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From oxcart to Wal-Mart
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From oxcart to Wal-Mart: Four keys to reaching emerging-market consumers

October 2012—To get products to customers in emerging markets, global manufacturers need strategies for navigating both the traditional and the modern retail landscapes.more

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Parsing the growth advantage of emerging-market companies
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Parsing the growth advantage of emerging-market companies

May 2012—Surprisingly little of their edge is attributable to starting from a smaller revenue base. They also seem to invest more, allocate resources more fluidly, and spot fast-growing segments.more

Building brands in emerging markets
article | McKinsey Quarterly

Building brands in emerging markets

September 2012—Companies that harness word-of-mouth effects, emphasize in-store execution, and get their brands onto shoppers’ short lists for initial consideration are more likely to capture the loyalty of emerging-market consumers.more

Global cities of the future: an interactive
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Global cities of the future: An interactive map

June 2012—Explore the cities and emerging urban clusters that will drive dramatic growth and demographic changes over the next generation.more

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Taking Vietnams economy to the next level
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Taking Vietnam’s economy to the next level

February 2012—To continue on a strong GDP growth trajectory, the country should work to raise its labor productivity.more

The archipelago economy: Unleashing Indonesia's potential
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The archipelago economy: Unleashing Indonesia's potential

September 2012—Indonesia's fast-growing economy could become the world's 7th largest by 2030, up from 16th today, but only if it can further boost productivity to meet growth targets.more

Bangladesh The next hot spot in apparel sourcing
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Bangladesh: The next hot spot in apparel sourcing?

March 2012—Lower costs are an advantage for the country’s ready-made-garment industry, but challenges remain.more

Transforming a fixed-line incumbent An interview with Telekom Malaysias CTIO
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Transforming a fixed-line incumbent: An interview with Telekom Malaysia’s CTIO

June 2012—Giorgio Migliarina, the chief technology and innovation officer of Telekom Malaysia, took on one of the toughest challenges in his sector: to turn a fixed-line incumbent into a lean, competitive machine—and to do it quickly. more

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Infrastructure productivity
report | McKinsey Global Institute

Infrastructure productivity: How to save $1 trillion a year

January 2013—Just keeping pace with projected global GDP growth will require an estimated $57 trillion in infrastructure investment between now and 2030. Practical steps can reduce infrastructure spending by 40 percent—an annual saving of $1 trillion—by boosting productivity. more

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