Think:Act

Think:Act is an acclaimed magazine by Roland Berger designed to assist top executives in steering through the complexities of today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. It highlights significant changes occurring globally and their effects on companies, pinpoints emerging and existing business trends, and provides in-depth insights into the newest management concepts.

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The future of visual affects and animation: AI-Driven Innovations

1 month ago | rolandberger.com | Michael Knott |Michael MacLaren

ByMichael Knott andMichael MacLaren AI promises to revolutionize the VFX (visual affects) and animation industry, but AI is not new to this industry. While practical generative AI use cases are still emerging, the true value and cost remain uncertain. We evaluated potential use cases to determine the most promising opportunities.
The digital grasp on human minds

2 months ago | rolandberger.com | Grace Browne

by Grace Browne Photos by Roderick Aichinger Overflowing with apps and prompts to interact, smartphones promised the world for a place in our pockets. Now there's a call to reconsider if this symbiotic relationship is truly beneficial, or parasitic instead. The earliest cellular phone, first released in 1983, was Motorola's DynaTAC. It was better known as "The Brick," weighing in at over a kilogram and costing around $10,000 in today's money.
The corporate commitment to purpose

2 months ago | rolandberger.com | Will Hutton

by Will Hutton Illustrations by Jan Robert Dünnweller One step back, two steps forward – purpose remains on the march. Unwavering corporate commitment is needed to make it work. It should not need to be said, but companies are social organisms populated by human beings. Of course, they are supported by contractual relationships and, to stay alive, must make profits over time.
Decom: A new route to fiber returns?

Nov 20, 2024 | rolandberger.com | Michael Knott |Gary Taylor

ByMichael Knott andGary Taylor Fiber deployment has underperformed, with promised growth failing to materialize and cleaning up the legacy copper network proving difficult. However, Roland Berger's report reveals that a holistic approach to copper and PSTN decommissioning can deliver significant financial returns, restoring fiber deployment's original promise. The report highlights the economic and carbon benefits of decommissioning, debunking common myths.
Trends to watch: The future of European retail payments

Nov 5, 2024 | rolandberger.com | Viktoria Danzer |Christian Hartmann |Sandra Scherzo

ByViktoria Danzer,Christian Hartmann andSandra Scherzo The European payments landscape is undergoing a shift, driven by digitalization and changing consumer preferences. Multiple trends and initiatives are challenging the status quo and having a substantial impact on the future payments mix. Roland Berger envisions potential scenarios and outlines immediate measures for action.
Unlocking profitability in EPC

Nov 3, 2024 | rolandberger.com | Sven Siepen |Peter Odenwälder |Stefan Krieger

BySven Siepen,Peter Odenwälder andStefan Krieger Companies in the EPC industry have recently strived to secure profitability by improving project delivery to reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). While this has largely been successful, it is now imperative for companies to focus on SG&A expenditure, which has long been overlooked. By critically assessing overhead spending, companies can uncover significant opportunities for improvement, thereby boosting their bottom-line performance.
A New Phase of Globalization

Oct 15, 2024 | rolandberger.com | David Born

The topic of “deglobalization” has been talk of the town since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted value chains across the globe. However, the narrative of "deglobalization" oversimplifies the complexities of the current global economic landscape. While traditional indicators such as trade openness and FDI may suggest a slowdown, a deeper analysis reveals that globalization is evolving rather than retreating.
What it takes to become a forever company

Sep 29, 2024 | rolandberger.com | Bennett Voyles

by Bennett Voyles Photos by Julia Sellmann Not all entrepreneurship is fast-paced and ephemeral. Some companies stay in business for centuries or even millennia, and, as experts have discovered, such long-lived firms have a few traits in common. Studying the secrets of forever firms may give other ventures some pointers on how to stay in it for the long haul.
Why we should all take our time

Sep 29, 2024 | rolandberger.com | Farah Nayeri

by Farah Nayeri Photos by Julia Sellmann The global movement to decelerate how we produce and consume things has been around for four decades, with mixed results. While its core tenets keep making inroads far beyond food, questions around affordability and accessibility persist and some companies are hijacking the "slow" label for marketing purposes.
Companies on a slow, sustainable trajectory

Sep 29, 2024 | rolandberger.com | Helene Laube

by Helene LaubePhotos by Julia Sellmann Enterprises don't always have to pursue breakneck growth to build a successful business. Many companies spurn the "grow or die" mantra that prioritizes expansion above all else and instead choose a more deliberate and sustainable path to success. A highly successful company can be grown at a slower pace than its maximum potential.