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A New Quest for Consultancy: Transitioning from Just-in-Time Logistics

Tom Spencer

For instance, in the lead up to the 2008 Great Recession, McKinsey actively promoted mortgage securitization , alongside EY which was involved with Lehman Brothers’ accounting fraud allegations [pdf]. Now, the 2020 global pandemic teaches us that we need to review our beliefs about just-in-time logistics.

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A.T. Kearney Interview & Culture

Management Consulted

Kearney, which was the original split from McKinsey & Company, has a storied and impressive history. Kearney’s fascinating history begins with none other than current competitor McKinsey & Company. Founder Andrew Thomas Kearney was hired by James McKinsey as his firm’s first partner in 1929. 1963 – A.T.

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Consulting Applications – Preparation is key to success

Tom Spencer

The main ones to consider are: Big Three: BCG, McKinsey and Bain. All begin with an online application, but Bain accompanies its application with a test; BCG has a test at its first-round interview and McKinsey requires you to take a test at an approved test centre as a separate stage. Examples include 2020 Delivery and Solon.

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Top 50 blogs, magazines and websites for consultants

QEmploy

As a reader, you will find several articles that offer insights into the client’s industries and challenges they may face, but also articles on the latest views, methods and case studies. On McKinsey’s blog you’ll find the latest articles that are plaguing the business and management industry. Tom Peters.