McKinsey Switzerland

Mastering the challenges of Swiss manufacturing

The Swiss engineering, electrical and metals industry occupies a key position in the national economy. While the industry has developed rapidly, challenges are mounting. This report identifies five areas in which companies need to take action to secure their long-term competitiveness. more

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

A new MGI report notes that 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.

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Winning the $30 trillion decathlon

By 2025, more than half of the world’s population will have joined the consuming classes, driving annual consumption in emerging markets to $30 trillion. Global companies must master ten key disciplines—or miss the defining growth opportunity of our times.

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Banking industry: The triple transformation

After decades of consistent success, global banking faces a period of historic change. Therefore, banks must transform their economics, businesses, and culture to achieve a sustainable business model.

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Leading in the 21st century: An interview with Daniel Vasella

During his tenure as CEO, Daniel Vasella built Novartis into one of the biggest drug companies in the world by sales. In this interview with McKinsey, he discusses the importance of resilience and how innovation is changing the nature of the leader’s job. more

McKinsey Private Banking Survey 2012: Finding a new footing

According to this survey of more than 160 private banks across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America, structural changes in the sector have created a much more demanding environment that is widening the performance gap between individual institutions.

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Urban world: Cities and the rise of the consuming class

Every year, the world’s urban population expands by 65 million people. These growing urban economies are creating waves of new consumers. Do you know where they are and how people shop? more

Trading myths: Addressing misconceptions about trade, jobs, and competitiveness

Many policy makers in mature economies are pinning their hopes for growth on boosting net exports and bolstering manufacturing while domestic consumption is weak. But views on trade, competitiveness, and jobs are too often based on myths. more

French employment 2020: Five priorities for action

Unless France acts, it may face a shortfall of 2.2 million highly skilled workers by 2020. Meanwhile, 2.3 million low-skilled workers will be unable to find jobs. Addressing this intensifying structural mismatch of skills is a priority if employment is to be increased. more

Help wanted: The future of work in advanced economies

The McKinsey Global Institute examines five trends that are influencing employment levels and shaping how work is done and jobs are created. more

Energy efficiency and economic opportunities

By introducing energy efficiency measures and promoting Swiss companies in renewable energy and energy efficiency worldwide, Switzerland could reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy supplies, and create more than 25,000 jobs by 2020, according to this report.

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Charting our water future

Competition for scarce water resources challenges the sustainability of businesses, economies, and communities. This report shows that the growing gap between supply and demand can be closed in an affordable and sustainable manner. more

Solar power’s next shining

After a boom seemed headed for a bust, stable and expansive growth is on the horizon. This research indicates that the industry is suffering from growing pains rather than undergoing death throes. more

Women matter: Making the breakthrough

Over 90 percent of Europe’s leading companies are striving to increase the number of women in top jobs. Gender diversity ranks among the top 10 strategic priorities for more than half of the companies surveyed, yet many say that change is frustratingly slow. more