The So What from BCG

Home to over half of the world’s supply chain activity, Asia is a complex powerhouse. Bitan Datta, BCG’s Asia Pacific leader in manufacturing and supply chains, describes how to balance cost, resilience, and geopolitics in this lively market.   Learn More: Bitan Datta: https://on.bcg.com/49IlBW0 [https://on.bcg.com/49IlBW0]  BCG on Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/3VHFYwN [https://on.bcg.com/3VHFYwN]  How GenAI Reimagines Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/49FwAj3 [https://on.bcg.com/49FwAj3]  CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT [https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT]

The consumer goods industry is facing threats from new competitors, inflation, and changes in consumer behavior. Rohan Sajdeh, global leader of BCG’s consumer practice, outlines how companies can adapt through portfolio reshaping, advanced pricing strategies, and personalized customer experiences. He also discusses how AI and sustainability are shaping the future of the industry.   Learn More:  Rohan Sajdeh: https://on.bcg.com/4ggm0RL [https://on.bcg.com/4ggm0RL]  Consumer Products Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4f2DyQe [https://on.bcg.com/4f2DyQe]  CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT [https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT]

More than half of M&A deals fail, while winning deals can deliver five times the average payoff. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains the importance of a clear plan, thoughtful choice of targets, and strong teamwork. Finally, if company cultures don’t mesh, even the strongest financial deals won’t create lasting value.     Learn More:  Daniel Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/3V2Wlnp [https://on.bcg.com/3V2Wlnp]  M&A Activity by Year: The BCG M&A Report Collection: https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j [https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j]  BCG on M&A: https://on.bcg.com/4hYkp4y [https://on.bcg.com/4hYkp4y]  CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT [https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT]

Hubertus Meinecke, BCG’s global climate and sustainability lead, and Axel Reinaud, CEO of NetZero, discuss what climate startups can learn from large corporations and vice versa. Corporations have capital that startups need but take a long time to make decisions. Startups are fast moving and have strong technical skills but are short on the capital that large corporations can provide.   Learn More:  Hubertus Meinecke: https://on.bcg.com/3AqhSzp [https://on.bcg.com/3AqhSzp]  Axel Reinaud: https://netzero.green/en/team/ [https://netzero.green/en/team/]  NetZero: https://netzero.green/en/ [https://netzero.green/en/]  Green Growth Accelerator: https://on.bcg.com/4furqrQ [https://on.bcg.com/4furqrQ]  CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT [https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT]

Judith Wallenstein, leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory, explains how chiefs of staff help CEO’s succeed and identify the characteristics that matter most in this role. The best chiefs of staff have integrity, confidence, and a selfless commitment to their boss —becoming part of a CEO’s inner circle by staying out of the spotlight.  Learn More:  Judith Wallenstein: https://on.bcg.com/402EekT [https://on.bcg.com/402EekT]  CEO Agenda: https://on.bcg.com/400T1MM [https://on.bcg.com/400T1MM]  How CEOs Can Find the Right Chief of Staff: https://on.bcg.com/3NowT7K [https://on.bcg.com/3NowT7K]  CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT [https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT]