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17 July 2024 13:42

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

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

11 July 2024 08:53

Growth in global electric vehicle sales slows as attention turns to charging infrastructure

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The average share of electric cars in new registrations rose from 14% to 20%, but some major markets saw a decline in this metric Charging infrastructure growth is struggling to keep up in many countries, although 81% of consumers say EV charging has become easier in the past six months China continues to lead our EV Charging Index ranking. Many established e-mobility nations

26 June 2024 09:05

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

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

19 June 2024 09:00

Change in Roland Berger’s leadership team: Edeltraud Leibrock to be appointed to the Global Board of Managing Directors

Edeltraud Leibrock is appointed as a member of the Global Board of Managing Directors responsible for Innovation, effective August 1, 2024 Hasmeet Kaur switches to the automotive industry and joins filter specialist Mann+Hummel
Munich, June 2024: Edeltraud Leibrock, Partner in Roland Berger’s Digital platform, will be appointed to the Global Board of Managing Directors. In

6 June 2024 08:39

European aerospace industry: Full order books, but high hurdles in increasing production

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Roland Berger survey of around 150 companies from Germany, France, and the UK on resilience and structure of supply chains Two-thirds report production disruptions due to supply chain problems; situation worsened compared to 2023 Just under half of the companies are actively working on repositioning or optimizing their supply chain structures; more European and international coo

23 May 2024 09:26

Change of course under Trump: Opportunities and risks for companies worldwide

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Trump's trade policies could trigger a vicious cycle of protectionism and thwart international division of labor Extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would keep the tax burden low but increase US debt by USD 3.4 trillion by 2035 Possible cutbacks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could affect incentives for electric vehicles and renewable energies
Munich, May 2024:

18 April 2024 08:36

The energy and mobility transition: Sending demand for critical raw materials soaring

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Demand for important minerals such as lithium, nickel and copper will be as much as 15 times higher in 2040 than in 2020 Uncertainties around electric vehicle sales growth, technology disruption and price risks as well as long project lead times make resource planning difficult Roland Berger study analyzes the commodity market and demand trends and outlines solutions to mitigat

3 April 2024 15:39

Strategy shift among MedTech companies: Revenue growth replaces profit optimization as top priority

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The MedTech industry's traditionally high margins have fallen sharply in recent years – a new strategy is required The number of companies focusing on revenues has halved – two-thirds now concentrate on maximizing profits instead To increase profitability, MedTech companies focus predominantly on optimizing sales, sourcing/procurement and the supply chain
Munich, April 2024:

28 March 2024 09:49

Roland Berger Launches New Middle East Office in Abu Dhabi's Thriving Business Hub

Abu Dhabi, March 2024: Global management consultancy Roland Berger, announced the inauguration of its new office in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion and underscoring its commitment to the emirate. Situated in Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial district, this strategic move brings Roland Berger’s regional office count to five, joini

20 March 2024 08:29

Positive momentum: European private equity sector expects increased level of M&A transactions with PE involvement

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Having fallen 24% in 2023, activity in the sector is on the rise again thanks to catch-up effects, economic recovery and easier financing conditions Investment targets are growing more attractive, with a particular focus on the technology and pharma industries Transactions are expected mainly in the small- and mid-cap segments, where less debt financing is needed
Munich, Ma

19 March 2024 09:58

Innovations for the manufacturing industry: these are the winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024 with Roland Berger

Munich, March 2024: The winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) 2024 have been announced and will be presented on the website www.MIMAwinners2024.com from today. This is the fifth time that Microsoft Germany and the strategy consultancy Roland Berger have awarded their coveted prize to pioneering solutions for the manufacturing industry. The winners were selected by a high-

1 March 2024 09:00

Roland Berger successfully completes acquisition of Amane Advisors and builds a leadership position in water consulting

Munich/Oxford, March, 2024: Roland Berger has successfully completed its acquisition of Amane Advisors, a strategic consulting firm specializing in water, and resource and energy recovery. With the acquisition of Amane Advisors, Roland Berger strengthens its expertise and offering in water consulting and builds a leading position in this field. The two consulting firms are a strategic and geograph