We support companies across the sector, including electronic components and assembly, industrial electronics and automation, power generation and transmission equipment, building controls, and medical electronics.

Overview

McKinsey’s Advanced Electronics Practice serves clients around the world on top issues that are most critical to them. We focus on a wide range of related sectors including electronic components and assembly; industrial electronics, components and automation; power generation, transmission, distribution and metering; building automation, controls, lighting and HVAC, as well as medical electronics and diagnostic equipment. We also serve major players across the electronics and industrial value chain – from suppliers, OEMs, service providers and end users.

Our expertise

We have deep expertise in nearly every aspect of the sector’s value chain, including product development, design to value and design for manufacturability, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supply chain management, lean manufacturing and maintenance among others. In addition, we invest in critical research that provides us with unique insights into and perspectives on industry trends and the effect of new technologies on the sector (e.g., solid state lighting and clean tech).

Our people

Our consultants combine hands-on experience in electronics, industrial machinery, engineering, and related disciplines with broad training in business management. We have deep functional expertise in nearly every aspect of the value chain—product development, manufacturing, purchasing, and supply, as well as branding, distribution, and retailing.

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Manufacturing the future: The next era of global growth and innovation

November 2012—Manufacturing remains a critical force in both advanced and developing economies. But the sector has changed, bringing new opportunities and challenges to business leaders and policy makers. more

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Lighting the way: Perspectives on the global lighting market (Second edition: 2012)

The global lighting market is on a clear transition path from traditional lighting technologies to LED. The repercussions will be significant; businesses from adjacent industries need to prepare now for the upcoming changes.