Neuenfeldt]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/9f66a1459c7b4158a330698115302b88/everyday-moments-of-truth-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa33529c-3594-441c-ae60-308a54b4f76dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-to-actually-engage-employees-hbr/If you can increase the average level of engagement in your organization, you will likely see the productivity of your entire workforce increase.Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three ways to actually engage employees]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d857306f-49a8-43c0-bfca-74c10a305e2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-trust-speeds-up-organizations-fm-blog/Building a culture of trust enables speed and good decision making.Thu, 12 Jun 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Trust Speeds Up Organizations]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>43cc74b0-8109-4b7a-8364-3a658c5e8c0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/speed-a-founder-led-companys-greatest-asset-fm-blog/If you want to quickly deliver needs-driven solutions to your customers, you need to liberate your leaders.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Speed: A Founder-led Company’s Greatest Asset?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>408a78d8-4312-4e41-b181-bc2364c11d63https://www.bain.com/insights/leaders-who-inspire/We live and work in a new era—yet most companies’ leadership models are missing the key element this era requires: inspiration. Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leaders Who Inspire: A 21st-Century Approach to Developing Your Talent]]><![CDATA[By Mark Horwitch]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>414a833c-81a6-4f28-bc23-92791d3603d5https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-a-digical-transformation/The big change taking place in business today is the combination of digital and physical elements to create wholly new sources of value. Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading a Digical® Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/43b1e275d2fe4eeb90e9e19ad588b55d/leading-a-digical-transformation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ab4726d-5876-497b-a3bd-984c5f8081bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-true-cost-of-too-many-managers-australian-financial-review/Your organization's structure could be creating obstacles that compromise your workforce's performance.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The true cost of too many managers]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>969d6c2c-7ba5-4421-b805-9a084733fd03https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-new-strategic-imperative-ameinfo/Private equity firms that parlay their core capabilities by making them a platform for growth will deliver superior returns and steadily pull away from their rivals.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity's new strategic imperative]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e7290da-d342-4ce7-b2c7-a0ab3b60bbeehttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-talent-system-for-managing-the-chaos-of-insurgency-fm-blog/Embracing chaos demands the right mindset, a world-class infrastructure to channel chaos and the constant celebration of delighted customers.Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Talent System for Managing the Chaos of Insurgency]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a8c15d5f-7668-4369-9f23-90d34714ccf9https://www.bain.com/insights/wef-future-of-government-smart-toolbox/Best practices on how technology can improve the future of government.Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The future of government smart toolbox]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[English]]>80b25993-494c-4474-a745-e415e1448785https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-grow-consumer-products-brands-jakarta-post/The best way brands can grow over the long term is to grow the number of buyers.Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to grow consumer products brands]]><![CDATA[By Guy Brusselmans, Mike Booker, and Nader Elkhweet]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f29932e-9235-4101-bead-9abdd1056c74https://www.bain.com/insights/yes-you-can-make-meetings-more-productive-hbr/Don't let meetings get the best of you.Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Yes, you can make meetings more productive]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>cde169a9-f2c4-4149-b5b4-3af232dc7cebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-chinas-brave-new-pharmaceutical-world/Reinventing the commercial model to adapt to sweeping change.Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing China's Brave New Pharmaceutical World]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung and Grace Shieh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c40f6b8-665b-49e8-98d7-01adce5d194bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-essential-role-of-a-customer-advocacy-office/It takes more than a CEO to create a customer-centric business.Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Essential Role of a Customer Advocacy Office]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b7ae312-7ee5-4b77-b18a-a9c553d241fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-balance-and-maintaining-the-insurgency-fm-blog/Leaders must strike a balance between core focus and an insurgent mission as they debate growth strategies.Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategic Balance and Maintaining the Insurgency]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d8e7bc90-2be9-4b1f-b89a-b3936e808cf5https://www.bain.com/insights/the-true-cost-of-hiring-yet-another-manager-hbr/Your organization's structure could be creating obstacles that compromise your workforce's performance.Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The true cost of hiring yet another manager]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>464ce3b6-1b6e-439d-af33-92c26bb39a48https://www.bain.com/insights/handle-with-care-bests-review/Superior claims management offers a means of competitive differentiation.Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Handle with care]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/bestsreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Best's 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Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd86d71a-d008-435f-8811-3f52c9361393https://www.bain.com/insights/embracing-chaos-fm-blog/In recent years, it has become clear that the real competitors in emerging markets are an energetic crop of local insurgents.Fri, 23 May 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embracing Chaos]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4bf91d4-9e6e-4dd5-9c06-73fbb9e1b607https://www.bain.com/insights/the-company-cure-for-initiative-overload-forbes/Four guidelines that can help control this common ailment.Thu, 22 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The company cure for initiative overload]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Michael Mankins, and Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>12dd6b9e-2ba8-4dde-b90e-3021d335ed28https://www.bain.com/insights/banks-should-act-now-on-mobile-payments-american-banker/Only a fraction of bank customers use mobile payments - that's about to change.Mon, 19 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banks should act now on mobile payments]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2417106-03e6-48bf-966c-9e2499eefd74https://www.bain.com/insights/regaining-the-founders-insight-fm-blog/Rediscovering the founder’s insight can help large incumbents transform.Thu, 15 May 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Regaining the Founder’s Insight]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d2bff67-8a17-4123-a746-db65cc2aa752https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2014/ Asia-Pacific PE has hit a wall of reality, but a return to discipline promises long-term growth.Thu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2014]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c23d874d-8445-45c1-a758-3f3f3c09e9dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/build-your-own-all-star-team-hbr/If you want to boost the productivity of your organization’s human capital, high performers need to be on all-star teams.Thu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Build Your Own All-Star Team]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f752cc2-e4fe-4ccf-9918-f030e0e6c7dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-value-of-prototypes/Creating a pilot or prototype is an essential part of designing a robust, scalable Net Promoter System.Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Value of Prototypes]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>fda98e04-a344-47d6-b78a-f065fce1ce80https://www.bain.com/insights/coping-with-initiative-overload-business-standard/Companies can't do without projects but a well-managed portfolio of initiatives can help them make better and faster decisions.Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coping with initiative overload]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha, Jenny Davis-Peccoud, and Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Standard]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>931b22e1-398d-4644-ad45-7777bdcf806ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-300000-hour-meeting-fm-blog/As companies grow toward scale they become more complex. But they don’t have to succumb to debilitating complexity.Thu, 08 May 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 300,000-hour Meeting]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>426c9888-091c-4ade-85f0-b99feb5c6cbfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-hire-more-top-performers/The best aren't just a little better than the rest. They're a lot better.Thu, 08 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to hire more top performers]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4793c9e-dd5f-40dd-b882-b8dc28535216https://www.bain.com/insights/is-it-too-soon-to-declare-cable-the-winner-in-the-broadband-wars/How telecoms can win back share from their cable competitors.Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is It Too Soon to Declare Cable the Winner in the Broadband Wars?]]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch and John Senior]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0d5272e-73da-4011-b947-60fa1ec67b40https://www.bain.com/insights/why-everyone-in-media-needs-an-analytics-upgrade/How media companies can turn their plentiful data into valuable insights.Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Everyone in Media Needs an Analytics Upgrade]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani, Andre James, Charlie Kim, and Rasmus Wegener]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>db72a611-81ee-4771-b746-be7fdcedcd4ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-customer-experience-matters-more-than-ever-in-enterprise-it/End users have a growing voice in technology buying decisions.Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Customer Experience Matters More Than Ever for Enterprise IT]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm and James Dixon]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5722e1bc-dc63-47e5-8618-1077cf962525https://www.bain.com/insights/growth-through-simplicity-ceoforum/Why selling less often leads to selling more.Fri, 02 May 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth through simplicity]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli and Eduardo Giménez]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8b3854c-facd-4860-99ea-be0fc7cafc05https://www.bain.com/insights/maintaining-the-insurgency-fm-blog/To keep the insurgency alive, founders and professional managers have to maintain four elements within their growing organizations. Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Maintaining the Insurgency]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>700d96c7-d907-4d39-99f0-a5fb3153602dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/competing-in-china-with-good-enough-products-forbes/China's "good enough" segment is growing and taking market share in many sectors.Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Competing in China with "good enough" products]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5394cb16-1ea4-433d-8299-0d4c0577addahttps://www.bain.com/insights/non-communicable-diseases-a-threat-to-indias-economic-growth-businessworld/India's evolving healthcare ecosystems have an opportunity to tackle NCDs.Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Non-communicable diseases: A threat to India’s economic growth]]><![CDATA[By Karan Singh and Parijat Ghosh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Businessworld]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d733bc2-458a-4ade-927f-5a1935d1aabfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/this-weekly-meeting-took-up-300-thousand-hours-a-year-hbr/Time is money. So why don't companies spend it that way?Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[This weekly meeting took up 300,000 hours a year]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c2afae8-c67f-4375-83fb-70a90a99d0b7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-beams-are-burning-fm-blog/Companies that embrace their Founder’s Mentality create “pull” by designing with the front line, for the front line.Sat, 26 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Beams Are Burning]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5fb2ece-bcc3-4a2e-8175-52e4d2621a2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-new-strategic-imperative-forbes/Growth has been a well-worth path to success for PE firms, but now differentiation is required, too.Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity's new strategic imperative]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>772cbdbe-f8f7-4b69-88c4-acedc0781b9fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/can-companies-find-love-in-b2b-markets-forbes/Even in B2B markets, customer loyalty can accelerate growth and create a competitive advantage.Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can companies find love in B2B markets?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels and Andreas Dullweber]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>61b7cac2-343f-4bd0-b441-bb8b44832986https://www.bain.com/insights/what-does-fourth-generation-procurement-look-like-bangkok-post/Fourth-generation procurement can add value to a business year after year.Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What does fourth-generation procurement look like?]]><![CDATA[By Sharad Apte, Francesco Cigala, and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>17fc96c7-8944-4258-b7e4-b18b729bcc5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/recruiting-and-the-power-of-astonishment-fm-blog/For companies to “professionalize” without sacrificing their Founder’s Mentality℠, recruiting is an essential capability.Wed, 23 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Recruiting and the Power of Astonishment]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf4b5901-e8b1-47be-bbc6-88165eeb76abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/passing-on-the-culture-of-business-building-fm-blog/Great founders make four points with their foundational stories. Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Passing on the Culture of Business Building]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>83e8fe65-87e3-4c17-b130-8fa025eca3d5https://www.bain.com/insights/helping-the-lettuce-grow-training-and-scale-fm-blog/Training is one of the last things founders should let go of as the company scales up.Fri, 18 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Helping the Lettuce Grow: Training and Scale]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>89c8dde1-eb63-431d-b089-a0dab8e6e474https://www.bain.com/insights/bringing-in-the-professionals-fm-blog/Founders view their job as finding, recruiting and nurturing a new set of professionals that will achieve the mission for the next 10 years.Thu, 17 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing in the Professionals]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a96635a-b007-4134-8448-d25bacc1bcfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/stop-chasing-shibboleths-fm-blog/Make sure your repeatable model is built on the right lessons, not the myths created by a new set of managers.Tue, 15 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Stop Chasing Shibboleths]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4034626a-8bdc-410e-a897-fa1eb3602661https://www.bain.com/insights/benga-the-best-of-cultural-integration-fm-blog/The best companies start with the founding culture, when welcoming new recruits and inspiring the latest generation to move the company forward.Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Benga: The Best of Cultural Integration]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba34d3ab-0c72-4c78-b100-ef6f7e496bb4https://www.bain.com/insights/choreographing-a-full-potential-transformation/Altering a company’s trajectory with game-changing results.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Choreographing a Full Potential Transformation]]><![CDATA[By Manny Maceda, Michael Garstka, and Charles Ormiston]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6a95ee1fc0b7496c933a0f99982a152f/choreographing-a-full-potential-transformation-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Transformation, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>9888f216-e413-4604-b9d0-bd4fcec2ad90https://www.bain.com/insights/mastering-the-new-reality-of-sales/As customers seize power and sales migrate online, B2B sales need a radical new approach.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mastering the New Reality of Sales]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham, Mark Kovac, Laura Beaudin, and Sarah Dey Burton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Go-to-Market Strategy, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c13599e2-bf43-47fd-a0c3-14677223a9fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-systems-and-capabilities-table-fm-blog/Leaders can take five steps to identify the capabilities that really matter and the right systems to support them.Tue, 08 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Systems and Capabilities Table]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>31b4bd3d-ff01-430f-aaaa-b45569f8ef94https://www.bain.com/insights/transplanting-talent-learning-from-richard-and-ronald-fm-blog/Done right, “transplanting” the best talent from the outside can preserve and improve the company’s founding culture, while adding crucial new skills and capabilities.Sat, 05 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transplanting Talent: Learning from Richard and Ronald]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1dc7c834-504a-461f-a064-2d65d6d6db06https://www.bain.com/insights/skiing-in-china-fm-blog/Four reasons why Chinese insurgents are doing so well against Western competitors. Fri, 04 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Skiing in China]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f49b61d-3357-430b-86d9-7e3342e2e00bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/aging-and-five-ways-to-preserve-eternal-youth-fm-blog/Five key themes help fight the aging process within your company. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Aging and Five Ways to Preserve Eternal Youth]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cb3bd48-ca16-4b57-a70d-6af733306538https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2014/Healthcare continues to be an attractive area for private equity investment as the landscape evolves. Bain & Company's annual report reviews the trends from 2013 and outlines predictions for 2014.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report 2014]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy, Karan Singh, Franz-Robert Klingan, Joshua Weisbrod, and Nirad Jain]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1858eedb-316e-4454-ac0f-d107c59d1624https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-ready-to-profit-from-the-next-billion-consumers-business-day/Meet the 1.2 billion people who will move out of subsistence poverty by the year 2020. They’re the world’s newest consumers, and they will have distinct ideas about how they want to spend their discretionary income.Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting ready to profit from the "next billion" consumers]]><![CDATA[By David Cooper]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>276b999f-89d4-4c5e-aff4-504c371b0ce2https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-optimism-replaces-years-of-frustration-forbes/The private equity industry has taken a sharp turn from uncertainty to enthusiasm.Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity: Optimism replaces years of frustration]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e1c1114-57bb-4781-a542-ecb628e0783fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/golden-threads-how-stories-link-founders-and-professionals-fm-blog/The current leaders can draw upon the past to highlight themes that are critical to today’s customers and employees. Fri, 28 Mar 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Golden Threads: How Stories Link Founders and Professionals]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>39f44e98-0902-477b-819b-e0ab109f189chttps://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2014/Bain & Company’s in-depth annual look at the Indian private equity industry.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2014]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>9279dc21-2a54-4e3b-8099-3767cc20091chttps://www.bain.com/insights/big-data-analytics-in-oil-and-gas/Converting the promise into value.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Data Analytics in Oil and Gas]]><![CDATA[By Vishy Padmanabhan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/38df79e1ec42486497d197c48e09118b/big-data-oil-gas_143183995_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8598d19f-82f9-4fd1-b4d7-4a7d1ed09418https://www.bain.com/insights/china-a-time-of-systems-a-time-of-turbulence-fm-blog/Two conflicting trends are challenging their strategies and business models in China. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China: A Time of Systems, a Time of Turbulence]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>aafa3bfc-c077-4c24-90a4-f5e60aa109ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/change-blindness-whats-happened-to-the-fish-fm-blog/We are unlikely to notice the subtle erosion of our performance until it’s too late.Fri, 21 Mar 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Change Blindness: What’s Happened to the Fish?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7034232-5725-47c4-bef0-9816447c599bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-biggest-contributor-to-brand-growth/The biggest factor for growing a brand? Increase the number of buyers. Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Biggest Contributor to Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[By Guy Brusselmans, John Blasberg, and James Root]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5db0ef33-4bbb-4cde-b227-89d4b350c122https://www.bain.com/insights/zero-basing-the-center-fm-blog/The ideal company empowers its frontline managers to deliver great service to its customers.Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Zero-basing the Center]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>662979d5-c72c-46ad-b18b-275fb4204a05https://www.bain.com/insights/why-mass-doesnt-always-equal-energy-fm-blog/For companies that have lost their Founder's Mentality, more mass equals less energy and sadder customers. Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Mass Doesn’t Always Equal Energy]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>97f928f3-a61c-4d3c-8203-99c842490587https://www.bain.com/insights/global-private-equity-report-2014/PE fundamentals haven't been this strong since the global financial crisis, but deal makers must cope with high prices and stiff competition.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report 2014]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Suvir Varma, Graham Elton, and Bill Halloran]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2034eb25-445e-40a6-be3a-dc30bd836a71https://www.bain.com/insights/india-philanthropy-report-2014/Supporting efforts to improve healthcare for mothers and children through public, private and philanthropic partnerships.Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Philanthropy Report 2014]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth, Karan Singh, and Dinkar Ayilavarapu]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>a98c5a81-7eef-44ab-809b-98c215dc2d29https://www.bain.com/insights/seven-types-of-yes-fm-blog/Use these seven types of yes to figure out what your people really mean when they say yes. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seven Types of Yes]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b785df4-7086-4cac-8763-55d542906b41https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-initiative-overload/Five guidelines for keeping your head above water—and for making good decisions.Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing Initiative Overload]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Michael Mankins, and Jeff Denneen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>6872e0fa-711e-49f7-b853-d112cf18fa3ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/time-for-senior-managers-to-get-serious-about-cybersecurity-wsj/Organizations stand to lose too much for data security to be treated as anything but a top-level strategic issue.Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Time for senior managers to get serious about cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[By Syed Ali and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CIO Journal]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e6a5562-bd51-4fef-9c50-b58337fe7d62https://www.bain.com/insights/urban-indias-healthcare-requires-holistic-disruptive-and-collaborative-solutions-the-economic-times/Non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, cardiac ailments and diabetes, are the leading cause of deaths in urban India. How can the country's healthcare system tackle these diseases cost-effectively?Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Urban India’s healthcare requires holistic, disruptive and collaborative solutions]]><![CDATA[By Karan Singh]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2ae14ac-48b8-4452-afac-057caba30e8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-crop-dusters-to-key-cutters-more-tales-from-the-field-fm-blog/CEOs need to move from their desks to the field as they tackle business problems.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Crop Dusters to Key Cutters: More Tales from the Field]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>05a8e246-277f-4c21-9f15-cde3c24d4588https://www.bain.com/insights/the-talent-table-fm-blog/The talent table is to match talent to top issues to improve teams and external recruiting.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Talent Table]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0cab118f-8f7b-4db3-affc-93ad9de78430https://www.bain.com/insights/adding-value-through-better-procurement-singapore-business-times/Fourth-generation procurement can help businesses keep mounting costs in check.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adding value through better procurement]]><![CDATA[By Francesco Cigala and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f6b1212-e6f9-4a29-9d74-2df35d1de069https://www.bain.com/insights/leadership-combining-inspiration-and-impact-fm-blog/The key roles of a leader include the following: to create an inspired team committed to a nobler mission, to make the mission scalable and to work with each team member to make their own jobs more inspirational and more scalable.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leadership: Combining Inspiration and Impact]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5e91fc57-6038-4648-b84d-94c41819b79dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-procurement-in-asia-pac-needs-overhaul-singapore-business-times/The best players can achieve 2% gain in margins by bolstering their procurement operations.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why procurement in Asia-Pac needs overhaul]]><![CDATA[By Francesco Cigala and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3213c2b-6799-4182-9356-544fe90147f8https://www.bain.com/insights/fighting-the-future-and-the-20-percent-rule-fm-blog/The tendency of incumbents to fight the future is a theme we see crop up regularly as we look at how companies lose their Founder’s Mentality.Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fighting the Future and the 20% Rule]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>05478160-66db-4d13-86cb-8a985fd5af39https://www.bain.com/insights/the-real-reasons-people-dump-their-cable-providers-forbes/Reducing customer departures and defections has become a chief priority for most communications service providers as markets mature and competition intensifies. So why do high levels of customer churn persist?Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The real reasons people dump their cable providers]]><![CDATA[By Tom Springer and Charlie Kim]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>76264deb-32d7-40cf-9b36-4ec679537ad2https://www.bain.com/insights/get-away-from-the-desk-and-back-to-the-field-fm-blog/How to keep the voice of the customer and the voice of the front line at the center of management thinking and decision making.Tue, 18 Feb 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Get Away from the Desk and Back to the Field]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>032aecc3-e716-4cfe-9648-769d0eb31577https://www.bain.com/insights/the-benefits-of-a-competitive-benchmark-net-promoter-score/Learn how you are faring against the competition.Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Benefits of a Competitive Benchmark Net Promoter Score®]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9df32d0e-8155-41d3-86c0-03c4ebd2d3achttps://www.bain.com/insights/tipping-the-scales-in-the-global-battle-of-the-bulge-forbes/Private sector opportunities to promote healthy living are evolving at a rapid pace, demanding a complete break from old roles. Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tipping the scales in the global battle of the bulge]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt and Tamara Olsen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>32545102-42eb-4119-b5c6-9e7af0a16967https://www.bain.com/insights/why-cybersecurity-is-a-strategic-issue/Is your business one hack away from disaster?Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Cybersecurity is a Strategic Issue]]><![CDATA[By Syed Ali, Vishy Padmanabhan, and James Dixon]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1a5b3fb-2cb8-43fd-bd5b-c55a2ff394f4https://www.bain.com/insights/do-your-b2b-customers-promote-your-business/More than great engineering or product features, competitive advantage flows from the strong loyalty of customers.Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do Your B2B Customers Promote Your Business?]]><![CDATA[By David Michels and Andreas Dullweber]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a322ee4-fc0e-45ae-b8db-d1dddd995389https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-win-on-chinas-good-enough-battlefield/The question most leaders face is not whether they should play in the good-enough market, but where to play and how to win.Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Win on China's "Good Enough" Battlefield]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f733b5b9-57f9-4d3d-b806-d94dd9514040https://www.bain.com/insights/it-in-ma-increasing-the-odds-of-a-successful-integration/Leaders focus on making new opportunities happen, while planning for long-term savings. Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IT in M&A: Increasing the Odds of a Successful Integration]]><![CDATA[By Sachin Shah, Marc Lino, and Vishy Padmanabhan]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>45540a5b-18cb-455e-9103-f84489f2b446https://www.bain.com/insights/what-does-it-really-take-for-grocers-to-win-in-emerging-asia/The moves that brought a retail company success in the past—very often in a different region—can’t necessarily be repeated in Asia. Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Does It Really Take for Grocers to Win in Emerging Asia?]]><![CDATA[By Serge Hoffmann, Nikhil Prasad Ojha, Nader Elkhweet, and Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b02a095c-cfad-4481-a1cd-62bf259e06bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-southward-winds-fragmentation-of-customer-experience/The customer experience tends to suffer when planners and process run the company.Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southward Wind: Fragmentation of the Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b681226-2b62-4e11-979a-00d5e9feb55fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-westward-winds-lost-voices-from-the-frontline/As insurgent companies gain scale, they often start focusing on the "average customer" rather than listening to real customers and frontline employees. Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Westward Wind: Lost Voices from the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5cc3efc-5663-4eb8-9abb-348892832902https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-procurement-in-asia-ceo-forum/More than half of Asia-Pacific CEOs feel their supply base is underdeveloped, and only 40% are satisfied with their procurement talent. Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning with procurement in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton, Phil Barton, and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>15140d61-6aa7-4c1b-a1e3-385091f783a0https://www.bain.com/insights/improve-everything-you-touch-fm-blog/The Founder's Mentality is about creating a learning organization based on anticipating customer needs and recovering when things go wrong.Wed, 05 Feb 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improve Everything You Touch]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>84c63888-e785-43df-8da7-e37b8f4628c6https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-company-ready-for-the-internet-of-things/The rise of machine-to-machine computing could generate as much as $1.4 trillion investment by 2017. Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is Your Company Ready for the Internet of Things?]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm, Mark Brinda, and Velu Sinha]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7d46b2016b6842459caea4c46b12d73b/is-your-company-ready-for-the-internet-of-things-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Internet of Things]]><![CDATA[English]]>17a93f70-958c-4af0-a690-c44bdc88024dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mobile-payments-finally-ready-to-take-off/After a decade of false starts, consumers are finally beginning to use mobile payments. Is your company ready for them?Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mobile Payments: Finally Ready to Take Off?]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Bertrand]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>14a72547-fef0-4c40-9260-a2a7eada218dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/breaking-the-back-of-customer-churn/Five common fallacies derail most churn reduction efforts.Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Breaking the Back of Customer Churn]]><![CDATA[By Tom Springer, Charlie Kim, Domenico Azzarello, and Jeff Melton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5932bb93-63e8-4a0d-9b3e-2951c5a3c8d8https://www.bain.com/insights/tackling-asias-procurement-challenge-the-malaysian-insider/Procurement represents the lion’s share—as much as 80 percent—of overall costs in some industries, and companies like Walmart and Apple have demonstrated that procurement leaders are cost leaders in their industries, with a clear edge over rivals.Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tackling Asia’s procurement challenge]]><![CDATA[By Francesco Cigala and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Malaysian Insider]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>91616dcd-ecf8-4f3d-af05-37771017d81dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tackling-asias-procurement-challenge-jakarta-post/Nowhere is the pressure to improve procurement as intense as in Asia-Pacific, both for domestic and multinational companies that rely on the region as an important source of goods and services.Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tackling Asia’s procurement challenge]]><![CDATA[By Francesco Cigala and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c945e47-899d-4d4c-aa5e-3b8dbc48fdebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-australias-utilities-can-boost-customer-loyalty/As growth slows in Australia's electricity and natural gas markets, keeping customers happy becomes more important than ever. Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Australia’s Utilities Can Boost Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell and Miguel Simoes de Melo]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d6aae87-c928-45b9-a783-1c4f96070be3https://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-can-make-better-bets/By identifying and monitoring the signposts that indicate market shifts, executives can see further out as they make investment decisions.Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Be Right More Often: How Utilities can Make Better Bets]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and John Norton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>f3978147-4180-4c26-b480-17a4b51ade61https://www.bain.com/insights/is-the-party-over-for-national-banks-jakarta-post/Indonesia’s banks have been riding a big wave over the past five years, enjoying some of the highest growth in assets and strongest returns in the world. Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is the party over for national banks?]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen and Edy Widjaja]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Jakarta Post]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>bea5a97e-6219-4255-a281-b648a195c620https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-business-opportunities-for-healthy-living/Consumers around the globe seek innovations for healthier lives.Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing Business Opportunities for Healthy Living]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt and Tamara Olsen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a003871-8fa3-46ff-8241-eb8a44eed155https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2013-2014-issue-5/Here are nine omnichannel resolutions that retailers need to act on in 2014.Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Omnichannel resolutions for 2014]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>53fc6ff6-de43-4cd7-ae86-0952bd4ed5f4https://www.bain.com/insights/saving-to-grow-using-procurement-to-win-in-asia-forbes/Procurement leaders are cost leaders in their industries, with a clear edge over rivals.Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Saving to grow: Using procurement to win in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang, Amit Sinha, and Gerry Mattios]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>57635fbb-13cb-4196-b98f-e80dc8ea79e1https://www.bain.com/insights/world-economic-forum-collaborating-for-healthy-living-from-bottlenecks-to-solutions/Why tackling non-communicable diseases is a journey that the global community must travel together.Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Collaboration for Healthy Living: From Bottlenecks to Solutions]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec866206-3d16-42c3-a9cd-ce09aa70bc81https://www.bain.com/insights/world-economic-forum-enabling-trade-from-valuation-to-action/Implementing trade facilitation and understanding new challenges.Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Enabling Trade: From Valuation to Action]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>9fb20ac3-32f9-45c0-ac41-c5f9f9b5cd36https://www.bain.com/insights/create-your-own-job-fm-blog/Between 2001 and 2011, young firms created about 18 million jobs in the US, while older firms experienced a net decrease in job creation. Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Create Your Own Job]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>16095cf8-ffab-4834-b02c-0a6019e5e112https://www.bain.com/insights/a-family-in-balance-fm-blog/Family businesses must balance moving the company forward with preserving the culture of its original founders.Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Family in Balance]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>361edd9e-1097-4e52-ba7e-c6f476706166https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-beat-china-in-china-brics-magazine/China is as challenging to global companies as it is important. Even when the economy cools down, it is creating opportunities for scale that are unmatched anywhere else.Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to beat China in China]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[BRICS Business Magazine]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b7ac6fd-7db7-40d5-82e5-ce5e51a948behttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-ways-that-rd-complexity-hurts-innovation-forbes/Innovation is a top priority for most companies. But few executives believe their companies are effective at innovating. Why do so many see their companies flailing in this critical capability? Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three ways that R&D complexity hurts innovation]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5beac2a3-26fe-4eed-a8b4-57b952d3a752https://www.bain.com/insights/converting-loyalty-into-economic-advantage/What do you do when your customers love you but your results aren’t where they should be?Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Converting loyalty into economic advantage]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>26ec5229-b1a2-48ca-9149-5628eb3bfcd4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-defining-elements-of-a-winning-culture-hbr/Culture is the glue that binds an organization together and it's the hardest thing for competitors to copy. As a result, it can be a lasting source of competitive advantage.Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The defining elements of a winning culture]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>4e4521f4-0275-4a0a-96a3-777f70aac9d9https://www.bain.com/insights/put-the-country-first-but-get-a-good-sponsor-fm-blog/How do great leaders ensure their own teams feel like insurgents, while also making sure they maintain positive connections with the more complex international organization?Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Put the Country First, But Get a Good Sponsor]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6262f1ea-815f-477d-a4a6-aff2173a0558https://www.bain.com/insights/just-cutting-costs-wont-cut-it-cfo/Finance and other support functions won’t succeed unless they're actively identifying customer needs and shaping demand.Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Just cutting costs won't cut it]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/cfo1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CFO.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a7273ec-da7c-493c-b582-6f7f6741f85ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-rd-complexity-crippling-innovation-at-your-company/Executives know that innovation is critical, but less than a quarter of them believe their organizations do it effectively. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is R&D complexity crippling innovation at your company?]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5678abd2-77e7-4d41-b4a3-fad7e8acf470https://www.bain.com/insights/whos-responsible-for-employee-engagement/When it comes to employee engagement, line supervisors, not HR, must lead the charge. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who's responsible for employee engagement?]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey, Sarah Dey Burton, and Domenico Azzarello]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>50904968-d8b9-4bc9-982c-b5c986be02ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-paths-to-a-focused-organization/How to rein in complexity, eliminate swirl and build a company that can get things done.Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four paths to a focused organization]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>9680a477-7809-4255-8c2c-46aaf6722e5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/integrated-planning-the-key-to-operational-excellence-og-financial-journal/More than ever, oil and gas companies are under tremendous pressure to improve performance.Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrated planning: The key to operational excellence upstream]]><![CDATA[By Ethan Phillips and John McCreery]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/oilgas1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Oil&Gas Financial Journal]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>6bf3c36b-f340-4f8d-be02-af8f9db1d6b1https://www.bain.com/insights/integrating-cultures-after-a-merger/Practical tools for measuring cultural differences—and for managing the challenge of combining two organizations.Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrating cultures after a merger]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford and Laura Miles]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/cead84e70e89467989cde527e6e7bf0c/integrating-cultures-after-a-merger-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6278f03-ce28-40b4-bba4-428243354c25https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-procurement-in-asia/Asia-Pacific CEOs can learn from companies that achieved 2% margin gains by improving procurement.Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning with Procurement in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Raymond Tsang and Amit Sinha]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>16042bc0-843b-47f9-babb-3ca5eafabacchttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-2013-2014-issue-3/Retailers pulled out all the stops before, during and after Thanksgiving weekend, heightening and extending the Black Friday frenzy.Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Post-turkey round-up, and the art and science of pricing]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>0dd0b3bd-6e87-4ded-9f6d-6c7bce9e92b5https://www.bain.com/insights/building-pathways-to-school-leadership/How to develop the next generation of transformational school leaders.Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building pathways: How to develop the next generation of transformational school leaders]]><![CDATA[By Chris Bierly and Eileen Shy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Higher Education, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>553ff070-3d60-487a-a32c-9c6f2807948dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-real-challenge-for-providers/Enabling change on the front lines is the hard part.Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The real challenge for providers]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>88851393-6c1b-4376-afe5-022d9c1efee7https://www.bain.com/insights/designing-healthcare-provider-reimbursement-solutions-to-fit-the-local-market/To create the most value, payment models should account for insurance products employers want to buy.Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Designing healthcare provider reimbursement solutions to fit the local market]]><![CDATA[By Dale Stafford]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>9dd7b8ac-1a4c-4b6b-a78f-f3781c50b00dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-group-dynamics-affect-decisions/Group interactions often color people’s judgment. But companies can learn to counter the effects of group biases.Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How group dynamics affect decisions]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Todd Senturia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>bbf08b85-603b-4a32-abe3-81b47bcc6148https://www.bain.com/insights/the-subtle-challenge-of-routines-fm-blog/The founders of any successful company intuitively understand that their strategy isn’t really a strategy at all if it isn’t evident in frontline routines and behaviors.Mon, 02 Dec 2013 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Subtle Challenge of Routines]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a54b680-8f1f-47ce-abe4-b7882e554008https://www.bain.com/insights/the-laws-of-attraction-bests-review/With many U.S. property and casualty insurers stuck in a growth quagmire, retaining and attracting good customers has become critical to success.Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The laws of attraction]]><![CDATA[By Sean O'Neill]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/bestsreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Best's Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>495d0110-00c3-4748-a177-71504dcb2326https://www.bain.com/insights/my-founders-mentality-notebook-fm-blog/How leading founders keep the Founder’s Mentality alive while also professionalizing and scaling the company.Wed, 27 Nov 2013 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[My Founder’s Mentality Notebook]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ea4a361-c2ce-460e-8792-1c76d1e04059https://www.bain.com/insights/of-note-winning-with-consumers-in-emerging-markets/Almost all consumer products makers face fickle buyers, no matter where in the world they sell.Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: Winning with consumers in emerging markets]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a3b53e6-181b-4457-82d9-57cb0139fd02https://www.bain.com/insights/the-true-behavior-of-the-chinese-shopper/How predictable purchasing patterns can help companies grow their brands.Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The true behavior of the Chinese shopper]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5505c7b-a1bb-48c5-9c54-9498edd3e1e8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-evolving-global-economic-landscape-and-the-impact-of-the-islamic-economy-reuters/A closer look at how the shifting demographics of the world's Muslim population might affect markets. Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The evolving global economic landscape and the impact of the Islamic economy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Reuters]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>453b2a42-810d-4fff-a624-eea9ca21a1bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/islamic-economy-vision-2020-reuters/Taking a closer look at the role of governments and the private sector in developing the Islamic economic sectors.Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Islamic economy vision 2020]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Reuters]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>179e544a-5744-4888-9082-825002c60204https://www.bain.com/insights/helping-businesses-become-more-energy-efficient/As companies look for ways to reduce their energy consumption, the opportunities to help them are already large and growing rapidly. Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Helping businesses become more energy efficient]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0a1a483-fb2d-45e2-b55b-90c933408cd1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-petrochemical-companies-can-thrive-in-the-ngl-boom/The outlook is vastly different in North America and Europe, but there are opportunities in both regions.Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How petrochemical companies can thrive in the NGL boom]]><![CDATA[By Jason McLinn, Mark Porter, and Thomas Shannon]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Chemicals, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9bbab8eb-f2b5-404c-b000-fd0efd62bcafhttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-compendium-1-5/Building on the book, Decide & Deliver, and additional Organization practice insights, the Decision Insights series describes other key characteristics of the decision-driven organization.Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decision Insights Compendium: #1-5]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1276fad-81ac-4b90-ac72-3ac9a21534dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/companies-adopting-big-data-analytics-to-deal-with-challenges-the-economic-times/Spending on Big Data hardware, software and services is expected to grow to around $34 billion in 2020 from $4 billion in 2011. But is building an advanced analytics capability really worth the investment?Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies adopting Big Data analytics to deal with challenges]]><![CDATA[By Bhanu Singh]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>85a3d8eb-779e-4681-aba1-faf9b712c504https://www.bain.com/insights/why-we-watch-what-we-watch-infographic/As power shifts to consumers, curation moves out of the hands of professionals and into communities, platforms and algorithms.Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:19:02 Z<![CDATA[Why we watch what we watch]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f78b91f883d14b19a40247fe09e7bda9/why-we-watch-what-we-watch-infographic-165x110.gif<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[English]]>96340c23-78fa-47a0-ac5e-3564eb9ba112https://www.bain.com/insights/prosody-what-every-ceo-can-learn-from-songwriting-fm-blog/Prosody is critical to business, particularly when it comes to recovering the Founder’s Mentality.Tue, 19 Nov 2013 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Prosody: What Every CEO Can Learn from Songwriting]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>36b4cf18-b32d-4b68-8153-aa1be97d9e88https://www.bain.com/insights/freeing-europes-small-businesses-international-new-york-times/Europe’s main economic engine—small and medium-size businesses—desperately needs attention if the Continent’s nascent recovery is to gain momentum.Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Freeing Europe's small businesses]]><![CDATA[By John Ott]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/nytimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Int'l New York Times]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c205dc0f-c7d1-458d-8e63-880eae546549https://www.bain.com/insights/how-consumer-goods-companies-can-win-in-low-growth-western-europe-forbes/Why Western Europe remains an important region for consumer goods companies.Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How consumer goods companies can win in low-growth Western Europe]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Meacham, Nicolas Bloch, and Guy Brusselmans]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>fdef3f7d-e3ef-428a-b2fa-19a75082b426https://www.bain.com/insights/the-age-of-curation-from-abundance-to-discovery/As power shifts to consumers, curation moves out of the hands of professionals and into communities, platforms and algorithms.Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The age of curation: From abundance to discovery]]><![CDATA[By Laurent Colombani]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forum d'Avignon]]><![CDATA[English]]>aab467c7-4d24-4c2a-a459-028edbfb8138https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-2-merry-mobile-shopping/Fifty million more mobile devices wi­­­ll be in the hands of shoppers this holiday season, and those tablet- and smartphone-toting customers will be browsing, comparing, sharing and buying on the go in record numbers.Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Merry mobile shopping: I want it, I want it now, and I’m not afraid to use this mobile device!]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b23b7c42-8802-4afa-b18d-0018e1f4d18chttps://www.bain.com/insights/spread-the-gain-utility-week/Distributed energy systems are rising, tapping small generation sources and distributing electricity through low-voltage networks. How can utilities play a role?Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Spread the gain]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/utilityweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Utility Week]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5ee2916-b104-46e1-959b-4fe9da62d7cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-importance-of-foundational-stories-fm-blog/Foundational stories energize today’s leaders to write their company's next great chapters.Thu, 14 Nov 2013 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Importance of Foundational Stories]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>715c783f-6ee4-4f6e-9606-7bd529fa2fdbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-five-traps-of-high-stakes-decision-making-hbr/When big decisions go awry, it is typically because the organization has fallen victim to one or more of these failures.Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The five traps of high-stakes decision making]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>fed0b07c-0505-46d1-99da-acbed894bc10https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-forecasting-find-your-future-in-an-uncertain-energy-market/By developing a set of future scenarios, executives can identify the indicators that tell which direction markets are headed.Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond forecasting: Find your future in an uncertain energy market]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7d9fc93-69af-48dc-9f08-4e53766f6a57https://www.bain.com/insights/in-times-of-change-let-decisions-be-your-guide-forbes/During times of significant change, decision making can feel like juggling chainsaws—while blindfolded and balancing on a large ball. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In times of change, let decisions be your guide]]><![CDATA[By Patrick Litré and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c23b7f5-76df-49e7-b71a-10aa64674f78https://www.bain.com/insights/your-ab-testing-isnt-working-nearly-as-well-as-you-think-wired/Recent advances in statistical methods and analytics have given marketers a far more powerful and sophisticated technique through experimental design. Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your A/B testing isn't working nearly as well as you think]]><![CDATA[By John Senior and Eric Almquist]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wired1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WIRED]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4db550e9-18bf-4dfd-9ec8-49565fb928ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-customer-loyalty-pay-off-american-banker/Customer loyalty and advocacy form the engine of organic growth in banking today.Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to make customer loyalty pay off]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit and Maureen Burns]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef1dbe82-9d76-4640-a88c-69a7f8690dfdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2013/What it takes to make loyalty pay off.Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Loyalty in Retail Banking: Global Edition 2013]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2a562b8-e132-4432-85e4-2d770a679976https://www.bain.com/insights/salesforce-effectiveness-case-study-video/How customer segmentation and a new account model can help a telecom company provide the specialized service that customers have come to expect in this market.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 14:43:34 Z<![CDATA[Salesforce Effectiveness: A Case Study]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1e1c07cd466245b6aff09d8166807a32/salesforce-effectiveness-a-case-study.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>27f7021e-41b1-4779-9d06-d0fa84a44d8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/salesforce-effectiveness-overview-video/Why a finely honed sales model is crucial to meeting the sophisticated needs of today's business customer.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 14:02:47 Z<![CDATA[Salesforce effectiveness: An overview]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fcfa7ae506994005b6d3ca3e68ba6343/salesforce-effectiveness-an-overview.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>323e777d-4fc0-4f10-a1b6-05a3bea8f800https://www.bain.com/insights/having-it-their-way-the-big-opportunity-in-personalized-products-forbes/Sellers of everything from dress shirts to handbags and even consumer packaged goods are discovering the value of letting customers create their own unique products. Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Having it their way: The big opportunity in personalized products]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding and Christopher Perry]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec138298-13b9-4baf-b125-50c25e055a62https://www.bain.com/insights/simplifying-the-job-without-destroying-it-fm-blog/Four ways to free up frontline leaders to focus on the customer.Mon, 04 Nov 2013 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Simplifying the Job Without Destroying It]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca4812f1-c6de-4488-856b-46e71b284b09https://www.bain.com/insights/its-time-for-tough-choices-aviation-week/It's time for governments to make tough decisions about where to cut the budget.Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It's time for tough choices]]><![CDATA[By Michael Goldberg]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>858e3da8-db3c-47c6-b1da-e1b170382452https://www.bain.com/insights/the-monday-meeting-fm-blog/In Monday meetings, everything you do signals the cadence you want from your people. Sat, 02 Nov 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Monday Meeting]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>905b5340-d7d9-41aa-936c-59e12db2c866https://www.bain.com/insights/the-teas-not-hot-and-other-frontline-stories-fm-blog/Vikram Oberoi uses three stories to keep his brand stay synonymous with luxury and superior service. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Tea’s Not Hot and Other Frontline Stories]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfcf0e1c-610b-4231-842c-4edbddf82e6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-middle-east-trends/How to accurately measure the customer experience, and how to embed it in a bank's day-to-day operations.Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer loyalty in Middle East]]><![CDATA[By Julien Faye]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Trends]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e38953e2-337d-4f02-9fdd-e42de173f69dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-four-great-balancing-acts-fm-blog/Capturing the benefits of Founder’s Mentality while capturing the benefits of scale and scope is a constant balancing act.Wed, 30 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Four Great Balancing Acts]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>412896a3-0ab1-4715-9c2c-950000924d25https://www.bain.com/insights/broken-supply-chains-chemanager/Companies ignore global supply chain inefficiencies, chokepoints, and nontarrif barriers at their peril.Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Broken supply chains: Finding the hidden costs]]><![CDATA[By Gerry Mattios and Mark Gottfredson]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CHEManager]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d144b61c-f400-4a32-a760-c036d4ca793chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-big-data-boom-forbes/To become true analytics leaders, companies must embed Big Data deeply in their organizations.Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Big Data boom: Is your company ready?]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>25ba4c9d-2490-4c8b-99fb-14a8bf131373https://www.bain.com/insights/the-second-generation-role-maintain-the-magic-fm-blog/Children of company founders need to carry on their parents' missions. Tue, 29 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Second-generation Role: Maintain the Magic]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b5d159b-82a1-4e31-9867-066c2bcba92chttps://www.bain.com/insights/iif-video-financial-globalization-with-john-ott/Partner John Ott discusses the challenges small and medium-sized enterprises face in Europe during a panel discussion at the Institute of International Finance's annual meeting.Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:21:23 Z<![CDATA[Financial globalization: An IIF panel discussion]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/90eb854d1ff847508c43600950821904/financial-globalization-an-iif-panel-discussion.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d218bb4f-f5ad-493b-b1bd-1c1adc7a035dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/buy-that-engagement-ring-now-the-coming-supply-squeeze-in-diamonds-forbes/Diamond prices will not be getting any cheaper and might even soar in about four years.Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buy that engagement ring now: The coming supply squeeze in diamonds]]><![CDATA[By Olya Linde and Yury Spektorov]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Mining]]><![CDATA[English]]>fb6c6b8a-96d5-4942-96ec-4726878d11b1https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-goods-worldwide-market-study-fall-2013/Propelled by Chinese tourism and new store openings, the Americas region surpasses China as the luxury goods growth leader.Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study Fall 2013]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b93e82e7-31d7-4e14-8f00-8bd4c5c8041ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-a-time-of-heroes-to-a-time-of-balance-fm-blog/Founders encounter three typical phases when they try to scale their talent and their organizations. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From a Time of Heroes to a Time of Balance]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>96c827e2-8738-4207-bb80-5ac5ad248397https://www.bain.com/insights/good-decisions-start-with-getting-out-of-your-own-way-forbes/Psychologists and behavioral economists have identified some of the most common decision-making obstacles. If you’re aware of the traps, you are far less likely to be hobbled by them.Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Good decisions start with getting out of your own way]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Todd Senturia]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>eaf35a21-6a9c-48cf-912e-d0dc49849026https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-1-fourth-year-of-omnichannel-growth/Bain is forecasting omnichannel sales growth of 4% this holiday season, which includes in-store and e-commerce purchases. Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain expects fourth consecutive year of omnichannel growth]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>231fc3f8-c46e-4232-8c47-efe615d9b10fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/zero-based-budgeting-video/Focused, targeted cost cutting is just not enough for healthcare companies facing turbulence in the sector. Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:37:53 Z<![CDATA[Molly Kerr: Healthcare cost transformation through zero-based budgeting]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/83b4532fe15e429693bc7562aee1b9a3/healthcare-zero-based-budgeting-molly-kerr.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>dff2d837-af8e-42b2-860e-109c28230825https://www.bain.com/insights/brands-battle-for-chinas-shoppers/The days of growing a brand just by riding a category wave are coming to an end, especially in top-tier cities. As in more mature markets, brand growth in China will need to come from share gains.Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Foreign and local brands battle for China's shoppers in a rapidly changing environment]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>ddf67868-fb04-40b1-84c6-86fae21c0d70https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-keep-local-at-the-top-of-the-agenda-fm-blog/Three ways large companies can balance when to act globally and when to act locally.Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Keep “Local” at the Top of the Agenda]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8ad05c3-8bd6-43b5-98ff-2eaad6fb4809https://www.bain.com/insights/what-good-looks-like-creating-an-operational-excellence-management-system/The right set of rules, implemented with accountability, can guide companies on their journeys toward operational excellence.Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What "good" looks like: Creating an operational excellence management system]]><![CDATA[By Pedro Caruso, Francesco Cigala, and Juan Carlos Gay]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>2790ee10-f70f-4887-8cfa-dfe2808636cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceos-how-well-do-you-know-your-company-fm-blog/Eight questions can pressure test whether or not a CEO is in control of the business.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CEOs: How Well Do You Know Your Company?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b574156f-cc4e-4def-bd0e-765bf46ee62bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/restoring-financing-and-growth-to-europes-smes/Four sets of impediments and how to overcome them. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Restoring financing and growth to Europe's SMEs]]><![CDATA[By John Ott]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>82433cfc-fff2-4739-9241-3645027896c8https://www.bain.com/insights/does-your-company-really-use-its-leadership-position-fm-blog/Six characteristics help companies achieve industry leadership.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Does Your Company Really Use Its Leadership Position?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f3e102a-facd-4178-9623-3323f3ba43b3https://www.bain.com/insights/rejoicing-in-slowness-while-celebrating-speed-fm-blog/For the leaders of Mey Içki, fast decision making is key.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rejoicing in Slowness While Celebrating Speed]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d4b445d-c569-45b2-b700-4e35d3317269https://www.bain.com/insights/do-the-founders-mentality-paths-apply-to-individuals-fm-blog/Great leaders share three traits.Tue, 08 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do the Founder’s Mentality Paths Apply to Individuals?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c1ce1f1-6a73-4efb-a83a-0c62a804c7ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-complexity-and-the-energy-vampires-fm-blog/To derive the benefits of scope and scale, leaders need to rid calendars of distracting activities and organizations of energy vampires.Tue, 08 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming Complexity and the Energy Vampires]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc234e8b-b6ab-4c37-933f-c44cbaf3eb0dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/historys-biggest-mistakes-why-youre-not-doomed-to-repeat-them-forbes/History has been full of bad decisions, but getting business decisions right is tough, too.Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[History's biggest mistakes: Why you're not doomed to repeat them]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers, Marcia Blenko, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>77e6fd26-61b7-4b6e-869b-15ae2850a347https://www.bain.com/insights/chro-30-the-new-chief-human-resources-officer-fm-blog/The CHRO is often the key champion of change in restoring the Founder's Mentality.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CHRO 3.0: The New Chief Human Resources Officer]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9cabcbb5-5973-438b-8f47-7efb5c189fadhttps://www.bain.com/insights/your-best-employees-work-for-love-not-money/Tying customer feedback to incentive pay often encourages the wrong behaviors.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your best employees work for love, not money]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7095584-0898-4177-b103-d0a96a9d83bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/cracking-the-code-of-innovation-business-standard/Successful innovators combine creativity and imagination with business and analysis at every phase of product development.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cracking the code of innovation]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist and Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Standard]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>85b4b1dc-ee0c-431a-be87-f8a9bb37ed8bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/old-processes-new-reality-fm-blog/The role of strategy has shifted in three specific ways.Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Old Processes, New Reality]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f81b679-898d-4614-9c0f-1b9f132c705ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/of-note-taking-the-long-term-view/Cost cuts produce quick and attractive year-on-year results, but such incremental steps don't always produce sustainable improvements.Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: Taking the long-term view]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e66086b-90bd-4a27-84d5-86c44d403aa9https://www.bain.com/insights/turn-your-supply-chain-into-a-profitable-growth-engine/The power of taking an unconstrained view of supply chains.Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turn your supply chain into a profitable growth engine]]><![CDATA[By Adam Borchert and Miltiadis Athanassiou]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f3205ce-02d6-474f-ac3b-3c3612b9814ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/boiling-frog-affliction-and-other-ills/Organizational ailments tend to come in clusters, which means you’re going to need a combination of treatments to fix them.Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boiling-frog affliction and other ills: Using combination therapies to improve organization performance]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>94b41b95-26ed-4abd-b514-e92311d22880https://www.bain.com/insights/the-digital-disconnect-in-consumer-products/Here’s what the digitally entitled consumer means for consumer products companies.Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The digital disconnect in consumer products]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Digital]]><![CDATA[English]]>c14dcc2f-5c1c-47b6-9bde-7f3db632db02https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-your-companys-metabolic-rate-fm-blog/Many CEOs say the biggest issue their companies face is a lack of urgency. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What’s Your Company’s Metabolic Rate?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed35d926-4ead-4e1e-a443-ddfa46314519https://www.bain.com/insights/the-hidden-costs-of-broken-supply-chains-strategic-review/With tariffs so low, what's holding up cross-border trade?Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The hidden costs of broken supply chains - Strategic Review]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Pierre Felenbok and Mark Gottfredson]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Strategic Review]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>5244f5e3-6584-4970-b5b8-b3095f06d961https://www.bain.com/insights/the-clarity-of-the-order-book-fm-blog/Amid all the complexity in businesses today, the best founders obsess about the daily order book.Mon, 30 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Clarity of the Order Book]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b47cc3f-9ae3-42ce-9390-fa3d7d5513d0https://www.bain.com/insights/resetting-digital-strategy-in-australia/A closer look at digital strategies in Australian financial services.Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Resetting digital strategy in Australia: Delivering what customers really want]]><![CDATA[By Peter Stumbles and Gary Turner]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e756547e-69d7-4acf-bb51-66445c04cdf2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-change-your-executives-behavior-starting-this-monday-fm-blog/How can companies rediscover a sense of Founder's Mentality? Five actions can help leadership teams get started in the Monday morning meeting.Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Change Your Executives’ Behavior—Starting This Monday]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e139fa4-7892-44dc-bc23-fcf2b1ef3be3https://www.bain.com/insights/the-problem-with-founders-fm-blog/The Founder’s Mentality remains critical, but founders' routines need to change.Thu, 26 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Problem with Founders]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e10ca70f-c241-4840-9708-1c56e35be8e4https://www.bain.com/insights/2014-oil-and-gas-industry-planning-cycle/Energy executives will consider macroeconomic issues, industry trends and tactical specifics as they plan their budgets for the coming year. Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2014 oil and gas industry planning cycle: Getting it right]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf1b89f2-7499-4ad2-aff4-9f9d1dc2bdd2https://www.bain.com/insights/opportunities-in-integrated-care-for-pharma-and-medtech/When, where and how should manufacturers get involved?Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Opportunities in integrated care for pharma and medtech]]><![CDATA[By Michael Retterath and Tamara Olsen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>f43f87c1-f59a-4128-adea-e08991d416b9https://www.bain.com/insights/embrace-conflict-fm-blog/Conflict is not the problem.Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embrace Conflict]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa2b022f-fe5e-4711-8959-274c23efc49ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/separate-the-thinkers-from-the-doers-fm-blog/The principle of doers vs. thinkers turns some things upside down, but it creates huge opportunities as well.Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Separate the Thinkers from the Doers]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>385ba084-697a-4a58-9a9a-27f1355ad937https://www.bain.com/insights/the-loose-tight-model-and-importance-of-hiring-veterans-fm-blog/Veterans understand viscerally that strategy equals front line execution.Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Loose-tight Model and Importance of Hiring Veterans]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4285848-0023-431c-a85a-8d4ce4ff3364https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-healthcares-biggest-ma-opportunity-and-challenge-forbes/The sheer scale of Asia’s developing economies is turning them into some of the hottest markets for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia: Healthcare's biggest M&A opportunity and challenge]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5859fb7a-46f2-4951-aaa6-463d462fbbb7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-window-of-opportunity-in-indias-power-sector/Frequent blackouts reveal the grid’s fragility—but also tremendous opportunities for international utilities that can manage the complexities. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The window of opportunity in India's power sector]]><![CDATA[By Amit Sinha]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>11c0afcc-7251-48a3-94c2-bf5fbe1c255bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/hidden-treasure-why-energy-efficiency-deserves-a-second-look/Why energy efficiency deserves a second look. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hidden treasure: Why energy efficiency deserves a second look]]><![CDATA[By Oliver Straehle and Adrien Bron]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>507c86ee-bdb9-499a-a4d7-e798884624a9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-value-of-big-data/Only 4% of companies said they have the right resources to draw meaningful insights from data—and to act on them.Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The value of Big Data: How analytics differentiates winners]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>2690bbbf-6c9e-40ce-9427-a2902cced5bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gender-equality-in-the-uk/Over the last 50 years, gender equality has transformed our society. However, despite all this progress, both men and women are starting to recognise and worry that we’re still a long way off achieving true gender equality in this country.Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gender equality in the UK: The next stage of the journey]]><![CDATA[By Darci Darnell and Orit Gadiesh]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fe6f6b516d2d4be6b0ad9a92da015660/gender-equality-in-the-uk-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c8b012a-ee25-4bd4-91de-f75b52ff4716https://www.bain.com/insights/making-it-personal-rules-for-success-in-product-customization/By providing customization, brands raise loyalty at a time when it’s more important than ever.Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making it personal: Rules for success in product customization]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding and Christopher Perry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b49310e-7c20-4f2f-8264-2aaeb87b8db6https://www.bain.com/insights/seizing-the-onshore-opportunity-in-brazil-oilfield-technology/Huge opportunities will likely open up in Brazil for companies that can bring to life the full potential of onshore gas reserves.Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seizing the onshore opportunity in Brazil]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá, John Norton, and Juan Carlos Gay]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Oilfield Technology]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>741b11e8-3318-427b-9270-9fff503f7126https://www.bain.com/insights/mission-accomplished-but-now-what-fm-blog/Growing companies need to figure out whether the people they brought with them on the initial journey are right for the next phase.Thu, 12 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mission Accomplished—but Now What?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>95575db7-a553-450d-8966-f6f13f656556https://www.bain.com/insights/who-how-why-big-data-infographic/If you don't know who (and where) your chief analytics officer is, you may already be behind the curve.Wed, 11 Sep 2013 10:18:22 Z<![CDATA[The Who, Why and How of Big Data]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7e38b971ad4e4a31b99ad38cdd24885e/big-data-infographic-10-15-13-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a0dd4ce-3ed7-46d3-bb49-0d013b9bb51ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/act-now-triple-your-direct-marketing-effectiveness/Leading marketers now have a far more powerful and sophisticated technique to test direct marketing campaigns. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Act now! Triple your direct marketing effectiveness]]><![CDATA[By John Senior and Eric Almquist]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9ee228a-2443-4aad-9e1a-5458961debeahttps://www.bain.com/insights/big_data_the_organizational_challenge/If you don't know who (and where) your chief analytics officer is, you may already be behind the curve.Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Big Data: The Organizational Challenge]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/25c167a5149c42168994338f9dc99ffe/big-data-the-organizational-challenge-530x242.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, AI, Insights, and Solutions]]><![CDATA[English]]>28d71f9a-f0b6-4d06-b006-b0a8df0f8266https://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-fully-integrated-biotech-company-in-vivo/The transition from R&D to a fully integrated stage is a make-or-break scenario for any biotech company.Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a fully integrated biotech company: What it takes]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c4254df-22e7-4041-b43e-862334918eeehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-lego-revived-its-founders-mentality-fm-blog/A downward spiral doesn’t have to mean “game over.”Fri, 06 Sep 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How LEGO Revived Its Founder’s Mentality]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>97e106cd-62ac-46bd-876d-c5bf39e21769https://www.bain.com/insights/challenges-and-growth-strategy-in-an-era-of-continuous-uncertainty-economic-times/After six years in economic doldrums—and despite the US market's rally—many business leaders across the globe still seem paralysed when it comes to growth strategies.Tue, 03 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Challenges & growth: Strategy in an era of continuous uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Sri Rajan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>05951750-6db1-41d0-801e-10885668e085https://www.bain.com/insights/challenges-and-growth-strategy-in-an-era-of-continuous-uncertainty-the-economic-times/After six years in economic doldrums—and despite the US market's rally—many business leaders across the globe still seem paralysed when it comes to growth strategies.Tue, 03 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Challenges & growth: Strategy in an era of continuous uncertainty]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Sri Rajan]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6df39188-ffb2-446a-ac1b-37035742ffd2https://www.bain.com/insights/china-worlds-largest-digital-market-infographic/How should brands and retailers transform their business model to adapt to customer purchasing habits in the digital age?Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:08:27 Z<![CDATA[China: The world's largest digital market is getting bigger]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8627dd1a422542ca84852cb9bf6bdb8a/china-ecommerce-infographic-1-14-15-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>559c335b-e668-4c25-b94a-9def455f4d37https://www.bain.com/insights/china-worlds-biggest-online-shopper-infographic/China surpassed the US in online shopping in 2013 and isn't slowing down.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:00:34 Z<![CDATA[China: The world's biggest online shopper]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/36d186dbf52143feba7e6a1a19667385/china-the-worlds-biggest-online-shopper-infographic-1000-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a94ce7e0-43bd-4e2c-ba9b-fc25adcb4d55https://www.bain.com/insights/what-a-cluttered-office-says-about-strategic-focus-fm-blog/Often, the more cluttered the office, the more ruthlessly focused the company.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What a Cluttered Office Says about Strategic Focus]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7cc5b061-47af-4f3c-a015-44c90f862183https://www.bain.com/insights/why-it-pays-for-pc-insurers-to-earn-their-customers-intense-loyalty-brief/The race to the bottom on price can be a dead end. Instead, leading insurers aim to deliver a service experience that delights customers.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why it pays for P&C insurers to earn their customers' intense loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Sean O'Neill]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Insurance, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f360b66-6358-4de0-8957-1eae6cb0066ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-e-commerce-prize/On a single day last November, more people logged on to China’s most popular e-commerce site than the entire population of Brazil.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's e-commerce prize]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9d8f714-96ec-47e2-8991-9fb17c34875fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-is-a-gift-with-maintenance-required-fm-blog/For many companies, Founder’s Mentality is one of their most valuable competitive assets and should be managed consciously.Tue, 27 Aug 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Founder’s Mentality Is a Gift—with Maintenance Required]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7acb6dc4-0967-4639-b1b1-5bf60f0b17c0https://www.bain.com/insights/global-diamond-report-2013/Diamond supply and demand are expected to grow at compound annual rates of 2.0% and 5.1%, respectively, during the next 10 years. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Global Diamond Report 2013: Journey through the Value Chain]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Mining, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>aedb2533-e64a-4459-8da0-cd3880f29de9https://www.bain.com/insights/cracking-the-code-of-innovation-forbes/Companies that are innovation leaders grow faster, enjoy greater employee loyalty, and are better at making and executing decisions. What do such companies know that their competitors don't?Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cracking the code of innovation]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>176dd9fc-c9be-4d1f-b802-d4c5ec33dd66https://www.bain.com/insights/in-praise-of-spikiness-how-founders-mentality-companies-create-edge-fm-blog/Spikiness creates differentiation and passion in a world where the forces of entropy and institutionalization push for the opposite.Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In Praise of Spikiness: How Founder’s Mentality Companies Create an Edge]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>41b33c4a-6b24-4b53-a07d-119b509b01d1https://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-deal-the-value-of-a-sales-specialist-forbes/Specialists can augment sales teams for improved success, but a scientific approach is needed to maximize results.Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the deal: The value of a sales specialist]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef26bbf0-d4c8-4db6-81b0-0680a14e87e0https://www.bain.com/insights/china-private-wealth-report-2013/China’s private wealth market has transformed from a time of opportunity in the early days to a period of fiercer competition in 2011, and now it is in a new phase of building a solid foundation.Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China Private Wealth Report 2013]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>077d1a39-24da-4148-a7a9-c997ab460584https://www.bain.com/insights/honing-talent-through-sustainability-ssir/Three things companies can do to improve their sustainability agenda to attract talent and improve employee productivity.Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Honing talent through sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[SSIR]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>b335e76b-5f87-407b-b796-ba7a3f46e330https://www.bain.com/insights/muji-channeling-the-founders-mentality-fm-blog/As a company drifts off course, founders and non-founders alike must ask themselves several key questions.Fri, 09 Aug 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[MUJI: Channeling the Founder’s Mentality]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4fd87c1-aab0-45d9-923d-b3ccefc2c2a4https://www.bain.com/insights/who-is-the-king-and-who-are-the-subjects-fm-blog/Every company, regardless of size, should be able to answer two questions.Thu, 08 Aug 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who Is the King and Who Are the Subjects?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>23819a91-ad63-47d8-89c4-f2d1905c5312https://www.bain.com/insights/post-crisis-tackling-risk-at-european-banks-forbes/It’s time to raise the profile of a metric that has played a minor role to date: RoRWA—the rate of return on risk-weighted assets.Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Post-crisis, tackling risk at European banks]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>ffb65b04-dc8d-4b64-82b7-6bf3bb2c1b44https://www.bain.com/insights/the-five-steps-to-better-decisions/How companies can build the ability to decide and deliver in every part of their business.Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:25:27 Z<![CDATA[The Five Steps to Better Decisions]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3c6e34feb26b4fe38098b72e88120467/the-five-steps-to-better-decisions-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b6fbe73-0500-4298-8e3c-3bf3a90a88c5https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-a-net-promoter-system-company/Putting loyalty at the heart of the business requires executives who understand their job in a wholly new way.Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading a Net Promoter System® company]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>d87671f1-fab3-43e6-bc8d-124e76971ddbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reintegration-innovation-utility-week/Deciding whether, when and how to integrate is part of the development of a long-term strategy for every utility, but these decisions must be made strategically in order to be beneficial.Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reintegration innovation?]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/utilityweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Utility Week]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>fde616a1-8797-4618-99f7-a9af90ebda7ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-powerful-economics-of-customer-loyalty-in-australia/It's not enough to delight customers. For an enterprise to thrive, it has to invest in loyalty-building initiatives that will yield a high return. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The powerful economics of customer loyalty in Australia]]><![CDATA[By Katrina Cuthell and Richard Hatherall]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>22f2422e-a731-454b-ae32-5c65cbb26728https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-brands-by-understanding-what-chinese-shoppers-really-do/The days of growing a brand just by riding a category wave are coming to an end, especially in top-tier cities. As in more mature markets, brand growth in China will need to come from share gains.Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing brands by understanding what Chinese shoppers really do]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c45cd0bd-4528-44f8-95be-0fff9111f816https://www.bain.com/insights/european-banking-bain-report/Now that risk figures so prominently in European banking, it’s time to raise the profile of a metric that has played a minor role to date.Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[European banking: Striking the right balance between risk and return]]><![CDATA[By Walter Sinn]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa9d1674-c5a1-4d66-93a7-5ca2e2051079https://www.bain.com/insights/what-lies-beyond-the-financial-crisis-for-uk-retail-banks/The financial crisis aside, UK retail banks now face a fundamentally different market. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What lies beyond the financial crisis for UK retail banks?]]><![CDATA[By Tim Cochrane, Herman Spruit, and Glen Williams]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d42d94a-6ce8-4b1c-af49-589ca7c00c3ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/for-software-makers-turning-clouds-disruption-into-transformation-forbes/How should software leaders interpret the changes in their business landscape, and what should they do to make sure they’re not left behind by the software as a service (SaaS) wave?Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For software makers, turning cloud's disruption into transformation]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a58a18e-12d8-45a7-b3bb-0d9b90c38d36https://www.bain.com/insights/break-out-from-the-g-and-a-cost-treadmill/How support functions can delight their customers, not just cut costs.Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Break Out from the G&A Cost Treadmill]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Paul Cichocki, and Peter Stumbles]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Service Operations, Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>6203c1cc-3f31-435a-b4ed-d55d111c3293https://www.bain.com/insights/strategy-uncertainty-and-unfamiliarity-forbes/A lot of what seems like uncertainty is actually unfamiliarity. This distinction means that old ways can be adjusted and new methods acquired in pursuit of real opportunities that never have been seen before.Mon, 08 Jul 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategy, uncertainty and unfamiliarity]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a7227f30-ec38-4423-80e9-2d9ec1f8b146https://www.bain.com/insights/clearing-the-digital-hurdles-bests-review/The digital disruption that has transformed sector after sector, from publishing to travel, has come to insurance. Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Clearing the digital hurdles]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/bestsreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Best's Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f625be4-ee11-4d7b-a400-c08eec030925https://www.bain.com/insights/the-cloud-reshapes-the-business-of-software/Scale, platform power and stickiness will still be necessary, but speed and deep customer insights will become essential, too.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The cloud reshapes the business of software]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>a56a7f95-a966-447d-a4b3-6742ac7db917https://www.bain.com/insights/of-note-east-meets-west/Global leaders have significantly built their emerging-markets presence in the pursuit of growth, with these markets now contributing upwards of 50% of revenue for some leading players. Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: East meets West]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>945098be-b05a-4aff-be51-349b8da2e9dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/growth-through-simplicity/By focusing only on winning products, consumer goods companies are finding a way to outperform.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth through simplicity: How the best consumer goods players are getting bigger by getting smaller]]><![CDATA[By François Faelli and Eduardo Giménez]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfddb3cc-2293-441b-aaf7-116f24a0fd0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/rebooting-western-europe/Consumer goods companies that sharpen their focus in Western Europe can overcome the stagnation and find a path back to growth.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rebooting Western Europe]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Meacham, Nicolas Bloch, Guy Brusselmans, and Christophe De Vusser]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c65d6d0f-d855-4884-96f1-3e84bc76dc5bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-approach-to-m-and-a-helps-healthcare-companies-to-grow-in-asia/Healthcare companies looking for growth in Asia’ s developing markets are turning to M&A, but they need a different playbook than the one that brought them success in the West. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A new approach to M&A helps healthcare companies grow in Asia]]><![CDATA[By Grace Shieh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>87acd0aa-8836-4174-ae53-c710a6e455bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/leadership-economics-and-the-benefits-of-scale-fm-blog/Leadership economics, not just scale, matter.Sun, 23 Jun 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leadership Economics and the Benefits of Scale]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b1501e91-06d1-438c-8f0c-0959ac97bddfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-do-ceos-keep-getting-put-in-a-box-fm-blog/Balance can prevent leaders from focusing and overwhelming problems with undivided attention.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Do CEOs Keep Getting Put in a Box?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d36299e-114a-4b29-bde5-968fa1745bc7https://www.bain.com/insights/sustained-cost-reduction-for-utilities/Reducing costs is a no-regrets move in an industry facing slow growth, rising costs and heightened competition. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustained cost reduction for utilities]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise and Stephan Zech]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf2d6d73-028e-4cb6-8db6-9c3153440de2https://www.bain.com/insights/webinar-a-new-pharma-launch-paradigm/Michael Kunst and Rafael Natanek discuss how pharmaceutical companies can launch successful products in a market with higher hurdles to access and increased competition.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:24:36 Z<![CDATA[Webinar: A new pharma launch paradigm]]><![CDATA[By Michael Kunst and Rafael Natanek]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/46ed1b54057240b789b8adede0530b20/webinar-a-new-pharma-launch-paradigm.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>abad3acd-46bc-4319-9e38-ba3e078b24bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-westward-winds/As insurgent companies gain scale and scope, they also encounter a number of forces that threaten to drive them away from their Founder’s Mentality.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Founder's Mentality®: The Westward Winds]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d18b9c4-7944-465c-8ea3-7ecadbdc330chttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-southward-winds/Large multinationals often struggle against forces that threaten to turn the power of incumbency into the pain of bureaucracy.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Founder's Mentality®: The Southward Winds]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook, James Allen, and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d66c841-400e-4dc2-b06e-0594a1b68aa2https://www.bain.com/insights/infobesity-the-enemy-of-good-decisions/How to attack information overload. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Infobesity: The enemy of good decisions]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers, Rudy Puryear, and James Root]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f97f0ab4-f23f-4b54-9c84-82f6731c59cahttps://www.bain.com/insights/companies-think-procurement-costs-are-outside-their-control-they-are-not-economic-times/If there was a time to take another look at procurement savings as a way to reduce costs, free up cash and improve margins, it is now.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies think procurement costs are outside their control—they are not]]><![CDATA[By Sudarshan Sampathkumar and Greg Gerstenhaber]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>be593d32-e1c7-4500-b2e2-21e0e397310ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-pharma-launch-paradigm/Create an innovative Launch Factory by mapping your assets to four archetypes.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A new pharma launch paradigm: From one size fits all to a tailored product approach]]><![CDATA[By Michael Kunst and Loïc Plantevin]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>7efc3f4a-3bd5-4bec-a943-4c819fe513d6https://www.bain.com/insights/why-every-company-needs-to-risk-chaos-fm-blog/Let disorder prevail—at times—to remind the company what really matters.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Every Company Needs to Risk Chaos]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>eed3b2ad-8fc2-4b7f-8802-e93b648bd694https://www.bain.com/insights/life-after-death-of-the-nobler-mission-fm-blog/How does a company recapture its sense of a nobler mission?Sun, 02 Jun 2013 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Life After Death of the Nobler Mission]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b918109b-3df7-4856-a305-af8feba31cfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/creating-a-vibrant-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-in-india/A growing group of first-generation Indian entrepreneurs is generating large-scale employment and significant wealth.Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in India]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>88f7c7e4-b4a8-4911-a789-cafe5d40f933https://www.bain.com/insights/integrated-planning-the-key-to-upstream-operational-excellence/Oil and gas operators often struggle to implement better activity planning, but it's essential to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operations.Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrated planning: The key to upstream operational excellence]]><![CDATA[By John McCreery and Ethan Phillips]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>82fff1f5-1a7c-4315-9604-6b5f6670007fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/large-project-management-in-oil-and-gas/Large, complex projects demand a coherent reference framework and top-notch project management skills.Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Large project management in oil and gas]]><![CDATA[By Roberto Nava]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8cd7b801-4eb0-4f7c-9470-338a73739a97https://www.bain.com/insights/the-infrastructure-behind-a-net-promoter-system/A good Net Promoter System delivers a ton of useful information about your customers’ experience—but only if you have the operational infrastructure to support it.Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Infrastructure Behind a Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>220e0d02-90fd-424d-a65b-2baf4a6552e1https://www.bain.com/insights/five-obstacles-to-a-healthier-world-forbes/Our global conversation about promoting and creating sustainable health needs to go beyond the absence of disease.Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five obstacles to a healthier world]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>e63cf8a3-e5d9-4836-9500-ffb7d31ec5a3https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-matters-in-the-battle-for-talent-hbr/New data shows that sustainability is an increasingly important factor in attracting and managing talent.Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustainability matters in the battle for talent]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b1aea91-4ae5-4921-b6ab-96523a7b87b2https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-in-mexico-primed-for-significant-growth/Though still a nascent private equity market, Mexico is worth another look for investors seeking opportunities in a less-crowded market.Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity in Mexico: Primed for significant growth]]><![CDATA[By Pino Del Sesto]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4da43818-10fe-41d6-8b87-9f5756e6a0d8https://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2013/The private equity market in India is maturing, and despite an uncertain 2012, is developing the trust and transparency that underpin a healthy investment landscape.Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2013]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>3328ff13-6c65-43c2-80da-7c62c4de7721https://www.bain.com/insights/david-harding-the-repeatable-model-for-ma-video/ Advisory Partner David Harding discusses the growth opportunities available through repeatable models of M&A for mountain-climbing companies.Wed, 08 May 2013 10:09:22 Z<![CDATA[David Harding: The repeatable model for M&A]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ea99c109a7f64d5e971bff5ef9a55d84/the-repeatable-model-for-m-and-a.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d4b992e-47cf-4282-8759-88e080e6868dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-open-innovation/Open Innovation applies the principles of free trade to innovation, advancing new ideas through the use of tools such as partnerships, joint ventures, licensing and strategic alliances.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Open Innovation]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a1a9f1ec2ecb4aaeb9fd0ea29d385249/openinnovation1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>801dca49-34bc-4e9f-ac1c-4514c8d81e74https://www.bain.com/insights/results-delivery-managing-the-highs-and-lows-of-change/Major change initiatives provoke wild mood swings, which cloud people’s judgment and lead to bad decisions. Companies that have mastered change know how to anticipate those swings and counter the serious risks they create.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Results Delivery: Managing the highs and lows of change]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/98cf2463784142948d85886208e7726d/results-delivery-managing-the-highs-and-lows-of-change-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c1f6863-1dc2-46ed-8e67-42e689fbb473https://www.bain.com/insights/the-renaissance-in-mergers-and-acquisitions-how-to-make-your-deals-successful/Experienced acquirers know how to recognize good deals—and how to build up a repeatable M&A capability.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The renaissance in mergers and acquisitions: How to make your deals successful]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Richard Jackson, and Satish Shankar]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fc71225a34694f4e8c32e5f8e31c8f77/the-renaissance-in-mergers-and-acquisitions-how-to-make-your-deals-successful-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>069cb665-8320-43ea-a7d1-dadd909607eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/hook-the-front-line-on-the-performance-improvement-habit/How service organizations can improve financial performance, raise customer loyalty and spark employee engagement.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hook the front line on the performance improvement habit]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton and John Norton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c14b832-4bd1-4c3b-9861-d787b146a825https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-downsizing/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management, topical (as evidenced by coverage in the business press) and measurable.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Downsizing]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>31c7a657-a541-4cbc-8862-325d61b5c88bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-downsizing/ Skillful Downsizing should help a company emerge from challenging economic conditions in stronger shape.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Downsizing]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6f1a90dac1534f95a3e34e75d1bfc358/downsizing1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>f849ae67-7ae7-4bdb-9d95-910a521baf62https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-and-trends-2013/With more realistic expectations and a more focused approach, executives are pushing for revenue growth they missed in the downturn and an uneven recovery.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools & Trends 2013]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Barbara Bilodeau]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0d7913a-636d-4d7f-a344-31ebb514732ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2013-an-executives-guide/Globalization, technological advances and economic turbulence has increased the challenges executives face and, therefore, the need to find the right tools to meet those challenges.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools 2013: An executive's guide]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d240e19-93db-4f93-b3ca-b1905f4591fbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-social-media-programs/Social Media Programs allow individuals and organizations to interact with their employees, friends, customers and partners electronically across a range of devices. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Social Media Programs]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b902531d92fe4c79b574e05c06fa4531/socialmedia1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>8fafe813-a540-442c-a55d-d3b2b6e67121https://www.bain.com/insights/taking-the-measure-of-your-innovation-performance/Great innovators develop five critical capabilities—and always look at the process from both sides of the brain.Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking the measure of your innovation performance]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist and Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f6aa969-be40-4306-8b27-81dbbdabf46ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/healthy-living-the-business-opportunity-infographic/How business leaders can understand, advance and shape the market for Healthy Living.Mon, 06 May 2013 09:19:11 Z<![CDATA[Healthy living: The business opportunity]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c7138a5cba1342e1974b59c83a83093d/healthy-living-infographic-01-14-15-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d494ffb8-7008-4fbb-8095-a15714f14e69https://www.bain.com/insights/healthy-living-economic-necessity-and-business-opportunity/How business leaders can understand, advance and shape the market for Healthy Living.Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthy living: Economic necessity and business opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt, Tamara Olsen, and Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>cc6709cb-8097-44b1-8114-c2461eb1356dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/path-two-reviving-founders-mentality/Large incumbents and struggling bureaucracies that have lost their "founder's mentality" can regain it.Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Path Two: Reviving Founder's Mentality®]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8fe9352-b816-457e-900f-a70785c324a8https://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-southward-winds-death-of-nobler-mission/How companies can revive the shared sense of purpose that once made them great.Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southward Wind: Death of the Nobler Mission]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>83b3eb56-2ab2-41af-b58e-07e063b26624https://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-southward-winds-curse-of-matrix/An organizational matrix can be a powerful tool, but it must be carefully managed as it grows.Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southward Wind: The Curse of the Matrix]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c7a9d29-f186-4a7d-b631-258befaab082https://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-westward-winds-revenue-grows-faster-than-talent/The golden years when a company has all the skills it needs to be successful are usually short-lived. Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Westward Wind: Revenue Grows Faster than Talent]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook, James Allen, and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1344cba5-7ccf-4a1f-81c4-87e49062db6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/path-three-restoring-founders-mentality-through-creative-partnerships/Creative partnerships with fast-growing, Agile companies can help large incumbents regain their Founder's Mentality.Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Path Three: Restoring Founder's Mentality® through Creative Partnerships]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1b8949c-e345-4695-ae62-f683dbd78a2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/founders-mentality-southward-winds-complexity-doom-loop/Unchecked complexity is the silent killer of growth. Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Southward Wind: The Complexity Doom Loop]]><![CDATA[By James Allen, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/fm-blog-tile-1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Founder's Mentality Blog]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f2bf12a-8b83-4bac-9a07-afccb9b2a400https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-and-investors-where-is-this-relationship-going-forbes/The harsher realities of raising new funds and the downward pressure on returns have given general partners and limited partners powerful incentives to try new approaches.Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity and investors: Where is this relationship going?]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>541a87bb-6552-48e0-b5c0-3b822b5fed3chttps://www.bain.com/insights/strong-vital-signs-draw-private-equity-to-healthcare-forbes/With its steady growth and global pressure to rein in costs, the healthcare sector has all of the symptoms of an attractive private equity play.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strong vital signs draw private equity to healthcare]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa1e6419-4d04-4f3e-b788-2a883356e2e3https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-drills-for-growth-in-the-energy-sector-forbes/Strong fund-raising activity by private equity funds targeting the energy industry suggests that investments will be plentiful over the coming years.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity drills for growth in the energy sector]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cf689f4-5ff9-4ff7-aeaa-c073128b3015https://www.bain.com/insights/top-private-equity-funds-mine-past-wins-for-lessons-forbes/By investigating past successes and failures, private equity firms can lay a strong foundation for future funds, investments and performance.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Top private equity funds mine past wins for lessons]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1a1cc107-f5d5-4c4f-9d9c-b68891ff8350https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-heading-for-the-exits-forbes/Private equity funds eager to sell aging portfolio holdings may soon find new opportunities to reap capital for investors. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity: Heading for the exits?]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b6c9e13-8908-4399-9adc-6236cce98b31https://www.bain.com/insights/upa-can-still-redeem-its-economic-record-mint/It’s going to take more than Chidambaram’s budget to turn India's economy around—just like it takes time for an oil tanker to change direction.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[UPA can still redeem its economic record]]><![CDATA[By Ashish Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Mint]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5ad59da-57b8-42c2-a233-fe2da9d48841https://www.bain.com/insights/distributed-energy-disrupting-the-utility-business-model/More customers are generating their own power. Utilities can remain vital in this new energy world if they understand where they can profitably engage.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Distributed energy: Disrupting the utility business model]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>ee74acea-9096-4f13-86ac-895373e0d800https://www.bain.com/insights/the-big-green-talent-machine/How sustainability can help hone your talent agenda.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The big green talent machine]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>0cb85a1e-39d2-4f68-bc09-0e8c58c0b706https://www.bain.com/insights/new-private-equity-fund-raising-is-picking-up-but-so-is-the-competition-forbes/Private equity limited partners may be ready to increase new commitments enough to jolt fund-raising out of the flat trend it has been in since 2009. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New private equity fund-raising is picking up—but so is the competition]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8354209c-8d75-4ca0-a719-8b6656aae085https://www.bain.com/insights/mergers-and-acquisitions-coming-of-age-bangkok-post/M&A can deliver great value if well-conceived and properly executed.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mergers and acquisitions coming of age]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>788d61e8-7624-42fc-902c-172c755a77edhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-world-of-difference-for-private-equity-forbes/Differences in economic outlook across the globe will sharpen the regional flavor of investment activity.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A world of difference for private equity]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a9852d42-3580-448c-956d-febcb62bb491https://www.bain.com/insights/will-public-to-private-deals-take-off-in-2013-forbes/A major breakout in PE deal making hinges on a comeback of the public-to-private deals that dominated PE’s last cyclical peak and have been so notably absent since the global financial crisis. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will public-to-private deals take off in 2013?]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>20be0ab4-09e0-4faf-81cc-44ae844dd39chttps://www.bain.com/insights/supercharged-p-and-c-latam-insurance-review/High-performing insurers use advanced analytics to improve decisions in five areas.Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supercharged P&C]]><![CDATA[By Thomas Olsen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Latam Insurance Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d41bed5a-ab29-45f5-8580-d8611e266b75https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-is-back-in-business-forbes/In the absence of a major economic shock, prospects are good that 2013 will be a better year for private equity than preceding ones. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity is back in business]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>933fca28-eb47-427b-8b86-8dd3a490d06chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-cios-quick-start-manual/For a new CIO, learning to strike the right balance between addressing old problems and creating new capabilities is critical not only to survive but also thrive in a tough job.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The new CIO's quick-start manual]]><![CDATA[By Rudy Puryear and Marc van der Vleugel]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4819a86-2eb5-43b7-a947-17f7f78ee750https://www.bain.com/insights/get-ready-for-the-renaissance-in-m-and-a-forbes/Looking back at the first decade of this century, it is clear that many companies succeeded in delivering superior shareholder returns using M&A as a weapon for competitive advantage.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Get ready for the renaissance in M&A]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Laura Miles]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f7580a6-a248-421f-8aa4-496a67561b23https://www.bain.com/insights/signs-point-to-a-private-equity-revival-forbes/As private equity enters 2013, the industry is poised to benefit from strengthening fundamentals.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Signs point to a private equity revival]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f83f13ea-f34e-42d5-8953-0819c231f0c2https://www.bain.com/insights/decisions-during-change/Poor decision making and execution will undermine even the most carefully planned change.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decisions during change]]><![CDATA[By Patrick Litré and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d2b5191-4015-496f-ab60-68f6810cc682https://www.bain.com/insights/the-keys-to-effective-learning/Net Promoter System empowers employees by teaching them the skills they need to generate loyalty and enthusiasm among customers. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The keys to effective learning]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ee9d1ecabf5a4fe7968d9a76eb2eb2c9/the-keys-to-effective-learning-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>d631b049-00ca-4ba9-b957-2e530b2bc03ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/learning-how-to-change-with-uk-shoppers/How winning companies find ways to change with UK shoppers.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learning how to change with UK shoppers]]><![CDATA[By Richard Webster and Sanjay Dhiri]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a9a871a-d9bc-4a6f-a9c7-bbaee2544888https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2013/To win in this space, investors will need to unlock the returns found in complex deals, reshuffle strategies across sectors and geographies and boost returns by staying involved in assets post-close.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report 2013]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8f173f0b-1661-4d58-8560-6f3cf47a5a2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-are-the-consumer-insights/CEOs can become so product focused that they fail to consider the behavior of consumers.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: Where are the consumer insights?]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d57c2c1-fc90-4750-9ad2-890af6e91c66https://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-the-bank-branch-in-asia-redesigning-footprint-and-format/Bank branches can serve as showrooms for complex product sales and venues for expert advice on investments and mortgages.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future of the bank branch in Asia: Redesigning footprint and format]]><![CDATA[By Mark Schofield]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>201fa900-05d8-42c1-931f-dd0fa3a1f82ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/future-of-the-bank-branch-in-asia-rewiring-staff-behavior/Given the pressures on margins in a low-interest-rate environment, Asian banks are seeking higher productivity from their staff in an increasingly digital world. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Future of the bank branch in Asia: Rewiring staff behavior for a more digital world]]><![CDATA[By Mark Schofield]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>5af6f7fc-69e0-4f87-8f31-dd414340da54https://www.bain.com/insights/banking-on-the-move-ceo-forum/If Australian banks can reduce the costs of handling routine transactions, they will be able to serve mass segments more profitably and invest in high-margin services for the affluent.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking on the move]]><![CDATA[By Richard Hatherall and Gerard du Toit]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>05790fcc-dab6-47a5-b8bc-4283e1b81621https://www.bain.com/insights/for-insurance-companies-the-day-of-digital-reckoning/Customers want to use the channel most convenient to the moment, and they want channels to connect seamlessly. Are insurance companies up to the challenge?Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For insurance companies, the day of digital reckoning]]><![CDATA[By Henrik Naujoks and Stephen Phillips]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>42d25363-a7ce-4f5a-b376-62b9f142c49chttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-the-hidden-costs-in-broken-supply-chains/With tariffs at 30-year lows, what’s really holding up cross-border trade?Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding the hidden costs in broken supply chains]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ddbc8c5-0db3-434b-a0e7-0df5c5d53b33https://www.bain.com/insights/global-private-equity-report-2013/Credit markets are robust, M&A activity is on a rebound and long-term private equity returns outpace those of all other asset classes.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report 2013]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Suvir Varma, Graham Elton, and Bill Halloran]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b110c4a-becb-4e4f-9c21-f69f17b61c42https://www.bain.com/insights/the-renaissance-in-mergers-and-acquisitions-what-to-do-with-all-that-cash/Several macro trends will combine to make M&A essential for profitable growth this decade.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The renaissance in mergers and acquisitions: What to do with all that cash?]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Karen Harris, Richard Jackson, and Satish Shankar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>db4eddbe-ece1-4ff6-807d-8fd3a9f415e8https://www.bain.com/insights/wi-fi-for-your-customers-the-toughest-challenge-of-the-decade/Retailers and other companies know their customers want wireless access. Few executives understand how much planning (and money) is required to manage it successfully.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wi-Fi for your customers: The toughest challenge of the decade]]><![CDATA[By Rudy Puryear and Rasmus Wegener]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>d31cde45-c7bb-4ad4-8cde-9ee834c2d72fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-barriers-harm-global-trade-more-than-tariffs-wsj/Governments and companies need to focus on the supply-chain barriers that have become the biggest obstacle to free trade.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply-chain barriers harm global trade more than tariffs]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CFO Journal]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e3fa537-d51c-4dff-a70f-74ef47058133https://www.bain.com/insights/india-philanthropy-report-2013/Many donors in India say they would give more if NGOs could illustrate the impact of their contributions, despite tough economic conditions.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Philanthropy Report 2013]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth and Anant Bhagwati]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d8568fe-4b0c-4739-9b53-1da669c83c6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/operational-excellence-the-imperative-for-oil-and-gas-companies/Rising complexity, costs and risks combine to make efficiency more important than ever. Change is challenging, but complacency isn’t an option.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Operational excellence: The imperative for oil and gas companies]]><![CDATA[By John McCreery, Ethan Phillips, and Francesco Cigala]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8b573cf-8677-432e-bc96-52e12a49c036https://www.bain.com/insights/decade-of-plenty-for-m-and-a-kings-financial-review/Analysis and experience confirm the power of repeatability in the world of M&A. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decade of plenty for M&A kings]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Simon Henderson]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AFR Capital Magazine]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b167a71-48b0-486c-aecb-32d27ee78437https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-let-complexity-kill-your-sales-model-forbes/Cutting through sales complexity requires a simpler, disciplined model that can work in one segment after another.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don't let complexity kill your sales model]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham and Mark Kovac]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b9d6ca8-7785-42d2-9966-8536d62dae9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ma-success-in-se-asia-repeatable-model-is-the-key-singapore-business-times/A repeatable model for M&A that includes these five elements will separate the companies that profit from Southeast Asia's growing M&A marketplace from those that are left behind.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[M&A success in Southeast Asia: Repeatable model is the key]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c4646af-bf33-4c61-8791-daf3fe894f01https://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-should-evaluate-upstream-and-downstream-integration/Deregulation broke utilities apart, but many executives are now asking whether they should put the value chain back together.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How utilities should evaluate upstream and downstream integration]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and John Norton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c7572cb-72c7-4887-8528-bb413d1241f7https://www.bain.com/insights/deals-for-getting-big-in-china-fast-forbes/From our experience with clients in a range of Chinese industries, we’ve determined approaches that boost the odds of successful inorganic growth success.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deals for getting big in China—fast]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>48f918cc-043e-4aa8-b5ee-78964fd46ae0https://www.bain.com/insights/a-test-of-customer-loyalty-smeinfo/Net Promoter companies commit to a set of values and processes that help everyone focus on earning the passionate loyalty of customers and employees.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A test of customer loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey, Fred Reichheld, and Andreas Dullweber]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[SMEinfo]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6f28981-1254-4199-8fcf-be6c4f224b36https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-woo-talent-from-the-for-profit-world-hbr/Social enterprises often fail to recognize that private-sector recruits often come to them looking to build new skills, not just provide the ones they already have.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to woo talent from the for-profit world]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>27d1b2c7-baf6-4216-84b2-d52c24c87600https://www.bain.com/insights/why-we-behave-and-decide-the-way-we-do/Here are four biases that can hobble even the most thoughtful decision makers. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why we behave—and decide—the way we do]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Todd Senturia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8435d90d-c5a6-45c5-815a-94b3f9aecee6https://www.bain.com/insights/as-uk-customers-embrace-mobile-banking-will-the-branch-disappear/Digital banking reduces branch visits, setting the stage for major branch redesign—and thereby for serving a mass market efficiently.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As UK customers embrace mobile banking, will the branch disappear?]]><![CDATA[By Tim Cochrane, John Ott, and Herman Spruit]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d661552-691b-4553-a304-0518eb4d3a52https://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-can-succeed-in-the-construction-boom-forbes/By enhancing their project management capabilities, utilities can use resources more efficiently and maintain a positive reputation with regulators and customers.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How utilities can succeed in the construction boom]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa81895e-6fdb-49a9-8eb0-90961a381b12https://www.bain.com/insights/discovery-channel-bests-review/High-performing insurers use analytics to find meaningful links between claims and personal responsibility, looking beyond actuarial data to uncover new data sources outside insurance.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Robust analytics give P/C insurers new insights on customers, risks and business cycles]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/bestsreview1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Best's Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1730f127-909e-4602-b1c1-61b61ddbc5bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/creating-a-positive-cycle/It is time to appoint women to top roles to make a difference in Australian organisations.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating a positive cycle: Critical steps to achieving gender parity in Australia]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and David Zehner]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/878dde41c09b447ab265790dcf9e1377/creating-a-positive-cycle-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[English]]>34e38494-b8be-449a-a70b-f54d77a05dd8https://www.bain.com/insights/a-cfos-guide-to-a-cash-rich-world-wsj/The world is awash in money, yet many executive teams are still using an outdated rulebook.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A CFO's guide to a cash-rich world]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and Karen Harris]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CFO Journal]]><![CDATA[English]]>453fe579-beb8-49e1-9cca-fef79ac6920ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/category-creativity-ceo-forum/Identifying new categories and subcategories and building them from scratch can serve as a powerful path to growth.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Category creativity]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders and Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>759ccbbc-cc89-45a7-abe8-69480fa58724https://www.bain.com/insights/time-for-businesses-to-trim-the-fat-ours-forbes/The need for a healthy population and workforce has never been more urgent. As a business, how well are you positioned to address these inevitable changes?Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Time for businesses to trim the fat: ours]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8bfdf9ff-d86f-4fe9-a244-9268b2039991https://www.bain.com/insights/deals-for-getting-big-in-china-fast/As companies gain experience in M&A and joint ventures in China, they’re finding the best approaches—and quickly adapting.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deals for getting big in China—fast]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung, Weiwen Han, and Raymond Tsang]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ec52aae-39c5-45e9-9588-5a50bfd5938chttps://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-the-challenges-of-retail-wi-fi-cio-journal/Only with a clear plan of the benefits that Wi-Fi can deliver, and with a well thought-out plan, can retailers launch Wi-Fi rollouts that make sense.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Overcoming the challenges of retail Wi-Fi]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener and Rudy Puryear]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CIO Journal]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>d3b28224-a56d-44f8-9415-3d38f3a08a83https://www.bain.com/insights/multistakeholder-collaboration-for-healthy-living/Healthy living is not just a health agenda; it is an imperative for all of society. Collaboration among all stakeholders is the only systematic way to promote better well-being.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Multistakeholder collaboration for healthy living: Toolkit for joint action]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[English]]>e7fe93fb-f311-4aa0-96e5-cc6682c8115ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/charter-for-healthy-living/Chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity pose threats to the human race. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The charter for healthy living]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wired1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>bef6230d-d03e-47e5-87a5-516df0e51af9https://www.bain.com/insights/multistakeholder-collaboration-for-healthy-living-annex/The templates in this document complement the guidance offered in the Multistakeholder Collaboration for Healthy Living: Toolkit for joint action. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Multistakeholder collaboration for healthy living: Toolkit annex]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>24a962e4-3ee0-49d3-a183-74fbfb10551ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/enabling-trade-valuing-growth-opportunities/Reducing supply chain barriers to trade could increase GDP up to six times more than removing tariffs.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Enabling trade: Valuing growth opportunities]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>c930568f-0091-4eff-a535-0f23adae6ad5https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2012-2013-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-5/A new year is a time for resolutions. Here are our top five recommendations.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday recap and a look ahead to 2013]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>40561bf3-babc-4f8b-9614-bcaa53880b35https://www.bain.com/insights/five-problems-that-need-more-than-a-technology-fix-forbes/Before you add new systems to your organization, consider whether they will truly help reduce complexity—or add to it.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five problems that need more than a technology fix]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm and Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>df53da83-421b-4512-bb55-ab67510dca41https://www.bain.com/insights/the-renaissance-in-mergers-and-acquisitions/In the first decade of this century, many companies used M&A to deliver superior shareholder returns.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The renaissance in mergers and acquisitions: The surprising lessons of the 2000s]]><![CDATA[By David Harding, Satish Shankar, and Richard Jackson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6c5a16e822645d3894171a6b16395a3/the-renaissance-in-mergers-and-acquisitions-how-to-make-your-deals-successful-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>38458c2a-3c6f-421b-8c32-7718f05a0762https://www.bain.com/insights/is-complexity-killing-your-sales-model/How to build a repeatable, high-return sales model for business-to-business markets.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is complexity killing your sales model?]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham, Mark Kovac, Michael Heric, and François Montaville]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6dc7c45-4e1f-47e1-857a-31778f538d24https://www.bain.com/insights/making-star-teams-out-of-star-players-hbr/Managing a team of stars is a leadership challenge, but the results can be extraordinary.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making star teams out of star players]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins, Alan Bird, and James Root]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bea253d-d155-46fa-b27f-f89ec726df1ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-turn-star-performers-into-a-star-team-the-hindu-business-line/Some people argue that talent is overrated. But our estimates suggest that the best performers are four times as productive as average performers.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to turn star performers into a star team]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and James Root]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Hindu Business Line]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d3d2e55-a91d-4b6c-b170-96d51f9cd32ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/dont-fight-the-future-business-standard/Continuous improvement is the best way to survive—and thrive—in times of rapid change.Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don't Fight the Future]]><![CDATA[By Nikhil Prasad Ojha and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Standard]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ddf6b4d-8bf0-4434-a498-34402748c17ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-europes-banks-can-return-to-health-forbes/For the European banking system to recover, each bank needs to embrace five hard lessons gleaned from experience so far.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Europe's banks can return to health]]><![CDATA[By John Ott, João Soares, and Henrik Naujoks]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed55ea19-bd33-4933-809e-9db3864b721chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-europes-banks-can-return-to-health-ame-info/For the European banking system to recover, each bank needs to embrace five hard lessons gleaned from experience so far.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Europe's banks can return to health]]><![CDATA[By John Ott and Julien Faye]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>9314e5fc-1889-43f0-a07f-d0e485f8d3echttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-dark-side-of-the-connected-enterprise-forbes/Connectivity can boost performance or get in the way.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The dark side of the connected enterprise]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm and Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a045d06-e791-4478-a5e9-4f5bbf192fdbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-grow-social-enterprises-must-play-by-business-rules-hbr/Social enterprise will not achieve its growth ambitions if it is dependent on good will and spare time. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To grow, social enterprises must play by business rules]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>74a6fa4b-3c08-4dce-b773-f27f51a4eacchttps://www.bain.com/insights/bridging-the-shareholder-return-gap-in-big-pharma/Meaningful cost transformation can deliver results.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bridging the shareholder return gap in big pharma]]><![CDATA[By Andy Pasternak, Maria Gordian, and Paul Cichocki]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b593f8e-d864-4f10-b5b1-62d896b0f9dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-companies-can-overcome-africas-five-great-challenges-the-economic-times-corporate-dossier/While many hurdles in Africa are similar to those in other emerging markets, our research shows that five are more pronounced, requiring Africa-specific solutions.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How companies can overcome Africa's five great challenges]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>8135808c-8d91-4171-8a2d-10348266506ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2012-2013-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-4/November sales were a mixed bag, but momentum is picking up in mid-December.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are consumers waiting for better deals?]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2270280d-9735-409d-bf3a-c0dccb636c96https://www.bain.com/insights/global-diamond-industry-portrait-of-growth/Is growth in the diamond market forever?Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Global Diamond Industry: Portrait of growth]]><![CDATA[By Yury Spektorov and Olya Linde]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Mining]]><![CDATA[English]]>35a83f6d-1635-499e-986a-eb2945a17825https://www.bain.com/insights/integrating-mobile-and-branch-banking-will-increase-customer-loyalty-american-banker/Our survey finds that mobile banking is more likely to increase a customer's likelihood to recommend his or her bank to other people than any other channel interaction.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrating mobile and branch banking will increase customer loyalty]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b85b76c-270e-492b-9c14-8b21ffb1a672https://www.bain.com/insights/what-retailers-can-learn-from-chinese-shoppers-behavior/China’s retail market for fast-moving consumer goods is evolving quickly and dramatically.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's shoppers: What retailers can learn from Chinese shoppers' behavior]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>cb27174c-2fca-419c-941d-86865e1e6376https://www.bain.com/insights/do-you-really-have-a-big-data-problem-cio-journal/Significant insights don’t spring from raw data. Using Big Data effectively requires companies to ask the right questions. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do you really have a big data problem?]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CIO Journal]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>5c6e705d-8020-4f1e-b3dc-7a5c327fce61https://www.bain.com/insights/bad-decisions-in-history-cautionary-tales/Bad decisions are like Trojan horses—you may not recognize the danger at first, but if you know your history, you’ll learn to keep them outside your walls.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bad decisions in history: Cautionary tales]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers, Marcia Blenko, and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>66361dcf-e53d-4cdf-a104-a6463b8e27c6https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-china/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: China]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>89cee304-6921-4ab3-890f-8e3cc119ad04https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-spain/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: Spain]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b91a136-2141-43ae-a93d-90452f1ee27fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-us/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: United States]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[English]]>ee011bbe-ab77-4c0c-9772-75b93708fea6https://www.bain.com/insights/do-city-tier-life-stage-and-category-matter/China’s exploding consumer market creates exciting opportunities for companies who understand these important factors in buying behavior. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's shoppers: Do city tier, life stage and category matter?]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5152018-f218-4b88-ad39-4875d697e5b3https://www.bain.com/insights/foreign-versus-local-brands/Competition between multinationals and local players has never been as fierce as it is now.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's shoppers: Foreign versus local brands]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c0fa1abd-da5f-4940-8794-81355404c77dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012/Banks that integrate digital and physical channels and tailor offerings to high-value customers can reap the benefits of loyalty.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Loyalty in Retail Banking: Global Edition]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>36aec63d-5627-48a4-ba4f-7badabe4fe4ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-australia/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: Australia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>62937fb4-11d9-4794-bcb5-8b3f15968b90https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-canada/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: Canada]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6bf8ae8-136c-46f2-9073-938bec1f417bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-france/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: France]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1447ee6c-31c9-46f5-832a-8b25cea2ce2ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-germany/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: Germany]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e208ee4e-8a22-49c3-bae5-b69291ed3980https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-hong-kong/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: Hong Kong]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7904859-e089-41e8-82b8-fe6bc49cebc5https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-india/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: India]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c111af44-0ed7-436d-9dc7-2a741793d251https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-mexico/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: Mexico]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1f35804c-165f-494b-9a05-06f8ea3933b5https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-singapore/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: Singapore]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3078551-0bfc-47f2-8924-286f0dc1decdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-south-korea/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: South Korea]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b55418ed-b5ba-4b00-8afb-c38e1b1fcd39https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-thailand/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: Thailand]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a0c96639-3405-4f73-a899-8839dbfdcb20https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-2012-uk/Bain & Company's annual survey covers 150,100 account holders in 14 countries.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking loyalty profile: United Kingdom]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>98fde055-d7bd-4bfd-94d6-d99d4bb53737https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2012-2013-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-3/Retailers brought their A game to the Thanksgiving weekend, resulting in record sales in both stores and online.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday half-time report]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>0789817f-7eef-4755-bdc7-34b80c57bb3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/supermarket-challenge-ceo-forum/Lower prices, private-label goods and sophisticated shelf-space allocation are creating new challenges for grocery suppliers in Australia.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supermarket challenge]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>aadf0fae-2f61-4eb9-be4b-d2735352dd7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/of-note-audacious-and-analytical/Whether you’re launching a new category like isotonic drinks or selling in an ancient category like beer, winning begins with a deep understanding of the consumer.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: Audacious and analytical]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab9c5797-6ef2-4edc-a236-1e79b120d4b2https://www.bain.com/insights/taking-a-new-consumer-goods-category-from-zero-to-100/The race to create categories and subcategories may be your best option in emerging markets. Here's how winners set the pace.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking a new consumer goods category from zero to 100 in no time flat]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker and Nikhil Prasad Ojha]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>efb089a3-9043-4fe0-998c-d1a49dd400b1https://www.bain.com/insights/who-really-are-chinas-shoppers/A new study of the real-time shopping habits of 40,000 Chinese households provides a revealing look at what–and how–they buy. The findings will help shape strategy for consumer goods companies hoping to grow along with China.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who (really) are China's shoppers?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>478aa278-1d3a-41f2-a114-c8a0c1a45873https://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-loop/Closing the loop is a central element of the Net Promoter System. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the loop]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbf76679-58f1-4f66-a642-b33138d934adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-answer-to-committee-overload-forbes/Committees can be time sinks and morale killers, but they don’t have to be. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The answer to committee overload]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>45824c4a-4845-4f5d-bd3b-a668b6045075https://www.bain.com/insights/the-next-wave-of-cloud-adopters-cio-journal/Over the next three years, cloud adoption will come from companies that make little or no use of it today, and they will demand more options and features.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The next wave of cloud adopters]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Ron Kermisch]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CIO Journal]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>eeb8ab93-4075-4451-9bc9-5186653d692chttps://www.bain.com/insights/calculating-the-economics-of-loyalty-forbes/Once you know how much a truly loyal customer is worth to you, you can figure out how—and how much—to invest in turning more “regular” customers into stars.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Calculating the economics of loyalty]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ab0ecab-40ef-4048-93e8-767ac3159548https://www.bain.com/insights/seven-years-age-of-reason-avignon-report/Our in-depth look at the state of media and devices across several categories (music, video, books and video games) suggests that this field is as turbulent as ever, with cycles of innovation and reinvention creating a fertile ground for exploring new models.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seven years: Age of reason? 2005-2012: Creating value(s) in the digital age]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forum d'Avignon]]><![CDATA[English]]>aba9e675-c4c5-41e5-b614-b1a7797e884ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/four-traits-of-ma-success-financial-review-capital-magazine/M&A winners share four traits, which separate the companies that profit from Asia's growing M&A marketplace from those that are left behind.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four traits of M&A success]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AFR Capital Magazine]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>75858e3e-d11a-4e43-bf4f-91d2a6619918https://www.bain.com/insights/brand-strategy-that-shifts-demand/ The ultimate point of a brand is not to generate buzz—it's to shift customer demand.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brand strategy that shifts demand: Less buzz, more economics]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist and Tamar Dor-Ner]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>74052e6a-516c-4af2-b793-f945da94392dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-world-awash-in-money/Capital trends through 2020.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A world awash in money]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5f4dd5bb2ec1416b81d3df0522df4684/a-world-awash-in-money-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0a223a3-cadd-4e8b-a544-e85564c8d06ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/navigating-the-big-data-challenge/Do you have lots of data but few insights?Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Navigating the "big data" challenge]]><![CDATA[By Rasmus Wegener]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9c8c2ba6-23c2-4b67-b9b6-e3415ed99f91https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2012-2013-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-2/E-commerce is this holiday season’s growth engine, and mobile shopping is taking center stage.Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Omnichannel retailing: Digital disruption and retailer opportunities]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>949a3a1d-b643-4fd7-b196-6931dd1b9a6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/new-reality-for-grocery-suppliers-in-australia/As shelf space shrinks, private labels flourish and pricing options dwindle, local and multinational suppliers need to adjust their strategies by following seven important rules.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The new reality for grocery suppliers in Australia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>943c3d56-0409-4551-aa4a-a50c7abfff5bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-hbr-changed-the-way-i-work-hbr/Bain & Company's Chris Zook reflects on articles that shaped or reinforced his views on strategy.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How HBR changed the way I work]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>63bf6390-bdd7-403c-ad1a-8152479486f2https://www.bain.com/insights/bad-decisions-many-companies-have-no-idea/After a company has a broad view of its decision-making performance, its executives can take a closer look at the most common sources of bad decisions.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bad decisions? Many companies have no idea]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>3eccd575-67b8-400a-abef-2711af1bb58chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-banks-digital-platform-american-banker/Fast-moving digital and mobile technologies will recast how banks interact with customers.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to get the most out of your bank's digital platform]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4c8d2a6-a218-4272-8e32-efa183acebd2https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2012-2013-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-1/Optimism will drive spending this holiday season, but uncertainty looms in 2013. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company expects a third consecutive year of solid holiday sales]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Suzanne Tager]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c6bc028b-485b-49d7-910e-b1d9acce47d5https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-challenge-to-retail-banks/Financial institutions that successfully apply digital technologies will embrace deep strategic, operational and organizational changes. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The digital challenge to retail banks]]><![CDATA[By Dirk Vater]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a77ff15-76c9-4bb2-afbe-612c68bcc789https://www.bain.com/insights/cashing-in-on-procurement-savings/A smarter, more comprehensive approach to procurement can help companies free up cash, fund strategic priorities and avoid layoffs.Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buyer's recourse: Cashing in on procurement savings]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>0591652d-7cd3-49f4-898f-9d330408a202https://www.bain.com/insights/making-biomass-part-of-your-energy-mix/Biomass offers unique advantages to utilities, but it needs a global supply chain and government subsidies for another decade.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making biomass part of your energy mix]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9759da30-8e43-40c2-86cb-4784f50c5eaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/national-oil-companies-reshape-the-playing-field/As NOCs consolidate power, other upstream players must rethink their business models.Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[National oil companies reshape the playing field]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis, John McCreery, and Juan Carlos Gay]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>629620c0-dde9-4186-a25f-0f695d0b2369https://www.bain.com/insights/want-better-meetings-get-rid-of-noise-toys-and-spectators/Here are some bold measures our clients use to stay on task during meetings. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Want better meetings? Get rid of noise, toys and spectators]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>07a7ee7b-67a0-4431-af64-4b41d913216dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-connected-enterprise/The connected enterprise presents huge opportunities. If you focus on decisions first and connectivity second, you will be well positioned to capitalize on them.Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your company is connected—but can it make and execute good decisions?]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm and Eric Garton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>95d1a395-1313-4680-888a-222b3b9c91d8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-africa-offers-growth-opportunities-for-companies-willing-to-take-on-its-poor-infrastructure-economic-times/As growth slows in developed markets, Africa may be the next best place on Earth to look for a new growth engine.Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Africa offers growth opportunities for companies willing to take on its poor infrastructure]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c24a9924-65f0-42fc-85b8-78edf8f1694ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-shale-tilts-the-scale-o-and-g-financial-journal/As shale gas changes the dynamics of the energy sector, it is changing the assumptions that underlie traditional investment strategies. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How shale tilts the scale]]><![CDATA[By Sharad Apte]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/oilgas1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Oil&Gas Financial Journal]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>abeff353-c6b6-4b32-99b0-a46fbdc476e4https://www.bain.com/insights/rethink-familiar-business-models-aviation-week/A new strategy for defense companies seeking to create shareholder value: business model innovation.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rethink familiar business models]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>58899d59-0f25-4c73-8f15-281b81c03c3ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/10-decision-diseases-that-plague-companies/Has your company contracted any of these debilitating decision diseases?Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[10 decision diseases that plague companies]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>79c2b553-8703-43ad-837f-52c0bbb05dcahttps://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-europe-truck-strategies-for-the-next-decade/European truck manufacturers can excel in their home markets and create a competitive edge by focusing on their customers’ needs.Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in Europe: Truck strategies for the next decade]]><![CDATA[By Jörg Gnamm, Johan Lundgren, and Klaus Stricker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c51a8697-2dfb-4ba4-a8fd-0013990d7ac0https://www.bain.com/insights/from-feedback-to-action/The tight link between feedback and action is a key design element of Net Promoter System. The systems provide different kinds of feedback, and they encourage action at multiple levels of the organization.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From feedback to action]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/3cb5aebecb9c4942838fb47fdd66fe9b/from-feedback-to-action-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>d872e1a0-dc72-4ecc-ad79-222d2144cc3fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-rackspace-turns-customers-into-brand-fanatics/The cloud-computing company uses a Net Promoter system to measure the loyalty engendered by its "Fanatical Support" philosophy. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Rackspace turns customers into brand fanatics]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>a89ae36a-d01b-4883-8a89-c10eedc1728ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-consumer-products-companies-prepare-for-change/Consumer goods companies are rethinking the operating models that will prepare them for a future that looks little like the past.Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: How consumer products companies prepare for change]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>537b99c6-533d-4057-9c16-c4df5dc35832https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-ready-to-profit-from-the-next-billion-consumers/Now may be the time to set the stage for 1.2 billion new consumers.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting ready to profit from the "next billion" consumers]]><![CDATA[By David Cooper]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>08ae1e59-2635-48e0-a075-7e1d883c0014https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-operating-models/How the best-run consumer goods companies are preparing for the future by building a bridge between strategy and organizational design.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning operating models]]><![CDATA[By David Cooper, Sanjay Dhiri, and James Root]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>33ade664-5705-4a08-80ab-f9527f370ecfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-p-and-c-customer-rediscovered-through-analytics/High-performing property and casualty insurers push beyond the actuarial field to get creative with customer analytics.Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The P&C customer rediscovered through analytics]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>637a6eec-43a0-42d0-b2c7-3a6bf7246cf1https://www.bain.com/insights/the-matrix-doesnt-have-to-be-your-enemy-forbes/A decision-focused business with clear roles, good information and appropriate incentives contributes to quick, thoughtful action and high performance.Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The matrix doesn't have to be your enemy]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>b370663c-abb7-4701-9c56-e224ba2670echttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-growth/Where to play and how to win in developing markets.Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global growth]]><![CDATA[By Dunigan O'Keeffe and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ddb803f1-d03f-4c01-92ee-1b04a54d1297https://www.bain.com/insights/focused-products/Companies often add one product after another in hopes of attracting and keeping customers, but offering too many products can create complexity and strangle growth. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focused products]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Chuck Whitten]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a7aa9bf6-ff08-43be-a17d-e137f733fcbbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-critical-question-every-company-must-ask/Not sure if your customers are loyal to your brand? Here's how you can find out. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The critical question every company must ask]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>90dad4af-36e0-4b9e-8182-fd1d44a7fac3https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-rules-of-private-equity-success-ame-info/Three years after the global economic downturn, the contours of a new future for private equity are finally coming into sharp focus.Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The new rules of private equity success]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7bbecb2e-063a-4dc0-9a4d-42ebb5ab19f5https://www.bain.com/insights/beating-scope-creep-the-scourge-of-it-projects-wsj/No single approach can guarantee IT project success, but leading companies typically get five important things right.Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beating scope creep, the scourge of IT projects]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CIO Journal]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6357ece-e457-47de-a41a-0eeb643d80f4https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-committees-that-work/Committees can be time sinks and morale killers, but they don’t have to be. With facts in hand, you can tackle the tyranny of bad committees. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Committees that work]]><![CDATA[By James Hadley]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>51eb55e7-15b6-4ae3-8449-da43f7efb494https://www.bain.com/insights/three-things-your-company-can-learn-from-a-bottle-of-water/Nimble companies work with their front-line employees to create repeatable routines that foster continuous learning, improvement and adaptation.Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Things Your Company Can Learn from a Bottle of Water]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5726cdb8-3b77-453c-bec7-d9f0dfe270fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-chemistry-of-enthusiasm-how-engaged-employees-create-loyal-customers-forbes/Building and sustaining high levels of customer advocacy hinge on earning the trust and enthusiasm of employees.Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The chemistry of enthusiasm: How engaged employees create loyal customers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>be933f08-a8c5-4a63-8a2d-aa4879151df4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-uncorking-of-south-american-companies-forbes/In today's fast-paced world, complexity is the silent killer of growth at many companies.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 'Uncorking' of South American Companies]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>71e79148-2300-495a-9f4d-93873177e53dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/developing-a-root-cause-capability/Customers can always articulate what’s bothering them or what they most like about a company. But they don’t always know the full story behind their own feelings. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Developing a root cause capability]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>bdeafef8-5d62-4266-974b-deb69f68e910https://www.bain.com/insights/selling-the-cloud/As the market for cloud computing matures, incumbents and innovators will need to adapt their go-to-market systems to meet the needs of the next generation of buyers.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Selling the cloud]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Dianne Ledingham, and Mark Brinda]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>72b48e67-e5d8-423c-9ffc-26fca3de7776https://www.bain.com/insights/the-chemistry-of-engagement-ceo-forum/One of the most powerful factors that spurs customers to become advocates for a company is employees’ positive behavior and attitude.Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The chemistry of engagement]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f0d4af0-7d34-494c-ba61-4844fc6035fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-companies-create-enduring-businesses-in-a-world-of-constant-change-world-financial-review/What do a tiffin tin, a Billy bookcase and Michael Jordan have in common? Each is central to a business success story that transformed its market.Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Companies Create Enduring Businesses in a World of Constant Change]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>45f49fa9-222e-40b5-82c3-245e31f2c845https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-succeed-in-africa/Sustained success is less about the new big idea and more about buying into and living by a few simple ideas that remain at the top of the management agenda for multiple years.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Succeed in Africa]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Africa.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d63f3c3-69b0-4189-978c-d4b7447cc1eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/can-private-equity-strike-gold-in-emerging-markets-ame-info/With developed economies stuck in the doldrums, private equity's fascination with the fast-growing emerging markets continues to intensify.Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can private equity strike gold in emerging markets?]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>821f77a6-2337-4d03-b6ad-ab661915dc1ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/pes-prescription-for-success-in-healthcare/Investment success will hinge more than ever on the ability to foster efficiency and improve patient outcomes.Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[PE's prescription for success in healthcare]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Deal]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>e045c6f5-6884-419f-9539-ed535aac559ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-chinese-shoppers-really-do-but-will-never-tell-you/Success for marketers rests on understanding actual shopper behavior—what they do at the point of sale as opposed to what they say they’ll do in surveys.Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Chinese shoppers really do but will never tell you]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bbece77-6b3c-42af-8c47-be9f36f03a7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-private-equity-must-generate-exceptional-growth-ame-info/Market conditions are forcing general partners to show that they can build great companies.Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why private equity must generate exceptional growth]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>b9196455-e334-408b-bbab-6db27756720ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/financially-sustainable-university/A focused strategy can help colleges and universities reinvent their industry and stop spending beyond their means.Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Financially Sustainable University]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Denneen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ad41ec90b09a4346b6d894fb5f798891/library_16.9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact, Higher Education]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa32c837-a995-42ed-bb64-dc8a6c2b62e3https://www.bain.com/insights/should-the-rest-of-africa-be-higher-on-your-corporate-agenda/Africa may be the region where the new emerging market champions will grow to scale.Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Should the rest of Africa be higher on your corporate agenda?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Africa.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>50235c16-48d9-4cf6-bd72-9e3eb4fe64a4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-focused-company/Unnecessary complexity cripples companies. But some have learned to root it out wherever it crops up.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The focused company]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/360ad8178a074c6393e2991bf2a44e2f/the-focused-company-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>2db92e48-34b7-4008-a872-c729f01eaf4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-rules-of-private-equity-success-forbes/Three years after the global economic downturn, the future of private equity is finally coming into focus. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The new rules of private equity success]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d6de2b4-ad93-4646-b1f2-ea5a7961e92ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-creative-destruction-destroys-more-than-it-creates-hbr/Companies that are slow, inflexible and bureaucratic will soon face extinction in record numbers. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When 'Creative Destruction' Destroys More Than It Creates]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>574ab5f9-a576-486b-993e-c951a2cf28c0https://www.bain.com/insights/can-private-equity-strike-gold-in-emerging-markets/With developed economies stuck in the doldrums, private equity’s fascination with the fast-growing emerging markets continues to intensify.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can private equity strike gold in emerging markets?]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4860dcc5-14e1-47d8-abd9-ed656b79d0ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/coming-to-terms-with-private-equity-returns-ame-info/While a healthy pop in returns is always welcome, the conditions that have steadily driven them up over the past two years are coming to an end.Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coming to terms with private equity returns]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2e6e12b1-e947-4acd-9d62-4023cf2a0616https://www.bain.com/insights/five-keys-to-it-program-success/How to get the return you expect from your IT investments.Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five keys to IT program success]]><![CDATA[By Stephen Phillips and Steve Berez]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6c3a2f1d30f04ac7813b7629f154952d/05.-five-keys-to-it-program-sucess_cr02144_hres.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>7176866d-b141-445f-915f-b4ebe7be6b6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-goes-prospecting-in-emerging-markets/Private equity investment in emerging markets is growing, but regulatory and economic challenges loom. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity goes prospecting in emerging markets]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>54fb3f5d-3235-4d9a-b220-22a754c81934https://www.bain.com/insights/how-utilities-can-succeed-in-the-construction-boom/Investments in electric utility infrastructure are at an all-time high in North America and Europe. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How utilities can succeed in the construction boom]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>987d8bba-9ef7-44a2-b62b-4b893e422d5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/flight-to-quality-in-private-equity-fund-raising-ame-info/Limited partners are choosing their investment opportunities more carefully. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The flight to quality in private equity fund-raising]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2e12d5d-3579-4666-b14f-636084c93be6https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-2020/To win in a shifting profit pool, companies need to improve how healthcare is delivered.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthcare 2020]]><![CDATA[By Michael Retterath, Norbert Hueltenschmidt, and Karan Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>47d312b0-7877-4014-b838-7018e88dc720https://www.bain.com/insights/rewriting-the-rules-for-insurers/Changes to European insurance rules could have wide-reaching implications for the industry.Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rewriting the rules for insurers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Insurance]]><![CDATA[English]]>95a65855-2ac8-4b43-ba38-71d0c72c06b4https://www.bain.com/insights/zero-based-budgeting-infographic/Zero-based budgeting provides a practical way for companies to radically redesign their cost structures while boosting efficiency and competitiveness.Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:03:27 Z<![CDATA[Zero-based budgeting]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/d99c75efcc3d450aa397bd62e784bfaf/zero-based-budgeting-infographic-16_9.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Infographic]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d83e7dc-957e-4c0d-9b6c-90c1857027c1https://www.bain.com/insights/radical-redesign-through-zero-based-budgeting/Zero-based budgeting provides a practical way for companies to radically redesign their cost structures while boosting efficiency and competitiveness.Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Radical redesign through zero-based budgeting]]><![CDATA[By Paul Cichocki]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d274ebdb-0da4-4277-868a-578788969d10https://www.bain.com/insights/why-private-equity-must-generate-exceptional-growth/Market conditions are forcing general partners to show that they can build great companies. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why private equity must generate exceptional growth]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a448f26-7d40-4fbe-8d63-374727dbca4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-private-equity-exit-traffic-jam-ame-info/Exit activity stormed into 2011 on a wave of momentum and GP's optimism. As we report in Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report 2012, majorities of GPs were overwhelmingly bullish on conditions they anticipated awaited sellers in all three major exit channels. Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The private equity exit traffic jam]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4c4e270-8c1e-4713-9290-fd54aff9ba72https://www.bain.com/insights/bring-fickle-shoppers-back-to-your-brand/Here's what companies need to do to win back customers. Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to bring fickle shoppers back to your brand]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>b3b78954-1682-4189-9540-1632c134fbfahttps://www.bain.com/insights/coming-to-terms-with-private-equity-returns/While a healthy pop in returns is always welcome, the conditions that have steadily driven them up over the past two years are coming to an end.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Coming to terms with private equity returns]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6d5f401-fcc6-4e12-a7a1-5297f6371c56https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-with-africas-consumers-africa/Africa may be the next best place on Earth to look for a new growth engine.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing with Africa’s consumers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Africa.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>86e8fc41-5fed-43ec-b895-cbc85969afbbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-healthcare/New technologies are transforming healthcare, promising better data, lower costs and higher quality for all.Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The future of healthcare--there's an app for that]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Farkas]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4efeb91-b86f-4b92-9dbe-2cbb39335a5chttps://www.bain.com/insights/measuring-decision-effectiveness/Good, fast decision making and execution produce good financial results.Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Measuring decision effectiveness]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko and Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>e77a2e24-370f-47ce-9284-d3d319bfb635https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-fund-raising-hits-wall/Private equity funds might struggle to raise money in a sluggish economy. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity fund-raising hits a wall]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e8c50e7-3414-43fd-a4d4-a2e0ccccd011https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-succeed-in-africa-hbr/Repeatable models are directly relevant to Africa.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Succeed in Africa]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d4a7925-6548-47f8-90d5-fc6a6cd2f769https://www.bain.com/insights/brand-rethink-ceo-forum/Consumer products executives are confronting a bitter truth: conventional recipes traditionally used for profitable growth no longer are enough.Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brand rethink]]><![CDATA[By Melanie Sanders, Mike Booker, and Matthew Meacham]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[English]]>1209510a-06b7-49dd-9190-493a62200857https://www.bain.com/insights/the-flight-to-quality-in-private-equity-fund-raising-forbes/PE fund-raising began promisingly in 2011, but unraveled in the second half of the year.Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The flight to quality in private equity fund-raising]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>e095eec5-c551-4b26-9dd5-b6c7208ba026https://www.bain.com/insights/a-lackluster-outlook-for-private-equity-exits-forbes/What could cause exit activity to perk up in 2012?Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A lackluster outlook for private equity exits]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ab6fe44-cdfb-4a32-8b77-e86118fc0142https://www.bain.com/insights/the-private-equity-exit-traffic-jam-forbes/The buoyant mood that greeted the start of the 2011 soured by year’s end.Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The private equity exit traffic jam]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>b02a9158-2d2d-4e52-ab6c-b35c96f80242https://www.bain.com/insights/what-last-years-false-spring-means-for-private-equity-now-ame-info/But is it time for the PE industry to cash in its chips? Certainly not.Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What last year's false spring means for private equity now]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5adb605-1d0a-4996-9de4-5808fe4cc2a4https://www.bain.com/insights/new-rules-of-the-road-for-banks/Overcoming the regulatory challenges to growth.Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New rules of the road for banks]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b9fc915-ebe9-4fce-9299-e2660121bf23https://www.bain.com/insights/what-it-takes-for-consumer-products-companies-to-win-in-emerging-markets-forbes/Gaining ground in fast-evolving markets depends on players’ ability to negotiate four critical developments.Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What it takes for consumer products companies to win in emerging markets]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d33c18e0-3bc1-4ca9-abef-d93da762ab23https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-fighting-the-future-or-adapting-to-it/How much of your board or executives' time is devoted to discussing how to fight the future rather than embracing it? Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are You Fighting the Future or Adapting to It?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>db907cae-5b28-4c80-9889-49bcd0fcd306https://www.bain.com/insights/where-is-private-equity-headed-in-2012-ame-info/New challenges will require PE funds to rethink how they will achieve the superior returns their investors have come to expect.Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where is private equity headed in 2012?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>84a6de38-8ce4-4e4b-9924-57b0d789703ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-investments-a-question-of-supply-and-demand-forbes/There is plenty of momentum to drive deal making forward in 2012.Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity investments: A question of supply and demand]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, Hugh MacArthur, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>62935ef6-84de-4bce-9def-3e46a84c59b8https://www.bain.com/insights/ceos-need-hard-data-on-customer-loyalty-hbr/Can you really run a business without information about the asset that is the source of all positive cash flow?Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CEOs need hard data on customer loyalty]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>0037f370-dfc8-437d-a863-4b2bae439cc8https://www.bain.com/insights/what-last-years-false-spring-means-for-private-equity-now-forbes/But is it time for the PE industry to cash in its chips? Certainly not.Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What last year's false spring means for private equity now]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>032cc55b-22e3-4a3c-bb26-390160452399https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-banks-hangs-in-their-balance-sheets-forbes/Leading banks are improving balance sheet management capabilities throughout the organization.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The future of banks hangs in their balance sheets]]><![CDATA[By Mike Baxter]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>10f938ce-6474-489b-b2f3-ff67d2cbbc81https://www.bain.com/insights/for-brands-the-need-to-rethink-everything-forbes/The conventional recipes on which consumer products companies rely no longer are enough.Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For brands, the need to rethink everything]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>4cf75ac7-3a7f-44e9-a353-58f640c5c0bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-goods-market-study-2012/Global luxury goods sales are defying initial concerns over Eurozone turmoil and fears of a cool-down in emerging markets. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study 2012]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Luxury]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5e03f85-a391-47fa-8a50-64b36fd9abdfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-is-private-equity-headed-in-2012-forbes/New challenges will require PE funds to rethink how they will achieve the superior returns their investors have come to expect.Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where is private equity headed in 2012?]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7fbadf5e-3f51-4d25-8fb4-91ff835958d8https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-discovers-its-m-and-a-potential-forbes/M&A will continue its upswing in Asia Pacific, and the winners will share four traits for success. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia discovers its M&A potential]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf2f393f-55ab-4283-9f2d-986cdef57025https://www.bain.com/insights/will-2012-herald-the-arrival-of-southeast-asias-pe-breakthrough/Southeast Asia’s vibrant potential remains a powerful magnet for PE funds.Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will 2012 herald the arrival of Southeast Asia’s long-awaited PE breakthrough?]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma and Usman Akhtar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c5566f6-a41b-45c7-90a5-78e4ac650c39https://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2012/Firmly established as a credible source of patient capital in India, PE is setting off on a new journey of prudence in investing and sophistication in creating value out of its assets.Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company India Private Equity Report 2012]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b0fe72e-2e81-4097-8a13-4bbfce85042fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-chemistry-of-enthusiasm/How engaged employees create loyal customers.Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The chemistry of enthusiasm]]><![CDATA[By Domenico Azzarello, Frédéric Debruyne, and Ludovica Mottura]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f82d870-8cdb-4e4f-8641-cd7aa43a033ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-strategic-principles-of-repeatability/How nonnegotiables fuel growth.Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Strategic Principles of Repeatability]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a20fa496-e85f-4af1-9f95-a34b1f20d9c3https://www.bain.com/insights/delivering-savings-that-stick-wsj/Some companies not only reduce costs, they keep them low over time. Here's how they do it.Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delivering savings that stick]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia and Hernan Saenz]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CFO Journal]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe6ab9d1-f10a-41dd-b2aa-57ab6f3fa337https://www.bain.com/insights/how-national-oil-companies-can-fuel-economic-development-forbes/NOCs can compete globally while also becoming instruments of social change and economic development at home.Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How national oil companies can fuel economic development]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá and John McCreery]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>51ee6988-f3f9-485c-9f60-3c3963d51eachttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-refining-faces-turbulent-times-forbes/Success in global refining depends on how companies address three critical questions.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global refining faces turbulent times]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad115f69-1799-4fa0-b367-7cfa2164be72https://www.bain.com/insights/the-beliefs-that-built-a-global-brewer/How 10 nonnegotiable beliefs transformed AB InBev.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Beliefs That Built a Global Brewer]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d06e2a7-8318-47c6-8519-fd032033bba9https://www.bain.com/insights/global-refining-faces-turbulent-times-houston-chronicle/Success in global refining depends on how companies address three critical questions.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global refining faces turbulent times]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>73b428b7-066c-47a2-8448-fb98114e077ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/pushing-africa-up-the-corporate-agenda-business-day/More reasons to put Africa higher on the corporate agenda — while there is still time.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pushing Africa up the corporate agenda]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>8cf0131f-b867-492d-80a5-270f299b5d19https://www.bain.com/insights/how-shale-tilts-the-scale/Big shifts in global gas markets, led by shale development, change the game for exploration and production.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How shale tilts the scale]]><![CDATA[By Sharad Apte]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>ebdb2542-7d65-4adb-abb9-3b16c19746behttps://www.bain.com/insights/scramble-for-africa-amid-shift-in-global-economy-business-day/Africa may be the next best place to look for a new growth engine.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Scramble for Africa amid shift in global economy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>f91b8b2f-979d-4ac0-91b8-36297cc151c5https://www.bain.com/insights/great-decisions-require-great-support-ame-info/The support roles are often the key to a decision's success.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Great decisions require great support]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>34796420-f794-4d4e-a940-6f74301fd4f1https://www.bain.com/insights/create-a-decision-focused-culture-ame-info/Culture defines how people act day in and day out. It’s what they do when no one is looking.Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Create a decision-focused culture]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca6bcdba-37bb-48d2-b5dc-7bd4fe6c1284https://www.bain.com/insights/solving-the-talent-problem-ame-info/Win the war for talent by attacking the issue from a decision perspective.Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving the talent problem: a decision approach]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>b321e224-f0ec-4784-8008-7a41030aa0bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-have-fewer-better-meetings-ame-info/The companies that are best at decisions have learned to manage meetings as carefully as they manage any other part of their businesses.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to have fewer better meetings]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d61fd430-7c2c-42ac-9d36-9025180eca82https://www.bain.com/insights/shaping-your-companys-decision-style-ame-info/Leaders who aspire to shape their company's decision making style can take four critical steps.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shaping your company's decision style]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>854acfc9-9c7e-4aa9-a57f-e8586a60bd47https://www.bain.com/insights/embed-decision-capabilities-in-your-organization-ame-info/How to make change stick.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embed decision capabilities in your organization]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>90fd61f3-9c2e-4d21-b529-a39f23b2010ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-questions-to-test-your-organization-ame-info/A company's decision capabilities ultimately depend on its organization. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five questions to test your organization]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5561d908-7469-4189-a6ee-39122d801812https://www.bain.com/insights/five-more-questions-to-test-your-organization-ame-info/A company that attacks its organizational weak spots in these areas will find that its decision making and execution—hence its performance—improve significantly.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five more questions to test your organization]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>e45de07b-295f-4a51-9bdc-383343704b8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/growing-with-africas-consumers-forbes/Africa’s fragmented markets require that global players screen them for rare opportunities and be agile when they arise.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing with Africa's consumers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>72c8c135-727b-4d4c-a72f-f19ab67286cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-companies-overcome-africas-five-great-challenges-forbes/To win in Africa, you don’t need to throw out everything you’ve learned, but you do need to foster a culture of boldness, agility and resourcefulness.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How companies overcome Africa's five great challenges]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>86dbe962-3521-4946-982e-135377ab032fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/decisions-who-does-what-ame-info/How to set up your decisions for success.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decisions: Who does what?]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1b4c44d-f59c-4196-8844-eddd9779c0d6https://www.bain.com/insights/knowing-the-decision-drill-ame-info/Resetting your critical decisions will likely lead to better, faster decisions and improved performance, and a renewed sense of engagement and enthusiasm.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Knowing the decision drill]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>6fb1cfaa-ac2e-4b9f-8fa4-ce4f8d7b5ffchttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-are-we-deciding-ame-info/The first step in a decision reset is to define the what: Is it clear to everyone what decision they need to make?Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What are we deciding?]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c062480-07d3-4ca7-95d0-7efd38ed995dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-social-and-economic-impact-of-private-equity-in-china-2012/Our new 2012 report, written in partnership with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China concludes that private equity brings economic growth and a more innovative and green economy to China.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The social and economic impact of private equity in China]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>c494db70-d63e-4aef-a72c-0afe513bd7b1https://www.bain.com/insights/what-are-your-critical-decisions-ame-info/Companies that make better, faster decisions, and act on them effectively will almost always outpace their competitors.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What are your critical decisions?]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8ba5f345-05f8-430d-ae2d-d1e672d3f37chttps://www.bain.com/insights/should-africa-be-higher-on-your-corporate-agenda-forbes/It’s time to take a new look at Africa.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Should Africa Be Higher On Your Corporate Agenda?]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b95db5f-30eb-4da0-ae53-3319c5c0d5afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/growth-trends-to-2020-ceo-forum/The leading companies in 2020 will be those that did the best job today of deciding: What do we need to do today to capitalize on these macro trends?Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth trends to 2020]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[English]]>92ae3080-fa87-4e01-ac4d-ac86cfd68d58https://www.bain.com/insights/score-your-organization-ame-info/Improving any of the elements of decision making - quality, speed, implementation - has a direct correlation with financial performance but getting better at all of them has a multiplier effect.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Score your organization to improve decision effectiveness]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d1dcd933-09bd-4ded-9dda-3773dfbbcc93https://www.bain.com/insights/focus-more-on-the-decision-making-process-ame/Companies can take discrete steps to avoid dithering and get better at making decisions and following through on them.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why companies must focus more on the decision making process]]><![CDATA[By Karim Shariff and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>afeed467-1927-4db9-88e4-d4ea359bc264https://www.bain.com/insights/decisions-matter-ame-info/Companies can take discrete steps to avoid dithering and get better at making decisions and following through on them.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why companies must focus more on the decision making process]]><![CDATA[By Karim Shariff and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[AMEinfo.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>81bdc9fb-af0e-43d4-b779-b97d685db741https://www.bain.com/insights/the-path-to-growth-in-healthcare/Purchasing decision makers have changed throughout the healthcare industry. Here's how leading companies can earn their loyalty.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer advocacy: The path to growth in healthcare]]><![CDATA[By David Michels]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5901ddff-7a97-4f8a-8c0e-d5eb9be925f5https://www.bain.com/insights/refresh-refocus-remind/Meetings. No company can live without them, but it sure is hard to live with them.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Refresh, refocus and remind: Nine practical tips to keep meetings centered on decisions and action]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>2269fa62-06f3-4423-9198-a69763e2a98chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-economics-of-loyalty/Just how valuable are your most valuable customers?Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Economics of Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Service Operations, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>05d4f519-f061-4d3a-b92c-aca71308ed74https://www.bain.com/insights/repeatability-teaser/How three very different companies used a Great Repeatable Model to rejuvenate or grow.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:00:02 Z<![CDATA[Great Repeatable Model]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/c8708db5218b442290903e9748885f39/repeatable-model.png<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>47926ef2-208d-4992-bdb2-7c2296cfff25https://www.bain.com/insights/living-differentiation/About 80% of executives believe their company's offerings are differentiated. About 10% of their customers agree.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Living Differentiation]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bde87b75-df60-4172-85f0-6f2acf069a52https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-independent-optometry/Eye care professionals need to adapt as retailers and online pure plays redefine vision care.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do you see what we see? The future of independent optometry]]><![CDATA[By Elizabeth Spaulding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d5231e9-16ec-45b5-b2be-7c52213dbf82https://www.bain.com/insights/india-philanthropy-report-2012/Giving by wealthy Indians is on the rise, and the role of young philanthropists is growing. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Philanthropy Report 2012]]><![CDATA[By Arpan Sheth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>6418664d-0f3d-4eb8-917a-4c14b6984ce8https://www.bain.com/insights/global-pe-2012-report/After an uncertain start to 2012, the contours of a new future for private equity are finally coming into sharp focus.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:53:50 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report 2012]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>633841dc-deef-4bf3-a4fd-a41170438620https://www.bain.com/insights/global-private-equity-report-2012/After an uncertain start to 2012, the contours of a new future for private equity are finally coming into sharp focus.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Report 2012]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Suvir Varma, Graham Elton, and Bill Halloran]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>ab419094-83ee-4eea-a9de-709bd62cc0ffhttps://www.bain.com/insights/after-the-merger-how-not-to-lose-customers-wsj/Customer defections are a major reason why more than half of all mergers fail to improve shareholder value.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After the merger, how not to lose customers]]><![CDATA[By Laura Miles]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d0b3ea60-3f1d-4c6d-8639-cc9071d9a66ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-value-in-wowing-your-customers-hbr/In a "Golden Rule" culture, employees go out of their way to please customers.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The value in wowing your customers]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>9dd61f7d-91dd-438b-bc21-1efc97cb5100https://www.bain.com/insights/tune-up-your-organizations-decision-making-machinery-forbes/A structured decision approach—agreeing on criteria, facts, alternatives, commitment and closure—should help you eliminate many dysfunctional decision practices and establish more fruitful ones.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tune up your organization's decision making machinery]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf9ebf50-e292-41b5-a7bf-c7b88c7aa383https://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-repeatability-davos/The 8th annual Bain Davos breakfast highlightsFri, 09 Mar 2012 16:55:48 Z<![CDATA[Power of Repeatability]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/a2457864062b405cbaccaf2f04cfda58/power-of-repeatability.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e6dc03f-7e9b-430a-968e-24766b3a218fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-numbers-no-cfo-should-ignore-wsj/How CFOs are finding new ways to account for their most valuable asset: customers.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The numbers no CFO should ignore]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld and Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com CFO Journal]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>dcd7d540-99c8-4ecc-854b-f35764d51c40https://www.bain.com/insights/asia-discovers-its-m-and-a-potential/M&A deals are on the rise in Asia-Pacific, but with risks inherent in any deal, companies are looking for ways to boost their chances of success. They can learn from M&A leaders.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia discovers its M&A potential]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>846a19b3-b10a-439d-9468-33b67f06c1f1https://www.bain.com/insights/global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2012/A look at healthcare investment trends in 2011 and what awaits investors in 2012 and beyond.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global Healthcare Private Equity Report 2012]]><![CDATA[By Kara Murphy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>f123c49c-a8df-4793-961c-dfb0c3c2abbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/repeatability/Build Enduring Businesses for a World of Constant ChangeWed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Repeatability]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/71b8e7f706094d0eba442518366c527c/book-site-repeatability-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>69ea8190-885b-4420-93b7-78f1ae93e29bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/growing-challenge-ceo-forum/Growth begets complexity, but paradoxically, complexity is the silent killer of growth.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing Challenge]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e86f5528-f3c4-40cc-bb9e-53ff12b03f38https://www.bain.com/insights/china-ecommerce/Can China earn its place as the world’s largest e-commerce market?Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China e-commerce: Heading toward RMB 1.5 trillion]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>4173e651-77fb-4db1-a938-ef48b1fb63b5https://www.bain.com/insights/the-great-repeatable-leader/The most successful leaders in the future will be those who can cut their distance to the front line.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great Repeatable Leader]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ac315ca-c5ce-4353-a3e5-3f2dd1eb8268https://www.bain.com/insights/want-great-decisions-fix-your-processes/Organizations often have deeply flawed decision processes. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Want great decisions? Fix your processes]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>7faf3b70-b128-4dda-b3ad-ea6f4d2c9145https://www.bain.com/insights/utilities-the-road-ahead/Successful utilities don’t look far afield for growth; they profit from their core and expand from there.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Utilities: The Road Ahead]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Jason Glickman]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>8577f657-0da9-4487-aba5-d5b1f74ccae0https://www.bain.com/insights/global-refining/Fueling profitability in the turbulent times ahead.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Global refining: Fueling profitability in the turbulent times ahead]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9d36fa6-d005-49e6-8d8e-a7e8c819b12ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-ecommerce-forbes/China holds the potential to become the biggest market for virtually everything and e-commerce is no exception. E-commerce is surging, opening up opportunities for companies if they pay close attention to the quickly evolving marketplace. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can China earn its place as the world's largest e-commerce market?]]><![CDATA[By Serge Hoffmann, Bruno Lannes, and Jessica Dai]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail, Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>2935b21c-21e8-4df4-8248-9599f8535b56https://www.bain.com/insights/communications-services-providers-forbes/ Those that can will outpace their competitors over time.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can communications services providers earn their customers' love?]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience]]><![CDATA[English]]>f011d19e-9286-44f1-b3d6-9235bc26757dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-twin-engines-of-all-great-companies/How to break out of the trap of low-growth markets.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Twin Engines of All Great Companies]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>60d65bf9-711c-440d-85c4-133027efe996https://www.bain.com/insights/repeatability-why-we-wrote-the-book-video/Is radical reinvention the key to winning in today’s fast-paced world?Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Repeatability: Why We Wrote the Book]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05d840ec3d234a4883e3590c0d77dbf1/repeatability-the-book_16-9.gif<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7896c767-039d-4829-8425-b306b6e09874https://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-a-repeatable-model-video/Chris Zook and James Allen share how leading companies build repeatable models to support sustained, profitable growth.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What Is a Repeatable Model?]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8b0be29915ca4c4097440e3d0a3e20d3/what-is-a-repeatable-model_16-9.gif<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c95b6c7-e184-4d5c-a10d-5c0027de9b87https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-a-reliable-metric-loyalty-insights/How to compile accurate, trustworthy scores week in and week out.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Net Promoter System®: Creating a reliable metric]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>402e5184-fada-4486-a795-acd2ab841d8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/of-note-should-africa-be-higher-on-corporate-agenda/It's time to take a new look at Africa.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: Should Africa be higher on your corporate agenda?]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/05458a7ca0304389b0cebc1b5aa7bd8b/07.-of-note-should-africa-be-higher_cr00497_hres.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>374f2b91-7960-4a8a-80d1-31c5cae13a8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/growing-with-africas-consumers/Africa may be the next best place on Earth to look for growth.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing with Africa's consumers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc0a50b7-6793-428d-9d31-9d5518be8c01https://www.bain.com/insights/desperately-seeking-simplicity-hbr/Today, complexity has become the silent killer of profitable growth in business, and sometimes of CEO careers.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Desperately Seeking Simplicity]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d0f92b0d-dbd0-40b0-b7ae-ef135adc6678https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-africas-pioneers/How successful consumer products companies overcome the five great challenges of doing business on the continent.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from Africa's pioneers]]><![CDATA[By Matthew Meacham, Andrew Tymms, Tiaan Moolman, and Joëlle de Montgolfier]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>9633d672-832e-471b-acb5-303ae65fbb0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/forces-transforming-the-content-landscape-world-economic-forum-2012/Unprecedented media innovation is transforming the content landscape in which creators, aggregators and distributors interact with each other and with consumers.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forces transforming the content landscape]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[English]]>411656c7-2865-43ed-8c39-84ffca9d4790https://www.bain.com/insights/transform-your-employees-into-passionate-advocates/Loyal, passionate employees bring a company as much benefit as loyal, passionate customers.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transform your employees into passionate advocates]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>647a329b-16df-4d85-b74a-c5e761321af2https://www.bain.com/insights/bringing-your-strategy-to-the-front-line-hbr/If you can make your company's routine behaviors mirror your strategy, you can transform your business.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing Your Strategy to the Front Line]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d96b5d0a-3819-4032-8a5d-f84325c47a42https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2011-2012-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-6/Last-minute spending helped the holiday season beat expectationsTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday review and a look ahead to 2012]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>88945894-819f-475a-a961-077164117c52https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-an-adaptive-go-to-market-system/How winners bring the front line into the heart of their strategy.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating an adaptive go-to-market system]]><![CDATA[By Mark Kovac, Dianne Ledingham, and Lewis Weinger]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>bee5cf18-1ceb-45ba-a478-c04368ade7eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustained-cost-transformation/Leaders follow four key elements to reduce costs and keep them low.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sustained cost transformation: Delivering savings that stick]]><![CDATA[By Peter Guarraia and Hernan Saenz]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4e9d372-25bb-41fa-b446-b9f01f7816e4https://www.bain.com/insights/a-fresh-look-at-procurement/As supply costs increase, a more comprehensive approach to procurement can boost margins and fund growth.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A fresh look at procurement]]><![CDATA[By Dave Fleisch, Greg Gerstenhaber, and Sam Thakarar]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3698eb2d-6877-4a1c-a216-6da70707ac6ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/managing-risk-and-capital/Banks’ future hangs in the balance sheet.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing Risk and Capital]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>665c5c5d-87fb-44f5-8b2f-75eb3cc880d4https://www.bain.com/insights/ace-out-of-the-ordinary-interactions-to-win-loyal-customers-american-banker/Leading banks are reinventing the industry's business model to reap the economic benefits of customer loyalty.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ace out-of-the-ordinary interactions to win loyal customers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>7cbb681d-d0a0-4df7-ba6a-3432d5ff77c9https://www.bain.com/insights/uk-shoppers-and-choices-they-make-bain-brief/What does it take for consumer products companies to grow in the UK market? A recent Bain & Company survey examines the shopper insights that winners use to fuel growth.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[UK shoppers and the choices they make]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>42e810a1-e3f8-4758-b68e-07bb0f88442chttps://www.bain.com/insights/macro-trends-to-add-trillions-of-dollars-to-global-gdp-in-2020-the-economic-times/A handful of macro trends will add up to $27 trillion in global GDP growth, which will swell to $90 trillion by 2020.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Macro trends to add trillions of dollars to global GDP in 2020]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Dunigan O'Keeffe]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[English]]>aaa85f98-316c-4f6c-80e6-cd54363323d7https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2011-2012-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-5/Retailers race toward the finish line after a strong November.Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holidays are for socializing]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ea7ea1c-cc2d-4e96-9e51-0960d69cc7bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-national-oil-companies-can-fuel-economic-development/How national oil companies (NOCs) can become powerful engines of socio-economic change.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How national oil companies can fuel economic development]]><![CDATA[By José de Sá and John McCreery]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>201ef06d-111d-4abc-a3f1-78096d1d16b4https://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-pace-in-the-evolving-medical-device-market/Bain partner Tamara Olsen explains why the medical device market has reached a true tipping point that will change the way it does business.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:24:01 Z<![CDATA[Keeping pace in the evolving medical device market]]><![CDATA[By Tamara Olsen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2f2249e2bd794ce8a8ee477f9062613a/keeping-pace-in-the-evolving-medical-device-market.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f857885-535d-444e-b955-bfe8766d5660https://www.bain.com/insights/introducing-the-net-promoter-system-loyalty-insights/You've probably heard of Net Promoter Scores as a measure of loyalty. But do you know how the Net Promoter System can transform your business? Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Introducing: The Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>484a9ea4-6f5b-4e5b-828b-2424beaf499chttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-12-networked-organizations-making-the-matrix-work/Ten lessons to make the matrix work in today’s networked organizations.Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Networked organizations: Making the matrix work]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8cd5fabb-25b4-472c-bd19-7ab1ce6c87cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-we-on-the-edge-of-a-truly-global-gas-market/The advent of shale gas is reshaping the global energy market, challenging the existing investment assumptions of utilities and generating new opportunities.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are we on the edge of a truly global gas market?]]><![CDATA[By Sharad Apte]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Oil & Gas]]><![CDATA[English]]>6447580e-1a9f-4653-b22a-329b4e4c3644https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2011-2012-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-4/The holidays kick off with a solid start.Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Holiday half-time report]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a6f4c89-eba6-4082-b313-2619e9506334https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-shopping-hbr/Successful companies will engage customers through "omnichannel" retailing: a mashup of digital and physical experiences.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The future of shopping]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d43e7cc-f5b4-416a-82d9-50828ac16a4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/get-ready-for-your-next-assignment-hbr/Three steps for making the most of an internal move.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Get ready for your next assignment]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>392c2857-cba9-4335-98df-66a8490be8e9https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2011-2012-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-3/Brick-and-mortar sales continue to grow, but e-commerce is the shining star.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Special edition: Omnichannel retailing]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e67d7bd-d54a-4359-b89f-fbc335f776d6https://www.bain.com/insights/life-insurers-fix-distribution-achieve-scale-economic-times/Despite torrid growth and the potential for their business to expand, Indian insurers are discovering that the route to profitability is arduous.Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Life insurers should fix the distribution network, achieve scale to turn profitable]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>66bc4527-d15f-42f8-8029-96d084cbf072https://www.bain.com/insights/trillion-dollar-growth-trends-to-2020-forbes/The companies at the top in 2020 will be those able to answer the question: What do we need to do today to capitalize on these longer-term macro trends?Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The trillion-dollar growth trends to 2020]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>aee66e12-4035-4bc1-875c-c430ff3f7b06https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2011-2012-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-2/October brought a Halloween scare.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Succeeding this holiday season despite economic crosswinds]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>7adc6072-757f-4458-ac7f-820414e37e25https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chains-matter-ceo-forum/Supply chain efficiency is a growing priority for technology companies.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply chains matter]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>8efbae0d-2d61-4571-a14a-14915a0668e7https://www.bain.com/insights/the-great-repeatable-business-model-hbr/Successful companies build their strategies on a few vivid and hardy forms of differentiation that act as a system and reinforce one another.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great Repeatable Business Model]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1269f03-60ce-473a-ad12-259029e19517https://www.bain.com/insights/profiting-from-the-golden-rule-hbr/Reputation is earned through the simple, age-old concept of the Golden Rule: treat others as you yourself would want to be treated.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Profiting from the Golden Rule]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ffc94b4-1365-4f40-891b-f9c05f3ed7dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-customer-loyalty-matters-to-utilities/Should utilities really worry about customer loyalty, or should they just focus on price?Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why customer loyalty matters to utilities]]><![CDATA[By Andreas Dullweber]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>04f43710-ce54-42ee-9a41-082f2d30d772https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-2011-2012-retail-holiday-newsletter-issue-1/Holiday sales during the 2011-2012 season will finally beat prerecession levels.Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain predicts solid growth for the holidays]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c50a36af-e05a-4039-85cc-2ece16ffc289https://www.bain.com/insights/sales-execution-for-consumer-goods/Senior executives from Kraft and Heineken sit down with Bain to discuss how their companies boosted in-store sales in emerging markets.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:21:15 Z<![CDATA[Sales execution for consumer goods]]><![CDATA[By Giovanni Arnese and Marcello Tripodo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ca417b5c97634a02a694f38b79c35844/sales-execution-for-consumer-goods.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d64659b-bcaa-4d6a-a434-4dd4ba2aea3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/engage-employees-using-customer-service-tactics/The same techniques that help companies earn customer loyalty also work with employees. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Engage employees using customer service tactics]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>096fa0c3-c019-4d26-a87b-4401e071b678https://www.bain.com/insights/of-note-where-the-action-is/Is your global company organized to take full advantage of the rapid changes in emerging markets?Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Of note: Where the action is]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>482dbd1d-d8ac-4fed-a00d-1a9de2d2228bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/perfecting-sales-execution/Most companies treat sales like an art, but they are discovering that the sales process needs to become more of a science.Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Perfecting sales execution]]><![CDATA[By Giovanni Arnese, Mike Booker, and Marcello Tripodo]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6fcf78d1c11d4517a27f98fb9d704367/16.-perfecting-sales-execution1440-x-810px-8.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0fd9785-6fc5-49bb-b380-34979f05be31https://www.bain.com/insights/impact-of-solvency-2-on-latam-insurers/Solvency II, the European Union’s sweeping new regulatory framework, will rewrite the rules for insurers as it phases in, beginning in January 2013.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The impact of Solvency II on Latam insurers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Latam Insurance Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>29862f02-3b9f-4f01-9016-ec54ccf9071fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-for-technology/Supply chain investments pay off in efficiency savings, but can also strengthen customer relationships to grow revenues.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why supply chains matter more than ever for technology companies]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>524348d1-078d-4341-86e8-a8eebb6349a2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-it-spending-more-effective/Four skills can help companies reap the hoped-for benefits of their IT spending and ensure that new IT investments target the highest-impact projects.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to make IT spending more effective]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4e134d8-f9d1-4b41-b05d-b4c3560e75d1https://www.bain.com/insights/great-decisions-require-great-support-forbes/Don't lose sight of the support roles in RAPID® by focusing too much on the D.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Great decisions require great support]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6bf4290-322e-41e4-930e-7df771e14c6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-six-keys-to-unlock-performance-culture-business-spectator/A decision-focused culture is a critical attribute of high-performing companies, and it is also one of the hardest to develop. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decision Insights - Six keys to unlock performance culture]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>3991307a-1c9a-4820-adc5-9871fb497095https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-11-how-organizations-make-great-decisions/Companies that are most effective at decisions follow a carefully structured approach.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How organizations make great decisions]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>51e1d91e-3a34-4d51-be83-cda11017ba91https://www.bain.com/insights/twitter-travel-and-the-power-of-the-engaged-employee-hbr/How a hurricane helped demonstrate one airline's culture of customer service.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Twitter, travel and the power of the engaged employee]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>50032360-4f46-431e-8802-f4f6cf20cef4https://www.bain.com/insights/before-you-link-pay-to-customer-feedback-five-essentials-hbr/Don't link your incentive system to customer feedback until you have met these five preconditions.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Before you link pay to customer feedback: five essentials]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>0052ff59-3cf2-4e94-a940-1f17b8be3a76https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ultimate-question-2/How Net Promoter Companies Thrive in a Customer-Driven WorldTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Ultimate Question 2.0]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld and Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/845eb3038b4e4ca1b000d8ad1eb1cb9b/book-site-the-ultimate-question-2-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>e3d3b938-b4bd-4b3d-a601-91761a4a89e3https://www.bain.com/insights/changing-behaviors-to-deliver-business-results/Can firms systematically develop and manage behaviors to achieve superior performance? The short answer is yes.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Changing behaviors to deliver business results]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>b370bb32-6393-47da-9eba-c5704c01bbc9https://www.bain.com/insights/developing-human-capital/Investments in workforce training will be required to lift skill levels in new markets and to remain competitive in developed ones.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Developing human capital]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>22eb9241-f3f5-499e-bba8-9dfebb9ef605https://www.bain.com/insights/everything-the-same-but-nicer/For the affluent, the search for quality improvement rather than quantity will drive consumption trends.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Everything the same, but nicer]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1d2506f-7bc2-4d2e-8db7-ea5c5450974chttps://www.bain.com/insights/growing-output-of-primary-inputs/Increased demand for basic commodities. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing output of primary inputs]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mining, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>e0b2e374-d26c-41c4-b6de-25a410c5aeabhttps://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-the-wealthy-healthy/Healthcare spending will continue to grow, but at slower rates.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keeping the wealthy healthy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>78aea160-f8f3-447e-b32f-f8b05e4f8294https://www.bain.com/insights/old-infrastructure-new-investments/Urbanization in developing nations and obsolescence in developed nations will spur infrastructure spending.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Old infrastructure, new investments]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Construction & Infrastructure]]><![CDATA[English]]>bfda0654-e1a6-407d-9b04-576162e96808https://www.bain.com/insights/eight-great-trillion-dollar-growth-trends-to-2020/Eight trillion-dollar macro trends are at work in the global economy, and their growth potential will touch many corners of the globe.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Great Eight: Trillion-Dollar Growth Trends to 2020]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2acf801-66c6-4859-8cb0-e5ab9f960f75https://www.bain.com/insights/militarization-following-industrialization/A transient opportunity for defense contractors.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Militarization following industrialization]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Aerospace & Defense]]><![CDATA[English]]>ead06e7e-510b-4052-b860-6312db4d7491https://www.bain.com/insights/prepping-for-the-next-big-thing/The next platform breakthrough isn't here yet, but the seeds are beginning to sprout.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Prepping for the next big thing]]><![CDATA[By Karen Harris, Austin Kimson, and Andrew Schwedel]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0cba1d5-5669-4b66-9d5c-7f1837a74242https://www.bain.com/insights/the-next-billion-consumers/Big demand is coming on line, but the emerging market "middle class" will be poorer overall.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The next billion consumers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>dab1c560-c479-45af-a6db-ac78298b0858https://www.bain.com/insights/dangers-of-linking-pay-to-customer-feedback-hbr/Linking incentive compensation to customer feedback is risky business.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The dangers of linking pay to customer feedback]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec8e0035-0472-47bb-9e52-d56d39684494https://www.bain.com/insights/create-a-decision-focused-culture-forbes/Building a decision-focused culture can seem daunting. But a committed leadership team can do it by focusing on three key steps, which we think of as define, align and build.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Create a decision-focused culture]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>40a90f6e-d737-4f7d-9367-22baf438030chttps://www.bain.com/insights/field-service-what-utilities-can-learn-from-telcos-jeff-melton/Partner Jeff Melton describes how some telcos achieve substantial improvements in field service operations.Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Field service: What utilities can learn from telcos]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Telecommunications, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>afb77c6b-8447-4dc6-829e-88bd3c151ff8https://www.bain.com/insights/field-service-reenergizing-a-hidden-asset/Improving field service operations is a difficult task, but it can save utilities a lot of money, increase productivity and even make customers happier.Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Field service: Reenergizing a hidden asset]]><![CDATA[By Tina Radabaugh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Telecommunications, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>1811fe87-791d-4b89-b858-4a4da9b02862https://www.bain.com/insights/companys-promoters-worth-thousands-more-than-detractors-hbr-daily-stat/Wealthy customers who recommend their bank to others are worth $9,500 more to that bank than customers who dislike it.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A company's promoters are worth thousands more than detractors]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld and Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>33a79f39-dc49-494d-b3ad-50edbc0e3efchttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-metlife-major-changes-business-spectator/If you want decision effectiveness to be more than a four-month flash in the pan, you'll need to build lasting capabilities.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decision Insights - MetLife's major changes]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>b0ab30a2-0559-4e01-b9be-db2b12b80256https://www.bain.com/insights/are-your-surveys-worth-your-customers-time-hbr/If you don't want your surveys ignored, keep them short and take action on what customers tell you.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are your surveys worth your customers' time?]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>0be078c9-aadf-4e72-b0d9-c56965cb4373https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-dont-ask-the-same-old-questions-business-spectator/Focusing on how your organization makes decisions provides a new way of approaching organizational change.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decision Insights - Don't ask the same old questions]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, Paul Rogers, and Askin Morrison]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>7e9cb5ae-d8fc-43a2-8580-b39ddeb77375https://www.bain.com/insights/solving-the-talent-problem-a-decision-approach-forbes/To win the war for talent, focus on the decisions you want your employees to make.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving the talent problem: a decision approach]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>3140014a-0369-46d7-8052-9bb9922ced94https://www.bain.com/insights/using-employee-segmentation-to-bring-out-the-best-in-your-workforce/Employees, like customers, respond positively to offers customized to their needs and preferences.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Using employee segmentation to bring out the best in your workforce]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/745ec6cf3b694fec9ec39601ab5f8639/using-employee-segmentation-to-bring-out-the-best-in-your-workforce-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Service Operations]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e3bd2d5-1810-4452-ac6e-d44228c7ec24https://www.bain.com/insights/can-communications-service-providers-earn-customers-love/As competition heats up for mobile, Internet and cable companies, the key to growth will be learning how to advance from being a “good enough” provider to one that customers get excited about.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can communications services providers earn their customers' love?]]><![CDATA[By Domenico Azzarello and Mark Kovac]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>1bf8c467-29a7-4cf2-9095-507618bf870chttps://www.bain.com/insights/apple-stores-in-china-the-one-thing-they-cant-fake/There's one thing Apple knockoff stores can't fake: the customer experience.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Apple stores in China: the one thing they can't fake]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>62aadfb3-0257-46a6-9aaf-5b3f99d564e7https://www.bain.com/insights/indias-life-insurers-need-smarter-policies-for-growth/The route to profitability is an arduous one for Indian insurers. The winners will be those who focus on the right customers, rethink distribution and reduce operating waste.Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India's life insurers need smarter policies for growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3aea8d9f-8017-45c5-81d8-ed399af94328https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-10-great-decisions-not-a-solo-performance/Many companies overlook the roles that support good decision-making. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Great decisions—Not a solo performance]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko and Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>82ac9879-af23-49ce-8bef-1d90f6d1cbaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/five-faces-of-the-cloud/New customers with new demands are fueling the growth of cloud computing, forcing providers to adapt.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The five faces of the cloud]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric, Ron Kermisch, Stephen Bertrand, and Mark Brinda]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>281beb92-7851-4fa1-9a6e-1ed15bb4866ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/solvency-ii-rewrites-the-rules-for-insurers/The European Union’s new regulatory framework will present compliance and strategic challenges for insurance companies worldwide.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solvency II rewrites the rules for insurers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3478edfe-def5-4ecb-871f-445d6a551e81https://www.bain.com/insights/torsten-jeworrek-ceo-reinsurance-munich-re/Torsten Jeworrek, CEO of Reinsurance at Munich Re, and Bain partner Gunther Schwarz discuss the global implications of Solvency II for insurers and reinsurers.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:21:15 Z<![CDATA[Torsten Jeworrek, CEO, Reinsurance, Munich Re]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4465439af08d46648e723babcd083aa5/torsten-jeworrek-ceo-reinsurance-munich-re.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>02caeea5-1839-4ac6-8ef2-a9d48c3f3992https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-in-southeast-asia-2011/The region is now firmly fixed on the maps of global PE investors.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity in Southeast Asia]]><![CDATA[By Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>1813a344-98e4-4907-8bc5-85186b4af6dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/introducing-the-bain-brand-accelerator-in-asia/Even in Asia’s dynamic emerging markets, brands often find it more difficult than ever to outperform their competitors. Some companies are taking a new approach to revitalizing brands and bringing them to full potential. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Introducing the Bain Brand Accelerator in Asia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>03464149-1f08-474d-8a7c-1f22df533ff4https://www.bain.com/insights/tracking-the-japan-effect-on-energy-mix-decisions/How the path to low-carbon emissions changed in the wake of Japan's Fukushima crisis.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tracking the "Japan Effect" on energy mix decisions]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d68f78f-bd5c-4867-bfc5-7c8122bd065chttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-9-decision-focused-meetings/Most senior leaders and middle managers spend at least 50 percent of their time in meetings—and they aren't too happy about it. Some simple steps can get meetings back under control and turn them into the powerful performance driver that they ought to be.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decision-focused meetings]]><![CDATA[By Jenny Davis-Peccoud]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>6fd0193a-fa3a-4bb9-91f6-a3ec151babfehttps://www.bain.com/insights/deciding-to-fight-or-play-in-the-private-label-arena-bain-brief/How should your company compete as private labels gain ground? It depends on the nature of your category and your brand's position.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deciding to fight or play in the private-label arena]]><![CDATA[By Kara Gruver, Matthew Meacham, and Suzanne Tager]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fb5fe5d568294ed898acd2b1babb7735/14.-private-label1440-x-810px-8.png<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>f708ae2c-74d7-424c-8425-3a8f1854e059https://www.bain.com/insights/high-road-low-road-revisited-new-life-in-value-categories/What are the new opportunities for brands in value categories?Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[High Road-Low Road, revisited: New life in value categories]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>67ac4cc2-1a51-4bd8-a428-cc579dd5896fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/robert-gamgort-ceo-pinnacle-foods/Pinnacle Foods CEO Robert Gamgort, formerly president of Mars North America, discusses the differences has he observed in running a smaller consumer products business—and what larger companies can learn from them.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Robert Gamgort, CEO, Pinnacle Foods]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>db1ac10a-41c6-45b5-ac90-8682e309feb9https://www.bain.com/insights/introducing-the-bain-brand-accelerator-ceo-forum/Most brands are doomed to declining sales. But not all. The way you develop your brand strategy can help you beat the odds.Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Introducing The Bain Brand Accelerator]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4c1d0bf-0a4d-4f69-8323-aacd7a5dcc49https://www.bain.com/insights/brazil-a-hot-spot-for-private-equity/Once dominated by local firms, Brazilian private equity is now attracting global attention.Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brazil a hot spot for private equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur, Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Suvir Varma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a79dfae-a2b8-48e2-b1de-a2c1c3fe8b8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/video-healthcare-andy-pasternak/Globalization makes vaccines an attractive investment for manufacturers, but challenges remain.Mon, 16 May 2011 15:59:48 Z<![CDATA[The future of the vaccines market]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a025658-aaa2-4e3e-86c5-702fb0e657c3https://www.bain.com/insights/video-healthcare-tim-van-biesen/The need for scale and the desire to fill innovation gaps have kept healthcare M&A strong.Mon, 16 May 2011 15:59:48 Z<![CDATA[The role of corporate M&A in pharmaceutical and medical technology companies]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe128550-224c-4e31-8afa-e7538e44428fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/video-healthcare-phyllis-yale/The role of payers in controlling healthcare systems costsMon, 16 May 2011 15:59:48 Z<![CDATA[The role of payers in controlling healthcare systems costs]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6591252-2636-4115-a058-f361362ae061https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-about-the-survey/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management, topical (as evidenced by coverage in the business press) and measurable.Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[About the survey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e99d905-4101-4e5a-9ebd-5d5b74c10f45https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-about-the-author/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management, topical (as evidenced by coverage in the business press) and measurable.Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[About the author]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>c9faa2ef-6d22-4f4b-a640-bdf7bd27d41ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-8-shape-your-companys-decision-style-and-behaviors/People find it hard to learn new decision styles. But companies sometimes do need to change, and organizations get themselves into trouble when they fail to agree on and communicate a predominant decision style. Four critical steps can help avoid confusion and make the change stick. Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shape your company’s decision style—and behaviors]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Paul Rogers, and Patrick Litré]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>b17d54bb-767e-43ea-8036-06fb6b34f19fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-media-organization-that-decides-and-delivers/As companies in the $1.5 trillion global media & entertainment industry struggle to cope with a transition to a digital world, their ability to make the right decisions quickly and execute them effectively is paramount.Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a media organization that decides and delivers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>25ca9ccf-3790-4e4e-becf-fb70b53907dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/posting-profits-beyond-the-meter/The market for smart meter-enabled services is small, but competitors from other industries are eager to bundle such services into larger "e-home" offerings. Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Posting profits: Beyond the meter, beyond the hype]]><![CDATA[By Joe Scalise]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>93792c0e-c050-44f1-be2e-6e4632ac4177https://www.bain.com/insights/deepak-sharma-chairman-citi-private-bank/Deepak Sharma, chairman of Citi Private Bank, talks to Bain about the challenges and opportunities facing the worldwide wealth management industry.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:21:15 Z<![CDATA[Deepak Sharma, Chairman, Citi Private Bank]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f4af89a6761e43dca171d204d7373a7e/deepak-sharma-chairman-citi-private-bank.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b62c3cf-f41f-4c39-a63a-e2108f42fe14https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-7-create-a-decision-focused-culture/Companies with a high-performance culture grow 25 percent faster than average companies and are roughly 50 percent better at decision effectiveness.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Create a decision-focused culture]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f36fa6ec-2b34-4f16-a0c9-a04d0c44b5b6https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-good-customers-losing-bad-debt/The bad-debt provisions of major European and North American utilities remain high well beyond the recession. They can ill afford to ignore such waste.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning good customers, losing bad debt]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>c3d1551a-c633-404e-9b64-bd6ffbd51986https://www.bain.com/insights/why-carbon-competitiveness-matters/A utility with lower carbon exposure than its competitors can strengthen its position dramatically within the industry, says Bain partner Jorge Leis.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why carbon competitiveness matters: Q&A]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1d5111d-857a-4058-b064-d22183e91a07https://www.bain.com/insights/why-is-a-ceos-job-so-overwhelming/India's CEOs face the a balancing act as they push for growth in India's robust domestic market while building global organizations that can compete effectively abroad.Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why is a CEO's job so overwhelming and are there ways around it? Top Bain consultants offer advice]]><![CDATA[By Ashish Singh and James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>37dc34b7-e8c4-42c8-b24d-a02e4576e0fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/winning-customer-advocacy-in-uk-retail-banking/Nearly every bank recognizes the importance of winning loyal customers, but most find it difficult to achieve.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning customer advocacy in UK retail banking]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>3dcd4fce-43f9-4be4-9229-8c3d007eeffehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-global-telcos-can-profit-from-indias-wireless-experience/Global wireless companies worried about margin pressure can learn much from India, where telcos thrive serving users at bare minimum rates.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How global telcos can profit from India's wireless experience]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ea79b97-b11c-456e-a4d0-536470eeb912https://www.bain.com/insights/how-leaders-get-the-most-of-salesforce/Bain & Company found that six frequently used tools consistently produce the most value.Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How leaders get the most out of their salesforce]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b1034c0-ca7f-4d03-a55a-3b6924950589https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-cost-conscious-doctor/The attitudes of American doctors are shifting, forcing changes in healthcare business models.Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The new cost-conscious doctor: Changing America's healthcare landscape]]><![CDATA[By Chuck Farkas]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>c61cf899-7f39-4747-9ef7-b20f122c438ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/inventory-management-10-questions-inventory-health/How effective are your inventory reduction processes? These 10 questions can help you find out.Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Inventory management: 10 questions to diagnose your inventory health]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>de4cebbf-0219-4864-8ed2-9760fcb2dea3https://www.bain.com/insights/balancing-speed-sustainability-setting-ceo-agenda/The job of the chief executive has expanded dramatically in recent years, both in scope and complexity. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Balancing speed and sustainability in setting the agenda as CEO]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a00b8dec-fd10-494c-b8d1-257cac24d9e3https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-6-solving-the-talent-problem-a-decision-approach/Winning the "war for talent" is a perennial challenge. Applying a decision lens can help you ensure that top performers own decisions and continue to make and execute them effectively.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Solving the talent problem: A decision approach]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5dc7fdbe-e8ae-4bab-bc48-247d5835993dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/copy-of-getting-ahead-of-game-changing-trends-newsletter/Consumer products executives are confronting significant trends that are reshaping their world—everything from declining populations in developed markets to curtailed consumer spending among some consumer segments to retailer consolidation and the growth of private labels. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting ahead of game-changing trends]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>65991d1d-0a97-49c2-b7f0-632992b000behttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-ahead-of-game-changing-trends/It's time for leading brands to rethink everything they know about profitable growth.Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting ahead of the game-changing trends]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>2c061fb6-b89b-4fa7-9e40-8f5c06e84df7https://www.bain.com/insights/introducing-the-bain-brand-accelerator/How to revitalize brands, even in slow-growth markets and challenging categories.Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Introducing The Bain Brand Accelerator]]><![CDATA[By Nicolas Bloch and Guy Brusselmans]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Modern Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>85f90f06-637f-4d33-abec-31db00abc4b9https://www.bain.com/insights/new-life-for-orangina-schweppes/An interview with Hugues Pietrini and Patrick Mispolet, Orangina Schweppes, FranceWed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[New life for Orangina Schweppes, France]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/be2b831199794ffe87e1b42c474dcadb/new-life-for-orangina-schweppes.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7e57ec5-ebc1-4e0a-9ed5-aa775b325493https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-new-commercial-model-for-changing-medtech-market/How medtech firms can shift their market approach without losing market share.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating a new commercial model for the changing medtech market]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a631d96-bc02-4f26-920b-6e1037c69754https://www.bain.com/insights/personal-data-the-emergence-of-a-new-asset-class/Personal data could become an asset class, but government and industry leaders must first address fears about misuse.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Personal data: The emergence of a new asset class]]><![CDATA[By Michele Luzi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>01d59a8a-fc09-4d2e-a405-1d2918ff997chttps://www.bain.com/insights/personal-data-the-emergence-of-a-new-asset-class-telco/Digital data created by and about people represents a new economic asset class that could transform the telecommunications industry.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Personal data: The emergence of a new asset class–Opportunities for the telecommunications industry]]><![CDATA[By Michele Luzi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ee49554-dfc0-47d6-8104-d01fb3c5008fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-5-embed-decision-capabilities-in-your-organization/If you want decision effectiveness to be more than a four-month flash in the pan, you'll need to build lasting capabilities that will continue to produce results.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Embed decision capabilities in your organization]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b8c93da-fc80-423c-b99f-0f42dda7b12bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/battery-technology-developments-implications-for-power-storage/The demand for electric vehicles will result in improved battery technology for cars in this decade, and for large-scale utility power storage in the next.Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Battery Technology Developments and Implications for Power Storage]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e504760f9094aba9366528cb09f35c3/battery-technology-developments-and-implications-for-power-storage.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>2806dc32-8ebd-4e56-85f0-d7398fddd906https://www.bain.com/insights/what-do-successful-reorganizers-know/Companies that keep the focus on making critical decisions are likely to emerge far stronger than those that merely reshuffle the org chart one more time.Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What do successful reorganizers know?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>0eaf834d-0781-4d47-999e-8a498cf9d3f9https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-4-build-an-organization-that-decides-and-delivers/Seemingly small operating choices made every day by people throughout the company can make a big difference in performance. Getting those decisions right requires that people at every level are equipped to decide and deliver.Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Build an organization that decides and delivers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec8c387f-0123-46da-af28-9972bbccebc5https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-6-2011/2010 ended on a positive note: Retail sales for November and December increased 4.9% over 2010, exceeding even the most bullish forecasts.Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain retail holiday newsletter #6 - 2011]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>831f3623-6633-4f34-b910-1c96d8a55d6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-3-make-decisions-work/How companies can reset the What, Who, How, and When of individual decisions so that they work smoothly and effectively.Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Make decisions work]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>e45a177f-0202-4763-933d-6feac4ede98fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/japan-blushes-with-success/The Japanese cosmetics business provides a preview of a better Japanese economy.Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Japan blushes with success]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>344ec229-2046-4341-bc64-d60633a91e79https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-5/This fifth newsletter covers a near-record breaking month of November in which GAFS sales surged 5.7%. Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #5]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>f4786674-5b0b-4de2-b98a-fbeeb2358f4ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/reengineering-medtech-rd/Medtech companies must respond to new customer behavior and regulatory hurdles.Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reengineering medtech R&D]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>b60f8464-7722-4f01-974e-fe5faed328a8https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-knowledge-management/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management, topical (as evidenced by coverage in the business press) and measurable.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Knowledge Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b097f3c2a07b4ddd9bd6ea4f74b00180/knowledgemanagement1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>34db7bc6-b700-418b-9334-521c95dd20dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-rapid-prototyping/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management, topical (as evidenced by coverage in the business press) and measurable.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rapid Prototyping]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/39ad7c6df4b749e8b41dd611979657c4/rapidprototyping1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>4850925b-4c17-4baa-9cf3-91d230010cddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-shared-service-centers/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management, topical (as evidenced by coverage in the business press) and measurable.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shared Service Centers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/1ee13e4fc83845df8a47777f6136738b/sharedservicecenters1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5e609f2-dbeb-4195-af47-e20a4f1cf54dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-enterprise-risk-management/Bain's Management Tools & Trends survey focuses on the 25 most popular tools and techniques that are relevant to senior management, topical (as evidenced by coverage in the business press) and measurable.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Enterprise Risk Management]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/78520cfba27b445ba21b6cb89a7b725e/enterpriseriskmanagement1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f5806b2-2050-4cca-894f-a338427fe3cfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2011-executives-guide/In this guide, we define 25 of the most popular and pertinent management tools, a list that continually evolves. This year's guide, for example, includes social media, which has grown rapidly but ranks low in executive satisfaction.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools 2011: An Executive's Guide]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Management Tools]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9317111-1caf-4f29-a065-56c38557ac12https://www.bain.com/insights/foster-customer-loyalty-to-offset-lost-fees/Only banks with a solid base of loyal customers will be able to grow without mergers.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Foster customer loyalty to offset lost fees]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>91b7afab-7782-45d2-9cd7-c28de2facf14https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-4/This fourth newsletter highlights some big gains in the first month of the 2010 holiday season.Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #4]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>38169966-c574-416c-a1dd-5d2e59ec1bbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/next-wave-e-readers/Men were early adopters of e-readers, but women are now poised to dominate the market.Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Next wave of e-readers may be women]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>278d9a71-53ba-4ae5-97f9-66214d01c27ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/health-care-reform-how-companies-need-to-worry/How companies need to worry.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Health care reform: How companies need to worry]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>a98ab06f-a751-43e0-98e4-9ab2acb82609https://www.bain.com/insights/redraw-the-chart-decision-centric/As Indian businesses build capacity and enter new sectors, changing an organisation's structure can seem like an effective way of shaking up the entire operation and, thereby, unlocking even better performance.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Redraw the chart, but make it decision-centric]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a8d8682-3e94-4ff8-84f9-435f46b75636https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-3/This third newsletter supports our continued optimism about the upcoming holiday season as both offline and online sales continue to grow.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #3]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>35c775d0-d2be-434c-84e6-e1cd01526f1ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-2-focus-on-key-decisions/Don't overlook small, frequent decisions that generate a lot of value over time.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focus on key decisions]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2f35749-0d74-47df-bbef-7f6c66432736https://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-its-full-potential/Information technology organizations and the businesses they support do not occupy parallel universes, but business leaders can be forgiven for thinking they might.Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking IT's full potential]]><![CDATA[By Sachin Shah and Arpan Sheth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>9248049c-9286-4649-ac8c-ed5ffa698c4dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-2/This second newsletter affirms our cautious optimism about the upcoming holiday season, as positive momentum continues.Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #2]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>771cb0e7-8387-483a-bea5-73cb1693ef93https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-bridge-the-it-alignment-gap-ft/Fewer than one in five executives believe IT is aligned with their top business needs.Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to bridge the IT alignment gap]]><![CDATA[By Sachin Shah]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ceb6f56-26b2-4711-932a-0fa9e5726638https://www.bain.com/insights/what-providers-can-do-to-make-it-systems-communicate-better/Hospitals suffer from siloed IT systems. To cure the problem, start with a diagnosis.Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What providers can do to make IT systems communicate better]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>31268eae-f2e6-4506-a439-341e7cc349f1https://www.bain.com/insights/pulling-the-right-levers-for-a-low-carbon-energy-mix-in-2050/Four steps governments can take to help utilities invest in low-carbon options.Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pulling the right levers for a low-carbon energy mix in 2050]]><![CDATA[By Arnaud Leroi, Stéphane Charvériat, and Joe Scalise]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>a31054b3-1ba8-45c7-9610-82a4e1da534fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/decision-insights-1-score-your-organization/How to measure the quality, speed and effort of your company's decisions.Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Score your organization]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>00cfdff4-b370-4ef9-9328-b707c50c81e1https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-bank-competition-right-post-crisis/As the battle to contain the financial crisis winds down, the eagerness to return to more normal business conditions is palpable.Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting bank competition right post-crisis]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f1bfe4c-7bb7-4f71-bf1a-0bbcf97e39aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-1/With cautious optimism, Bain is forecasting GAFO sales growth of 3% for the holidays.Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #1]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e04eb40f-34f3-4ecf-a948-317adb32ba6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/publishing-in-digital-era/Digital migration won't be as painful for publishers as it was for the music industry.Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Publishing in the digital era]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forum d'Avignon]]><![CDATA[English]]>958b385a-839c-47fd-8bf1-04fc304479echttps://www.bain.com/insights/flexible-work-models-how-to-bring-sustainability-to-24-7-world/Research shows that many more employees would opt for flexible work models if the offerings better met their needs and if they saw visible success stories.Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Flexible work models: How to bring sustainability to a 24/7 world]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman and Russ Hagey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fea31400ca844e0ba72ba6051a1ffe4f/flexible-work-models-how-to-bring-sustainability-to-24-7-world-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>93713225-9a5d-4d18-ac46-75021d020226https://www.bain.com/insights/average-companies-are-way-behind-on-decision-making/The average organization has the potential to more than double its ability to make and execute key decisions.Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Average companies are way behind on decision making]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c3e2ae0-593b-4c8d-8628-f9632f9ec24ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-loyalty-in-retail-banking-north-america-2010/Loyal customers stay longer, are worth more and are the best source of bank growth.Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer loyalty in retail banking: North America 2010]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9d73719-7fa9-4d58-ac41-73ad061fb363https://www.bain.com/insights/most-meetings-end-before-decisions-are-made/Managers spend 50% or more of their time in meetings, but Bain & Company research shows that two-thirds of meetings end before participants can make important decisions.Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most meetings end before decisions are made]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>f0f38a60-0a8a-44be-9c8a-39f5334218b6https://www.bain.com/insights/effective-decision-making-and-the-rule-of-7/Once you've got 7 people in a decision-making group, each additional member reduces decision effectiveness by 10%.Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Effective decision making and the rule of 7]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>af419082-0817-4123-af25-e429548a0664https://www.bain.com/insights/decide-and-deliver/Five Steps to Breakthrough Performance in Your OrganizationMon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Decide & Deliver ]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/f6320a57b5cc44b6ae034f1c4d2707ec/book-site-decide-and-deliver-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>809e7541-ad36-45ef-870b-20b7db873bbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/level-the-playing-field-a-call-for-action-on-gender-parity-in-australia/ According to government figures, women represent 45 percent of the workforce, but account for only 11 percent of executive managers in the private sector, 10 percent of board members and just 2 percent of ASX200 board chairpersons. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Level the playing field: A call for action on gender parity in Australia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>61dbfda2-8a2b-432b-a799-8d8b412fef01https://www.bain.com/insights/healthy-wariness-could-benefit-private-equity/Favorable PE conditions are rooted in a healthy wariness born in the excesses of the recent past.Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthy wariness could benefit private equity]]><![CDATA[By Hugh MacArthur and Graham Elton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f32dddb-4793-4a82-a656-31b26f2403b5https://www.bain.com/insights/what-makes-health-care-mergers-succeed/A tried and tested approach can overcome the inherent risks of healthcare M&A.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What makes health care mergers succeed]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>94dff250-833b-4a6b-8a06-e1c682c06d9ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-china-can-succeed-in-the-ma-world-businessweek/China's explosive economic growth has spurred a corresponding boom in mainland companies pursuing expansion opportunities overseas through M&A, joint ventures, partnerships, or organic growth. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How China can succeed in the M&A world]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>6753cafe-dcfe-4710-ab24-eb44ae010e25https://www.bain.com/insights/five-steps-to-breakthrough-performance/Companies on the path to decision effectiveness find many ways to make the changes stick. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five steps to breakthrough performance]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>954c840a-0cc0-4edc-be09-f386fb8a5bc0https://www.bain.com/insights/why-she-shops-2010-fashion-study/What more than 5,000 women told Bain and Vogue magazine about their buying behaviors.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why she shops: The 2010 fashion and beauty study]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b3a5dc1-6649-44db-9486-f309ccbcce24https://www.bain.com/insights/role-of-payers-in-controlling-healthcare-systems-costs/The role of payers in controlling healthcare systems costsWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The role of payers in controlling healthcare systems costs]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>6d7c6500-ba1d-4364-bd4c-f6d9c7ec5e7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/capability-driven-it/How to get technology and your business needs aligned.Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capability-driven IT]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>44c6fa45-ea59-4df7-8b64-e4c65155a83bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tupperware-takes-off-in-emerging-markets/Emerging markets now account for 56 percent of the company's sales.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tupperware takes off in emerging markets]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7f7b570-c420-4d87-b9ad-baa89a4e179ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/changing-pharmas-innovation-dna/Pharmaceutical companies need new R&D models to respond to a changing market.Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Changing pharma's innovation DNA]]><![CDATA[By Norbert Hueltenschmidt and Nils Behnke]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/4e4d405e48d34ef1815deae0241de3b5/changing-pharmas-innovation-dna-220x2072.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e2c796d-f055-4518-8891-04b5b547746dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-in-the-middle-east/Conditions look promising for PE to pick up where it left off before the downturn and deepen its presence in the Middle East and North Africa.Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity in the Middle East]]><![CDATA[By Alexander De Mol]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b8ecf27-cd2d-4988-a3b9-0518b2eeda98https://www.bain.com/insights/key-to-successful-corporate-reorganization/Fewer than one third of overhauls improve performance. Here's why those few work.Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The key to successful corporate reorganization]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ee4a7d2-25dd-493c-b3ba-fa57299886d7https://www.bain.com/insights/tupperware-parties-help-reshape-india-kitchens/The company entered India in 1996 and thanks to such products as the "roti keeper" and the "masala box," it has achieved remarkable success, growing at a compounded annual rate of 30 percent.Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tupperware parties help reshape India's kitchens]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>6fe3c1d2-9e18-43b6-87ab-d8d64c4ffbb6https://www.bain.com/insights/balancing-speed-and-sustainability-to-set-the-ceo-agenda/The job of chief executive officer has expanded dramatically in recent years, both in scope and in complexity.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Balancing speed and sustainability to set the CEO agenda]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>fce0e783-491a-487c-9268-360facf196f3https://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2010/Removing regulatory and other barriers could make this decade even better than the last.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India Private Equity Report 2010]]><![CDATA[By Sri Rajan and Prashant Sarin]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d44db0d7-bf03-4c71-a9f4-bb09e25835cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-in-southeast-asia/Though overshadowed by success stories in China and India, private equity also has been speeding the growth of companies across Southeast Asia. Here's how the industry will evolve.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity in Southeast Asia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>03839a3b-c2a3-4b44-8ef0-711da166038ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/outsourcing-can-do-much-more-than-just-cut-costs/Outsourcing can help companies gain capabilities that they don't have in-house.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Outsourcing can do much more than just cut costs]]><![CDATA[By Bhanu Singh]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>8948f070-1238-4125-9005-5bee730afca8https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-beyond-china-five-things-chinese-companies-need-to-know-about-global-expansion/Chinese companies looking to expand into foreign markets are discovering how tricky it can be. And they aren't alone.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing beyond China: Five things Chinese companies need to know about global expansion]]><![CDATA[By Philip Leung]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c591592-fbdf-4f36-ba2a-ad363536d9echttps://www.bain.com/insights/reenergizing-japan-incs-growth-company-by-company/Japan, Inc., considered a leader in business expertise in the 1980s, has the potential to restore Japan's economy and businesses to their former prominence.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reenergizing Japan, Inc.'s growth, company by company]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b3c33667-0977-45ad-8f6a-757a5b6443eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/e-mobility-era-winning-the-race-electric-cars/By the year 2020, one in two new cars will be either partly or fully powered by electricity. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The e-mobility era: Winning the race for electric cars]]><![CDATA[By Klaus Stricker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Utilities & Renewables, Advanced Manufacturing & Services, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>bbfe6857-5fe5-4ba5-9d40-4d35cb77642ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/six-ways-to-make-healthcare-deals-work/How some companies avoid pitfalls and outperform acquirers in other industries.Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six Ways to Make Healthcare Deals Work]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>404271a3-2117-4f68-8236-9aaf96913b36https://www.bain.com/insights/decision-driven-organization/Forget the org chart—the secret is to focus on decisions, not structure.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The decision-driven organization]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko, Michael Mankins, and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>a04e53d6-809c-4c30-8224-fa10878775c0https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-it-to-win-in-the-recovery-business-week/Instead of hitting the gas, a more careful approach to information technology budgets could serve companies better.Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing IT to win in the recovery]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f75b2d4e-a37d-4762-9985-a30729d97d89https://www.bain.com/insights/selling-luxury-to-chinese-masses-wsj/The world's second-largest luxury brand market could unseat Japan for the top spot.Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Selling luxury to the Chinese masses]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes and Weiwen Han]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce60fc1d-df50-410f-806b-0490704d7a58https://www.bain.com/insights/after-easy-money-managing-in-new-era/As we emerge from the depths of the recession, a lot of attention naturally focuses on trying to handicap the speed and strength of the rebound.Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[After easy money: Managing in a new era]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Schwedel and Karen Harris]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>898d2e0a-9f9a-4fa5-a5a5-81b9e588cb46https://www.bain.com/insights/individual-philanthropy-lags-in-india-and-china/Despite a growing number of wealthy individuals in India and China, charitable giving in those countries stands at just 0.6% and 0.1% of GDP, respectively.Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Individual philanthropy lags in India and China]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1553042-9cdf-49b2-b9ab-27e13293c614https://www.bain.com/insights/deal-making-using-strategic-due-diligence-to-beat-the-odds-newsletter2/Deal making is improving thanks to due diligence and better merger integration. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deal making: Using strategic due diligence to beat the odds]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Hugh MacArthur]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>a55ecfae-886c-43a3-8aea-3476333ba534https://www.bain.com/insights/deal-making-using-strategic-due-diligence-to-beat-odds-video/M&A success rates are improving, but about half of all large deals still fail to deliver the expected returns.Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deal making: Using strategic due diligence to beat the odds]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>4cbf9b7c-c7e0-44f1-82f5-9611f8c4f42bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/right-sizing-balance-sheet/The benefits of a tightly managed balance sheet outweigh the benefits of cost cutting.Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Right-sizing the balance sheet]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins and Mike Baxter]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7f92e6c6363c4030b7e01753fcc1bc7c/right-sizing-the-balance-sheet-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>110f1a7c-20dd-41c5-b95f-dc6d2f5dd7eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/in-search-of-premium-alternative-an-action-plan-for-online-brand-advertising/The leaders in this market will be those willing to confront its most worrying trends.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In search of a premium alternative: an action plan for online brand advertising]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa180095-45a5-493e-9838-c8fb31600c64https://www.bain.com/insights/chinese-car-companies-risk-major-mistakes/China's automakers aim to compete in the US and Europe, but acquisitions will be hard.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chinese car companies risk major mistakes]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>667c8d1a-76cf-4d79-8d6a-81dea28130f5https://www.bain.com/insights/seizing-strategic-high-ground-in-capability-sourcing/Realizing the full potential of outsourcing can help you leapfrog the competition.Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seizing the strategic high ground in capability sourcing]]><![CDATA[By Michael Heric and Bhanu Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d3dfdf8-b215-4675-acc8-3d9f02b3fc9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/franchise-network-health/From restaurants to muffler shops, franchisors rarely know when franchisees are in trouble.Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Franchise network health]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>42385f29-4c25-4eff-b7d4-5ca43fae4943https://www.bain.com/insights/member-loyalty-in-nonprofit-organizations/Membership cancellations during tough times pose a serious financing threat to non-profits.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Member loyalty in non-profit organizations]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>b011958f-7d47-499d-8c94-8735145f243fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/gender-parity-not-corporate-priority/Despite lip service to the contrary, few companies do enough to promote gender parity.Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gender parity: Not a corporate priority]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e123613-42bf-4005-a10b-25b4e5fa1022https://www.bain.com/insights/start-filling-your-talent-gap-now/Every CEO worries about having enough talent, but most are frustrated by the time and effort it takes to kick-start the talent machine.Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Start filling your talent gap-now]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdaff7d3-081c-47ac-98ba-d9c7c4637d69https://www.bain.com/insights/streamlining-spans-and-layers/More management layers means a slower flow of ideas and decisions.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Streamlining spans and layers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a205777-65d6-4665-8188-0e6cfb557468https://www.bain.com/insights/what-health-insurers-can-do-now-to-cut-costs/Rising health care costs are driving up premiums so fast they could almost double for the average family by 2020, according to a recent estimate by the Commonwealth Fund.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What health insurers can do now to cut costs]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>a44ecf15-7815-4ba0-aeb9-4fccbb106132https://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-customer-feedback-loop-newsletter/Companies need practical ways to convert the voice of the customer into front-line action. One of the most effective ways to create closed-loop customer feedback is based on the Net Promoter® Score.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the customer feedback loop]]><![CDATA[By Andreas Dullweber]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>ace5cb16-30c9-4af5-977f-7b3c7c93e9c3https://www.bain.com/insights/keep-luxury-goods-consumers-from-shopping-abroad/After two years of plunging sales, the battered global luxury goods market is poised to start rebounding in 2010. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keep luxury goods consumers from shopping abroad]]><![CDATA[By Bruno Lannes]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c070561d-2e6f-4741-b70d-0858f8e5a9ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/linking-loyalty-and-growth/How leaders use Net Promoter® to tap customer feedback and shape winning strategies.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Linking loyalty and growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>8fe1cf47-ea9a-4acc-a192-f23283d9ec57https://www.bain.com/insights/most-global-profits-come-from-turbulent-industries/Two thirds. That's how much of the global profit pool is in turbulent industries like media, telecom, autos, airlines and financial services.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Most Global Profits Come from Turbulent Industries]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>5bf17d01-f3a1-41cf-8e54-1418c2bc90bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/downturns-are-roller-coasters-for-weak-firms/3x to 5x. During downturns, weaker businesses are the shock absorbers of their industries—their margin swings are often three to five times that of the leader.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Downturns Are Roller Coasters for Weak Firms]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a6ef53e-9ede-48f8-a7a5-9ac7a88d0ca0https://www.bain.com/insights/why-women-dont-make-it-up-ladder/Women are 50% of the workforce, but only 3% of CEOs. Here's why.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why women don't make it up the ladder]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Julie Coffman]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>11396e95-be86-4d16-aed8-bddec899cc59https://www.bain.com/insights/enabling-growth-horizontal-opportunities-for-the-ict-sector/Bain & Company identified three areas where information technology and telecommunications companies can benefit from working together to develop solutions to common problems.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Enabling growth: Horizontal opportunities for the ICT sector]]><![CDATA[By Michele Luzi]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>26e75f7e-56a6-4ba7-a633-9a94fcffd546https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-it-to-win-in-the-recovery/Five technology questions CEOs need to answer.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing IT to win in the recovery]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>fd39f6ef-a948-4b04-ad4d-79ddb73ef8d3https://www.bain.com/insights/a-return-to-growth-in-turbulent-times-video/Bain Partner Chris Zook offers insights on strengthening your core business.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Return to Growth in Turbulent Times]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/8e62e694c4ff4b7cb35bd46ea0128177/a-return-to-growth-in-turbulent-times.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c901b598-49f9-4a23-8a96-5da3d5c56963https://www.bain.com/insights/the-great-disappearing-act-gender-parity-up-the-corporate-ladder/Both men and women aspire to be senior leaders, but fewer women realize their dreams than men. Our survey shows that three major issues block the way to gender parity in many organizations.Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The great disappearing act: Gender parity up the corporate ladder]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman, Orit Gadiesh, Luciana Batista, and Marcial Rapela]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ec28169-e34b-4461-b7b2-0cf28370ef3bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/changing-game-next-generation-care-management-model-for-payers/The next-generation care management model for payersWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Changing the game: The next-generation care management model for payers]]><![CDATA[By Phyllis Yale and Joshua Weisbrod]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>27d65f4b-71ab-4948-9e97-bc453b79db2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/profit-from-the-core-a-return-to-growth-in-turbulent-times-book/A Return to Growth in Turbulent TimesWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Profit from the Core]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/42fc9a085d81442db7050f084b8ebe7e/book-site-profit-from-the-core-update-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a9ba857-0410-489d-9de0-d69992dea570https://www.bain.com/insights/us-defaults-are-likely-to-hit-another-300-companies-through-2011/U.S. corporate debt default rates will continue to hit records through 2011, even though the worst of the recession may be past.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[U.S. defaults are likely to hit another 300 companies through 2011]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>c27dafbc-420d-4e80-b3a6-bf1052662a9dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-5-newsletter/Preliminary sales results for the 2009 holiday season are in, and the news is better than expected.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #5]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>21f97c21-c41a-4c9c-a57d-efd80f779b64https://www.bain.com/insights/how-and-where-to-grow-in-turbulent-times/Building market power in a well-defined core is the key source of competitive advantage and the most viable platform for successful expansion. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How and Where to Grow in Turbulent Times]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>be380bd9-57ba-403a-8e5f-b1fa806e42bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/diversification-for-dummies/How the recession-battered aerospace and defense sector can find new sources of growth. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Diversification for dummies]]><![CDATA[By Michael Goldberg]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>01f5f922-21a8-4846-9fc9-d00e25398a11https://www.bain.com/insights/dragon-bounces-back/Chinese companies are finding ways to succeed despite—or because of—the downturn.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The dragon bounces back]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dada9b5f-d71f-4e96-b9e8-a9e97f03e05fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/green-edge-why-carbon-competitiveness-matters/Most CEOs get the big picture about issues like global warming, sustainability and carbon emissions. But too few consider that they can use carbon-competitiveness to gain an edge over their competitors.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The green edge: Why carbon competitiveness matters]]><![CDATA[By Jorge Leis]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>81631d07-02a5-4ab4-b419-21559405fa69https://www.bain.com/insights/why-workplace-equality-initiatives-arent-helping-women/Companies say they treat men and women equally, but they don't. Our recent survey shows that employees are disappointed with the way their company handles gender parity.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why workplace equality initiatives aren't helping women]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Julie Coffman]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6858db9-b21d-4d78-b084-a4ab47fdcfa3https://www.bain.com/insights/tighter-regulation-blocks-old-paths-to-profit/Banks have spent a long, turbulent spell wrestling with huge credit and liquidity challenges. Much more work remains to be done.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tighter regulation blocks old paths to profit]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>542beb63-50fa-4ec0-9bf0-fa059acd7a12https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-4-newsletter/Retail sales generally are improving. Although November GAFS sales were down 0.6% from last year, growth rates for all segments have been trending upward over the last several months.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #4]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>e03eac6e-8f33-4edd-bc4a-cea83281aedfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/biosimilars-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/Biosimilars will gradually move to a traditional generics model.Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Biosimilars: A marathon, not a sprint]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b42cd7f-6a21-42a3-8ff9-bb56b9b6e38fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/social-economic-impact-of-private-equity-in-china/Private equity has improved company performance and social outcomes in China.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The social and economic impact of private equity in China]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Report]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>83514bbb-16b4-41a0-8d93-aab843b7a72ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/coming-wave-of-debt-defaults/Default rates in the U.S. are at the highest level in almost three decades.Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The coming wave of debt defaults]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ff10ce7-9b05-4f68-8cd5-2aea59585694https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-3-newsletter/Shoppers made a brief but welcome appearance over the Thanksgiving weekend, flocking to stores and Web sites to take advantage of Black Friday doorbusters and other deals.Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #3]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b9c09ca-ae3f-4c43-bbe8-a84f0edc1514https://www.bain.com/insights/closing-customer-feedback-loop/How Schwab shifted its focus from customer transactions to relationships.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the customer feedback loop]]><![CDATA[By Andreas Dullweber]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>53877846-a315-4ac8-8c79-49e5c4afa91chttps://www.bain.com/insights/chic-is-out-cheap-is-in/Japan's economy once again is growing, albeit slowly, but the road back from the nation's longest recession since World War II is rocky. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chic is out, cheap is in]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc1c5be0-8c91-41b7-a115-e4797d52d1cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-2-newsletter/GAFS growth turned positive in October after 13 consecutive months of downward movement.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #2]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>a3408ebe-b7fe-4ba8-bd06-3f54fbba4603https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-special-edition-social-networking/The 2009 holiday season has officially begun. Early indicators are simultaneously raising hopes and anxieties.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter Special Edition: Social Networking]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe751271-7410-4fa4-8739-6f1b6c6c2b84https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-1-newsletter/After nearly two years of recession, we are starting to see signs of a turnaround. As we head into the holiday period, we expect negative growth trends to reverse, and are forecasting GAFO growth for the season of 0% to 1% over last year. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #1]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>87741b92-1eeb-4854-b714-41b21de593b5https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-for-growth-in-a-slower-growth-china/As the financial crisis swept across the globe, China defied recessionary pressures and continued to grow.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking for growth in a slower-growth China]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>3da23cd8-6420-4008-a4d4-86b83a79e47dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/next-generation-competition-driving-innovation-in-telecommunications/In this analysis of trends in Europe's digital broadband infrastructure, Bain & Company describes insights that can help players in this evolving industry plan for developments over the next five years, anticipate the role of regulatory authorities and structure their investments accordingly.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Next generation competition: Driving innovation in telecommunications]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>9768548d-5243-435b-973f-eda389032e7chttps://www.bain.com/insights/learning-from-the-recession-the-japanese-way/Driven by sophisticated consumers, Japanese companies are highly evolved as innovators in the areas of product, packaging, channels and services. And they've been dealing with downturns since Japan's financial crisis began in the early 1990s.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learning from the recession, the Japanese way]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>7122a809-24cd-49ed-8172-b2126ed1d4a8https://www.bain.com/insights/resolving-ceos-dilemma/Successful CEOs are self-disciplined, self-protective and even selfish.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Resolving the CEO's dilemma]]><![CDATA[By James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/6a45a32060724e149d543c6ff33e7795/ceos-dilemma_1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b004e45-5e42-4763-8ac5-52c927158d0bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/india-strategies-for-consumer-goods-bain-brief/Savvy pricing and small mom-and-pop stores will be keys to the Indian market.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India: Strategies for consumer goods]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>960938b9-8f14-42bd-be54-fdee8b0f262fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/growth-in-a-slower-growth-china/For retailers and consumer products companies, capturing one's share of a slower-growth China starts by understanding that competitive position and industry stability dictate how to plot your moves.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth in a slower-growth China]]><![CDATA[By Mike Booker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>73d4488f-383c-478d-ac75-4511277e9da3https://www.bain.com/insights/falling-profits-signal-radical-changes-for-retail-banks/Over the past two decades, leading retail banks enjoyed enjoyed significant returns on equity, at levels that they are unlikely to see again.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Falling profits signal radical changes for retail banks]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>eb556c66-f51b-4d20-ab4f-26af470ab7a8https://www.bain.com/insights/national-oil-companies-beyond-boundaries/An emerging class of multinational oil companies is changing the competitive landscape. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[National oil companies: Beyond boundaries, beyond borders]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bc3ad05-5ba2-44ba-a6f6-40562ebb0b1bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/innovation-in-turbulent-times-newsletter/Any executive with half a brain knows that innovation is vital to success. The problem is that very few individuals have the combination of both brains—commercial and creative talents—to be world-class geniuses.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Innovation in Turbulent Times]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Kara Gruver, and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9fe9718c-26a6-4066-bcb4-afa09731ea66https://www.bain.com/insights/better-decision-making-will-be-key-to-brighter-future/Bank reform is in full swing and the stakes are high. Too little constraint and the deficiencies that led to systemic crisis will return—but, equally, the industry runs the risk of overcorrection, imprisoning the sector in a rigid, risk-averse and low-growth period. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better decision-making will be key to a brighter future]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>da9188c7-dfe6-410f-8e7f-9723901303cchttps://www.bain.com/insights/financial-services-shifting-profit-pools/Financial services companies have spent a long, turbulent spell wrestling with the huge credit and liquidity challenges that have rocked the sector.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Financial services' shifting profit pools]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>343f42d1-0a4c-4eef-bcbd-d2996dc45b55https://www.bain.com/insights/offense-is-the-best-form-of-defense/Adversity always shuffles the deck in the tech industry, and the 2008-2009 downturn already shows signs of disruption that might create new winners in the future.Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Offense is the best form of defense]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm and Dianne Ledingham]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a11a906c-4e4a-4b91-bede-1884d014b4cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-marvel-went-from-bankruptcy-to-4b-buyout/When the world leader in comic books, a dying medium, entered bankruptcy in 1996, only a few visionary loyalists saw a viable future—let alone a path to retain leadership and high profitability.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Marvel Went from Bankruptcy to $4B Buyout]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dc77209c-c674-407a-9f55-eac4fefb4b8ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-sell-in-australia-being-nimble-counts/Australia's downturn story is playing out differently than in other countries, but forecasters warn that Australia is not out of the woods.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[To sell in Australia, being nimble counts]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>a68a0bec-9476-49c2-977f-e56892f8bb08https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-in-turbulence-memo-to-the-ceo/What moves do you need to make now to ensure your company's survival—and its future success?Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning in Turbulence]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/dbcab1cde0b34330ab018977434e2006/book-site-winning-in-turbulence-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e4bf363-21af-454a-9649-7decfc2b00b7https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-cares-video-de/Bain CaresFri, 07 Aug 2009 14:50:24 Z<![CDATA[Bain Cares]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[multimedia]]><![CDATA[Video]]><![CDATA[English]]>4519bb81-1b5d-4da1-95ff-21ec434fc13bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/three-strategies-for-pulling-ahead-of-the-pack/Supply chain fixes offer powerful ways to make gains on competitors during a recovery.Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three strategies for pulling ahead of the pack]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>ef13f8c7-59c1-48f7-b4d5-100fa47f3897https://www.bain.com/insights/mega-mergers-cant-cure-pharmaceutical-industry/The pharmaceutical industry needs to pursue R&D collaboration, not giant takeovers.Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mega mergers can't cure the pharmaceutical industry]]><![CDATA[By Preston Henske]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>dab8f062-e0c5-4452-84b2-db23f8af7503https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equity-must-skill-up-for-upturn/It's time to supplement financial engineering skills with industry expertise.Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity must skill up for the upturn]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton and Hugh MacArthur]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e8b6343-a656-4a99-b109-fac791c32efehttps://www.bain.com/insights/it-in-a-downturn/Downturns create opportunities for businesses to take advantage of weaker players and improve their competitive position.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IT in a downturn]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>a44eb2e9-078d-4ec5-af3d-7cca41da8f87https://www.bain.com/insights/taming-costly-complexity-in-service-businesses/Most managers recognize that complexity hurts their businesses, but it is an especially pernicious problem for service companies—from banks, retailers, and insurers to brokerage firms, telecom providers, and credit-card issuers.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taming costly complexity in service businesses]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f91b3fe6-9630-443a-a32a-2a33ef42f12dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-real-reason-big-pharma-mergers-are-wise/The giants of the pharmaceutical industry may have found their salvation in the wave of consolidation that's changing the face of the industryFri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The real reason big pharma mergers are wise]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>2edf0719-7c54-4545-b1ae-90c6c0822b5bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-new-landscape/Survivors of the current private equity shakeout will emerge stronger and smarter.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private Equity's new landscape]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton, Bill Halloran, and Hugh MacArthur]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>922046f6-2838-4999-9a1a-c0d55af30acahttps://www.bain.com/insights/china-private-wealth-study/Bain's in-depth study of China's private banking sector and its growing wealth market.Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's private banking industry: An opportune time]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Banking]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f0d64d9-b82c-456b-aa13-399c739037e1https://www.bain.com/insights/india-strategies-for-consumer-goods/To keep consumer goods flying off the shelves in India during the slowdown, companies have to focus on selling only the right products, becoming more strategic about pricing, following consumers to where they shop, and investing ahead of the competition.Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India: Strategies for consumer goods]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>5d97beaf-725a-4b98-9b26-9a4adf206c0chttps://www.bain.com/insights/downturns-create-an-opportunity-to-strengthen-it/Downturns create opportunities for businesses to take advantage of weaker players and improve their competitive position.Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Downturns create an opportunity to strengthen IT]]><![CDATA[By Sachin Shah]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca7627b3-a19d-4fa8-990d-6127f6d69a77https://www.bain.com/insights/financial-services-rethinking-risk/How to strike the right balance in risk-management and capital-allocation decisions.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Financial Services rethinking risk]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>eae0bfa4-24df-4a4b-a8c5-962b79ffdda4https://www.bain.com/insights/innovation-in-turbulent-times/Innovation requires leadership teams with both right- and left-brain skills.Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Innovation in turbulent times]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby, Kara Gruver, and James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ff46c7a-5f79-4b5d-b53c-58be6e202240https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-and-trends-2009/Bain & Company has been conducting global Management Tools and Trends surveys since 1993. Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools and Trends 2009]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Barbara Bilodeau]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/274521623a7c474fa62d0fcb7935d056/16.-management-tools-and-trends-2009_cr01696_hres.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f196d25c-2286-4802-8f3c-c193bb239465https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-board-working/Under-performing boards are all too common.Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is your board working?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>296ed3b6-1779-44bf-a00d-d65d4fc53a08https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-newsletter/We are in the 17th month of a recession that has caused tremendous turmoil for retailers.Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Newsletter]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>9b1f9b97-d0f5-43d3-9b85-c30bfca2bc7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/pulling-away-managing-sustaining-change/The end of a downturn is an excellent time to think about performance improvement.Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pulling away: managing and sustaining change]]><![CDATA[By Miles Cook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>34c0ffe4-e460-472b-8796-a0f5d86ad14bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/price-for-today-and-tomorrow/Price cutting can become 'management heroin,' but there's a way to avoid addiction.Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Price for today and tomorrow]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing, Product & Portfolio Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>bf4e0755-99b4-4ea8-be6a-161585369203https://www.bain.com/insights/the-race-for-chinas-electric-car/In China, as it is globally, electric vehicles enjoy a technology-focused buzz.Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The race for China's electric car]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f8d8313-fff3-4485-8cae-f83954376b6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/learning-from-recession-the-japanese-way/Driven by sophisticated and demanding consumers, Japanese companies are highly evolved as innovators in the areas of product, packaging, channels, and services.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learning from recession, the Japanese way]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>d63d4a45-2f6e-48df-8f9a-eab0d731c339https://www.bain.com/insights/which-companies-bounce-back-post-recession/Companies that concentrate on their core business dramatically improve their odds of success in a downturn.Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which companies bounce back, post-recession?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a163be8-7b28-4c05-a6d1-ffca7cf3564bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/for-cost-reduction-streamline-support-services/In a recession, general and administrative functions are often targets for indiscriminate cuts.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For cost reduction, streamline support services]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Mint]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ee90a60-2167-4220-9021-4531a9dda7cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/quick-cash-meets-competitive-purchasing/Finding cost savings in purchasing is a great way to generate quick cash. The trouble is, in economic downturns, most companies are doing a balancing act of finding short-term cash and building long-term capability.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Quick cash meets competitive purchasing]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ca7b31d-09fa-40d5-a279-b54b03d59519https://www.bain.com/insights/what-do-customers-really-want/To discover the true desires of your customers, force them to make choices.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What do customers really want?]]><![CDATA[By Eric Almquist]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>325a7f69-034c-48dd-a95e-6e6cd2b63d7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/purchasing-power-finding-quick-cash-building-long-term-capabilities/To find quick cash or build purchasing capabilities, let business strategy guide you.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Purchasing power: finding quick cash and building long-term capabilities]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Procurement]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ccfeccb-f39a-4dbf-bf1b-63c28df3d334https://www.bain.com/insights/bringing-pharma-r-and-d-back-to-health/Pharma companies have tried to resuscitate innovation recently. The old approach to R&D is not working. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bringing pharma R&D back to health]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>5a49566c-434c-469b-9fbb-a2bbc6f2d47bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/forecasting-big-bankruptcies/Speculative-grade debt defaults by companies with assets exceeding $100 million will increase at a near double-digit rate over the coming 24 months, according to a bi-annual study in November 2008 by Bain Corporate Renewal Group.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Forecasting big bankruptcies]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f3a40567-ddaf-48e0-9cd9-f88de707a384https://www.bain.com/insights/protect-and-grow-customer-loyalty-harvard-business-digital/Don't abuse customers when times are tough or you'll be the one with a black eye.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Protect and grow customer loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Rob Markey and Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Pricing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f3b05a3-b074-477b-ad79-af43de346906https://www.bain.com/insights/strengthen-the-organization/Companies in dire straits have the most to gain from investing in their organizations.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strengthen the organization]]><![CDATA[By Marcia Blenko and Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>43e7a1d6-f00f-4adb-b812-635cde3418b9https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-just-cut-overhead-optimize-it/In a downturn, back-office support services—finance, human resources, legal and other general and administrative (G&A) functions—are often obvious candidates for deep, sweeping cuts.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don't just cut overhead: Optimize it]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a527761e-36fd-4147-b592-09e4b6445460https://www.bain.com/insights/game-changing-mergers-and-acquisitions/Recessions present rare opportunities to improve your competitive position.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Game-changing M&A]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b55a908-bbf9-453a-85c8-ed4c3f5eb81ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mobile-internet-for-growth-wef-video/Find out what the mobile Internet means for corporate growth in this Bain video. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mobile Internet for Growth]]><![CDATA[By Michele Luzi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>5098c6ee-09e6-45f0-85b0-35ea5dd25924https://www.bain.com/insights/mobile-internet-for-growth-project-report-phase-1/The World Economic Forum's "Mobile Internet for Growth" project addresses the role of collaboration in the future development of the Mobile Internet ecosystem.Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mobile Internet for growth: project report phase 1]]><![CDATA[By Michele Luzi]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[English]]>344e6269-c28f-482f-8070-dafe69dcddaehttps://www.bain.com/insights/pursue-game-changing-ma-partnerships/Recessions present rare opportunities to improve your competitive position.Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Pursue game-changing M&A and partnerships]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1faa3f0-2269-431c-b695-9b45035c87b6https://www.bain.com/insights/clarify-strategy-choose-where-how-to-win/The goal of strategy in a downturn is to help you end up on the right side of the mortality tables—not just surviving but poised for growth.Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Clarify strategy: choose where and how to win]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>e55746f3-eb2a-45cf-9d22-f4bc93715441https://www.bain.com/insights/kick-start-your-talent-machine-bain-brief/Before hiring a top-notch leader into a key role, consider these alternatives.Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Kick-start your talent machine]]><![CDATA[By Alan Bird]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>1b45b57b-51d5-474a-9285-a91f03b4ccbfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-davos-energy-brief/The global oil industry faces three big unknowns this year: oil prices, production capacity and sector consolidation.Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Davos Energy Brief]]><![CDATA[By Peter Parry, John McCreery, and Luis Uriza]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[English]]>9cb481a3-0f1d-46ca-b01b-b2d70d59c874https://www.bain.com/insights/the-consumer-of-the-future-part-one-impact-of-todays-turbulence/How companies can protect their premium brands and continue to innovate.Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Consumer of the Future Part I: Impact of today's turbulence]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>69e234fa-9e8e-458d-9f32-1eb035434ab0https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-goods-makers-need-to-take-stock/Now that the global downturn has caught up with Asian markets, multinational and local firms alike are feeling the threat of slower growth.Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Consumer goods makers need to take stock]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Mint]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d2a2cb5-f3a5-47b4-a664-4532e8b37084https://www.bain.com/insights/revamping-detroits-business-model-forbes/The Big Three must shed their complex and inefficient push production model.Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Revamping Detroit's business model]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>0ebae177-ba3b-4444-8e6f-7572664e460bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-6/Preliminary sales results for the 2008 holiday season are in, and the news is even worse than expected. Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #6]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b502752-ce1e-4ef2-8322-83c016e80da6https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-russian-banking-finding-strength-through-adversity/In recent years, Russia has been one of the world's most dynamic banking markets: from 2003 to 2007, bank assets grew at roughly 40 percent per year.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The future of Russian banking: Finding strength through adversity]]><![CDATA[By Yury Spektorov]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>123092bb-a40d-4119-8ace-766e2e96b264https://www.bain.com/insights/cash-is-not-only-king-its-strategic/How a 13-week tool can help instill essential cash-flow disciplines.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cash is not only king, it's strategic]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>c857cc9a-481a-4efe-81de-8a26e6132dc3https://www.bain.com/insights/preserving-ga-that-really-fuels-revenue/Across-the-board cuts can destroy value. There's a better approach.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preserving the G&A that really fuels revenue]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>bde11194-d36a-4402-83af-eebae1d3fc01https://www.bain.com/insights/the-race-for-small-town-china/Growing competition in China's biggest cities is taking its toll on companies' operating margins.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The race for "small" town China]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>cdea667a-f195-44f0-98a2-46f4dc33661chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-managing-complexity/Downturns reveal a company's weaknesses. An organization that seemed nimble and focused during a period of expansion may be sluggish and ineffectual when faced with declining demand.Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The power of managing complexity]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>e25eb97f-b503-4dc0-b2c8-561d01d0dddahttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2009-an-executives-guide/Over the past three decades, management tools have become a common part of executives' lives.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools 2009: An Executive's Guide]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>9322991e-add0-47d2-94e5-fa068a04f535https://www.bain.com/insights/retaining-car-buyers-service-with-a-smile/ Owners' brand enthusiasm tends to erode as the vehicle ages and the warranty expires. But it is precisely at this point—about four years after the initial sale—that the leaders capitalise on their loyalty advantage.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Retaining car buyers: service with a smile]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>b176e097-323b-47a1-ba47-9622da423985https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-5-newsletter2/Retail sales fell for a record third straight month in November. Over the last 40 years, holiday sales growth has never been negative, but it could take a holiday miracle to avoid that this year.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #5]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b25013c2-2599-4f19-ae84-b9266b698276https://www.bain.com/insights/marketing-in-asia-lessons-from-recessions-past/Asia's fast-growing emerging markets have been good to multinational consumer-product trailblazers.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Marketing in Asia: lessons from recessions past]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>56a60e5d-decf-4d8a-8086-753523d0d99bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/turbocharge-sales/The TOPSales framework can boost both sales and margins.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turbocharge sales]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>04357b04-83a7-47d6-9656-28b6be031cdahttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-4-newsletter2/It's official: On Monday the National Bureau of Economic Research announced that the US economy has been in a recession since December 2007. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #4]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>021e55f5-40ea-4f70-9a41-2a5c418845a0https://www.bain.com/insights/strike-right-balance-between-service-efficiency-customer-satisfaction/Service efficiency and customer satisfaction are not incompatible.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strike the right balance between service efficiency and customer satisfaction]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a850480a-3935-4ee7-af9f-310f42ef07f3https://www.bain.com/insights/capitalising-on-curves-bangkok-post/The tumultuous events of the past few weeks have battered financial markets from the United States to Europe to Asia and created huge uncertainty that companies will be reckoning with for months to come. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capitalising on curves]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ae7e1d6-1307-4083-811b-2be3f1bd1773https://www.bain.com/insights/capitalising-on-curves/The tumultuous events of the past few weeks have battered financial markets from the US to Europe to Asia and created huge uncertainty that companies will be reckoning with for months to come. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capitalising on curves]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Edge]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>699c3d47-2950-468e-8e89-8acae496d58fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/capitalising-on-the-crises/The tumultuous events of the past few weeks have battered financial markets and created uncertainty that companies will be reckoning with for months to come.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Capitalising on the crises]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[CEO Forum]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e6dc53f-ae7f-4ed3-b629-a55468dffc5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-ease-engineering-gap/Traditional measures won’t fixing the talent gap at aerospace and defense companies. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to ease engineering gap]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/aviationweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Aviation Week]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9fba71e-6207-4d86-89e9-bae893e2fd62https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-3-newsletter2/Retail sales fell in October for the second straight month. Nearly every sector posted declines as rising unemployment and a sharp slowdown in personal-income growth drove consumers to make deep cuts in spending.Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #3]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>31e6d451-e189-4243-9278-1e018acbd0eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/employment-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-context-of-rapid-industry-growth/How wind and wave industries can overcome skill shortages and other growth barriers. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Employment opportunities and challenges in the context of rapid industry growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Utilities & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Machinery & Equipment, Technology, Energy & Natural Resources, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>b397e032-5147-4d32-8bee-cd3e6b8bad91https://www.bain.com/insights/upcoming-battle-for-asian-bank-deposits/Asia has a thrifty population, but winning their deposit business will be tough.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The upcoming battle for Asian bank deposits]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5cc1b9f-4d3b-4237-a48c-c6e0cfd3cfeahttps://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-2-newsletter2/Retail sales headwinds are still raging. Consumer confidence plummeted to an all-time low in October as consumers continued to grapple with stock market volatility, rising unemployment and limited access to credit.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #2]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ba09f93-d695-4ab2-b8bc-021ebc4ba173https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-retail-holiday-newsletter-1-newsletter2/Holiday spending is crucial to retailers' success, and this season could be one of the most challenging in decades.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain Retail Holiday Newsletter #1]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>831ab141-afd7-4e2f-ba02-b13fc73ea78fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/downturns-loaded-with-opportunity/The tumultuous events of the past few weeks have battered financial markets and created huge uncertainty.Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Downturns loaded with opportunity]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[South China Morning Post]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b53163bd-a0a5-4a92-b3c2-1298f73d7211https://www.bain.com/insights/resurrecting-china-joint-venture/Joint ventures, once a necessity in China, are worth a second look.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Resurrecting the China joint-venture]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>92f25f94-786b-4938-8891-c7dd93e34ebbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-private-equity-firms-determine-where-to-invest/To succeed in China, buyers must size up deals with a cold, realistic look.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Private Equity Firms Determine Where to Invest]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh, Vinit Bhatia, and Michael Thorneman]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>55228fff-8a6c-4b64-8bd9-dea6c2a481d2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-best-divest/Most companies are geared to acquire, not divest. Both require skill.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How the best divest]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins, David Harding, and Rolf-Magnus Weddigen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>e175c249-609f-41d4-ad27-3a30ea5f1d04https://www.bain.com/insights/in-chaos-lies-opportunity/Downturns are a time to move from the middle of the pack into a leadership position.Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In chaos lies opportunity]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[WSJ.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5a961e8-48df-4c4c-8fcf-dd9d5a52ff89https://www.bain.com/insights/taking-advantage-of-turbulence/Despite the economic uncertainty, companies have a surprising amount of control over how they can react when they enter a downturn.Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking Advantage of Turbulence]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>07acc3b6-f5c6-4465-ad2c-78f9537bd6adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/for-banks-in-need/Facing a faltering economy, many financial services companies are turning to Lean Six Sigma, the popular tool developed by manufacturers to capture cost savings and productivity gains on the factory floor.Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For banks in need - getting more from Lean Six Sigma]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f822d942-287a-452b-9537-ecbf2fdbc3b5https://www.bain.com/insights/results-july-august-2008/Bain's Nicholas Bloch and Robert Schaus elaborate on six common practices that give consumer companies the edge over domestic competitors.Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Results July-August 2008: Business strategy brief]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>c65760ea-66cb-4c11-9c6f-fefcffa09014https://www.bain.com/insights/what-it-takes-for-firms-to-expand-global-reach/After decades of being pursued by multinational companies, mainland firms are turning the tables and doing the pursuing.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What it takes for firms to expand global reach]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[South China Morning Post]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b132b34-e3c2-4415-bb64-4614d794c325https://www.bain.com/insights/as-news-departs-paper-what-happens-to-newspaper-industry/Bain forecasts that within 10 years, 80 percent of today's newspapers will be diminished to one of four reduced states.Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[As "News" Departs Paper, What Happens to the Newspaper Industry?]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc391172-6689-4710-b535-9fa101d2a29bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/retail-idea-americans-can-borrow-from-europe/With bank balance sheets listing and profits sinking, the pressure on industry executives to reduce costs and boost efficiency has been ratcheted up. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A retail idea Americans can borrow from Europe]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>754ead1c-d7da-416a-ad01-9e9d8e23d183https://www.bain.com/insights/cashed-out/Coming after 17 years during which bankruptcies declined about 5%, many companies may be lulled by a false sense of security.Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cashed out]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Deal]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>923db9c6-fdd9-4534-b588-13ba89626bf9https://www.bain.com/insights/cut-complexity-and-costs/Three ways to keep complexity creep in check as you innovate to meet customer needs.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cut complexity — and costs]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>fe91b27c-47cc-4915-ac34-80b8216aead4https://www.bain.com/insights/four-fundamental-laws-for-ceos-racing-against-time/The pressure to perform is familiar to most CEOs these days. Nobody gets much time to show what he or she can do, and achieving performance targets becomes even harder when economic turbulence hits. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Four fundamental laws for CEOs racing against time]]><![CDATA[By Ashish Singh and Mark Gottfredson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f95b5784-ee00-4cac-a109-21277ba53c03https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-growth-in-europes-shifting-grocery-landscape/Despite slow growth, fierce competition, and razor-thin margins, the European grocery market is not as mature as many industry observers think. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding growth in Europe's shifting grocery landscape]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>85f3b14d-1304-4334-8b1a-16b4c2c4f7e9https://www.bain.com/insights/gold-medal-brands/What does it take for a brand to become a gold-medal winner? Of the 90 winning brands in 2001, only 13 continued to outpace their categories through 2007.Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gold medal brands]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>797546e2-4d6f-44aa-bcc0-bc20411837dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-company-caught-in-an-it-alignment-trap/Simply aligning IT goals with business goals doesn't guarantee improved business performance. In fact, the alignment itself can create a trap, decreasing profits while increasing IT spending.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is your company caught in an IT alignment trap?]]><![CDATA[By Rudy Puryear, Steve Berez, and Sachin Shah]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>7dc2c2d8-b909-4552-9e9c-7bc8da7c8219https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-with-loyalty/Companies that attract and keep loyal customers grow much faster than their industry. Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading with loyalty]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>18ca738f-ca59-4941-b1bb-1f1f860a443ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/learning-from-the-lucky-thirteen/Bain & Company research from early this year found that, of the top 90 winning brands in 2001, only 13 continued to outpace their categories through 2007.Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learning from the lucky thirteen]]><![CDATA[By Ivan Hindshaw]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Performance Improvement, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a0d6fa1-32a5-44ef-83ed-87ddd93fe314https://www.bain.com/insights/brand-leaders-keep-to-long-term-strategy/In early 2008, Bain & Company research found that, of the 90 winning brands in 2001, only 13 continued to outpace their categories through last year.Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brand leaders keep to long-term strategy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[South China Morning Post]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>7b5d81f8-48f8-4493-9bd1-139b8c1c756ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-the-e-payments-payoff/Despite the many advantages electronic payments have over their paper counterparts, the vast majority of business-to-business payments remain stuck in the counting-house age, moving by paper invoices and old-fashioned checks.Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting the e-payments payoff]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez and Arpan Sheth]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Machinery & Equipment, Technology, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>f9a8f970-108f-4b86-9d3e-87b29b359956https://www.bain.com/insights/emerging-digital-ecosystem-business-models-at-the-confluence-of-it-telecom-media/Ecosystem leaders will be companies with both vision and influence that—while accepting they will continue to compete for their fair share of the pie—will be able to align the system around them toward some common and mutually beneficial goals.Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Emerging Digital Ecosystem business models at the confluence of the IT, telecom, and media and entertainment industries]]><![CDATA[By Michele Luzi]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/weforum1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[World Economic Forum]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0e8ae725-fa35-4e45-b090-ea742f729f56https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-win-in-emerging-markets/Tap into the purchasing power of a growing middle class in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to win in emerging markets]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0de626f6-903e-4a9b-a4da-f2ad4fe0e62fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-breakthrough-imperative-how-the-best-managers-get-outstanding-results/How the Best Managers Get Outstanding ResultsTue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Breakthrough Imperative]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/da63ff93515448cb854be79fe2ca382d/book-site-the-breaktrhough-imperative-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4822c350-d1c0-4faf-b0a9-469f3e62867ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/taking-advantage-of-downturn/Call it a trial by fire, but a recession may in fact be good for your company. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking Advantage of a Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>03259206-349b-4b53-a38a-8623ef92f716https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-leaders-guide-to-diagnosing-the-business/How incoming CEOs can quickly assess their position and set new goals.Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The new leader's guide to diagnosing the business]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson and Hernan Saenz]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad7b86d5-5a99-49cb-9f13-a0e8b77c9f0ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/growth-through-sustainability/More than just the cost of doing business, sustainability can be a growth platform.Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth through sustainability]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Sustainability]]><![CDATA[English]]>9d68fde4-230b-4747-a4ed-0cf2b3ebd318https://www.bain.com/insights/memo-to-the-ceo-lessons-from-private-equity-any-company-can-use/Six basic disciplines give private equity firms an edge, but any company can master them.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from Private Equity Any Company Can Use]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Hugh MacArthur]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fd94e48b3c6d46d4999f7996e89fd0ec/book-site-lessons-in-pe-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>12575870-ef09-42ea-b569-7fdfeb34baf8https://www.bain.com/insights/would-you-recommend-this-hospital-to-friend/How hospitals can transform themselves into consumer-oriented operations. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Would you recommend this hospital to a friend?]]><![CDATA[By Julie Coffman and Phyllis Yale]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1038410-19f5-4448-9483-e9325997bc49https://www.bain.com/insights/want-more-from-lean-six-sigma/Six Sigma works best if companies use a diagnostic X-ray to find where it's needed.Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Want more from Lean Six Sigma?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5586e28-d244-4e92-86b3-7bc9e9545d6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/turning-the-back-office-into-an-accelerator/Support services like finance, HR and IT can act as a brake or an accelerator on the growth of the entire organization. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turning the back office into an accelerator]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>37ff306e-3f8a-412f-85cc-8dfe5d208d41https://www.bain.com/insights/human-due-diligence-wall-street-journal/Bain research shows people issues are often the root of failed deals.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Human due diligence]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>38596099-501a-40ff-bef4-b401349588d2https://www.bain.com/insights/adapting-for-emerging-markets/Emerging markets in Asia and Eastern Europe are delivering some of the strongest growth for global makers of fast-moving consumer goods—everything from snacks to toothpaste—despite concerns that lower prices would mean lower profits.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adapting for emerging markets]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>259ae55a-bc52-4660-9055-24f9a6893952https://www.bain.com/insights/the-battle-for-chinas-good-enough-market/China will account for one-third of the world's GDP growth by 2030, but many multinationals are losing share in this critical market. To defend their position, they should consider entering China's "good-enough" space.Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The battle for China's good-enough market]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Product & Portfolio Management, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a82c5ea4-af53-48ae-8c07-1878e4a07246https://www.bain.com/insights/ft-fund-management-ventures-in-vietnams-rural-backwaters/Its economy is small, its infrastructure is fragile, its industries are still largely run by central planners, and per capita incomes are low.Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[FT Fund Management: Ventures in Vietnam's rural backwaters]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5e900f1-9994-410a-87af-8d5014c2f2fahttps://www.bain.com/insights/unearthing-hidden-powers/Superheroes are not the only entities with hidden powers. Businesses have them, too, in the form of underutilized or underappreciated assets—ones that can reinvigorate their core.Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unearthing Hidden Powers]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1fed435e-0c3b-4a4a-a335-51be0dd7d7f5https://www.bain.com/insights/a-growing-focus-on-preparedness/A dramatic shift has shown up in our survey of companies’ use of management tools and techniques: an abrupt and sustained surge after September 11, 2001, in the use of scenario-and-contingency planning tools.Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A growing focus on preparedness]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Barbara Bilodeau]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>a2a72bfb-4894-4efa-baaf-6514fcc4614fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-back-office/Companies that focus on support services generate results, and they come in three flavors: higher revenues, more effective service and reduced costs.Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to make the most of your back office]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>d4eb9a96-30c3-44cd-a23e-9658d32b8075https://www.bain.com/insights/when-private-equity-goes-public/Public shareholdering could erode private equity's activist investor mindset. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When Private Equity Goes Public]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh, Luca Caruso, and Hugh MacArthur]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>16a93641-8028-4c54-80f7-e3b8d4d3ed25https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-and-trends-2007/Results are in for Bain's global Management Tools and Trends survey. This year's survey of 1,221 global executives found four strong themes.Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management tools and trends 2007]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Barbara Bilodeau]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>b2b13d41-457e-42a7-be4c-4e1e019cfb21https://www.bain.com/insights/mining-hidden-gems-often-pays-dividends/Nine out of ten companies find the secret to renewal is already within their walls.Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mining Hidden Gems Often Pays Dividends]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc3790f4-c9fc-4969-8c0e-3ebe0cddf104https://www.bain.com/insights/the-right-way-to-break-into-vietnam-banking/Vietnam's economy is small, its people are poor and its infrastructure is fragile. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The right way to break into Vietnam banking]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4faf5db6-6e59-4528-a7f4-09df5f2e6271https://www.bain.com/insights/unstoppable-finding-hidden-assets-to-renew-the-core-and-fuel-profitable-growth/Finding Hidden Assets to Renew the Core and Fuel Profitable GrowthFri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unstoppable]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/7002ae44aa0940e18792a7184fc9d13d/book-site-unstoppable-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>611e70a7-1faa-4f30-9575-8b7347ab17c4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-marvel-entertainment-unleashed-its-hidden-powers/Bain & Company's Chris Zook discusses how old-line companies like Marvel Entertainment regenerate flagging business models.Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How Marvel Entertainment Unleashed Its Hidden Powers]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4ff7b0d0-e881-4571-bed4-1e68343acb24https://www.bain.com/insights/higher-net-price-or-bust/What does the net price per each individual product look like over time at your company? If it is higher than the net price for the previous version of the product, the firm is on the right trajectory. If it is lower, the business may be headed for trouble. Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Higher net price—or bust]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>948741da-84e2-4d85-8908-97bafc07d90fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/googling-growth/Facing a slowdown in its core business of selling ads tied to search terms, Google has recently been scouring the landscape for acquisitions. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Googling Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6c84d378-ee01-4a22-8f40-d95fee92f6f6https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-your-next-core-business/How to know when your core business must change—and what to do next.Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding Your Next Core Business]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>aca6c65b-b784-4123-bc65-fa0678971778https://www.bain.com/insights/human-due-diligence/Too often, deal makers ignore the significance of people issues.Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Human due diligence]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Ted Rouse]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>76e5a7dd-d1c9-4a63-b032-89e3ac64447bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-cycle-of-business-growth/Why do so many companies face the need to transform themselves? Most large enterprises are moving through the Focus-Expand-Redefine (F-E-R) cycle of growth.Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Cycle of Business Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1556788a-1c23-4e9b-9152-fdac631949edhttps://www.bain.com/insights/make-your-back-office-an-accelerator/Want better, cheaper back-office support? Don't cut, reconfigure.Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Make your back office an accelerator]]><![CDATA[By Hernan Saenz and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1efbbe8-0b81-4b79-a00b-85825771f30ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-new-formula-for-airline-profits/Price motivates the vast majority of passengers. How should airlines respond?Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A new formula for airline profits]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ddd32f0-8680-4f5a-b9be-242ba90357behttps://www.bain.com/insights/borrowing-from-the-private-equity-playbook/A cash mountain used to be considered a good thing—savings for a rainy day or a war chest for acquisitions.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Borrowing from the private equity playbook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>fcd14660-c0e6-4083-8a46-9ccbe4f03172https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-new-path-to-profits/When a consortium of private equity firms teamed up with Edgar Bronfman Jr. to acquire the Warner Music Group for $2.6 billion in 2004, it looked as if they were in for a rough ride.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity's new path to profits]]><![CDATA[By Chris Bierly and Graham Elton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>d079d62b-0632-4bc6-a18a-bd058bb9223bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/borrowing-from-the-pe-playbook/A cash mountain used to be considered a good thing—savings for a rainy day or a war chest for future acquisitions.Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Borrowing from the PE playbook]]><![CDATA[By Michael Mankins]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>51a511bb-8f8e-4339-a0ef-16b7d25e6ea8https://www.bain.com/insights/turning-your-consumers-into-die-hard-fans/Most senior executives at consumer products companies can say with complete conviction that their business strategy is entirely focused on the consumer.Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turning your consumers into die-hard fans]]><![CDATA[By Vijay Vishwanath and James Allen]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/08e720f7f1f3428f8af2996f000f9104/turning-your-consumers-into-die-hard-fans-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>3232c4cd-9d6a-4fce-878f-7a04bee3036bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/improving-healthcare-effectiveness/Focusing specifically on incentives as a key to effective healthcare, Bain shows how aligning incentives for both consumers and providers will increase the traction of existing process-of-care improvements and can generate savings and greater value from each healthcare dollar spent.Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Improving healthcare effectiveness]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>0248f8d1-a1eb-4d10-9851-90ab8772924ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/multinationals-can-learn-from-chinese-companies/The nation began its quantum economic leap by borrowing a three-phase strategy first used in Japan and South Korea.Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Multinationals can learn from Chinese companies]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[China Daily]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c3bff2c-9ca3-4c97-b8e5-5cb2f88e32d9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ma-forge-wall-street-journal/Frequent acquirers outperform occasional buyers.Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The M&A Forge]]><![CDATA[By Ted Rouse and David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>75afba51-82ae-4923-8302-1f0a617ccdc8https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2007-an-executives-guide/For two decades now, executives have witnessed an explosion of management tools, ranging from Knowledge Management to Strategic Alliances.Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools 2007: An Executive's Guide]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Enterprise Technology, Mergers and Acquisitions, People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>53aef83d-d559-4162-85b5-894cbb3f3ad9https://www.bain.com/insights/top-tips-to-make-best-acquisition-or-not/First, know when to walk away.Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Top tips to make the best acquisition, or not]]><![CDATA[By Graham Elton and Rolf-Magnus Weddigen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>362382a5-70be-45b3-82d4-3c36e5307067https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-win-in-retail-banking-in-china-china-daily/With its record-setting IPO, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has convinced investors the future is bright.Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to win in retail banking in China]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[China Daily]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>241c31ed-56c9-4f7a-a77c-67892e798b04https://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-road-map-to-profits/New activist funds follow five steps to achieve, and profit from, operational improvements.Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Private equity's road map to profits]]><![CDATA[By Chris Bierly and Graham Elton]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>45582664-b00b-4162-8620-0ac33b588d33https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-managers-move-to-mission-critical/For years, procurement experts wielded little influence beyond the warehouses where they toiled.Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply managers move to mission critical]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1a2e9dd-3970-424c-926f-83d6d0d67e19https://www.bain.com/insights/find-your-sweet-spot/Who really, really likes you?Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Find your sweet spot]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>9435a34e-980b-4459-ba23-cee5622026d6https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-growth-challenge-in-asian-financial-services/As the race to win the hearts and wallets of consumers in Asia heats up, financial services companies still face an uphill climb.Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The new growth challenge in Asian financial services]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f6d1af3-2f85-489b-9398-0f829807be60https://www.bain.com/insights/battle-for-disaffected-customers/The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has convinced investors the future is bright, with a stock market listing predicted to raise as much as US $22 billion and become the world's largest initial public offering.Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The battle for disaffected customers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[South China Morning Post]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f1dbd66-1693-41d6-a95e-4c0d04e58c21https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-win-and-retain-loyal-customers-in-asia-and-australia/Service industries across the Asia-Pacific region-from banking to retailing to telecommunications—have profited from Asia's economic rise, but often at their customers' expense. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to win--and retain--loyal customers in Asia and Australia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd8c328f-6f4a-4ae2-9c08-bedd2d1f1557https://www.bain.com/insights/manager-at-work-the-fulcrum-for-growth/Consumers are demanding new products and services; but if companies offer too few innovations, consumers may walk away, hurting profits. Yet, if they offer too many, costs will soar.Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manager@Work: The fulcrum for growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Edge]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>1c403379-b904-4fe6-b8b3-4af11fcce282https://www.bain.com/insights/nps-the-next-six-sigma-the-net-promoter-score/Business leaders and investors are likely to hear more about NPS, and not just from GE. NPS is the culmination of more than 20 years of work aimed at developing a reliable measure of customer loyalty. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[NPS: The next Six Sigma? The "net promoter score" for measuring customer loyalty is emerging as a favorite metric for managers seeking organic growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>edb5af42-0bc7-4ae5-807c-0b1b87da5f5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/innovation-suppressants/Confronted by the government's plan to impose price controls on hundreds of medicines, Indian pharmaceutical producers recently chose instead to cap the profit margins they make on many commonly used drugs.Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Innovation suppressants]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>4bf4e73a-3698-469d-8af7-5f31a98b7f35https://www.bain.com/insights/fashion-new-fast-lane/By delivering what the customer wants as quickly as possible—and at a price they can't resist—fast fashion companies have given the industry its biggest shot of adrenaline since the introduction of the miniskirt in 1965.Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fashion's new fast lane]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ecda4a0-fceb-4ac0-980c-cb64ab38eff9https://www.bain.com/insights/procurement-as-strategy/The role of the supply manager is moving from an operational function into an integral part of company strategy. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Procurement as strategy]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>5ed12fdb-754a-4484-980a-94fb41863cc4https://www.bain.com/insights/new-science-of-sales-force-productivity/Savvy sales leaders are dramatically changing the way their run their teams.Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The new science of sales force productivity]]><![CDATA[By Dianne Ledingham]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>38464741-6a06-4ee5-8bc8-2c55dacf3256https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-good-enough-market-wsja/China's recent proposal to curtail foreign investments isn't the only threat that global firms face in the mainland.Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's 'good-enough' market]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ac2d8744-b86e-4a53-8ef7-aa84ef82935fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/media-money-will-flow-to-content-managers/During the past two decades, broadcasters, station groups, cable television operators and other distributors garnered most of the profits in media because they controlled access to the consumer.Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Media money will flow to content managers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>210dceac-0244-46df-b961-7cb06382f7behttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-winning-culture/A company's key to success is in its heart and soul.Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a winning culture]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Paul Meehan]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/5c133eb1f6bb45ce919f61d9a71cf0a0/building-a-winning-culture-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>be6c0fe6-2467-4c7f-a6e3-5371c2ec3c33https://www.bain.com/insights/rules-for-rookie-ceos/What do new CEOs Jonathan Schwartz of Sun Microsystems and Ephren Taylor of City Capital have in common?Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rules For Rookie CEOs]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>da5057eb-d4d2-4c98-b3de-9f5e12d037bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-economic-growth-strategy-an-asian-paradox/With China's economic position on the rise, they will likely become the world's largest economy.Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China's economic growth strategy an Asian paradox]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d524069b-21a3-4884-bca6-da1704acea36https://www.bain.com/insights/7-things-firms-need-to-know/The days of traditional marketing may be numbered. The new generation of marketing tools that address all of the three Ds—design, deliver and develop —is not coming out of consumer goods companies. Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[7 things firms need to know]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d199ef6d-6378-4e83-8517-e3d58be77c84https://www.bain.com/insights/putting-private-equity-to-work-in-india/Using the benchmark of deal value as a percentage of GDP, Bain & Company estimates that India's private-equity market has the potential to expand fourfold.Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Putting private equity to work in India]]><![CDATA[By Sri Rajan, Ashish Singh, and Hugh MacArthur]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>d5af77c7-faf9-480b-8f9b-17ffd9a7f50ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/who-has-the-d/Fast, effective decision making can lift an entire organization's performance. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who has the "D"?]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Marcia Blenko]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>a19e0020-bc45-459a-bc65-dd2d019aeb29https://www.bain.com/insights/a-cancer-for-drug-makers/The battle over Herceptin, the drug for breast cancer that this month won preliminary approval for broader use from U.K. health regulators, was a bruising affair that focused public attention on the high price of a shot at survival. Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A cancer for drug makers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>9f7654aa-9430-464b-8ee0-5506c05e9f13https://www.bain.com/insights/india-wake-up-call-in-pharma/Another wake-up call for India's pharma industry, which has grown to prominence mainly through imitation, not innovation. Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[India's wake-up call in pharma]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/theeconomictimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Economic Times]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d74eea2-8951-40cb-9e81-9411511c1db1https://www.bain.com/insights/turbocharging-asian-turnarounds/With turnaround skills honed in the West, private equity investors are sweeping underperforming Asian corporations into their portfolios and retooling the management at these firms to boost shareholder value. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turbocharging Asian Turnarounds]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7bd74cc5-3380-4976-b6e4-759f0536494fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-top-line-is-the-bottom-line-in-insurance/Property and casualty insurance companies live in a world of risk. But what propels industry leaders to reach peak financial performance? Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The top line is the bottom line in insurance]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a1de1673-6ff8-4927-a4de-8ca53da6ff7ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/supply-management-strategys-hidden-accelerator/Most companies are already pursuing a variety of initiatives that constitute today's conventional wisdom for improving supply management.Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply management: strategy's hidden accelerator]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>f758fd99-8d2d-4f67-8f49-5c4c6132eeaahttps://www.bain.com/insights/localization-a-quiet-revolution-in-consumer-markets/A quiet revolution is under way in consumer markets. Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Localization: a quiet revolution in consumer markets]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>8c5439d0-1ded-47f4-9186-99a3f6152994https://www.bain.com/insights/seven-things-you-need-to-know-about-marketing-in-21st-century/What you think you know about marketing might be wrong.Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Seven things you need to know about marketing in the 21st century]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>577e3c48-57df-40c9-9492-8dbc7c1407a5https://www.bain.com/insights/top-10-reasons-you-dont-understand-your-customers/Our top 10 list of the reasons why customer surveys don't work.Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The top 10 reasons you don't understand your customers]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>60dc9052-182b-463a-927c-b1dedf10a6b1https://www.bain.com/insights/reference-pricing-for-drugs/That certain drugs are interchangeable in terms of their health benefits is the idea behind "reference pricing," in which officials judge the therapeutic effectiveness of drugs within a disease group and reimburse based on the least expensive option.Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reference pricing for drugs]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>6b24b4fd-2918-4e32-901e-427fcb44c9d2https://www.bain.com/insights/localization-revolution-in-consumer-markets/A quiet revolution in consumer markets helps large retailers appeal at a local level.Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Localization: The revolution in consumer markets]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f5993b35-98e3-4fb5-9572-79b5a9982192https://www.bain.com/insights/growing-beyond-your-core-in-retail/US retailers looking to enter adjacent businesses should follow three principles to increase their chances of success.Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growing beyond Your Core in Retail]]><![CDATA[By Michael Collins and Marc-André Kamel]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>473e545e-0be6-4477-92f4-8f52eb709c49https://www.bain.com/insights/cutting-through-complexity/Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cutting through complexity]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>ed9b3fba-ae65-4c9c-8d25-bacd8e09f1f8https://www.bain.com/insights/how-companies-can-end-cycle-of-customer-abuse/Companies are waging war against their customers. It's time for peace.Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How companies can end the cycle of customer abuse]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4f170aeb-0390-463b-9ddf-678b743a68bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-will-indian-drug-companies-be-in-five-years/India's pharmaceutical industry has arrived at a cross roads. Well positioned compared with China as an arena for drug development and reliable, low cost manufacturing, India's pharma capabilities are strong and growing fast.Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Where will Indian drug companies be in five years? Everywhere - if they innovate]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Pharmaceuticals]]><![CDATA[English]]>86a1e8c1-0f6f-4823-bc33-1b040f0f36d8https://www.bain.com/insights/banking-on-mergers-in-asian-financial-services/The M&A route is the surest way to gain a foothold in Asia's promising future, yet compelling evidence shows that most mergers fail to create value for shareholders.Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking on mergers in Asian financial services]]><![CDATA[By Ed Lin]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>69c5c40f-82e9-41e3-9592-4424331ed082https://www.bain.com/insights/wall-street-acquires-culture/The NYSE made a cultural, not financial, acquisition. The distinction is worth noting.Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wall Street acquires culture]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Ted Rouse]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>fafb0b56-9e1b-461e-bf03-3af359c6d4eehttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-satisfied-customer-isnt-enough/It's fine to have customers who like you, but satisfaction isn't going to stoke the growth engine, argues loyalty expert Fred Reichheld. Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A satisfied customer isn't enough]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>aae4d0d6-767e-4268-855d-68fbcdf95562https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ultimate-question-driving-good-profits-and-true-growth/Driving Good Profits and True GrowthFri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Ultimate Question]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/2bf227291c6c467f8ee94943ad952b1d/book-site-the-ultimate-question-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fa4e08a-1d74-47d0-82cb-7a93371ed22ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/fighting-heats-up-in-battle-of-the-bundle/Without the right combination of convenience, cost and clear benefit to the customer, companies will find it hard to succeed with bundled services.Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fighting heats up in battle of the bundle]]><![CDATA[By Chris Brahm and Paul Smith]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>2261e994-e483-42c1-a156-b997f32cb6a3https://www.bain.com/insights/a-retail-revolution/Britain's supermarket leader, Tesco, has embarked on a risky expansion to the U.S. Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A retail revolution]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5836a25-6518-4026-b493-2ee7a6251a5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/keeping-innovation-fresh-today-food-business/As most industry observers would agree, food innovation has gone more than a little stale. Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Keeping innovation fresh in today's food business]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd54c1c9-ad14-4821-81e6-87abd9ec47e0https://www.bain.com/insights/are-you-sending-your-problems-offshore/It seems straightforward enough—why not simply outsource routine financial reporting functions offshore? Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are you sending your problems offshore?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>42f848a7-510d-44c2-999a-a091fa239130https://www.bain.com/insights/girding-for-chinas-next-great-leap/China's next economic leap is aimed squarely at foreign shores. The question is, will Chinese firms stumble when they arrive?Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Girding for China's next great leap]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7075c854-d70f-4c50-ae2c-960d01ebf556https://www.bain.com/insights/creating-the-right-numbers-for-executive-pay/The proposed requirement that companies start publishing tables listing total compensation for top corporate officers, along with the true costs of stock options and other perks, still fails to give shareholders a true metric for executive performance.Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Creating the right numbers for executive pay]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>67669f80-3574-4eef-9d3c-e3c3f39aafcchttps://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-chinas-next-great-leap/China's rise as the world's factory is well known. But another story is unfolding with amazing speed: China as a huge market for multinational companies and as an emerging challenger in those companies' core markets.Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Preparing for China's next great leap]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8536556-ac34-438e-89ac-bc4e9e6e312ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/culture-as-competitive-advantage/High-performance companies have strong cultures that reflect their values and goals.Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Culture as a competitive advantage]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>895b03dd-7a48-4ecb-b4c0-69735c446b06https://www.bain.com/insights/who-has-d-how-clear-decision-roles-enhance-organizational-performance/How clear decision roles enhance organizational performance.Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who has the D? How clear decision roles enhance organizational performance]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Marcia Blenko]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Operating Model & Org Design, Leadership & Talent, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>4bf034c1-9d82-4947-b5d4-ececad68fcb2https://www.bain.com/insights/microeconomics-of-customer-relationships/The value of satisfied and dissatisfied customers can be measured.Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The microeconomics of customer relationships]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>27a0d75c-74fc-49c4-b38c-3f396eef5c95https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-your-innovation-fulcrum/Customers are crying out for more and more innovation. Yet if you create too many offerings, costs spiral out of control; too few, and you miss out on profitable sales. Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding your innovation fulcrum]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d53bc93-b23a-47f9-887c-eb36beb5c156https://www.bain.com/insights/making-foreign-moves-pay-off/International expansion requires a sure-footed strategy.Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making foreign moves pay off]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>667a1072-240d-439a-8bca-f6aa48368c74https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-led-supply-chain-management/The chemical industry’s next engine for profitable growth.Sun, 06 Nov 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer-led supply chain management]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Energy & Natural Resources, Chemicals]]><![CDATA[English]]>33b7a8ff-ba58-4195-b9f9-3cf31bad49e1https://www.bain.com/insights/innovation-versus-complexity-what-is-too-much-of-good-thing/What is too much of a good thing?Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Innovation versus complexity: What is too much of a good thing?]]><![CDATA[By Mark Gottfredson]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>bb82fd25-9b84-4cc9-a61e-a5f852572ccbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/leading-from-the-factory-floor-hbr/Fixing a dysfunctional factory isn’t easy, but consider this surprising case from Germany, where resistance to managerial innovations on the factory floor has traditionally been strongest.Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leading from the factory floor]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba93fb6b-f1fe-41d0-b2e6-ed194b7dd7echttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-pull-out-of-a-technology-tailspin/Financial services companies pour enormous resources into building information technology capabilities to gain a competitive edge and power profitable growth.Fri, 28 Oct 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to pull out of a technology tailspin]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ff5a9a9-9a11-4a15-a066-6fc6eb4421a6https://www.bain.com/insights/deals-done-right/Deal making is back, and deals are bigger than ever.Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Deals Done Right]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7edd9c1e-3001-4033-aca4-0f28d9c32551https://www.bain.com/insights/it-powered-growth/Why do organizations lose their IT bearings and knowingly inhibit their ability to grow? Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[IT-powered growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>9e97a8a9-9648-4513-a9a0-ba45ba99c6e0https://www.bain.com/insights/the-customer-led-bank/Retail banks have long flourished by following a business approach that would spell trouble in virtually any other competitive industry.Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The customer-led bank]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>964a88d5-837a-4677-a402-1fba8f1fafdchttps://www.bain.com/insights/tuning-into-voice-of-customer/Pay attention to customers, not customer statistics.Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tuning into the voice of your customer]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>3a6f31d2-19ac-4ce7-85f5-ad93f8bf2ebbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/closing-the-delivery-gap/Think you're giving customers what they want? You might just be kidding yourself.Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Closing the delivery gap]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d50e7b1-85c0-494e-867c-9a2720d31404https://www.bain.com/insights/motivating-through-metrics/How to build a meritocracy of employees who work in concert toward common goals.Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Motivating through metrics]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld and Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>2309de74-59e1-4150-ac43-3ca10e9da0c6https://www.bain.com/insights/show-me-the-money/Drug companies pay MCO's too much in rebates and get too little in return—but "fair share" analysis can help, for some drugs, drive as much as $100 million in additional revenues.Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Show me the money]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f44d8624-b66a-49e4-a11b-e481acf4c504https://www.bain.com/insights/think-globally-market-locally/In real estate, the mantra is 'location, location, location.' For global brand managers, it might well be 'localise, localise, localise.' Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Think globally, market locally]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>611e07f5-f558-4c28-aa97-25a7a366b084https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-cost-migration-decision/Companies today have unprecedented opportunities to move functions to low-cost countries and tap into the capabilities of overseas suppliers. Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the cost-migration decision]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>ba700b32-d6bc-4253-a768-9dddaf55ef73https://www.bain.com/insights/when-offshoring-think-functions-not-factories/It wasn't long ago that the survival of Continental AG, the large tire and automotive-components manufacturer based in Hanover, Germany, seemed very much in doubt.Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When offshoring, think functions not factories]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/industryweek1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[IndustryWeek]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>68e668c9-442f-41e8-b86d-0c174a67fa41https://www.bain.com/insights/it-can-pay-to-be-a-copycat/What pathway should a technology company take nearly to double its revenue?Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It can pay to be a copycat]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1079cbf-924d-4f6d-91e6-a445489c300fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-move-to-low-cost-countries-hbr/Here is how top performers choose which links in the supply chain to relocate...and to where.Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the move to low-cost countries]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>e461f020-e961-4588-bfa7-bf4d74f06ca0https://www.bain.com/insights/has-your-company-sprung-revenue-leak/Seek external growth, but don't miss the opportunities right under your nose.Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Has Your Company Sprung a Revenue Leak?]]><![CDATA[By Alistair Corbett and Glen Williams]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f3e8b9c-4bce-4928-813a-1d9dd5b4df74https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-the-giant-slayers/The concept of barriers to entry is, perhaps, the most daunting proposition an innovator must face.Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from the giant slayers]]><![CDATA[By Chris Harrop]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>682dbf3a-9021-4e19-ae1b-00a6dcc65fbbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/surviving-and-thriving-in-the-telecommunications-nuclear-winter/With continued price erosion, rising costs, and an unprecedented capital backlog, most players will have to upgrade their networks.Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Surviving and Thriving in the Telecommunications' Nuclear Winter]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>8551727e-52a4-44e6-9921-e6355a4a50d9https://www.bain.com/insights/chinese-land-grab-reshapes-global-retail-economy/Big Western retailers are snapping up prime real estate across China's major cities in an unprecedented shopping spree. Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Chinese land grab reshapes global retail economy]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>760d152d-30c4-43d6-b991-acddde77ea62https://www.bain.com/insights/telecoms-other-merger/What does the prize of convergence look like—and how will the new breed of telcos claim it?Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Telecom's other 'merger']]><![CDATA[By Ron Kermisch and Paul Smith]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ee15809-f3bb-4064-ab4b-c52184f57280https://www.bain.com/insights/china-turning-your-toehold-into-a-forward-march/Many multinationals have struggled to make headway in China. The problem isn't a Chinese aversion to foreign brands.Wed, 04 May 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China: Turning Your Toehold into a Forward March]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a60dac9a-0fa2-49c8-ad22-7324dab169c1https://www.bain.com/insights/smart-deal-making/Deal-making is back in vogue. In 2004, global M&A activity climbed 41% over the previous year.Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Smart deal-making]]><![CDATA[By Alistair Corbett]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>8e254429-df09-4607-a889-a32d8a0d7ae3https://www.bain.com/insights/route-to-brands-best-strategy/New findings challenge the belief that market share alone correlates with profitability.Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Route to a brand's best strategy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Product & Portfolio Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>995fa19d-7667-4d7b-ac39-9677fd5ae2behttps://www.bain.com/insights/do-you-know-who-your-competitors-are/A wave of deals has companies keeping a watchful eye on their closest competitors.Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Do you know who your competitors are?]]><![CDATA[By James Allen and Kara Gruver]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>c60f8b37-a3ae-40ba-9a55-2a10b0618cd2https://www.bain.com/insights/five-ways-to-spot-good-deal/How to handicap a management team's chances of making a profitable acquisition.Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five Ways to Spot a Good Deal]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>03158fe8-5aa9-4e09-b0f4-266080f16058https://www.bain.com/insights/making-the-move-to-low-cost-countries/Migrating costs to low-cost countries has moved from being an "interesting idea" to an imperative for most industrial companies, but it's a "must do" that too often is managed with ambivalence. Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making the move to low-cost countries]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Machinery & Equipment, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>99535c1e-f91d-4d39-ba6e-879fefb0f4bchttps://www.bain.com/insights/working-your-assets-to-boost-your-growth/Effective, customer-centric supply chain management techniques can improve return on invested capital an average of nearly 30%.Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Working your assets to boost your growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>81d038fd-c7da-4e4f-b571-1215714f7e85https://www.bain.com/insights/expanding-in-china/Bain consultants Ann Chen and Vijay Vishwanath offer three key strategies multinationals can use to expand from China's premium segment into the broader market.Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Expanding in China]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7bdd6a9-e4e0-4e05-a418-1a5787fb18d6https://www.bain.com/insights/three-steps-to-avoiding-merger-meltdown/Executives focused on deal details are often blindsided by post-merger challenges.Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three Steps to Avoiding Merger Meltdown]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Alistair Corbett]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>4bb36aed-87f1-46f0-a204-239b1efb22e3https://www.bain.com/insights/doing-business-in-china-learn-from-dell/Of all the business innovations explorer Marco Polo discovered in 13th century China, he was perhaps most surprised by the use of paper money.Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Doing business in China: learn from Dell]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ff20de0-5973-4ed9-ba38-28f49e196a83https://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-sourcing-from-periphery-to-the-core/As globalization changes the basis of competition, sourcing is moving from the periphery of corporate functions to the core.Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategic sourcing: From periphery to the core]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff795706-c0fe-4c9e-aaf1-44ae89c8a957https://www.bain.com/insights/the-merger-before-the-merger/Advice to consumer products companies eyeing acquisitions: plan ahead.Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The merger before the merger]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>7f666234-b03a-4613-ab70-3ef5fd1bd755https://www.bain.com/insights/shrinking-to-grow/Sometimes you have to shrink to grow. Just as losing fat while building muscle is the key to attaining peak physical fitness, companies need to shed underperforming brands while focusing on more promising ones.Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shrinking to Grow]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Charles Tillen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures and Spin-offs]]><![CDATA[English]]>06d0b82b-79df-4402-a191-e2e4d9d5406fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mapping-uncharted-issues/The World Economic Forum piloted a new poll last month with Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods and Retail Governors to find out what was on their minds.Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mapping uncharted issues]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d4b7db2-ceb0-4220-85e2-c2a72ee93343https://www.bain.com/insights/patient-of-the-future/Healthcare consumerism is an unstoppable trend. The question is how to make it work.Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The patient of the future]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>f7a5e8b3-812d-4d67-9814-ae36c5f63693https://www.bain.com/insights/making-good-on-telecom-convergence/What does this prize of convergence look like—and how will telcos claim it?Fri, 21 Jan 2005 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making good on telecom convergence]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>c763a0b7-6e76-41eb-b295-a59eca55ca9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/outsmarting-wal-mart/Don't fear the bear. Run with it. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Outsmarting Wal-Mart]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b152560d-1576-4f18-84ca-b24bc4092125https://www.bain.com/insights/staying-cool-when-deal-pressures-mount/The most important lesson from studying cases like Kellogg and Newell is that in the end, decision, discipline and leadership converge. Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Staying Cool When Deal Pressures Mount]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f7b7459-1de3-4d7a-ace9-7554d2274bd2https://www.bain.com/insights/writing-credible-investment-thesis/Only a third of acquiring executives actually write down the reasons for doing a deal.Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Writing a Credible Investment Thesis]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c55c124e-8ce4-4670-9509-db77a4fbf7e2https://www.bain.com/insights/mastering-the-merger-four-critical-decisions-that-make-or-break-the-deal/Four Critical Decisions That Make or Break the DealTue, 02 Nov 2004 01:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mastering the Merger]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/0e5d7d322e764c479ab0e19b18c9edc0/book-site-mastering-the-merger-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>773a5365-3129-47f6-9104-75c7e7306bechttps://www.bain.com/insights/crm-done-right-hbr/Once a black hole, CRM is becoming a basic building block of corporate success.Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CRM done right]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Dianne Ledingham]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>88b8c953-bb9e-4559-a660-94a494639bb5https://www.bain.com/insights/europes-low-cost-path-to-high-performance-banking-insead-quarterly/How can European banks sustain long-term growth while keeping the costs of expansion under control?Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Europe's low-cost path to high-performance banking]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c804162a-1a73-40f6-a1c9-887b42f0a6a7https://www.bain.com/insights/integrate-where-it-matters/After a deal, overzealous integration can be as dangerous as inattention.Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Integrate Where it Matters]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring and Ted Rouse]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>810dd2f0-4546-42db-b37a-df2dd23e0891https://www.bain.com/insights/value-chain-accountability-making-the-numbers-add-up/Boardrooms have replaced barricades as the new front line in the debate over globalisation.Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Value-chain accountability: Making the numbers add up]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>7523ce35-cf23-41fb-899a-7146cc0543d5https://www.bain.com/insights/can-deal-making-solve-your-growth-problem-newsletter/Every executive who's been involved in a large acquisition wrestles with "the growth paradox."Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Can Deal Making Solve Your Growth Problem?]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d9d5c688-1a44-4e57-b99c-99206b223e39https://www.bain.com/insights/the-seven-habits-of-an-effective-board/Directors of the boards of listed companies are coming under heavy fire these days. Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The seven habits of an effective board]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>c42f7ccf-ed06-447a-b4db-f7cb17c3269ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mergers-compute-in-software-sector/Success in the software industry these days is less about discrete product innovations than about excelling at building and extending platforms to achieve scale in customer relationships.Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mergers compute in software sector]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap and Franz-Josef Seidensticker]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e5c2b5f0-5a99-48d8-957a-9f46bdb8fb87https://www.bain.com/insights/building-deals-on-bedrock-hbr/Don't use deals to change your company's foundation. Use them to do what you do better.Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building Deals on Bedrock]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>03e05356-562d-4a27-8a50-60f075c92009https://www.bain.com/insights/organizing-for-success-in-M-and-A/Building an M&A capability involves four critical tasks.Tue, 24 Aug 2004 04:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Organizing for Success in M&A]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>65155086-07ef-4aeb-af29-e0fa2641f42chttps://www.bain.com/insights/good-business-to-give-credit-where-its-due/The opening salvos of a looming credit card war have been fired in China, the world's hottest economy. Tue, 24 Aug 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Good business to give credit where it's due]]><![CDATA[By Ed Lin]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2be7e65-07e5-48fc-9a67-2ca59d280ec4https://www.bain.com/insights/managers-journal-say-it-loud-say-it-proud-shareholder-value/Restoring public trust in business is essential. But the far more pervasive problem is performance itself. Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manager's Journal: Say It Loud, Say It Proud - 'Shareholder Value!']]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>280f4ed8-d55c-4982-aec0-85d524a99005https://www.bain.com/insights/healthy-convergence/After a decade of failures, convergence—the merging of formerly distinct market segments for pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices—has become a powerful new growth opportunity in health care. Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Healthy convergence]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/invivo_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[In Vivo]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a00adf1-21eb-42a6-acc5-4559c5fe5eefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/simple-ma-model-for-all-seasons/To discern what makes some acquirers more successful than others, Bain performed a 15-year longitudinal study of 1,600+ global companies.Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Simple M&A Model for All Seasons]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>28e6d861-f3d9-4ca2-895d-b559005dd747https://www.bain.com/insights/increasing-odds-of-successful-growth-critical-prelude-to-moving-beyond-the-core/From a multi-study Bain & Company search to identify the most reliable principles on which to base a strategy for profitable growth, two key insights emerged.Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Increasing the Odds of Successful Growth: The critical prelude to moving "Beyond the Core"]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>21dfe327-0902-47e5-b516-a65738561220https://www.bain.com/insights/risk-proofing-your-brand/Bain's Orit Gadiesh discusses the importance of corporations localizing their brands to protect against reputational risk.Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Risk-proofing your brand]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>377dbb94-17e6-4f10-a7e8-2b693172ac42https://www.bain.com/insights/the-family-secrets/Recent scandals at family-held companies such as Parmalat, Hollinger and Adelphia reinforce a common misperception that family firms operate at a disadvantage to other companiesThu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Family Secrets]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>25a380b9-29cf-4c32-a32f-de2a4ef2a204https://www.bain.com/insights/top-of-mind-how-to-risk-proof-a-brand-watch-cnn/By the looks of things, Americans are still not making many friends overseas. According to recent studies, our global brands aren't having an easy time shaking off their "American-ness" as they aim to win over new audiences, either.Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Top of Mind: How To Risk-Proof A Brand? Watch CNN]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>30ae2a24-3375-4293-bf77-ab82d9209e73https://www.bain.com/insights/leadership-without-control/Leading an accounting firm, an advertising agency, a consultancy, an investment bank, or a law firm is not about giving orders to employees further down the hierarchy. Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Leadership without control]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>7be9c488-5e60-4a60-bc72-c8fc54b1ffbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/regulators-cannot-stop-the-urge-to-merge-in-software/Success in the software industry these days is less about discrete product innovations than building and extending platforms to achieve scale in customer relationshipsWed, 26 May 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Regulators cannot stop the urge to merge in software]]><![CDATA[By Simon Heap and Franz-Josef Seidensticker]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>51e2dc5f-baca-4ae8-8f37-8b7881139f6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/when-to-walk-away-from-a-deal-newsletter/Deal making is glamorous; due diligence is not. But if your company is beginning to look again at the growth opportunities offered by acquisitions, take heed: Your due diligence team can make or break your business.Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When to Walk Away from a Deal]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ac2d674-21e9-4417-bd85-5ed0ac426ddchttps://www.bain.com/insights/hard-core-growth-bain-research-shows-how-smart-companies-profit-from-their-core-business-beyond/Most successful growth companies derived their growth from a strong core business or, occasionally, more than one strong core. Mon, 26 Apr 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Hard-core Growth: Bain and Company's research shows how smart companies profit from their core business-and beyond]]><![CDATA[By Alistair Corbett and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0b70a1f0-a2a6-4705-b9ee-ff51c18faf03https://www.bain.com/insights/banking-by-a-new-set-of-numbers/Bankers have always focused on "the spread," or the difference between the cost of funds and the rate at which they are lent, as a barometer of profitability. Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Banking by a New Set of Numbers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>1829e719-2e31-464c-bcac-744327d58d57https://www.bain.com/insights/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-free-drug/At first glance, Europeans seem to be in an enviable position when it comes to prescription drugs, spending about 60% less per capita on pharmaceuticals than Americans do. Mon, 19 Apr 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[There's No Such Thing as a Free Drug]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>5c03193a-c4a8-4b5f-b496-80d4beb4d347https://www.bain.com/insights/when-to-walk-away-from-deal/Don't let "deal fever" distort the purpose of due diligence.Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When to Walk Away from a Deal]]><![CDATA[By Jean-Marc Le Roux and Rolf-Magnus Weddigen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>fa7c80e0-d8ae-472a-ab77-af65c42a5ee2https://www.bain.com/insights/adjacency-moves-require-discipline/With the winds of prosperity returning, Thailand's CEOs are again aiming for growth. But lifting their new initiatives off the ground requires mastering new techniques. Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Adjacency Moves Require Discipline]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c4704d63-2c24-48f0-ae24-985eae7df32fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/so-you-want-to-go-global/Companies have invested billions to expand abroad in recent years, yet only rarely have those investments delivered profitable growth. Most firms that went global in the 1990s failed to prosper.Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[So you want to go global?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>972dc7c4-28b6-479c-89a1-d49b34e38383https://www.bain.com/insights/riding-the-new-tech-wave/If patterns of history indeed repeat themselves, then it's out there: The "next big thing"—the new social and economic phenomenon that, in more ebullient times, technology boosters called a killer app.Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Riding the new tech wave]]><![CDATA[By Michael Garstka]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>69c0ed7f-3cc8-403f-a613-76dfe06e9bb1https://www.bain.com/insights/sourcing-strategy-the-next-frontier/Outsourcing has tended to move toward the top of the CEO agenda when companies are under pressure to cut costs. As spending picks up and companies begin to refocus on growth, outsourcing usually falls off the agenda.Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Sourcing Strategy: The Next Frontier]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>ae35f89c-3e8c-4499-94cd-cf340723d745https://www.bain.com/insights/three-corporate-giants-exploit-mexico-distribution-channels/Three corporate giants exploit Mexico's fragmented distribution channels to fend off their respective competitors—all of them large multinational corporations.Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Three corporate giants exploit Mexico's fragmented distribution channels to achieve competitive advance]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0bf1b23e-f763-46a2-bdec-c79349aece5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mega-merger-mouse-trap/Comcast's hostile move to buy Disney is the type of adventurous offer that takes investors' breaths away—along with their money.Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Mega-Merger Mouse Trap]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5250834-a3fd-49ee-823c-4741ce2c7e18https://www.bain.com/insights/mega-merger-mouse-trap-wall-street-journal/Big mergers often fail. Executives should make a bigger deal about little deals.Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Mega-Merger Mouse Trap]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d81ec6ad-fa07-4cbb-8c9b-fa7899d336f3https://www.bain.com/insights/business-leadership-branching-out/Senior executives often feel embattled. Their companies must continually grow, a goal harder to achieve now than it was five years ago, according to chief executives interviewed in a recent Bain & Co. study.Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Business Leadership: Branching Out From The Core]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f296481c-7f99-443a-9778-94946452649ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/addressing-the-innovation-divide-imbalanced-innovation/Europe is getting a "free ride" on US lab coattails where pharmaceutical research and development is concerned.Thu, 22 Jan 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Addressing the Innovation Divide: Imbalanced innovation]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>00a66ca2-e83d-45b1-857d-5e83dfb8dcf1https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-rebuild-software-company-valuations/While software companies desperately search for the next killer application to feed top-line growth in a maturing industry, most could bolster their battered bottom lines with one simple step: selling licences through a subscription model. Tue, 20 Jan 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to rebuild software company valuations]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>38bfdc34-d060-435d-884b-40924dffb3dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-rebuild-software-company-valuations-ft/While software companies desperately search for the next killer application to feed top-line growth in a maturing industry, most could bolster their battered bottom lines with one simple step: selling licences through a subscription model. Tue, 20 Jan 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to rebuild software company valuations]]><![CDATA[By Jeff Melton]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Enterprise Technology]]><![CDATA[English]]>3085c06f-6a81-4a37-b824-8da97ca5c6d5https://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-the-core-expand-your-market-without-abandoning-your-roots/Expand Your Market Without Abandoning Your RootsSat, 03 Jan 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beyond the Core]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/879aac09dc69420ea6a5db278def0c28/book-site-beyond-the-core-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>148a84c7-50b3-4b1a-8b37-975b1abc1bddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/reclaiming-boards-agenda/Boards cannot afford to be distracted from issues of performance.Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Reclaiming the board's agenda]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>34bd80c3-3f55-46ab-804c-b9a2fec5b29dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/responsible-value-chain-what-are-you-accountable-for/How accountable should branded-goods companies be for activities in their value chains, even those that they do not directly control? Mon, 22 Dec 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Responsible Value Chain: What Are You Accountable For?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>02afe405-cfbe-4a38-abed-53fa69dd5f64https://www.bain.com/insights/the-integration-challenge-making-the-most-of-technology-mergers/Infrequent acquirers should pay heed to the success of frequent acquirers that integrate consistently and practice three key imperatives.Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Integration Challenge: Making the most of technology mergers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d087b98f-ef0d-4313-b3d3-b6f9e7fd2012https://www.bain.com/insights/gushers-of-growth/After more than three years of debilitating downsizings and quest upon quest for greater efficiency, finding the next wave of profitable growth is again at the top of the CEO agenda, but with a different twist.Mon, 08 Dec 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Gushers of Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>972298cb-9338-4899-90b3-f48efe2ac621https://www.bain.com/insights/managers-journal-gushers-of-growth/After more than three years of debilitating downsizings and quest upon quest for greater efficiency, finding the next wave of profitable growth is again at the top of the CEO agenda—but with some unique twists. Tue, 02 Dec 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manager's Journal: Gushers of Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1ab123e1-870b-4822-9675-293643e5c4eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/growth-outside-core/Seeking growth? Expand your core businesses into related markets. Then repeat.Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth Outside the Core]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc13e6f1-9888-49ec-8b4a-359e29a2811chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-math-of-profitable-growth/There will growth come from in 2004 and beyond? For most CEOs, finding the next wave of profitable growth is at the top of their agenda, along with global sourcing, cost cutting and dealing with Sarbanes-OxleyMon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The New Math of Profitable Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>23177e87-5c4e-4eb4-bc68-4f4ea52f61d4https://www.bain.com/insights/corporate-governance-the-seven-habits/Rarely have corporate directors faced such a deep and widespread erosion of public trust.Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Corporate Governance: The Seven Habits Of An Effective Board]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/forbes-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Forbes.com]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>477f1bd4-ef5a-4acb-8770-5b1582ed8e5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rbc-experiment-points-way-for-branches-to-serve-poor/Like many businesses, banks have had trouble figuring out how to serve low-income neighborhoods.Fri, 14 Nov 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[RBC Experiment Points Way for Branches to Serve Poor]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Social Impact]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>8b5098ed-19b7-4894-886f-4135a1ebae47https://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-leader-strategy-and-leadership/If your company needs a massive transformation to survive, then a one-sided response—across-the-board-layoffs or a new tranche of funding—is unlikely to set the stage for sustainable results.Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Strategic Leader]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>2a3c397f-4343-4eb7-97fc-b786c463b05chttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-global-growth/When we turn our attention to the subject of international growth at Bain we expected to find a fairly large number of companies who had used international as a way to drive performance improvement across their business.Wed, 22 Oct 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding global growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>330d8e86-160a-4109-98d1-c7a07aa9638fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-keys-to-growing-brands/New research shows investment in product innovation and advertising pays off.Mon, 06 Oct 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The keys to growing brands]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>cfb50ffa-df6e-4c28-bdf2-ae9d5d919c63https://www.bain.com/insights/china-the-great-transition/With China now in the World Trade Organization, opportunities for multinational corporations are changing.Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[China: The Great Transition]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f460a7aa-6c48-471d-9803-d02e3cccdd6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/putting-your-leaders-where-it-counts-canadian-business/Companies that systematically and continuously put the right leaders in the right jobs outperform companies that don't—by a wide margin.Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Putting your leaders where it counts]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Operating Model & Org Design]]><![CDATA[English]]>ad40eca8-2733-4a6f-8e66-b16f68db6115https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-survey-2003-usage-up/The year 2002 saw the economy in turmoil, investors in retreat and management under attack.Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management tools survey 2003: usage up as companies strive to make headway in tough times]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5fae01ab-b061-4142-8066-7f4c92a0c050https://www.bain.com/insights/organising-for-deal-success/The recent stock collapse of some high-profile deal-makers has led many executives to pull back from mergers and acquisitions. But the multinational food company Nestlé provides one example of how the best acquirers can create value.Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Organising for Deal Success]]><![CDATA[By Andrew Tymms]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence]]><![CDATA[English]]>fc522fb6-95b8-4fc3-9f7f-523c33ba118ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-it-matters-to-measure-what-matters/Focusing on the Vital 20 metrics will help telecom chief executives tap the right metrics to make the right decisions—and act on them. Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why it matters to measure what matters]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>41726ef4-03f2-4b00-80c9-3e71591ece97https://www.bain.com/insights/turning-deal-smarts-into-ma-payoff-frequent-buyers-usually-score-best-deals/Companies most successful at M&A have made it an integral part of their approaches.Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turning Deal Smarts into M&A Payoffs: Frequent Buyers Usually Score the Best Deals, Provided That They Add Skills in Each Transaction]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3f9c8458-4675-4e77-8994-82657419ca13https://www.bain.com/insights/making-change-stick-insead-quarterly/About half of the 223 executives who responded to a recent Bain & Company survey on organizational issues said their companies fell short on the essential capabilities necessary for a turnaround.Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Change Stick]]><![CDATA[By Chris Harrop]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>bcd79d61-715e-49e3-87e3-d52004ac7711https://www.bain.com/insights/why-companies-flunk-supply-chain-101/Only 33 percent of companies correctly measure supply-chain performance and few use the right incentives.Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why companies flunk supply-chain 101]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>2b5e34cf-7de6-4d97-9429-460f01e0fa13https://www.bain.com/insights/four-step-plan-for-keeping-new-customers-in-fold/The battle for customer loyalty is often won or lost in the very early stages of a relationship.Fri, 08 Aug 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Four-Step Plan for Keeping New Customers in the Fold]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>60b4ab52-6ba1-457e-bcd8-bc6c24cad8bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/taking-the-advantage/Large life insurers are set to gain from new rules in the UK.Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Taking the advantage]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>a20f1ddb-fa9c-45f9-9211-4e3459b0f032https://www.bain.com/insights/boards-will-be-frozen-by-cautions-icy-hand/For months, boards of directors have been preoccupied with issues of governance and the accuracy of the next earnings announcement, rather than helping companies build sustainable value.Wed, 30 Jul 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Boards will be frozen by caution's icy hand]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8aae0a0b-8a84-40d6-9dd9-4303d815d7b0https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-to-full-potential/When times are bad, many executives aim merely for survival. Only after their companies and conditions have stabilized will they plan again for growth.Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting to Full Potential]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>a726d73f-3082-4abc-80a0-22fa8be1ca49https://www.bain.com/insights/fixing-executive-pay/Setting executive pay should reflect sustained and superior performance. For institutional investors the issue should not be how much executives are being paid, but what they are being paid for. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fixing Executive Pay]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>23c2f713-9583-4aa4-bfa5-960358fa344fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/building-a-bench/Stars are those lawyers who have the highest future value to a firm as an organization—young lawyers who are potential rainmakers, for instance, or lawyers whose work is so outstanding that potential clients seek them out.Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building a Bench]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>6a1b90f9-39ab-4983-b3aa-e87c4794ab23https://www.bain.com/insights/making-pussy-cats-out-of-tigers/Managing talented but demanding individuals now lies at the heart of many organisations, and the lessons of professional service firms—such as legal, accounting and consulting firms—are increasingly relevant to those in other industries.Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Pussy Cats out of Tigers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>ffdb4151-5f51-447a-b3af-8855cbce2efchttps://www.bain.com/insights/matching-global-growth-to-industry-structure/The world is a cold place these days for businesses seeking profitable international growth.Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Matching global growth to industry structure]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>72defce1-1108-4145-a3e2-e3123e559f94https://www.bain.com/insights/beating-the-odds-of-brand-growth/Quick, pick the best indicator a brand will grow faster than its category: Brand size? Newness? Leadership within a category?Wed, 04 Jun 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Beating the Odds of Brand Growth]]><![CDATA[By John Blasberg and Vijay Vishwanath]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Product & Portfolio Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>a56ed90e-166b-4494-82d7-9088025562d2https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-and-trends-2003-slide-presentation/In 1993, Bain & Company launched a multiyear research project to gather facts about the use and performance of management tools. Mon, 02 Jun 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools and Trends 2003 Slide Presentation]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>0cfcfdf7-eccc-4d2f-8e96-1b0a96b42749https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2003/Global survey results find companies using more tools than ever to make headway in tough times.Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools 2003]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2f9db6eb-8b7c-4378-81fc-607a5b45a6dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-bad-to-great/Have you ever thought that maybe the strategies that can help you move your company from bad to good can also take you from good to great?Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[From Bad to Great]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>46750ce0-a877-45b5-b130-713a9f35ebf2https://www.bain.com/insights/making-cool-brands-hot/What do Boca Breakfast Links, Oreo cookies, and Old Spice deodorant have in common?Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Cool Brands Hot]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c65a95a5-3a22-4c63-8fc0-67f88888974ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/should-you-always-merge-cultures/Mid-size mergers are an important source of growth. But how you handle cultural integration can make or break the deal. Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Should You Always Merge Cultures?]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring and Ted Rouse]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Post-Merger Integration]]><![CDATA[English]]>73b3d46d-a932-4649-aeb5-ce11f738e3dchttps://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-an-mas-strategic-goals-at-maximum-speed-for-maximum-value/What happens to mergers and acquisitons adventures after the executive ego trip of the deal making?Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving an M&A's Strategic Goals at Maximum Speed for Maximum Value]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>88717ad4-cd06-40cb-a4f2-cdc8893aa3dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/buy-low-buy-high-funds-international/The most successful long-term corporate acquisition strategies are those that consistently forge deals in both bull and bear markets, new research by Bain & Company argues. Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buy low, buy high]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>73c4e204-5e39-40c0-8249-86afa53a7a1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/finding-hidden-profits/Productivity is gaining, but earnings continue to disappoint.Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Finding Hidden Profits]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>45c7ea4d-f9d4-4cfe-833e-74e2bea2260fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/challenge-of-cutting-costs/For most managers, cost discipline holds as much appeal as a cold shower.Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Challenge of Cutting Costs]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>ca4c05c1-c1ad-486e-ba4c-61d12882a4b9https://www.bain.com/insights/buy-low-buy-high/The recent stock collapse of some high-profile dealmakers has led many executives to pull back from acquisitions.Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buy Low, Buy High]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>11004d3c-e9b9-4c58-b802-6a52e59655e2https://www.bain.com/insights/managers-journal-executive-pay-the-same-old-saw/Executive pay should not become the trigger for executive succession. Nor should matching compensation to results rely on individual acts of responsibility.Tue, 29 Apr 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manager's Journal: Executive Pay: The Same Old Saw?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>86f5ce86-db27-4a6c-983b-5e7a16575b25https://www.bain.com/insights/the-right-ways-to-grow/Bain's Alistair Corbett discusses how companies prosper in both good times and bad.Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Right Ways to Grow]]><![CDATA[By Alistair Corbett]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ffc1e396-1df8-44b2-8d36-e7f8a6300747https://www.bain.com/insights/drivers-of-success-in-services/The best professional services companies understand that their people are their only products.Tue, 15 Apr 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Drivers of Success in Services]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>dab80a5b-b724-4953-9ad8-c5c5babc9302https://www.bain.com/insights/merger-integration-why-soft-issues-matter-most/A study of 125 mergers suggests that there is a link between performance and tackling the cultural challenge head on. Tue, 15 Apr 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Merger integration: why the "soft issues" matter most]]><![CDATA[By Till Vestring and Ted Rouse]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>efafdf79-4085-4c13-87a6-3f03608060aehttps://www.bain.com/insights/clearing-the-hurdle-to-growth/In today's turbulent business environment, CEOs are under constant pressure to find the next wave of growth for their companies. Fri, 04 Apr 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Clearing the Hurdle to Growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a6bf5bf-6a2a-4c6d-a255-6c448bc25169https://www.bain.com/insights/growth-through-adjacency/Growth through diversifying into adjacency is one of the issues that Korean CEOs have keen interest in and something they often implement.Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Growth through Adjacency]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>8dbf450c-629e-4344-b8cf-fc142071d181https://www.bain.com/insights/the-right-way-to-cut-costs/Make cost reduction a core competency, and growth won't be far behind.Fri, 28 Mar 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Right Way to Cut Costs]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>00abb306-e8e0-456a-a35d-4d1ef723828bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/faced-with-slump-stmicro-chose-to-invest/As economists fret over conflicting data, investors wrestle with erratic markets, and heads of state debate the wisdom of war in Iraq, it seems we have entered a period of deep and chronic uncertainty. Mon, 17 Mar 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Faced With a Slump, STMicro Chose to Invest]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Olivier Marchal]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>0d0d2098-400c-4fdb-a2ec-9bac7bca55e0https://www.bain.com/insights/your-best-ma-strategy/The companies that are most successful at creating long-term shareholder value tend to be those that systematically make acquisitions through good times and bad.Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your Best M&A Strategy]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>cff20fb1-84e5-46cd-b21f-bf4765c96732https://www.bain.com/insights/cutting-expenses-without-investing-in-customers-recipe-for-disaster/Today's chief challenge for banks is top-line growth: Between 1993 and 2000 the top 30 U.S. retail banks reported an average 14% growth in deposits, but less than 1% of it was organic—the rest came from acquisitions.Fri, 24 Jan 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cutting Expenses Without Investing In Customers Is a Recipe for Disaster]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>90195a69-3f2c-411d-b5ed-bb201f15e707https://www.bain.com/insights/some-have-what-it-takes-to-earn-customer-loyalty/Bain & Co. has given this survey to several thousand customers and employees of companies across the nation, and typically less than half a company's employees believe their firm deserves their loyalty. Sun, 19 Jan 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Some Have What it Takes to Earn Customer Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>b6a5ff04-61cd-434f-ae0e-8011bfba0b89https://www.bain.com/insights/the-china-thing/China's WTO entry makes it possible for overseas companies to invest in more areas, produce and market according to their own strategies.Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The China Thing]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>22bb0563-7588-4084-960f-ce417127a938https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-management-in-the-european-chemicals-industry/Study outlining the current status as well as major trends and future requirements for supply chain management competitiveness in the European chemical industry. Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply Chain Management in the European Chemicals Industry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>dd3bb3c2-26d7-43dd-b302-32264da0b999https://www.bain.com/insights/making-sense-of-executive-pay/What is the right way of aligning executive pay and shareholder value?Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Sense of Executive Pay]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>58ffdffa-3582-4e56-9d24-19c9ee5fa471https://www.bain.com/insights/realizing-the-promise-of-corporate-portals/Bain has been an early adopter of knowledge management (KM) and demonstrated strong KM leadership.Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Realizing the Promise of Corporate Portals: Bain & Company]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>27bdc3ff-3779-4566-983f-632421c12f76https://www.bain.com/insights/second-chance-for-e-business/The companies that do outrun their rivals will be those that understand both their own core businesses and the Internet’s potential well enough to identify hidden gems among their intangible assets.Mon, 16 Dec 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Second chance for e-business]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez and Jean-Pierre Felenbok]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>0a993643-efcd-4b2e-9997-d61b7fab6b1dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/delaying-listing-may-boost-business-value/Delaying a listing until market conditions improve may well provide an opportunity to boost the value of your business. Mon, 09 Dec 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delaying listing may boost business value]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Corporate Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>dccb3297-6498-4036-bd17-7213ec32589bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/achieving-the-promise-five-ways-to-lead-mergers-to-results/Updated Dec 2002: Some companies have seen productivity drop more than 50 percent from a merger's announcement to the day each employee knows whether he or she still has a job in the merged company.Thu, 05 Dec 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Achieving the Promise: Five ways to lead mergers to results]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f20eb2a4-7061-419c-8981-da1a21f28abchttps://www.bain.com/insights/free-trade-in-the-marketplace-of-ideas/When R&D spending shrinks, the drop is alarming to those who believe that the R&D spending drives profits. Wed, 04 Dec 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Free Trade in the Marketplace of Ideas]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>015fa16f-6d22-4cde-8232-3c24d296c2f6https://www.bain.com/insights/managers-journal-marketplace-of-ideas/CEOs tend to talk about R&D the way that farmers talk about seed corn — with a gleam in their eyes at the prospect of bumper crops to come.Tue, 03 Dec 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manager's Journal: The Marketplace of Ideas]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>085d70cd-bca1-44b0-a7cb-a2e2721637behttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-bounce-higher-out-of-recession/As the US economy manifests its first signs of bouncing back, European companies may want to capitalise on what remains of their own tough times.Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to Bounce Higher Out of Recession]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>880bfc63-2885-40b0-84a8-ff29e7f1b1c0https://www.bain.com/insights/turn-cost-cutting-into-a-core-competency/Instead of waiting for breakthrough growth opportunities at your company, create them.Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Turn Cost Cutting into a Core Competency]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>afaf774c-8889-4b46-adc9-dba65a33fe95https://www.bain.com/insights/debunking-layoff-myths/Popular wisdom says layoffs are the reflex response for most businesses when the economy weakens.Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Debunking Layoff Myths]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6c64dd9-b2cc-448e-9e7d-d7d666191ffbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ft-viewpoint-the-weapon-of-executive-pay/Good managers deserve rewards. Those who set high targets for value creation and meet or exceed them are worth a lot of money.Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[FT Viewpoint: The weapon of executive pay]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fef2753-fa4b-45e2-b26f-62b6f2d47e8dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/for-investors-profit-growth-forecasts-proving-irrelevant/J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., FleetBoston Financial Corp., and Bank of New York Co. are among a bevy of financial institutions that have announced profit plunges recently. Fri, 15 Nov 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[For Investors, Profit Growth Forecasts Proving Irrelevant]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>b89c5bf9-c243-4318-ac07-cd22df015b27https://www.bain.com/insights/a-blueprint-for-top-notch-training/The usual narrow view hurts an organisation's chances of reaching its full potential because training is unlikely to mesh well with the business strategy.Wed, 06 Nov 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A blueprint for top-notch training]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>30ea5cf2-9120-497b-90f3-bb46fc2913cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/it-takes-systems-not-serendipity-blueprint-for-building-disruptive-innovation-engine/Management in established companies may lack the zeal and fevour of their counterparts in start-ups.Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It takes systems, not serendipity: A blueprint for building a disruptive-innovation engine]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Ivey Business Journal]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7d9e04fb-5ee8-4f60-9dde-4c24e49b9ee3https://www.bain.com/insights/wherefore-knowledge-management/Leaders everywhere are grappling with organisational issues, as they align their strategies to...Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wherefore Knowledge Management?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>902b50a7-a430-4f4d-9c4e-529acf7616afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/open-market-innovation-newsletter/A growing number of companies are moving in the direction of open-market innovation, an approach that brings the benefits of free trade to the flow of new ideas. Tue, 29 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Open-Market Innovation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>7a1f2011-0c71-465a-b482-a62fdeb888a5https://www.bain.com/insights/focusing-on-core-capability-is-key-to-survival-in-this-era-of-uncertainty/In a speech delivered to the 2002 World Knowledge Forum (organized by Maeil Economic Daily), Orit Gadiesh, Chairman of Bain & Company which is one of the top three consulting firms in the world, characterized today's management environment as "uncertain". Thu, 17 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focusing on the core capability is the key to survival in this era of uncertainty]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Dong-A Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>d595da36-8b6d-4a64-8ba4-e3e26268cb00https://www.bain.com/insights/protect-your-core-difficult-as-this-may-be/Amidst the unpredictable and fast-paced changes in the management landscape, many companies are seeing their market confidence erode. Thu, 17 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Protect your core difficult as this may be]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Maeil Business Newspaper]]><![CDATA[English]]>06802377-7f1f-449b-bdd3-59e74480e81dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/jump-on-business-leapfroggers/What's ailing business in Atlanta, and what can we do about it? Economists seem to say we are imagining the pain.Tue, 15 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Jump on business 'leapfroggers']]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Miles Cook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>0487e410-5443-4fcf-8f92-bb59a515d4b7https://www.bain.com/insights/building-an-innovation-engine/Disruptive innovation enables companies to do business in ways they never could before, but its turbulent track record promotes skepticism among managers.Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Building an Innovation Engine]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ea437352-82b2-43f6-99f6-412a47fd52e6https://www.bain.com/insights/think-profit-hunt/There's some irony in the fact that, even in economically trying times, so many companies still do not focus directly on improving profit.Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Think Profit Hunt]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ff3bf0e-3731-4e3c-9f98-40e2e586c765https://www.bain.com/insights/why-companies-flunk-supply-chain/In today's just-in-time delivery of goods, supply chain has become very important for companies.Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why companies flunk supply-chain]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6501110-8254-40a7-b669-bb9fa2c3624ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-change-stick-bain-brief/Too often, management teams that face the challenge of corporate transformation don't move far enough, fast enough, or broadly enough to truly reposition their businesses.Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Change Stick]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>3687dd4f-b750-4b8a-8c43-425ca46b9fdfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/open-market-innovation-hbr/The best ideas don't always come out of your own R&D lab.Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Open-market innovation]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>451559df-d9ad-4915-902d-680fb29e1188https://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-the-potential-of-high-net-worth-affluent-customers/The Hong Kong financial services market is an increasingly challenging environment for all the players. Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unlocking the Potential of High Net Worth and Affluent Customers]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>3d20acc5-3217-469b-ad0a-adb7b41e9ec8https://www.bain.com/insights/asias-telecom-gear-makers-must-shrink-to-grow/Can Asian telecom-equipment makers leverage the global telecom meltdown to break out of their domestic markets?Thu, 26 Sep 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asia's Telecom Gear Makers Must Shrink to Grow]]><![CDATA[By Michael Garstka]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>90b5cf23-bc77-4f74-bb9d-df4b233e6cc3https://www.bain.com/insights/business-leaders-must-back-wtos-supachai-and-team/With Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi taking over as head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for an abbreviated term of three years, it is now even more critical for business leaders to support actively the organisation.Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Business Leaders Must Back WTO's Supachai and Team]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Bangkok Post]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>a6d3eb72-4f1b-4705-b842-db9377091939https://www.bain.com/insights/career-planning-is-a-vital-element-for-organizations-that-create-leaders/Motorola SA and British American Tobacco have emerged clear winners in terms of leadership supply practices in SA.Tue, 10 Sep 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Motorola and BAT Top Leadership Supply Ranks: Career planning is a vital element for organizations that create leaders]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4c2b3d7-a4ac-4c45-aa17-881f911e324dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/managers-journal-september-11s/It's difficult to remember a time when the ties that bind in business—between companies and their customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders—have been under greater strain than they are today. Tue, 10 Sep 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manager's Journal: September 11's Loyalty Dividend]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>00e3a72c-6fb2-4fff-9bd5-ae6803fb2064https://www.bain.com/insights/electric-channels-can-ease-drug-firms-squeeze/The pharmaceutical industry's productivity squeeze grows tighter by the week. Investors demand double-digit growth; regulators and consumers clamor for lower prices.Sun, 08 Sep 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Electric channels can ease drug firms' squeeze]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d01c652-f107-44b2-91d0-a3b54263f4f5https://www.bain.com/insights/2003-handbook-of-business-strategy/A three-part blueprint for building processes for innovation-disruptive innovation into your organization. Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[2003 Handbook of Business Strategy]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>99fedc7f-e72f-4284-8c57-4ac204d24d5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/build-a-life-not-a-resume/Personal aspirations collide with firm realities; conflicts rage among a person's competing interests.Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Build a life, not a resume]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a005a4d-1ef4-46a7-a631-94409a8002e7https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-back-to-offense/Companies coming out of a downturn know how it feels to hit obstacles and turbulence. But should they abort plans, or put the throttle down and risk everything?Thu, 15 Aug 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting Back to Offense]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>42e27a6b-8b36-490a-bb14-abdd9ab407f6https://www.bain.com/insights/the-right-high-net-worth-model/What do you do after the acquisition binge is over? If you are a bank pining for top-line growth, one of your best bets is to go after investment products. Fri, 02 Aug 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Right High-Net-Worth Model]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>f6ccf72f-b6a2-4363-bb7b-649f1fb37109https://www.bain.com/insights/the-limits-of-scale/The difference in profitability between the top five pharmaceutical companies and the smaller pharma companies has been reducing over the last decade.Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The limits of scale]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>2dbbbe14-d06f-40ff-a189-4e91be126e9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/epharma-closing-the-productivity-gap/E-pharma's tighter networks are increasingly helping companies to streamline the way they do business and promise significant productivity gains to those who stay the course.Tue, 30 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[EPharma: Closing the Productivity Gap]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>16947944-2dc3-4ed0-b760-a18154d39e22https://www.bain.com/insights/starring-roles/Good Leaders don't grow on trees. All the more reason to nurture them carefully, say partners at Bain & Co.Thu, 25 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Starring Roles]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f7790c6-fc7b-4ca4-85f9-6d60c581aef4https://www.bain.com/insights/merger-integration-blueprint/Leaders of successful mergers follow three simple principles.Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Merger Integration Blueprint]]><![CDATA[By Steve Berez and Sam Israelit]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>e9631d60-33b5-4a9a-a9c7-d793a885a646https://www.bain.com/insights/it-is-ceos-job-to-nurture-leaders/SA's CEs must take responsibility for the severe shortage of future leaders. The average SA organisation badly needs them. In many cases the shortfall can be as high as 25%. Tue, 02 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[It is CEO's job to nurture leaders]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>65af6ef5-98c0-4407-acce-c8fd3f378c13https://www.bain.com/insights/managers-journal-telecom-upstarts-cant-act-like-the-big-boys/In a changed industry, young telecoms must be realistic about the cash-flow outlook for their businesses and they shouldn't benchmark their performance against the financial ratios of industry behemoths.Tue, 02 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manager's Journal: Telecom Upstarts Can't Act Like the Big Boys]]><![CDATA[By Chris Harrop]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>80a628cb-d245-4f16-9af5-5786ffd6588fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/discipline-and-the-dilutive-deal-hbr/Kellogg’s acquisition of Keebler demonstrates how discipline can counteract dilution.Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Discipline and the Dilutive Deal]]><![CDATA[By David Harding and Phyllis Yale]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>394a56b8-d756-434a-86ad-72e4df3cbe6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/focus-on-the-core-business/Today, many businesses are struggling too hard to keep their heads above water to think about investing for the future. Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focus on the Core Business]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ced8b26f-b2db-4b3b-99af-83c82122a438https://www.bain.com/insights/second-coming-for-e-business/Following the widespread failure of dotcom firms, many business leaders eased back on all things "e."Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Second coming for e-business]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Enterprise Technology, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>c98888f6-d3e7-421d-8f80-640f447c6696https://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-leader/Mergers today are altering the nature of competition in industries, harking back to transactions in the early 1900s that boldly created the likes of DuPont and General Motors. Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Strategic Leader: Six rationales to guide merger success]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>68ee0059-bc91-404f-a626-4664ff12d298https://www.bain.com/insights/tailoring-drugs-to-patient-gains-ground/The Federal Drug Administration's groundbreaking decision this month to readmit Lotronex to store shelves, after it was removed for safety reasons, underscores what consumers have known for a while: One size usually does not fit all. Sun, 30 Jun 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tailoring Drugs to Patient Gains Ground]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>f1a2564e-dacf-4f62-9dfb-beb33f5c5b8bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/are-banks-cutting-too-deep/To beat the tough times, Asia's investment banking leaders are focusing on long-term oppurtunities and not overreacting with short-term solutions. Tue, 18 Jun 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Are banks cutting too deep?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>d6df593a-1a65-45e6-a447-c7e351e668e2https://www.bain.com/insights/manager-journal-developing-personal-drug-of-choice/This is not the easiest time to be a pharmaceutical company. Every other day it seems there's a new public relations battle to fight. One minute there are too few drugs because of the patent system; the next minute there are too many drugs, but not the right kind. Tue, 11 Jun 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Manager's Journal: Developing the Personal Drug of Choice]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fe78f0f-a649-4758-a548-e852e820ac87https://www.bain.com/insights/better-medicine/With big pharmaceutical players hitting the limits of scale, it's extremely risky to buy into the bad mathematics behind renewed merger mania. Tue, 04 Jun 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Better medicine]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Deal]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>845c1f48-8114-4da3-8d2e-8168c1da01f4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-story-behind-successful-crm/The first step in leading a successful CRM program is to develop a robust customer strategy based on good old-fashioned customer segmentation.Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The story behind successful CRM]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>299f9348-0018-40e6-8384-bc713c041ee0https://www.bain.com/insights/value-acceleration-lessons-from-private-equity-masters/The best private equity firms share four management disciplines.Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Value acceleration: Lessons from private-equity masters]]><![CDATA[By Paul Rogers and Dan Haas]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Private Equity, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>9627849a-a50f-47ef-bcb2-44344c50a3d5https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-survey-shows-supply-chain-mismanaged-by-most-companies/The supply chain, vaunted source of cost control, risk reduction and nimble performance, is mismanaged by most companies, according to a Bain & Company survey, released today.Tue, 28 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bain & Company Survey Shows Supply Chain Still Mismanaged By Most Companies]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain Mgmt. Review]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>e4207dc8-fcde-4576-9b46-8482685e61bahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mergers-can-not-save-the-drug-industry/Virtually all the world's largest pharmaceutical companies are struggling to compensate for drug revenue poised to evaporate as pipelines empty and patents expire.Mon, 27 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mergers Can't Save the Drug Industry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c44b84f4-aff6-4d4b-ad16-b75f8bb9ff4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-profits-in-pharmacogenomics/Can pharmacogenomics translate into profits? Bain research suggests that it can, adding an average of $85m in profit to a drug developed using the new approach.Fri, 17 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The profits in pharmacogenomics]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4fca06a2-fb63-4459-92f6-d3fe18d9f1b6https://www.bain.com/insights/why-companies-flunk-supply-chain-101-bain-brief/More than 85% of senior executives say improving their firms' supply-chain performance is one of...Wed, 15 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why companies flunk supply-chain 101]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>14b5b6e0-61b2-4c83-b92b-834f1bf2d5ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/refilling-drug-pipelines-requires-bold-thinking/Big players are hitting the limits of scale. Their strictly functional organization models worked well once, but no longer.Sun, 12 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Refilling drug pipelines requires bold thinking]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>55e418c0-547d-442c-8c85-05e12ed896ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/helping-knowledge-management-be-all-it-can-be/Good KM is not just about distributing knowledge; it's about brokering knowledge.Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Helping Knowledge Management be all it can be]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>2bb185fc-1a31-44db-bc0a-38584d49b70chttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-change-stick-newsletter/Seventy percent of change programs fail. They often fail because leaders shy away from making changes broad enough, deep enough and-above all-swift enough to revive the company.Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Change Stick]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>81cd0be6-158e-4ebf-b130-a8b48bf7aa47https://www.bain.com/insights/zeroing-in-focused-approach-to-business-growth/Companies that focus on their core business—rather than being seduced by newfangled fashions or dreams of becoming a conglomerate—are most likely to succeed. Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Zeroing in: A focused approach to business growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>b270611b-79c0-4d2d-9a00-9a4a885db003https://www.bain.com/insights/ceos-guide-to-the-new-challenges-of-ma-leadership/Succeeding at mergers and acquisition has never been easy. 50-75% of acquisitions actually destroy shareholder value. Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A CEO's guide to the new challenges of M&A leadership]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>809f52b6-e4be-4d13-8829-86bf67e378d0https://www.bain.com/insights/limits-of-scale-bain-brief/Big pharmaceutical companies may need to radically reorganize their businesses around therapeutic franchises if they are to maintain high growth rates.Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The limits of scale]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f29b2dd-5f6d-4d13-9384-206b51c369e3https://www.bain.com/insights/aligning-the-stars-organizing-professionals-to-win/How to Succeed When Professionals Drive ResultsFri, 26 Apr 2002 23:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Aligning the Stars ]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/ff20484c79094a9ba4001673f8a5227d/book-site-aligning-the-stars-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>82dbf1e8-cd68-4912-82ed-e0176cbbac00https://www.bain.com/insights/when-global-strategies-go-wrong/A strong domestic market position and excess cash flow do not guarantee success abroad.Thu, 04 Apr 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[When global strategies go wrong]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications, Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3fa4efc1-12b2-4f5a-80af-9acfe2c4446fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/evolution-of-japanese-companies/In 1990, Japanese companies appraised the "global management model," which originated in US companies, as one of the best management styles.Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Evolution of Japanese Companies]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>7684c5c6-3d03-4ef4-9153-947b4112957ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/debunking-layoff-myths-bain-brief/Popular wisdom says layoffs are the reflex response for most businesses when the economy weakens.Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Debunking layoff myths]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>848d16bc-f92b-4407-acd2-faf164ddecd3https://www.bain.com/insights/foundations-for-growth-how-to-identify-build-disruptive-new-businesses/Many companies proudly think of themselves as innovative. The great majority of them, however, are adept at producing only sustaining innovations—products or services that meet the demands of existing customers in established markets.Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Foundations for Growth: How to identify and build disruptive new businesses]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6f6fec55-0b9b-412c-ae12-dbe624f981c5https://www.bain.com/insights/look-before-you-lay-off/Downsizing in a downturn can do more harm than good.Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Look before you lay off]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>89c7fc5f-0835-467c-917d-e3973c66a567https://www.bain.com/insights/companies-need-to-prepare-for-tough-times-ahead/Don't wait for sudden shifts in your business - plan for them.Thu, 28 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Companies need to prepare for the tough times ahead]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>caf96351-a60b-4a5d-af46-364d4601ea47https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-spot-the-winners-in-distribution/Over the past five years, only 20% of public wholesale distributors in a Bain survey sample managed to beat the S&P 500.Mon, 25 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to spot the winners in distribution]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>4acb8f23-b8a5-4f47-a1e3-6f42a7dcebe9https://www.bain.com/insights/5-weak-points-in-koreas-move-to-hub-ambition/Can Korea become a hub for regional headquarters of multinational corporations? Sat, 23 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[5 weak points in Korea's move to realize "hub ambition"]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>7011faaa-5383-464a-b9f6-a6298ec8ab6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/customer-strategy-key-in-adopting-crm/By many measures, CRM, which harnesses the Internet and other technologies to build customer loyalty, is the hottest growth tool in years.Thu, 14 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer strategy key in adopting CRM]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>53a6b9bb-bebd-4efa-b3cb-9c165e8614c2https://www.bain.com/insights/spotlight-on-viability-of-sa-online-banking/The big South African banks face a tough challenge: ensuring that their Internet business model are sustainable.Wed, 13 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Spotlight on viability of SA online banking]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>712d4fe1-339c-459c-9f9d-ec851efd72e0https://www.bain.com/insights/dealing-with-turbulence/Periods of turbulence can be opportune for making aggressive moves—but only for companies on solid financial footing, and only when a transaction strengthens the buyer's core business.Thu, 07 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Dealing with Turbulence]]><![CDATA[By Gerard du Toit]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Deal]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>07dddcd8-53ea-4ac0-96b7-5713cc23bf1bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-top-wholesalers-succeed/Over the past five years, only 20% of public wholesale distributors beat the S&P 500, according to a recent Bain survey. In fact, most actually destroyed shareholder value.Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How top wholesalers succeed: secrets of a brutal business]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>481eee0d-c145-49a9-b98f-1549ed86ea7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/leadership-testing-ground/Studies show that well over half of all acquisitions actually destroy shareholder value. Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The leadership testing ground]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>51b76aa8-ad2c-4c63-ad7c-eefd83261226https://www.bain.com/insights/who-needs-principles/Once upon a time, having a strategic principle could be more or less important, or more or less powerful, depending on the circumstances surrounding your business. Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Who Needs Principles?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a5a1f829-573f-4b69-9750-013941ce7433https://www.bain.com/insights/making-change-stick/When Bain & Company managers undertook an in-depth study of 21 of the most remarkable transformation stories of recent years they discovered that four simple principles underpinned the success of each one of those companies.Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Change Stick]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>66ae1e97-cc94-4312-974b-f8be810ea5fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/shaping-up-your-supply-chain/Independent research reveals that the average company spends nearly 10% on its supply chain-the sequence of activities that bring materials to manufacturers, take finished goods to retailers, and move inventory onto shelves. Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Shaping up Your Supply Chain]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>77ebd58d-7a81-437f-b4f6-b5f87dbaed01https://www.bain.com/insights/bum-rap/Too often, Wall Street analysts don't give dilutive mergers much respect. They grow anxious that earnings will go down until the deal's synergies kick in.Thu, 21 Feb 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Bum rap]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Deal]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>ce320132-f995-49f1-a608-87f84f23fd6ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-crm-work-newsletter/Customer relationship management (CRM) tools disappoint most users.Fri, 15 Feb 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making CRM Work]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>5af8df85-9e54-4a7b-986f-9e074175f872https://www.bain.com/insights/in-the-vanguard-of-loyalty/In tough business conditions, loyalty still pays.Tue, 12 Feb 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In the vanguard of loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3187ac71-f84e-4f9d-825e-c69980b6c734https://www.bain.com/insights/avoid-the-four-perils-of-crm/The authors' research unveiled four common pitfalls that managers stumble into when trying to implement CRM.Fri, 01 Feb 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Avoid the four perils of CRM]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>9487d2a2-3073-41ba-b996-d4093e22dc32https://www.bain.com/insights/is-there-a-driver-on-your-supply-train/With top supply-chain performers working twice as efficiently as the average, the potential for improvement is huge.Fri, 01 Feb 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Is there a driver on your supply train?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>97701bf0-6c60-4f71-bfbd-b776da6555b0https://www.bain.com/insights/rip-the-band-aid-off-quickly/Too often, management teams that face the daunting challenge of corporate transformation don't move far enough, fast enough, or broadly enough to truly reposition their businesses.Wed, 30 Jan 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rip the band-aid off quickly]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>50c6c7bb-3877-4a0b-9b80-79e697c328fehttps://www.bain.com/insights/on-the-right-track-to-streamlining-supply-chain/Managing inventory is a lot more than ordering the right software; executives need to get the big issues under control. Mon, 21 Jan 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[On the right track to streamlining supply chain]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>3e517ab6-f2ce-46b1-8490-f320aa11de27https://www.bain.com/insights/b-for-asia-financial-sector/Asia's financial-services firms have a long way to go before they earn "A" grades for the overhauls since the last major economic crisis in 1997-1998.Fri, 18 Jan 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B for Asia financial sector]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>9a115f0c-2043-4660-9a73-0d3c9a7b1d4ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/six-thoughts-for-managers-in-new-year/How many companies, or divisions, or departments, have clear visions of where they're going?Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Six thoughts for managers in New Year]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>d52a9e25-c991-47a8-ae0b-f819e6293b29https://www.bain.com/insights/last-legacy-of-dotcom-era/Corporate venturing, which took off during the late 1990s, enables existing corporations to build new businesses from the ground up.Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Last Legacy of the Dotcom Era]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>36e2ce52-15d9-4b4b-8ee3-5bafd919acfchttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-m-and-a-work-a-note-for-ceos/Why do most M&As fail? Studies have shown that one in five M&As fall through after the deal has been signed, and of those that don't fall through, more than half will actually destroy shareholder value.Tue, 18 Dec 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making M&As work - a note for CEOs]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>4a575966-a8fe-412d-9612-4abbb54dfd39https://www.bain.com/insights/five-new-years-resolutions-to-shape-up-supply-chains/Businesses haven't got much to cheer about this holiday season. But they can take steps to roll back inefficiencies and capture savings.Sat, 15 Dec 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Five New Year's Resolutions to Shape Up Supply Chains]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>cd46e40b-94fe-4326-8578-149e74ba24b4https://www.bain.com/insights/weakest-links-in-the-supply-chain/Managing an inventory is about more than selecting the right software. Tue, 11 Dec 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Weakest links in the supply chain]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>bde88590-f44e-4fa6-98d5-71571e028c95https://www.bain.com/insights/why-and-how-of-merger-success/Mergers are back near the top of CEOs' agendas as master strategy tools.Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The 'why' and 'how' of merger success]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>73608994-d5fa-4e11-8b48-793161d56cd3https://www.bain.com/insights/in-a-downturn-manage-for-the-upturn/There's mounting evidence that many UK business leaders are responding to economic slowdown with widespread cutbacks. Wrong move. Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In a downturn, manage for the upturn]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a21affc4-fbe3-495a-928f-8ea1f2084d73https://www.bain.com/insights/rip-the-band-aid-off-quickly-mandarin-version/Too often, management teams that face the daunting challenge of corporate transformation don't move far enough, fast enough, or broadly enough to truly reposition their businesses.Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rip the band-aid off quickly (Mandarin version)]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[People and Organization, Performance Improvement, Change Management]]><![CDATA[English]]>71431645-5d55-43f8-a87d-9284609fba77https://www.bain.com/insights/going-digital-amid-the-grit-european-business-journal/A Bain survey finds 62% of senior executives say their firms fail to take advantage of the Internet, while EuropeÆs old-line manufacturers are giving lessons in making e-business work.Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Going Digital Amid the Grit]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>3b8134c9-6ec6-4a71-bb88-a67b969edf82https://www.bain.com/insights/going-digital-amid-the-grit/A Bain survey finds 62% of senior executives say their firms fail to take advantage of the Internet, while EuropeÆs old-line manufacturers are giving lessons in making e-business work.Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Going digital amid the grit]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization, Performance Improvement]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8f3eccc-7106-41d9-bc58-d1dac8126cdahttps://www.bain.com/insights/whats-changing-the-face-of-automotive/Trends and drivers in the automotive industry as well as an outlook on the years to come.Tue, 27 Nov 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What's changing the face of the automotive industry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>eedeab87-e48b-43a2-b6c0-467e3eebef63https://www.bain.com/insights/strategic-thinking-is-key-in-bad-times/Even before the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States, business executives were paddling furiously to get through the economic doldrums. Now it is almost certain that the crossing will be longer and harder.Mon, 19 Nov 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategic thinking is key in bad times]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>c1908527-aae2-43e7-a688-1a33d8a182bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-think-strategically-in-recession/The authors offer three specific practices and numerous "what-if" scenarios that will help your company get through the tough times to come.Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to think strategically in a recession]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>f2b5d625-3530-4344-a6af-5ada732a5f30https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-the-leaders/In industry after industry, the supply-chain leaders have opened up a dramatic performance gap over their more average rivals.Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lessons from the Leaders]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain Mgmt. Review]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>005af747-c1f2-4d8c-b1f4-16bb25bb5c7dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/buying-into-japan-inc-hbr/Now may be the ideal time to acquire a Japanese company.Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Buying into Japan Inc.]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>223ab57a-e45a-41cc-90ac-03a9c1a7345fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/situational-strategies/An economic downturn or sharp disruption from a new technology does not automatically mean that everyone loses.Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Situational Strategies]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>040ccefe-ab41-4325-b4f3-11b6c9538228https://www.bain.com/insights/making-crm-work/Economic turbulence is forcing companies to sharpen their focus on customer loyalty.Tue, 30 Oct 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making CRM Work]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby and Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>d56ca5e4-670c-4e33-9410-9847bc4a1249https://www.bain.com/insights/aggressive-growth-strategies-are-key-to-surviving-recession/As economic slowdown deepens, companies must do what may not come naturally. Mon, 29 Oct 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Aggressive growth strategies are key to surviving recession]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[English]]>495d5551-6b97-4cdc-aa39-4fab18e9d622https://www.bain.com/insights/prescription-for-cutting-costs-bain-brief/In the current downturn, most companies are tightening their belts. But too many are missing their biggest opportunity to contain costs: building loyal relationships with their best customers and with their own employees.Thu, 25 Oct 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Prescription for Cutting Costs]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Accelerated Performance Transformation]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa46a40e-2877-489c-9c5c-8bddcc2f6399https://www.bain.com/insights/guard-that-home-base/Our global study of growth over the last decade, across more than 1800 companies, demonstrated that many companies hit trouble straying too far from their core business.Mon, 15 Oct 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Guard That Home Base]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[South China Morning Post]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>414819a5-3942-4210-9216-40cd7d3718bbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/satisfaction-the-false-path-to-employee-loyalty/Perks and benefits can help you attract, retain, and satisfy the talent you want at your company, but happy employees are not the same as loyal employees.Fri, 05 Oct 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Satisfaction: The False Path to Employee Loyalty]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>718f2ba5-a147-4ab4-89fc-b0ab4a0cea60https://www.bain.com/insights/create-value-with-m-and-a/Although China market is unlikely to see mega-mergers such as that of HP and Compaq in the short term, we are no longer new to M&A.Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Create Value with M&A]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>365d830b-9362-46b0-83fd-a9292c461315https://www.bain.com/insights/supply-chain-survey/Did you know a recent study found that the top supply-chain performers spent only 4.2% of revenue on supply-chain costs compared to almost 10% for average performers in the same industry? Sat, 08 Sep 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Supply-Chain Survey]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>2cf3378c-4958-4439-8f01-b42589d83ee9https://www.bain.com/insights/6-ways-to-lead-mergers-to-results/Driving the integration and making the tough calls are the most critical functions for leaders to manage mergers and acquisitions.Mon, 03 Sep 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[6 ways to lead mergers to results]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>72e37eb4-db52-454d-a122-00ee080253d9https://www.bain.com/insights/which-management-tools-are-the-most-popular/Bain & Company's annual Management Tools Survey finds that in today's turbulent economy, executives opt for "tried and true" tools such as Strategic Planning to manage costs and corporate direction.Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Which Management Tools are the Most Popular?]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>7c536075-85a5-494b-a595-c8b917be8fd2https://www.bain.com/insights/tools-of-the-trade-conventional-vs-new-economy/According to Bain & Company's latest worldwide annual survey of management tools, six of every ten senior executives say the Internet has been fully exploited, and in Asia, conventional methods outweigh new economy tools 1.5:1.Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Tools of the Trade - Conventional vs New Economy]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>8fcca50e-3957-4ff3-9ba4-6fbb5fdee10bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/post-merger-manoeuvres-dos-and-donts/Over the next few months, as a number of the recently announced mergers in Singapore close, the new management teams will need to make a staggering number of decisions.Mon, 20 Aug 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Post-merger manoeuvres - dos and don'ts]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>566b92be-9259-40e3-aa4c-bf59b8cf9ce9https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-the-prices-right/When no precedent exists to guide analysts in assessing the value of an alliance, the task of justifying a price to shareholders falls to those who lead the deal.Thu, 16 Aug 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting the prices right]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>3c484c10-8289-49e5-afaa-164b8aaff0e1https://www.bain.com/insights/listen-to-real-actors/This is the third in a series of articles summarizing a report entitled "Korea: Knowledge Exporting Nation."Wed, 15 Aug 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Listen to Real Actors]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Social Impact]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5893c52-3b45-4e2d-810e-2bafb4708f55https://www.bain.com/insights/downside-of-downsizing-job-losses-often-produce-greater-costs-than-benefits/The smartest companies ask themselves a few questions before they jettison workers.Mon, 13 Aug 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Downside of downsizing: Job losses often produce greater costs than benefits]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[English]]>2dbde3b3-9188-4c98-95a4-9d4bbee6afefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/software-strategy-what-isvs-can-learn-as-asp-wave-turns-to-vapor/Four steps ISVs should take to establish a strong market position.Mon, 13 Aug 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Software Strategy: What ISVs can learn as ASP wave turns to vapor]]><![CDATA[By Ashish Singh]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Technology, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>40b6b2fb-e8ae-436a-a857-50e03a0e504chttps://www.bain.com/insights/loyalty-rules-how-todays-leaders-build-lasting-relationships/How Today's Leaders Build Lasting RelationshipsSat, 11 Aug 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Loyalty Rules! ]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld and Rob Markey]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/309e727dac7542c39924cfb3de810f38/book-site-loyalty-rules-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing, Net Promoter System®]]><![CDATA[English]]>22010e2e-6269-43a6-a001-ea3cb2fefff2https://www.bain.com/insights/a-disciplined-path-to-profits/Corporate venturing offers a disciplined path to profits.Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Disciplined Path to Profits]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/financialtimes1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Financial Times]]><![CDATA[English]]>3024eaa0-a4d1-4a0f-b03f-3ec18da255a8https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2001-global-results-presentation/Eight years of data continue to separate fleeting fads from enduring strategies.Fri, 06 Jul 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools 2001: Global Results Presentation]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>0c839886-50ff-4942-aaaf-908560029a46https://www.bain.com/insights/fusing-at-full-speed-bain-brief/Chief executives face few challenges more risky than integrating two businesses.Mon, 02 Jul 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fusing at Full Speed]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>5b5eab30-a03c-4508-97d9-bc3fe257e582https://www.bain.com/insights/fear-is-never-a-substitute-for-strategy/Despite what you may have heard, Napster—the Internet service that lets users illegally copy and download tunes—could well prove to be the warm-up band for the major music labels' best gig in the past 100 years.Mon, 02 Jul 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fear is Never a Substitute for Strategy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>a800b7a9-2f34-4de5-a7c5-888f8770df2ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/merger-mania-set-to-affect-dotcoms/Amidst the rubble of Asia's short-lived tech boom, hundreds of under-capitalised start-ups are still struggling for survival. Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Merger mania set to affect dotcoms]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>376acf0d-d3cc-44ef-8e1a-629812fc901ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/lead-for-loyalty/The greater the loyalty a company engenders among its customers, employees, suppliers, and shareholders, the greater the profits it reaps.Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Lead for Loyalty]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>efed6a3c-73ac-42cd-b3ca-5e89f7781a9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/viewpoint-look-at-amex-and-schwab-before-leaping-into-corporate-ventures/Corporate venturing is in fashion. But it is causing a lot of frustration, in part because executives are not going about it right. Fri, 29 Jun 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Viewpoint: Look - at Amex and Schwab Models - Before Leaping into Corporate Ventures]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>d7ef9f68-67bd-4411-a708-afc06ba50d46https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2001-executives-vote-for-tried-true-tools-to-navigate-downturn/If soft sales following a year of chaotic growth have your company whipsawing from expansion to layoffs, you'll appreciate the insights of 451 senior executives from around the world who responded to Bain & Company's 8th annual Management Tools Survey.Fri, 15 Jun 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools 2001: Executives Vote for "Tried & True" Tools to Navigate Downturn]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>f68e4090-8f02-4c86-99a0-e00ad650e825https://www.bain.com/insights/a-strong-core-business-is-key/Over the past decade's unprecedented and uninterrupted economic boom, 90% of all companies failed to achieve even modest sustained growth rates.Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Strong Core Business Is Key to Profitable Growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>ff7005c9-857b-45db-975f-f2ed7c477a5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/desperately-seeking-growth-virtues-of-tending-to-your-core/The answer to profitability lies in examining your core businesses.Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Desperately Seeking Growth: The virtues of tending to your core]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>4354020d-2ebc-4ba8-8da1-a1306958bb92https://www.bain.com/insights/more-evolution-than-revolution/Since the advent of the Asian financial crisis, commercial banks in the region have been increasingly reliant upon fee-generating trade finance products.Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[More evolution than revolution]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>42e7bec8-1aeb-4004-b844-36d8263f646bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/moving-upward-in-downturn/To understand how successful companies combat declines in demand, Bain & Company analyzed 377 Fortune 500 companies that lived through industry slumps and economic recessions over the last two decades and interviewed nearly 200 of their senior executives.Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Moving upward in a downturn]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>78fa6b62-0785-4110-8802-6fa1a90e0a69https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-get-hammered-by-management-fads/An estimated 10,000 business books have been published worldwide over the past three years. Beware.Mon, 21 May 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Don't Get Hammered by Management Fads]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6e4f6579-d662-4343-b280-bfe6d8fe471dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/asp-model-still-has-a-way-to-go/Very few of the new ASP start-ups in Asia have developed a viable track record or offered robust service level agreements to compensate for customer downtime. Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[ASP Model Still Has a Way to Go]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>b4838737-e9ca-4a62-8d7e-1e632d90a183https://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-corner-office-strategy-into-frontline-action/In today's rapidly changing world, companies must integrate decentralized decision making with coherent, strategic action. A well-crafted, skillfully implemented strategic principle lets them strike that delicate balance.Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Transforming corner-office strategy into frontline action]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy, People and Organization]]><![CDATA[English]]>cf031e01-0b89-4ad2-96c9-ef92281022a1https://www.bain.com/insights/making-institutional-web-enablement-pay/The opportunities for institutional trading houses to profit from the Internet have received far less media attention than their retail brokerage counterparts.Mon, 30 Apr 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Institutional Web-Enablement Pay]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>0fe7767d-be34-4e43-b22f-17f312c0a1fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/napster-detractors-miss-a-beat/The threat of piracy pales in comparison to opportunity for greater profits.Fri, 06 Apr 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Napster Detractors Miss a Beat]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>5c83cfe9-fc0b-4fb3-a1ac-b094d54e4698https://www.bain.com/insights/in-pursuit-of-growth/As the economy slows, chief executives may be tempted to blames the downturn for disappointing profits and revenue growth. Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[In pursuit of growth]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>81de130e-0938-4866-99b2-6271002e1323https://www.bain.com/insights/asian-portals-feel-the-squeeze/As the capital markets continue to punish the few listed Asian portals, the survivors will need to understand the fundamental economics behind portal profitability.Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asian Portals Feel the Squeeze]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>4c5e4d56-0858-47fa-9e33-875d949b5513https://www.bain.com/insights/the-complexity-of-managing-complexity/More discriminating customers are forcing proliferation of product types and demanding service through more channels than ever. For suppliers, managing SKU profusion means more than just trimming fat.Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Complexity of Managing Complexity]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>42f500ab-8b29-479d-8aba-650052fb8c96https://www.bain.com/insights/focus-on-your-core-for-profitable-growth/Identifying growth opportunities is a tricky business.Wed, 21 Mar 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Focus on Your Core for Profitable Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[The Business Times]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1d78b91c-a7bd-4773-a2a8-3838b6383b6dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/getting-the-price-right-the-power-of-strategic-intent-in-deal-making/When no precedent exists to guide analysts in assessing the value of an alliance, the task of justifying a price to shareholders falls to those who lead the deal.Tue, 20 Mar 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Getting the price right: The power of strategic intent in deal-making]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b8acc82c-97a7-4206-998a-11cad5bb126fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/looking-for-profitable-growth-you-may-need-a-map/Senior executives should be worried. About 40 of the nation's top 200 CEOs were replaced last year - twice the ratio replaced a year earlier - mostly because they failed to deliver satisfactory growth and earnings.Thu, 15 Feb 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Looking for Profitable Growth? You May Need a Map.]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>bc0f7353-66ac-459a-820e-049aa39d96a3https://www.bain.com/insights/digital-management-win-with-principles/Now is time for Asian companies to win with management principles. Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Digital Managment, Win With Principles: Practical Strategic Advises From a Top Management Consultant]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>768613b9-420f-4934-8857-02554a6f1d96https://www.bain.com/insights/market-size-does-not-equal-profit/Even in the most attractive Asian internet brokerage markets, online brokerages are discovering that a large potential market is not necessarily a very profitable one. Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Market size does not equal profit]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>c88be355-692e-4595-94fd-5b75181e0407https://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-and-techniques-2001/Strategic Planning, Benchmarking, Pay-for-Performance, Outsourcing, Customer Segmentation, Reengineering, Balanced Scorecard, and Total Quality Management are among the many management tools that companies have experimented with in recent years. Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools & Techniques: A survey]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>380ec8b3-7cea-40a8-8df8-6a749268c97dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/management-tools-2001-an-executives-guide/In 1983, Bain & Company and Strategic Leadership Forum launched a multi-year research project to help managers get the facts about management tools and define them. Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Management Tools 2001: An Executive's Guide]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>64b65ed7-5d7f-43da-bec4-6734b182e2dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/back-to-the-future-the-reemergence-of-strategic-ma/GE wrestled Honeywell from the arms of United Technologies in October, while AOL and Time Warner hope to seal their merger deal this month.Fri, 15 Dec 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Back to the Future: The reemergence of Strategic M&A]]><![CDATA[By Orit Gadiesh and Charles Ormiston]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>b107fc4f-d161-4ca7-9d52-d2bda45d52cfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/best-of-bain-in-harvard-business-review/We don't write reports, but we do publish practical insights to help business leaders outperform their industries.Thu, 30 Nov 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Best of Bain in Harvard Business Review]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>5f94044b-cdef-40c1-8a23-6538f8f04e16https://www.bain.com/insights/why-latin-banks-are-positioned-to-lead-b2b/In Latin America, unlike in the U.S, traditional banks are well positioned to be leaders in B2B e-commerce.Wed, 08 Nov 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Why Latin Banks Are Positioned to Lead B2B]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>63051f77-2b95-4ed3-aa52-e65d4dbbe7a4https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-banking-strategies-for-international-markets-lessons-learned-latin-america/Latin America is showing the US a thing or two more than just flashy soccer moves. In the banking sector, it's how to nail B2B e-commerce.Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Banking Strategies for International Markets: Lessons Learned from Latin America]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a337c7f-468b-435d-8207-c35518d68d5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/mobile-markets-on-the-move/Successful mobile operators will be those who seek to redefine their economics and upside opportunities by reconfiguring their entire business model.Wed, 25 Oct 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Mobile Markets on the Move]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>17395a90-96ac-4944-844c-b7a9b3657478https://www.bain.com/insights/fad-or-failure-of-the-month-managers-must-decide/How do executives decide whether to spend millions on re-engineering, knowledge management, mission statements, core competencies or some other management tool or technique that consultants sell to companies around the world? Wed, 18 Oct 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fad or Failure of the Month: Managers Must Decide]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Business Day]]><![CDATA[English]]>23dfa9b5-256d-413f-8137-9a605474b97bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-narrow-path-to-victory-for-b2b-exchanges-newsletter/The hype is over for business-to-business exchanges. The true path to value is just emerging.Sun, 15 Oct 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Narrow Path To Victory for B2B Exchanges]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8103dd9-7be2-4694-ad43-32070d7d696ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/latin-american-ventures-point-way-for-banks-to-cash-in/Latin America's banking sector is showing the United States how to nail business-to-business electronic commerce.Fri, 13 Oct 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Latin American Ventures Point the Way For Banks to Cash in on B-to-B]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>44e64068-c2aa-4e36-8ad9-2f740ce8563dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/partnering-online-brokers-in-customer-acquisition-game/With a repute for swift customer acquisition, online brokers are becoming an attractive engine for customer growth in the banking business. Wed, 20 Sep 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Partnering Online Brokers In The Customer Acquisition Game]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>0aa79c19-7d6a-4b1a-a3f7-37272ec80b51https://www.bain.com/insights/harnessing-the-internet-to-make-your-company-more-valuable/Look beyond the hype to real and practical opportunities to employ Internet strategies to reduce costs, deepen customer relationships and more efficiently structure all business interactions.Fri, 15 Sep 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Harnessing the Internet to Make Your Company More Valuable]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>f8429904-2a1b-467e-9a74-d05aff4b35d3https://www.bain.com/insights/b2c-storm-survivors-four-signs-of-seaworthiness/So is it time for the smart rats to leave a sinking ship? Is all B2C e-commerce going under? Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2C Storm Survivors: Four signs of seaworthiness]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>599bb088-1687-4e10-a0a9-b9c2d880a7f4https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-the-big-box-retailers/Some manufacturers are turning relationships with megaretailers into a competitive advantage.Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Winning with the big-box retailers]]><![CDATA[By Eric Schwalm and David Harding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>721b2b5d-a1bc-4902-8b4b-64952febc275https://www.bain.com/insights/b2b-exchanges-the-narrow-path-to-victory/The hype is over for business-to-business exchanges. The true path to value is just emerging.Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2B Exchanges: The Narrow Path to Victory]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>05186740-e659-4a75-8c4a-840a57ac2919https://www.bain.com/insights/narrow-path-to-victory-for-b2b-exchanges/Bain & Company vice presidents Michael Collins and Phil Schefter suggest ways in which B2B exchange operators can still turn a profit.Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The narrow path to victory for B2B exchanges]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[HBR.org]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>85b29ca2-5b9d-4b68-9f8d-7f8d4824789chttps://www.bain.com/insights/b2c-survivors-four-signs-of-seaworthiness-newsletter/So is it time for the smart rats to leave a sinking ship? Is all B2C e-commerce going under?Tue, 15 Aug 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[B2C Survivors: Four Signs of Seaworthiness]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>ec68fd13-7455-4a71-8ac6-f19238e8c263https://www.bain.com/insights/1999-management-tools-techniques-senior-executive-survey/Seven years of data separate fleeting fads from enduring strategies. Bain & Company's annual 'Management Tools & Techniques' survey shows that management tool usage has declined.Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[1999 Management Tools & Techniques Senior Executive Survey]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>e2afc64a-82d1-44d7-9e58-f29715bd0a5dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-empire-strikes-back-in-latin-america-internet-strategies/Latin American Internet start-ups have received considerable attention. In the last eighteen months they have captured over $1.84 billion dollars of private funding.Wed, 12 Jul 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Empire Strikes Back in Latin America]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>a4dad9e0-dd25-47bf-8829-7fbfccd0e893https://www.bain.com/insights/empire-strikes-back-in-latin-america/Latin American Internet start-ups have received considerable attention. In the last eighteen months they have captured over $1.84 billion dollars of private funding.Wed, 12 Jul 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Empire Strikes Back in Latin America]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>9ce87f50-6a66-4ba1-89f5-ac2eb9c7c434https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-acquisition-driving-internet-bank-broker-deals/Online banks are faltering. NetBank has fallen 75% from its July 1999 high, and WingspanBank is up for sale. The reason? They can't bring customers in quickly enough.Fri, 07 Jul 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Customer Acquisition Driving Internet Bank-Broker Deals]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>cb5df742-88ba-45f5-a041-2b5019fcb27ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/e-loyalty-your-secret-weapon-on-the-web/The unique economics of e-business make customer loyalty more important than ever.Sat, 01 Jul 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[E-Loyalty: Your Secret Weapon on the Web]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld and Phil Schefter]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>1cc2af42-6339-4533-af5a-13be1f2602bdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/fighting-fire-with-water-from-channel-conflict-to-confluence/Some retailers are paralyzed into inaction by fear of cannibalizing their existing business. Sat, 01 Jul 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Fighting Fire with Water—from Channel Conflict to Confluence]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>880e14dc-ab22-4862-86c5-c3512b2a82e8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-empire-strikes-back-in-latin-america-latin-american-finance/Latin American Internet start-ups have received considerable attention. In the last eighteen months they have captured over $1.84 billion dollars of private funding.Fri, 30 Jun 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Empire Strikes Back in Latin America]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>87fae0b4-b3ed-426a-8d68-221f82f8dd4chttps://www.bain.com/insights/delighting-customers-online/The novelty of online shopping is wearing off, and customers are impatient with out-of-stock products, poor product information, and technical glitches.Tue, 20 Jun 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Delighting Customers Online]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>3437b3d7-2c05-42a5-b405-62324604d577https://www.bain.com/insights/japans-big-hang-up/High rates, preferential treatment and weak antitrust laws allow Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., a former wholly state-owned monopoly, to stave off competition, critics charge, while saddling customers with some of the highest local phone charges in the industrialized world. Sun, 04 Jun 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Japan's Big Hang-Up]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>dbd61657-24eb-44e9-a9c4-d9c99a726498https://www.bain.com/insights/will-big-get-nimble-or-nimble-get-big/The next few years will see a battle between incumbent telco conglomerators seeking security in size and new entrants seeking growth through focus.Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Will Big Get Nimble, Or Nimble Get Big?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>3891c184-a8db-4202-a7ab-62db6c45c52dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/strategies-for-corporate-growth/Firms can adopt a number of strategic principles to achieve sustained, profitable growth.Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategies for Corporate Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>aa2301e5-660b-42d6-954c-7cce805fb794https://www.bain.com/insights/panning-for-gold-the-power-of-customer-segmentation-in-online-retailing/All customers are not created equal.Wed, 31 May 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Panning for Gold: The Power of Customer Segmentation in Online Retailing]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>439e1b13-4872-43cb-ae06-2d6da5c0e43chttps://www.bain.com/insights/japans-new-wave-of-m-a/As the much-heralded Internet tsunami rushes toward Japan, another wave is already breaking over its shores, signaling change of a different kind.Thu, 18 May 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Japan's New Wave of M&A]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>68be85ff-2046-4346-85dc-5867a8518bc6https://www.bain.com/insights/order-fulfillment-delivering-on-the-e-promise/Flawless fulfillment is a key driver of customer retention and long-term profitability. Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Order Fulfillment: Delivering on the E-Promise]]><![CDATA[By Miles Cook and Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>380e2426-71da-4fec-8c5b-fabb90991b5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/assuring-the-price-is-right-online/In a world where competitors are pricing below cost, should a traditional company match prices online or build a sustainable business model and wait out its competitors?Sat, 15 Apr 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Assuring the Price is Right Online]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>b5b9471d-e19f-4234-8078-1998425ccfbbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-value-of-online-customer-loyalty-and-how-you-can-capture-it/A series of studies analyzing the online retail sector found that customer loyalty, measured in repeat purchases and referrals, to be the key driver of profitability for online businesses, even more so than for offline companies.Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Value of Online Customer Loyalty and How You Can Capture It]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>556613fb-61c9-4fc8-8091-40817987b7c6https://www.bain.com/insights/a-wake-up-call-for-asian-telcos/Former monopoly telco management teams can no longer pursue the strategies and business models of the past.Thu, 16 Mar 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[A Wake-Up Call for Asian Telcos]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/wsj-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Wall Street Journal]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[English]]>e8fe8175-f1cb-4df8-a05b-3b0105e9b160https://www.bain.com/insights/the-starbucks-effect/Starbucks made coffee hip. Its success set off a chain reaction of innovation that boosted the whole category's profits.Wed, 01 Mar 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Starbucks effect]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>807d6400-92ea-417c-b803-76484aa9f70ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/viewpoints-how-to-measure-web-performance/The question traditional financial services providers should be asking themselves is what, exactly, are they getting for their Internet investments?Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Viewpoints: How to Measure Web Performance]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>428bf91f-4b69-417b-a536-d76f58e931achttps://www.bain.com/insights/health-care-viewpoint-ehealth-strategic-implications-of-the-internet-for-health-care-businesses/Most health care executives are still debating how e-commerce should be prioritized and addressed against already challenging business agendas.Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Health Care Viewpoint #13: e-Health: Strategic Implications of the Internet for Health Care Businesses]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>460aa4ed-e058-447b-b04b-900764237fa8https://www.bain.com/insights/unbundling-the-telecoms-conglomerate/While some telecoms CEOs seek greater scale and scope through ever larger transactions, a new breed of more focused competitors is emerging.Thu, 02 Dec 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Unbundling the Telecoms Conglomerate]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>c2870fe1-5578-4e8b-9eb3-7661d8f718f4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-jenga-phenomenon-how-ecommerce-is-reassembling-industry/The game of Jenga, named after the Swahili word for "construction," challenges each player to remove as many blocks as possible from a cross-hatched tower of wooden beams.Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Jenga Phenomenon: How eCommerce Is Reassembling Industry]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Financial Services, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>834e5ee1-7962-4faa-b24d-8ff554a1207fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/copy-of-strategy-template/Creating sustained growth is the primary task of the CEO-a task in which, research shows, 86 out of 100 fail.Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Strategies for Growth]]><![CDATA[By Chris Zook and James Allen]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>86fd71e1-3307-476c-a0fb-d464b62997d0https://www.bain.com/insights/ready-or-not-on-line-revo-hits-asia/There are still many executives in Asia who feel that perhaps, just perhaps, the Internet won't affect their business. Tue, 22 Jun 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Ready Or Not, the On-Line Revo Hits Asia]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>e1165995-c075-4d1e-97f6-7bc7bbfcd3c1https://www.bain.com/insights/copy-of-perform-improv-templates/Winning supplier strategies in an evolving auto industry.Tue, 15 Jun 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Dawn of the Mega Supplier]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Automotive, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Divestitures and Spin-offs, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>44882082-983e-4f66-8f25-d8fed74149d9https://www.bain.com/insights/globalization-profit-or-peril/Globalization is often heralded as the panacea for gaining competitive advantage over old-style multinationals. Thu, 10 Jun 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Globalization: Profit or Peril?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>1e559ae5-4036-4fc6-acac-f00d09143e66https://www.bain.com/insights/rebuilding-banking-piecemeal-on-web/Charles Farkas and Bob Bechek draw an analogy between the game of Jenga and e-commerce companies.Fri, 28 May 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Rebuilding Banking Piecemeal, on Web]]><![CDATA[By Bob Bechek]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Private Equity]]><![CDATA[English]]>8d7a92ad-08fc-4b46-bec8-ca8e120a1990https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-customer-service/Customer service challenges are going to continue to increase. Tomorrow's winning businesses will be those who get five things right.Fri, 28 May 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Future of Customer Service]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail, Telecommunications]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A Due Diligence, Supply Chain, Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>76dc75bd-b428-4fd8-9ab5-0b68d64a7da0https://www.bain.com/insights/effective-ways-to-capture-knowledge/Capturing knowledge is a difficult task in today's fast-moving virtual organizationsMon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Effective Ways to Capture Knowledge]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>195c06eb-7831-4590-8787-9be2747b6babhttps://www.bain.com/insights/whats-your-strategy-for-managing-knowledge/The authors have found two very different knowledge management strategies in place, driven by the company's competitive strategy.Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What's your strategy for managing knowledge?]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>8a3cb019-b87c-456f-bf9b-1897833aaf03https://www.bain.com/insights/cross-selling-is-still-about-knowing-customer/The banking industry is rife with sour tales of the cross-sell that could have been. And they are set to reach epic proportions after banks' recent buying spree of nonbank financial service businesses. Mon, 04 Jan 1999 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Cross-Selling is Still About Knowing the Customer]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/americanbanker_1_1440x810.png<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[American Banker]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>2d813940-cfad-4a5d-8edd-f5706f90cfc0https://www.bain.com/insights/managing-innovation-strategy/A step by step guide to making innovation strategy a top management priority.Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Managing Innovation Strategy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences, Financial Services, Utilities & Renewables, Energy & Natural Resources]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions]]><![CDATA[English]]>6eaf0c39-a778-4f81-9949-9727cfe2ef52https://www.bain.com/insights/whats-todays-special-at-the-consultants-cafe/How do executives decide whether to spend $30 million on reengineering, knowledge management, mission statements, core competencies, or some other management tool or technique?Mon, 07 Sep 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[What's Today's Special at the Consultant's Cafe?]]><![CDATA[By Darrell Rigby]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>47d4504b-505d-4b02-aefa-e7fdcf1a93aahttps://www.bain.com/insights/right-away-and-all-at-once/Five lessons learned from the dramatic turnaround of a once dysfunctional airline.Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Right away and all at once: How we saved Continental]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Aviation, Advanced Manufacturing & Services]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>23a049d5-32c3-40ab-befa-9e032626a3b7https://www.bain.com/insights/short-term-results-litmus-test-for-success-in-china/Despite concerns about the continuation of China's economic boom and the country's political future, multinationals are flocking to China.Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Short Term Results: The Litmus Test For Success in China]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>6ea2690f-e6c5-4a89-802d-6c94c09e8c5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/asian-banks-can-learn-from-their-competitors/Asian banks are in for the fight of their lives. Wed, 22 Jul 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Asian Banks Can Learn From Their Competitors]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[Financial Services]]><![CDATA[English]]>e36fe217-8a24-4b18-9625-506ff16a9564https://www.bain.com/insights/profit-pools-a-fresh-look-at-strategy/Outlining Bain's profit pool concept, the authors describe the importance of creating strategies that result in profitable growth and states that managers need to look beyond revenues to see the shape of their industry's profit pool.Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Profit pools: A fresh look at strategy]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>85249536-11f2-497e-947d-c6b45f110a6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-map-your-industrys-profit-pool/Do you know where the money’s being made in your industry?Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[How to map your industry's profit pool]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Strategy]]><![CDATA[English]]>70dfce52-f816-4f34-a47c-7fb1e53c7b2fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-survey-the-new-economy/The new rules: mastering the challenges of the new economy. Information is fast becoming a battleground on which companies are either destroyed or fortified for explosive growth.Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[CEO Survey: The New Economy]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[English]]>2ca796c2-f92b-4b08-b295-29fbc8425345https://www.bain.com/insights/trade-spending-investment-or-expense/How to maximize returns from trade promotions.Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Trade Spending: Investment or Expense?]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Brief]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[Strategy, Supply Chain]]><![CDATA[English]]>7cc0b790-f2d1-428e-8ede-95d60775f5afhttps://www.bain.com/insights/your-brands-best-strategy/What really drives profit? In consumer goods market share alone is not the answer.Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Your brand's best strategy]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>4b4036fb-ea7f-4721-847f-5870466f99behttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-local-knowledge-global/David Martin, chief operating officer of Lexington Labs, was apprehensive about the upcoming meeting with his senior sales executives. Just a few years earlier, when the pharmaceutical company enjoyed extraordinary success, gatherings with the sales force had seemed like celebrations. Wed, 01 May 1996 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Making Local Knowledge Global]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Healthcare & Life Sciences]]><![CDATA[English]]>06a381d6-e779-4139-be17-85d5cb14d8fdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ways-chief-executive-officers-lead/Through analyzing interviews with 160 chief executives around the world, the authors identified five approaches to leadership, each with a singular focus: strategy, people, expertise, controls, or change.Wed, 01 May 1996 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The ways chief executive officers lead]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[English]]>6836013b-10ef-45ff-9b85-37e8d698e293https://www.bain.com/insights/wrong-move/The Cleveland Browns are giving business a bad name.Fri, 01 Mar 1996 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Wrong Move]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>421458ba-5b6d-4ea7-959b-242f5921cfc6https://www.bain.com/insights/learning-from-customer-defections/The longer customers stay with a company, the more they are worth.Fri, 01 Mar 1996 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Learning from Customer Defections]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>3bea8a85-95de-4ce3-991b-ee5cc8546e61https://www.bain.com/insights/loyalty-effect-the-hidden-force-behind-growth-profits-and-loyalty-book/The Hidden Force Behind Growth, Profits, and LoyaltyFri, 12 Jan 1996 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The Loyalty Effect]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>https://www.bain.com/contentassets/b54a8450e66d4500987978124be5e9d8/book-site-loyalty-effect-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[brief]]><![CDATA[Book]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>4d219d47-2a68-40eb-aa28-4a4302ae9c8chttps://www.bain.com/insights/brand-vs-private-labels-fighting-to-win/How real is the private-label threat to branded products and what should national-brand manufacturers do about it?Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Brands versus private labels: Fighting to win]]><![CDATA[By David Harding]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products, Retail]]><![CDATA[English]]>229e2fcd-c47c-484f-9316-d412b8270eeahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-users-guide-to-reengineering/Seventy per cent of all reengineering efforts fail, according to the concept's own inventor Michael Hammer. So why should CEOS adopt a concept with only a 30% chance of success? If they do, how can it be made more beneficial? Wed, 01 Sep 1993 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[The User's Guide to Reengineering]]>/globalassets/site-settings-imagery/insights-default-16_9.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Article]]><![CDATA[English]]>7554cba5-06a1-4057-907b-d24b38d4f713https://www.bain.com/insights/loyalty-based-management-hbr/When a company consistently delivers superior value and wins customer loyalty, market share and revenues go up and the cost of acquiring new customers goes down.Mon, 01 Mar 1993 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Loyalty-Based Management]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Consumer Products]]><![CDATA[English]]>3ab19a2c-4a67-4a37-b525-17d6a4725539https://www.bain.com/insights/zero-defections-quality-comes-to-services-harvard-business-review-hbr/By listening to the reasons why customers defect, managers know exactly where the company is falling short and where to direct their resources.Sat, 01 Sep 1990 00:00:00 Z<![CDATA[Zero Defections: Quality Comes to Services]]><![CDATA[By Fred Reichheld]]>/globalassets/insights/trade-and-top-tier-logo-tiles/hbr-1440x810.jpg<![CDATA[article]]><![CDATA[Harvard Business Review]]><![CDATA[Sales and Marketing]]><![CDATA[English]]>