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Electronic Arts COO Laura Miele: The C-Suite Interview

Forbes Careers

EA's COO on how Gen Z players really are different from Millennials, why Hollywood has now come calling, her favorite video game character and — of course — her plans for world domination.

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Optimizing front- and back-office services in advanced electronics

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Machinery & industrial goods Analytics Process automationBy using digital and analytics to simplify end-to-end processes, organizations can improve margins and customer experience.

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Simon Pryce of Ultra Electronics on growth

McKinsey

Here’s how he turned an aggregation of acquisitions into a cohesive innovation engine. Strategy & Corporate Finance Insights Strategy Alliances Corporate Finance Mergers & acquisitions

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The 5G era: New horizons for advanced-electronics and industrial companies

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsNew strategies can help companies profit from 5G over the short and long term. Here’s how.

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Rethinking car software and electronics architecture

McKinsey

As the car continues its transition from a hardware-driven machine to a software-driven electronics device, the auto industry’s competitive rules are being rewritten. Our Insights

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Mapping the automotive software-and-electronics landscape through 2030

McKinsey

The market for automotive software and for electrical and electronic components is expected to grow strongly in the next decade. What must companies know to succeed? Automotive & Assembly Insights

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Rewiring car electronics and software architecture for the ‘Roaring 2020s’

McKinsey

Software will be what differentiates players in the automotive industry within a few years. Incumbents must make significant shifts in technology, competitive dynamics, and talent. Automotive & Assembly Insights Automotive components & suppliers Software

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The Titanium Economy: An introduction

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Manufacturing Microeconomics Innovation GrowthMeet the US industrial-technology companies that are driving innovation and sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Cracking the complexity code in embedded systems development

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Hardware SoftwareHow to manage—and eventually master—complexity in embedded systems development.

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The Titanium Economy: Capturing opportunities in the energy transition

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Manufacturing Climate change Sharing economyIndustrial technology companies have a key role in the sustainability marketplace.

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European machinery companies: Opportunities in recovery from crisis

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Machinery & industrial goods EuropeMcKinsey benchmark data highlight challenges for European machinery companies. A response focused on supply chains and sustainability can help.

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Semiconductor fabs: Construction challenges in the United States

McKinsey

Industrials & Electronics Insights Semiconductors United StatesMajor semiconductor players have undertaken and announced US-based fab construction projects, and more are under consideration. Here’s a road map for moving ahead.

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Identifying opportunities and starting to build a new green business in the industrial sector

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Industrial high tech SustainabilityAs climate change intensifies, industrial companies will need a new approach for developing sustainable products and services.

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Winning the race with inflation: The pricing opportunity for industrial companies

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Machinery & industrial goodsAs inflation rises, industrial companies must take a new look at pricing.

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The Titanium Economy: How to overcome the challenge of filling high-quality jobs

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Manufacturing Capability building TalentThriving industrial technology companies use apprenticeships, upskilling, and upward mobility to staff and retain their workforces.

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Sustainability in packaging: Five key levers for significant impact

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Industrial equipment & components Sustainability OperationsOur survey reveals a strong commitment to sustainability in packaging, but few organizations are on track to meet these goals. We suggest five levers to get companies back on track.

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Aftermarket sales and service are vital to manufacturers’ strategies

McKinsey

Industrials & Electronics Insights Manufacturing Machinery & industrial goodsThe most successful aftermarket offerings are fully integrated into a manufacturer’s core business processes.

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Lessons from transformers: How some distributors reset and won

McKinsey

Industrials & Electronics Insights Industrial high tech HardwareIn an exceptionally challenging marketplace, a few distributors are outperforming others by wide margins. Here’s what they do differently.

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Manufacturing process innovation for industrials

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights ManufacturingIndustrial manufacturing levels in the United States have been falling for decades, but process innovation is gaining steam and could reinvigorate this struggling sector.

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Unlocking the industrial potential of robotics and automation

McKinsey

Industrials & Electronics Insights Industrial high tech Machinery & industrial goods Process automationResults from the 2022 McKinsey Global Industrial Robotics Survey reveal that industrial companies are set to spend heavily on robotics and automation.

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How industrial companies can put e-commerce at the heart of their growth strategy

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Machinery & industrial goods Sales Digital StrategyHow can industrial companies maintain strong bonds with distributors while cultivating direct sales through e-commerce?

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Pricing during inflation: Active management can preserve sustainable value

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Industrial equipment & componentsIndustrial players are paying more attention to their pricing strategies to cope with inflation and ensure sustainable impact.

Strategy 101
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Implementing a digital transformation at industrial companies

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights High Tech & Internet Digital InnovationSix building blocks can help industrial companies create a strong digital strategy and generate top value from digitization.

Strategy 145
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The next wave of innovation in photonics

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Medical products Machinery & industrial goodsMore end products are integrating lasers with sensors and optics, opening new opportunities for photonics manufacturers.

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My Time Management Reboot: The Pros and Cons of Electronic Systems and Why I Created a Hybrid

Eat Your Career

It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). But before I get into all that, I want to share what I learned about the pros and cons of electronic time management systems since this is one of the most common questions I receive regarding organization. I moved to electronic systems after I lost my paper planner on an airplane in 2010. And voila, my electronic adventure began.

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Shaping the long race in quantum communication and quantum sensing

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights High Tech & Internet Industrial high tech Digital AnalyticsWhile quantum computing is making headlines, two related technologies—quantum sensing and quantum communication—could reach the market earlier and potentially transform multiple industries.

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Can HVAC systems help prevent transmission of COVID-19?

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsModifications to heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems might help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus by purifying air, improving ventilation, and managing airflows.

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Semiconductor design and manufacturing: Achieving leading-edge capabilities

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsAs chips get smaller and competition increases, semiconductor companies need a new strategy that considers everything from fab size to supply-chain issues.

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A new dawn for industrial channels: Meeting customers where they want

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Industrial equipment & components Marketing & SalesThe time is ripe for industrial OEMs to rethink their long-held distribution model and rebalance their channel mix.

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Smart fluid hydraulics: Preparing for the imminent revolution in the fluid systems industry

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Machinery & industrial goods Disruptive TechnologySmart pumps may help companies in process industries achieve two of their main goals: optimizing energy efficiency and reducing emissions.

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Coronavirus: Industrial IoT in challenging times

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsThe Industrial Internet of Things can help companies navigate the current crisis and emerge stronger once operations ramp up again.

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Reimagining industrial supply chains

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsFor organizations that understand the vulnerabilities in industrial supply chains, there is an opportunity to prepare for future shocks and build resilience without hurting efficiency.

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How distributors can self-disrupt to win in the new digital world

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Industrial equipment & components Digital strategy and organizationDistributors can learn new strategies to make them effective in a world with increasingly powerful digital players.

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Unlocking the growth opportunity in battery manufacturing equipment

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Manufacturing Industrial equipment & components Automotive components & suppliers Machinery & industrial goodsSurging demand for battery cells gives rise to an opportunity for European machinery and equipment manufacturers to supply emerging gigafactories.

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Unlocking opportunities from industrial electrification

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Electric Power Industrial high tech Alternative fuels & renewable energy

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Automotive semiconductors for the autonomous age

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Automotive components & suppliers SemiconductorsThe rise of autonomous vehicles is shifting demand for automotive chips and prompting OEMs to consider in-house design. How could this reconfigure value chains across industries?

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The digital revolution is brewing in the industrials sector

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Manufacturing Industrial high tech DigitalIn the coming years, winning companies will prioritize digital to build business resilience through customer-centric innovation, talent acquisition and retention, and operational excellence.

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COVID-19 crisis: How distributors can emerge stronger than before

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsDuring the current singular crisis, distributors can combine past strategies with new tools to thrive in the next normal.

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Category management’s next horizon: How distributors can outperform

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics Insights Machinery & industrial goodsAs prices and customer expectations rise, category management separates distribution leaders from laggards.

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How the semiconductor industry can emerge stronger after the COVID-19 crisis

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsSemiconductor companies that begin revising their long-term strategies now may emerge stronger in the next normal.

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The future of US manufacturing is hiding in plain sight

McKinsey

Industrials & Electronics Insights Manufacturing Machinery & industrial goods Innovation StrategyIn the United States, the glory days of manufacturing could once again be possible. Industrial tech companies, get ready for your close-up.

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How transformation offices help tech-enabled transformations succeed

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsEffective transformation offices can help organizations combine technical know-how with “soft” capabilities.

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Energizing industrial manufacturing through active performance management

McKinsey

Advanced Electronics InsightsA new approach can help industrials gain greater visibility into performance and capture lasting gains.