Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

These skills are very much aligned with the work you would be doing after graduation such as in management consulting or any industry position. When you speak to management consultants about why they chose this industry, many of them will tell you how obsessed they are with the process of problem solving. Focus on Solving Problems.

Finance 88

Finance Government Industry Consulting 88

Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 23, 2024

A single misstep, whether in product quality, customer service, or ethical considerations, can tarnish a brand’s image irreparably. Operational Inefficiencies: Mistakes in operational processes can lead to inefficiencies, wasted resources, and increased overhead costs. Rebuilding trust is often a long and arduous process.

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Consulting Turnaround ROI Case Study 52

Business Consulting Agency

JULY 20, 2023

A well-structured business plan outlines the company’s mission, vision, goals, target market, competitive landscape, revenue projections, and operational strategies. Step 3: Funding and Financing Securing adequate funding is a critical step in bringing a startup to life.

Operations 52

Operations Efficiency Consulting Marketing 52

Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

I initially started out my career in management consulting, exited to an internal strategy team in industry, and pivoted back to consulting. This two part article series will provide valuable perspective for those who are considering internal strategy teams as their next career option as I unveil my personal thoughts and experiences.

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& Analysis 97

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Business development consultants engage in ‘prospecting’ which involves searching for potential customers who are likely to be a good fit for the product or service being offered. We prefer your competitor’s product. The important part is finding potential customers who have problems that your client can solve. Who are you?

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 12, 2023

It might involve cost reduction, pricing optimization, revenue growth, or operational efficiency. Consider their track record, industry knowledge, and commitment to collaboration. This might involve optimizing supply chains, renegotiating contracts, or streamlining operations.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Balance Sheet Financial Efficiency 52

Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2023

I was assigned to a typical strategy engagement – should client X selling product Y increase sales in market Z? However, we struggled to calculate profitability over time, as the client had multiple kinds of products and used various procurement methods. Conversations with industry experts and customers can be just as eye-opening.

Data 78

Data Consulting Balance Sheet Analysis 78

Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2023

These companies often have innovative ideas and products but lack the capital and resources to bring them to market. Venture capital firms have a wide range of investment strategies and focus on different types of companies and industries.

Industry 78

Industry Trends Financial Analysis 78

Steve Shu Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2017

As I see it, the traditional segment of the management consulting industry values MBAs primarily because it facilitates a plug-and-play kind of model where people are interchangeable and can start working on a broad swathe of business problems. plus traditional consulting roles.

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Management Consulting Methodologies McKinsey 150

Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2013

First, a 101 on strategy consulting for you newbies to the site – having an insider view into the strategy and operations of a company requires that you quickly become an expert on day-to-day activities in light of the overall company vision. In financial advisory consulting, consultants go very deep in one industry.

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Financial Consulting Strategy Strategy 252

Progressus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Although it might appear as though you’re saving costs when you don’t spend money updating your digital product, it might cost you much more over the long haul. According to the United States Government Accountability Office , ten of the government’s legacy systems cost approximately $337 million annually to operate and maintain.

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System ROI Software Government 52

Tom Spencer

JUNE 24, 2022

Blockchain has already had a significant impact in the finance industry with the global cryptocurrency market cap now exceeding $1 trillion. Blockchain looks set to be deployed in many other industries. The technology adds value by enabling trustless systems that don’t rely on third party intermediaries.

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Government Insurance Insurance System 88

Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 20, 2023

Market Research : Conduct thorough market research to understand your industry, competitors, and target market. Finances : Secure startup funding through personal savings, loans, investors, or grants. Product or Service Development : Develop your product or service, keeping customer needs in mind.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Financial Sales Analysis 52

Chad Barr

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

LEGO: A Blueprint for Collaboration and Individual Ingenuity At the dawn of the 2000s, LEGO found itself on the brink of collapse, its brand diluted and finances in turmoil. The appointment of Jørgen Vig Knudstorp as CEO marked the turning point. The secret?

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Sports Travel Finance Groups 52

Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Diverse Sectors : British firms have a presence in diverse sectors, including finance, technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. Companies such as HSBC, BP, and Unilever have established significant operations in the US. They often collaborate with American counterparts, fostering innovation in various industries.

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Company Marketing Pharmaceuticals Research 52

Progressus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For those companies, project accounting is one component of several operational mechanisms used in controlling projects, maximizing project profitability, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Project Wizard seamlessly handles both a straightforward task structure and a multifaceted project increasing productivity and control.

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Resources Report ROI Data 52

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 25, 2014

One the other hand, possibilities for competitive differentiation and new products seem limitless. While some companies may be very sophisticated in their approach with behavioral economics, the broader industry is barely conscious of the power of behavioral economics (perhaps Behavioral Economics World 0.2 Operating Model Development.

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Video Analysis Operations Development 230

Harvard Business

MARCH 31, 2017

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. After all, if you’re trying to sell a product or strategy, you need to be able to demonstrate that it is both practical and high margin. Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers. “Finance and accounting are very simple. .”

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Finance Balance Sheet How To Metrics 28

Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Major cost and expense types The major types of cost are Cost of goods sold (COGS, including some of the below) Staff cost (salaries) Cost of financing (interest rates) Offices and buildings Energy Marketing cost Depending on your industry, different types might be dominant. Want to increase your profitability? Book a Call.

Small Business 52

Small Business Finance Industry Company 52

Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. They seized this opportunity to establish a firm that would help firms gain clarity about their business models, products, and clients and then advise them by creating long term strategies. Industrial Products. Public Policy.

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Arnaud Montebourg, Minister of Industrial Renewal of France, has a new target in his sights, the French public procurement group UGAP. The Union of Public Purchasing Groups (UGAP), the French public procurement centre operates under the supervision of the Ministries of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Education.

Industry 60

Industry Finance Education Groups 60

Harvard Business

AUGUST 5, 2016

Under this financing structure, the company contracts to buy kilowatts, not the turbines and panels. It sounds like an easy win-win, but industrial companies have had a harder time making it all work for two key reasons: costs and accounting. Manufacturers like Dow and Owens Corning are showing it can work for industrials as well.

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Energy Industry Finance Operations 28

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Many of the world’s thought leaders believe that data will unlock a huge transformation in the way that businesses operate and thrive in the 21st Century. The above statements encapsulate the promise and possibilities that data offers. Data Proliferation. Required Skills.

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Data Trends Information Technology Information Technology 88

Progressus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

And it’s that “rapid pace of change” that’s currently redefining the professional services industry as we know it. The World Economic Forum published a report before “seismic disruption” shook up the industry (their words). In part, that means abandoning old ways of measuring productivity.

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Data Agile Tools Talent 52

Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Management consulting is a professional service offered to organisations which aims to help internal management improve operating performance. Consultancies are brought in to tackle individual problems (falling revenue, rising costs, geographical expansion, product launch, M&A) or to evaluate the company through a deep dive analysis.

Management 60

Management Consulting Oliver Wyman Deloitte 60

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

As a result, many consultants shift to industry and join the client’s side so that they can not only offer solutions but also take more ownership to formulate, execute, and implement a strategy from start to finish. BizOps / Strategy & Operations at tech firms. Tip: research and understand what’s happening in the industry (e.g.

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Interviews Case Interview Strategy Strategy 68

Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

While electric vehicles are already replacing conventional automobiles, no electric aircraft is ready for large scale commercial production that can usher in a sustainable revolution in aerospace. Figure 2: Aviation Industry CO 2 Emissions. Billion industry by 2027. Aviation Industry Trends & Uncertainties.

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Trends Engineering Travel Airlines 88

Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2016

A new set of relationships is being formed within companies around how people working in data, analytics, IT, and operations teams work together. Data and analytics represent a blurring of the traditional lines of demarcation between the scope of IT and the responsibilities of operating divisions. Data and analytics embedded in IT.

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Operations Chemicals Data Agile 28

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

As such, I’ve increasingly seen case interviews being used to recruit for corporate strategy roles in all sectors and business operation (“BizOps”) roles at startups. Now, case interviews for non-consulting industries tend to really intimidate candidates. Why are case interviews so similar across industries?

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Case Interview Interviews Consulting Case Study 78

Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2022

MBA candidates have the opportunity to acquire a multitude of skills that are applicable to a variety of industry and managerial positions. The most valuable asset of a business is not its products, cash in the bank, computers, or proprietary data, but its reputation. One of the less pursued career paths is that of an entrepreneur.

Ethics 88

Ethics Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 88

Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Operations To put it simple, operational consulting improves the optimization of a company's internal operations and performance in the value chain. An operations consultant can help businesses in the following tasks: analyze the client's current process and document it in a way that is easy to use and easy to be updated.

Consulting 52

Consulting Financial Boston Consulting Group Operations 52

Tom Spencer

MAY 8, 2016

Within an investment bank, the work is split into many roles including investment banking, sales and trading, equity research, risk management, operations, and technology. People in the “investment banking” or “corporate finance” division typically help large organisations undertake merges and acquisitions.

Banking 60

Banking Consulting Comparison Finance 60

Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

This idea has been echoed by some of the most influential figures in the business and finance world, including Professor Michael Porter, Michael Lewis, and Warren Buffett. The actions of these players in the financial industry were driven by their desire to win at all costs, rather than a commitment to ethical behaviour.

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Ethics Financial Cash Flow Real Estate 78

Progressus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

People often generate nearly 80% of the industry’s revenue, making efficient resource management critical. YoY analysis extends to examining sales performance, customer retention, utilization rates, and other operational aspects to pinpoint issues hindering growth.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Metrics Resources Sales 52

Comatch

MAY 16, 2022

Green finance is becoming increasingly dominant, as long-term investors see environmental risk management as a fundamental success factor in securing long-term returns. degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.” The EU carbon tax will also have a drastic impact on many exporting industries from China.

Chemicals 52

Chemicals Energy Metrics Industry 52

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2018

We focus on economic profit rather than revenue size, market share, or productivity growth because these other metrics risk including firms that are simply large and may not create economic value. Productivity can help; but it is not enough to achieve superstardom. The link between superstar firms, sectors, and cities is complex.

Industry 44

Industry Company Metrics Real Estate 44

Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2018

These are outsourced by PE firms or corporate acquirers to a specialist adviser: lawyers for legal issues, accountants for auditing, and investment bankers for carrying out due diligence from a financing perspective. Table 1 – Framework for validating an M&A deal from a strategic and operational perspective. Image: Pexels.

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Consulting Management Cash Flow Financial 68