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Operations Cases? McK

Case McKinsey Mckinsey operations operations
Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 11, 2017) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 11, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, There are several types of operational cases that you may have: 1) Operational math problems. (e.g. Should we increase the speed of the elevator or just buy a second one? How should we reduce the queues? How sho ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
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Do BCG Knowledge Experts get paid similarly to BCG generalist ?

BCG knowledge operations
Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 12, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
Expert
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, No, knowledge team will not get paid similar to a generalist. Regardless of your educational qualifications. The salary is based on the role, and support roles will never get paid more than client facing roles, both ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 12, 2023 on Oct 12, 2023
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What's the best strategy to exit into a portfolio operations role at a PE company from MBB post-MBA or PhD hire??

exit exit options operations Private Equity
Most recent answer on Oct 09, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 09, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
Expert
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, For people who are interested in a portfolio ops role, I would say the best strategy would be the following: Work in the PE ringfence team for ~1-2 years Get some additional implementation / transformation experienc ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 09, 2023 on Oct 09, 2023
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Which master should i do?

BCG bcg consulting MBB McKinsey Mckinsey operations operations operations strategy
Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 05, 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 Jul 05, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Jacopo, Q: Which master should I do? Between the more interesting exams (Poli) and better location (CEMS) you have to consider what you value most – it is a personal decision so you will have to put your own weight. ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 07, 2023 on Jul 07, 2023
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Internal role vs. External role

operations roles
Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 10, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 10, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Sunny,  Let me take your questions one by one - hopefully I understood what you are getting at :) What's the difference between an internal role and an external role?  In consulting, internal roles are filled by indi ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 15, 2023 on Jan 15, 2023
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Case Study Question

Distribution operations supply chain
Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Jan 11, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Raj, I think you're asking how we would coach you to solve these types of problems, is that right? This is a process optimization/throughput problem. Essentially, whenever we're looking at throughput, we need to figu ... (read entire answer)
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Case Study Question

Distribution operations operations strategy supply chain
Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Jan 11, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Raj, I think you're asking how we would coach you to solve these types of problems, is that right? This is a process optimization/throughput problem. Essentially, whenever we're looking at throughput, we need to figu ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 13, 2023 on Jan 13, 2023
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McKinsey Operations -- Specialist, Logistics and Transportation (FINAL ROUND)

case interview preparation logistics McKinsey Final Round Mckinsey operations operations supply-chain Transportation Practice
Most recent answer on Apr 04, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 03, 2022) is from:
Moritz
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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 03, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hi there, I was part of McKinsey Ops and I would take anything that HR are saying with a grain of salt. I know for a fact that you can get a non-ops case, even when interviewing for a specialist role. However, it is mor ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 04, 2022 on Apr 04, 2022
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Porsche and Siemens Advanta

operations Porsche
Most recent answer on Jan 25, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 25, 2022) is from:
Lucie
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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Lucie
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 25, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Hello there,  consulting firms look for different backgrounds and they are eager to take also candidates with no exact experience if they see the potential.  Nevertheless, there are many examples when even brilliant can ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 25, 2022 on Jan 25, 2022
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How to deal with operations cases ?

IT Strategy operations operations strategy
Question edited on Sep 02, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 02, 2021) is from:
Marco-Alexander
Expert
Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor
Marco-Alexander
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 02, 2021
Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor
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on Sep 02, 2021 on Sep 02, 2021
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Moving from big4 to T2/MBB

Big4 career progression operations
Most recent answer on Jun 29, 2021
The best answer (on May 02, 2021) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
gave the best answer on May 02, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey, Its very hard to give pointed advice just based on your 3 sentence question. Broadly, if you tick the boxes- good experience to demonstrate consulting skills, CV, referral etc then I dont see why moving to MBB/T2 ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 29, 2021 on Jun 29, 2021
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Non-financial/operational case examples

operations
Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 27, 2021) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 27, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey, Have you tried filtering and searching for Operations cases on PrepLounge case library? Here's a case I have published-https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/advance ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 27, 2021 on Jun 27, 2021
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Have you interviewed for McKinsey Operations, specifically a screening phone interview from HR in the Philippines office? Do help if you have!

McKinsey operations Phone interview
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021
Nakul
Skilled
asked on Nov 11, 2017
Seeking practice sessions for an upcoming McKinsey Operations interview
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on Apr 29, 2021 on Apr 29, 2021
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How to approach an operational case

operating costs operational efficiency Operational Excellence operations operations cases operations strategy
Most recent answer on Apr 21, 2021
The best answer (on Apr 21, 2021) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! First of all, this is not the type of case that you would find in a MBB or strategy consulting in general interview. Furthermore, why don´t you post your suggestions, and ask for feedback from the community? ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 21, 2021 on Apr 21, 2021
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Public Sectory Operations

Deloitte Deloitte Operations Deloitte S&O operations Public Sector
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 15, 2019) is from:
Daniel
Daniel gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2019
Hi Neeraj, McKinsey has two public-sector cases on their website (https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/interviewing). You could start with them. Have a look at casebooks from business schools (Wharton, Kellogg, etc.). They ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2020 on Dec 31, 2020
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Career switch from civil engineering to consulting

Civil engineer consulting Implementation operations
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 15, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Nov 15, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Two main tips for you Do Industry Research I have a template, so feel free to reach out if interested! Some key tips: List all the major industries that you'll need to learn Create a template t ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2020 on Dec 31, 2020
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M&A Advisory - Operations & IT group -2nd round interview and asked to focus on Private Equity

operations PMI Private Equity
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 28, 2019) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, M&A Advisory interviews are different from consulting and are usually much more technical and detailed in the financial part. Usually, they give you much more time to prepare and do the valuation on paper. Dep ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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Regarding Experienced Hire Final Interviews

Experienced Hire operations
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 23, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Aug 23, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
You should absolutely expect cases/questions to be much more deal focused. As such, you should practice operations cases. Furthermore, they would absolutely expect you to leverage your existing experience in your an ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2020 on Aug 31, 2020
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If I want to focus on operations/supply chain in Asia Pacific, which firms would have stronger practice?

operations
Most recent answer on Dec 18, 2019
The best answer (on Dec 18, 2019) is from:
Deniz
Expert
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Deniz
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 18, 2019
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Hi, To the best of my knowledge, McK, BCG and ATK are quite strong in the operations/supply chain topics worldwide. I am sure that there are other companies e.g. Bain or other Tier 2 which would also have significan ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 18, 2019 on Dec 18, 2019
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Hi guys, does anyone know what is the equivalent of McKinsey Implementation in Bain and BCG? Thanks.

implementention MBB operations
Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2019
The best answer (on Oct 16, 2019) is from:
Antonello
Expert
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 16, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, there is not any global and established implementation path in BCG or Bain yet, but they are working on it. In McK it is growing double-digit. Best, Antonello
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on Oct 16, 2019 on Oct 16, 2019
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