Phase 2: Validating the opportunity
After the diagnostic, McKinsey launched four teams to focus on some of the largest cost savings opportunities. These teams had three primary missions:
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Validate the ideas generated in the diagnostic
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Generate and analyze additional productivity-enhancing ideas through brainstorming sessions with the client's workforce
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Develop overarching themes to sustain operational improvements leveraging McKinsey's expertise in areas such as lean manufacturing and supply chain management
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Develop implementation plans for major ideas
The teams found as they worked with the units that many great ideas existed throughout the corporation but had never been given a structured and thorough analysis. Using McKinsey's experience in structuring and analyzing tough problems, the client was able to uncover significant potential improvements.
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