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Cases on supply chain and procurement and cost reduction?

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 28, 2024) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Feb 28, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Remember for procurement/supply chain, first you need to ask objective. In general this will either be "Reducing Costs" or "Fixing/Optimizing Production" Within Reducing Costs, this could be contract renegotia ... (read entire answer)
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E-commerce Case

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Most recent answer on Jan 21, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 19, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jan 19, 2024
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Hi Iram,  Happy to provide a perspective. 1. What are the possible causes and the Solutions? What kind of structure/framework that I can use? One way to look at it is to start from the clear, quantifiable target they ha ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 21, 2024 on Jan 21, 2024
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BCG Growth Matrix Application in Other Consulting Firms

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Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 12, 2024) is from:
Brad
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
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gave the best answer on Jan 12, 2024
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   The direct answer to your question is no, you won’t use the growth/share matrix (or any other framework) to crack interview cases.   The deeper answer to your question is that case studies don’t test you abi ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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Why I think I possibly make a bad consultant :(

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Question edited on Dec 26, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 26, 2023) is from:
Mayer
Mayer gave the best answer on Dec 26, 2023
In my consulting journey, I've pondered my effectiveness, realizing potential pitfalls. Communication plays a pivotal role; however, I find it challenging to convey ideas seamlessly. Striving for improvement, I recently ... (read entire answer)
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Got into a final round of a boutique tech consulting firm, and the case question was to estimate the TAM of AI in North America? I honestly got caught off guard by this question so just wondering how folks would estimate it?Thank you

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Most recent answer on Nov 20, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 20, 2023) is from:
Raj
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Raj
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gave the best answer on Nov 20, 2023
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Estimating the Total Addressable Market (TAM) for AI in North America can be a challenging task, but with a structured approach, you can provide a thoughtful estimate. Here's a suggested framework to tackle this questio ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 20, 2023 on Nov 20, 2023
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Case Interview - Procurement Cost Reduction

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Most recent answer on Nov 09, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 06, 2023) is from:
Raj
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Raj
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gave the best answer on Nov 06, 2023
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Hi there! I understand your concern about finding procurement-related cases for your upcoming interview. While it can be challenging to find specific cases in certain areas, I can offer you some guidance on how to appro ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 09, 2023 on Nov 09, 2023
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Need Help: Handling Confusion in MBB Interviews

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 30, 2023) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi Anonymous! If you get lost in the middle of cases, this is a surefire indicator that you are not structuring your cases very well. A good structure makes it practically impossible to get lost along the way, because i ... (read entire answer)
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What do I do if don't know wether an interview is candidate or interviewer led?

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Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 09, 2023) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Always be ready for candidate-led. Essentially go in expecting candidate-led. Try to drive the case forward. If they decide to prompt you and guide you, then let it happen. Think about it like riding a bike. C ... (read entire answer)
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Resource to take before leaving the firm

Accenture Strategy Online test approaching a case Bain BCG BCG Case Interview BCG Potential Test Imbellus MBB McKinsey
Most recent answer on Sep 09, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 07, 2023) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Sep 07, 2023
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Geez - are you really expecting people to share here what they stole from their ex-employers in terms of IP, and even provide a “best of” list? Now I've surely seen it all…
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on Sep 09, 2023 on Sep 09, 2023
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2023 McKinsey Interview Timeline and Tips

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 01, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, Congratulations on a strong start in the recruiting process! To answer your questions: I was just wondering if you guys have any additional insight re: what to expect in terms of timeline for the interviews, are ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 02, 2023 on Sep 02, 2023
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Reapply for Kearney Middle East

Application approaching a case ATKearney BCG Case Interview Client and MBB McKinsey Middle East Southeast Asia tier2
Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Aug 30, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! In this case, I'd expect the 1 year ban to apply. So it's not realistic to apply any time soon with them.  If I were you, I'd look at other roles with other firms.  Also, make sure that you work on your applic ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2023 on Sep 01, 2023
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Strategies to move from intermediate to advanced level?

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Most recent answer on Aug 29, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 16, 2023) is from:
Hani
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Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hani
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gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2023
Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hello there,To improve your casing abilities, gradually introduce harder cases to your practice, focus on fundamental concepts, and learn from your mistakes. To maintain consistency and avoid bad days, maintain a positi ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 29, 2023 on Aug 29, 2023
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Growth strategy case - how to move through the case effectively?

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Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 26, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 26, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! Lots of great answers below already.  If you're looking for an additional resource, you can also use this guide: Free Guide: Mastering Structuring & Brainstorming Best,Cristian
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on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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Alternatives to Case Partner and Coach

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Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 10, 2021) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Oct 10, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation for your 1st round interviews! This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspectiv ... (read entire answer)
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Frameworks

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Most recent answer on Jul 10, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 01, 2023) is from:
Emily
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300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Emily
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gave the best answer on Jul 01, 2023
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
When it comes to case interviews, it is indeed important to familiarize yourself with common frameworks associated with different types of cases such as pricing, cost, market entry, and more. These frameworks provide a ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 10, 2023 on Jul 10, 2023
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How to structure my case properly and use MECE structure?

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Most recent answer on Jul 01, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 29, 2023) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 29, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, This is literally what you're case prepping for! It is the hardest thing in casing and why people prep for months. It's also why consulting firms get paid millions of $ and why they invest a ton of time/effort ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 01, 2023 on Jul 01, 2023
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Case Study Interview

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Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 08, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on May 08, 2023
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Hi there, Q: One should start with Clarifying questions about the case, tell the framework/approach to the interview and then ask for data to solve case or rather explain one component of the framework, ask for data and ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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Anyone with study material on the SEQ approach?

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Most recent answer on Jun 15, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 15, 2023) is from:
Parris
Expert
Ex-Deloitte | Global| M&A | Boutique Consultancy | Former MBA Recruiting Lead | 6 Years of Interviewing Experience
Parris
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2023
Ex-Deloitte | Global| M&A | Boutique Consultancy | Former MBA Recruiting Lead | 6 Years of Interviewing Experience
I believe you may be referring to the SCQ approach (situation-complication-question). If so, this is a very well-done (slightly more academic-leaning) explanation of the approach with some good, non-business examples. E ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 15, 2023 on Jun 15, 2023
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How to recover casing ability after hiatus?

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Most recent answer on May 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 24, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on May 24, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: What are the best steps to recover to my previous level? Most likely you will have to do 5-10 cases to get back to your previous level. If you have saved some previous cases that were good, it would make se ... (read entire answer)
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on May 30, 2023 on May 30, 2023
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What are some of your most favourite heuristics for solving business problems?

approaching a case Problem Solving
Most recent answer on Jan 05, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 05, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I'm a big fan of the idea that there are no shortcuts. Or at least that the best shortcuts one ends up using are ones that they discover on their own, that are specific to them.  Still, I get your point. From ... (read entire answer)
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