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"Process Mining"? Sounds Like a Waste of Time.

Markovitz Consulting

You’re missing the boat on “process mining,” the latest improvement breakthrough that will catapult your firm to the top of your industry. The authors state that companies adopting business process reengineering are so focused on the future state that they ignore a thorough analysis of the current state.

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The Impact of Carbon Taxation on Supply Chains in China

Comatch

degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.” The most significant impact of introducing a carbon border tax will be on the cost of products with high-carbon inputs, such as steel, aluminum, cement, chemicals, and electricity-intensive processes. While the industry average price for steel shall see a 16.9%

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Customer Signals for Adapting Experiences

1 to 1

A chemical manufacturer with a solid customer listening program noticed an uptick in complaints about pricing. It conducted some root cause analysis, talking to those customers. It learned that some distributors were selling chemicals for applications in markets better served by off-the-shelf, commodity products.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in the Middle East

Management Consulted

Bain’s major industries of importance in the Middle East include Airlines & Transportation, Media, Mining, Oil & Gas, Retail, Private Equity, Social & Public Sector, Technology, Telecommunications, Utilities and Alternative energy (the oil will run out one day!). in revenue (wow!). Bain & Company. for example.

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BTS Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

With a constantly expanding field of practice areas, BTS is on its way to being a major player in the consulting industry. Industries. Industrial Equipment. As a note, some of the industries BTS Group works the most in are fossil fuels and biotech, so you may see cases dealing with these industries. Innovation.

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Simon-Kucher & Partners Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

The firm has developed an impressive client list of many Fortune 500 companies from a variety of industries, but the majority of its business comes from pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical technology firms. Industries. Chemicals & Materials. Machinery & Industry. Practice Areas. Automotive. B2B Services.

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A Survey of 1,700 Companies Reveals Common B2B Pricing Mistakes

Harvard Business

Consider the case of a major industrial goods manufacturer that was struggling with low profit margins, relative both to competitors and to its own historical performance. While different pricing capabilities may be important for a particular situation, the analysis showed that top performers exceed their peers primarily in three areas.

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