By effectively employing technology, smart cities can develop new systems and processes that can not only improve the lives of citizens, but also create new commercial opportunities for businesses. Citizens can look forward to more convenient and efficient lifestyles, encompassing almost every aspect of day-to-day life – from ease of moving about, to better public services, […]
Reimagining India: Creating Partnerships for the Future In short excerpts from Reimagining India, two CEOs from very different industries reflect on how global companies can succeed in India The Power of Partnership Howard Schultz, Chairman, President, and CEO of Starbucks Coffee Company We hope to have thousands of stores in India. I look forward to […]
Assessing Banks’ Confidence After the Crisis Financial-services executives report a mostly positive outlook on banking — and some signs of industry complacency. McKinsey Global Survey results Nearly three years after the global financial crisis, a recent McKinsey survey[1] of executives in financial services indicates that their institutions overall feel positive, in line with the restored […]
The Challenges Ahead for Supply Chains McKinsey Global Survey Results Senior executives say their companies manage key trade-offs well, yet see barriers to better performance: rising risk, lack of collaboration, and low CEO involvement. As economies around the world step back from the financial brink and begin adjusting to a new normal, companies face a […]
