Micro lessons for Argentina
In Latin America, macroeconomic reform isn’t enough: sustained growth can be achieved only by removing microeconomic barriers to productivity as well.
Editor’s Note: a very interesting application of economic analysis that will be of interest to those interested in international business, country competitiveness, and/or economics.
Also check out “Don’t Cry For Argentina” at:
Content: Article | Authors: Eduardo Urdapilleta, Heinz-Peter Elstrodt, Pablo Ordorica Lenero | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Economics, International – Americas
Changes in the International Relief Sector
European Wholesale Food and Drink Market
A wholesale shift in European groceries
European grocers could satisfy their appetite for growth-if they knew where to look.
Content: Case Study | Authors: Dieter Messner, Javier Castrillo, Jose Manuel Martinez | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Industry Specific, International – Europe | Industry: Food Products/Service
Programmers abroad: A primer on offshore software development
Developing software in foreign lands can save time and money-but only if companies do it right.
Content: Article | Authors: Ajay D. Parkhe, Inigo Amoribieta, Kaushik Bhaumik, Kishore Kanakamedala | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Operations | Industry: Software
The Unexpected Return of B2B
Suppliers put off by open business-to-business exchanges might find that the newly emerging private ones offer a better deal-as well as four ways to play.
Content: Article | Authors: Jennifer Keedy, Karl Roberts, William Hoffman | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Operations
US Agriculture and Co-op Statistics
How to Rescue CRM
McKinsey’s experience with dozens of companies, from banking and insurance to travel and logistics, shows that faltering CRM efforts can be turned around. The key to uncovering the root cause of the problem is to reassess the business goals of the system and the organizational and technical support it receives. Every CRM breakdown stems from some combination of poorly defined objectives and organizational and technical … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: Arthur Hu, Daniel Levitt, Jim McCrory, Manuel Ebner | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Customer Related, IT / Technology / E-Business
The Economics of Nonprofits
A point of light in Mumbai
By developing a low-cost distribution channel, an Indian nonprofit organization can deliver child education and nutrition programs for just a few dollars a child per year.
Content: Case Study | Authors: Atul Varadhachary, Madhav Chavan, Paresh Vaish, Rukmini Banerji | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: International – Asia, Nonprofit | Industry: Non-Profit
How to win in a financial crisis
When is a good time to make strategic advances? During a crisis, of course.
Content: Article | Authors: Dominic Barton, Gregory Wilson, Roberto Newell | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Management, Strategy
Fighting Complexity in IT
This article takes a look at the difference between managing IT costs and managing IT complexity and offers five specific activities, which together will help transform the way you use and manage IT, thus making IT organizations leaner and companies better prepared for the future.
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Content: Article | Authors: Frank Mattern, Stephan Schönwälder, Wolfram Stein | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Management
Hyped hopes for Europe’s low-cost airlines
Revenge of the Multiplex
The Harder They Fall – IT Project Complexity Effect On Outcome
US Public Schools’ Digital Outlook
A Standard for Relief
Relief organizations have a mission close to home: improving their own efficiency and accountability.
Content: Case Study | Authors: Benjamin Richardson, Carsten Stendevad, Jeremy M. Oppenheim | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Industry Specific, International | Industry: Other
Sizing power
The power companies’ urge to merge probably makes them weaker, not stronger.
Content: Case Study | Authors: Keith Leslie, Tera Allas | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subject: Industry Specific | Industry: Utilities
The Telematics Market
Climate change for Europe’s utilities
Power producers should pay close attention to a European Commission proposal to curb greenhouse gas emissions. It could have paradoxical effects.
Content: Case Study | Authors: Enrique de Leyva, Per A. Lekander | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Industry Specific, International – Europe | Industry: Utilities