Roland Berger

As technology advances rapidly, the presence of #HumanoidRobots is becoming increasingly common. But what does the future hold for their development? 🤖 We've outlined two possible paths the market could take: 🟢 In the ambitious scenario, humanoid robots will become universally applicable and highly reliable by 2030, transforming industries and generating significant revenue. 🔵 Alternatively, in the conservative scenario, humanoid robots remain confined to niche applications, leading to moderate market growth and revenue. 💡 Explore further details on each scenario, including strategic opportunities for industry players: ➡ https://lnkd.in/dSpDT8uT #RolandBerger Thomas Kirschstein, Sven Siepen, Ralph Mair, Dr. Philipp Schmitt

Roland Berger's 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸:𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 has been honored again! 🏆 With gratitude, we announce our gold win in the Content Marketing category at the esteemed European Publishing Awards 2024. The winning issue, Journey to the Future, offered readers a roadmap for the times ahead. Wrapped in a glossy silver cover, its pages whispered of possibilities, inviting readers to envision tomorrow's world. But that's not all... 🏆 Think:Act additionally won 3 merit medals at The Society of Publication Designers (SPD). Journey to the future once again shone in the design and illustrations categories. Furthermore, the "Faster, higher, stronger" issue received an award for the entire issue. You can read our award-winning issue here: https://lnkd.in/eGjJ3yKG 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! #RolandBerger #ThinkActMagazine #Publishing #PrintIsNotDead #EuropeanPublishingAwards

🌎 Did you know that despite challenges in #CapitalGoods, the industry achieved a commendable top-line growth of approximately 5%? #EBIT margins also remained well above pre-pandemic levels. Companies could cope with high inflation by passing on raw material price hikes to customers and maintaining higher prices, resulting in record profits. 👉 But which criteria have made the winning companies outstrip their competitors? And how did the performance of industry segments vary? Find the answers to these and other strategic questions in our full study: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/drmwPxd4 #RolandBerger Gareth Hayes, Sven Siepen, Masayuki Igarashi, Daniel Tao, Bernhard Weissensteiner

✈️ In the dynamic world of global #aviation, the next decade promises a mix of challenges and opportunities that will redefine the #AviationIndustry as we know it. From groundbreaking technological innovations to evolving consumer demands, aviation leaders must adeptly navigate through a myriad of factors to ensure success in the years to come. #Airlines must thrive amidst this ever-changing landscape by crafting and executing robust strategies tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. In this era of transformation, embracing change becomes the cornerstone of triumph in aviation. 💡 Why clear strategies are indispensable for airlines: ➡ https://lnkd.in/giSPx9AM #RolandBerger

AI and #hardware technologies have transformed sci-fi fantasies into reality, giving rise to #HumanoidRobots that closely resemble humans in appearance and capabilities. However, their widespread adoption still lags behind. Here are the key technological obstacles: 👉 Hardware challenges involve developing robust actuators, efficient power systems, and sophisticated control systems to enable lifelike movements. 👉 #Software challenges include achieving cognitive abilities like learning, adaptation, and natural interaction through advanced #AI and #ML techniques. 💡 How can industry players overcome them and pave the way for success? Find out: https://lnkd.in/dSpDT8uT #RolandBerger Thomas Kirschstein, Sven Siepen, Ralph Mair, Dr. Philipp Schmitt

The rapid advancements in the #GenAI market create numerous investment opportunities for its players. For instance: 📍 Suppliers can offer more efficient and reliable equipment; 📍 Chip design companies can meet the high demand for customized chips for #AI applications; 📍 EMS and integrators can provide integration services, leveraging their expertise in assembling and configuring complex systems; 📍 Industrial and technology companies can expand into GenAI #semiconductor design and #hardware to drive innovation in computing-intensive industries. 💡 Ready to capitalize on these opportunities for success? Find out our insights that will help you! ➡ https://lnkd.in/dfk7Erm9 #RolandBerger

The electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry is moving towards #diversification and #localization. Based on our assessment, the map below depicts the most attractive regions for players. These countries offer: 📍 Competitive #manufacturing wages 📍 A robust local electronics ecosystem 📍 Business-friendly climates These factors make them appealing options for companies looking to diversify their production locations and mitigate supply chain risks. But how can businesses capitalize on the specific benefits and tailor their strategies accordingly? From reshoring initiatives to exploring new #production locations, our study guides to inform your decision-making: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gM4Efhi9 #RolandBerger

🤖 #HumanoidRobots are not science-fiction anymore. 👉 Unlike traditional industrial robots, they can perform tasks similar to humans and be trained on the job. Yet, limitations in their current #hardware components still hinder their ability to perform natural and reliable movements across various environments and tasks. Depending on the continues advancement in hardware and technology, humanoid robots will either become universally applicable or remain limited to niche segments. But which factors will determine their future? 💡 Find out in our latest study: https://bit.ly/3QjHeDU #RolandBerger Thomas Kirschstein, Sven Siepen, Ralph Mair, Dr. Philipp Schmitt

Have you faced the uncertainty in the #CapitalGoods industry? Here's what our study found out 👇 Despite high #inflation, top-performing companies could still achieve economic profit and real growth in invested capital. We identified industry winners based on these characteristics: 💡 Business leadership: Winners lead the way, setting the agenda in their chosen field 💡 Strategic coherence: Winners are high-value owners of their portfolio businesses 💡 Corporate scale: Winners make themselves relevant to investors and stay that way 💡 Proven ability to execute: Winners consistently deliver results Find an analysis of their performance, as well as in-depth coverage of ten key segments of the capital goods industry: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/drmwPxd4 #RolandBerger Gareth Hayes, Sven Siepen, Masayuki Igarashi, Daniel Tao, Bernhard Weissensteiner

Happy Europe Day. 🌍 As we celebrate #EuropeDay on May 9th, let's also turn our gaze to the forthcoming European elections in June and the results and participation in the last election: The 2019 #EuropeanParliament elections witnessed a higher engagement, particularly among young voters. Is the decades-long trend of declining #VoterTurnout over? 📊 Current polling suggests that turnout this year might be even higher than in 2019. 📈 Surveys also indicate more participants expressing confidence in the EU's direction and its positive impact on their countries. ☝️ At the same time, there are concerns about the potential rise of parties critical of the EU in the upcoming #elections. Discover our full overview of the European Parliament landscape: https://lnkd.in/dJ6kghpZ Reflecting on the strength of our shared market and values, we embrace the harmony of European cooperation and culture through the #Eurovision Song Contest. Wishing all participating nations much joy and success in the competition! Europe: 12 Points 😉 #RolandBerger #UseYourVote #4Europe #ESC #EurovisionSongContest