A.T. Kearney Archives - CFO

Globalization Recedes from Its Prior Dominance

Globalization Recedes from Its Prior Dominance

Corporate executives believe that consumers will increasingly prefer locally or regionally produced products.

By David McCann | August 16, 2019

U.S. Trade Policy Fails to Reshore Manufacturing

U.S. Trade Policy Fails to Reshore Manufacturing

Several government measures designed in part to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States are having the opposite effect so far.

By David McCann | July 15, 2019

Where Should Companies Plant Their Stakes?

Where Should Companies Plant Their Stakes?

New York remains the most attractive city in the world for doing business, but San Francisco is on track to surpass it in the future: Global Cities Report.

By David McCann | February 25, 2019

Geopolitical Realities May Stifle Economic Growth

Geopolitical Realities May Stifle Economic Growth

Executives are bearish on geopolitics and its likely impact on commercial opportunities around the globe, study suggests.

By David McCann | October 18, 2018

U.S. Banks Are Late to Contactless Card Party

U.S. Banks Are Late to Contactless Card Party

American banks, as well as retailers and consumers, would benefit from greater issuance of contactless cards, which are in much wider use abroad.

By David McCann | July 25, 2018

Traditional Packaging Fails for E-Commerce

Traditional Packaging Fails for E-Commerce

Using packaging designed for direct-to-consumer shipments, rather than in-store display, can reduce the cost of goods sold by several percent.

By Vijay Kasi and Tom Gildersleeve | May 15, 2018

Data Privacy Hoopla Is a Wake-Up Call

Data Privacy Hoopla Is a Wake-Up Call

Retailers, banks, and other companies that collect customer data online must respond to growing concern among consumers.

By David McCann | April 11, 2018

How to Avoid Overspending on AI

How to Avoid Overspending on AI

The first step is drilling down to formulate a list of specific use cases with tangible business impact, not randomly experimenting with ad-hoc AI pilots.

By Michael Hu | April 10, 2018

Supply Chains Break Out

Supply Chains Break Out

Shedding an obsession with costs, supply chains embrace new operating models and high-quality service.

By David McCann | November 29, 2017

What Wildfires, Hurricanes Can Teach About Risk Reduction

What Wildfires, Hurricanes Can Teach About Risk Reduction

Companies can leverage their involvement in infrastructure development to raise resiliency standards.

By Erik R. Peterson | October 11, 2017

CFOs Should Partner with Chief Procurement Officers

CFOs Should Partner with Chief Procurement Officers

A strategic partnership between CFOs and chief procurement officers could uncover a wealth of value buried in your supplier spending.

By Mike Hales and Jeff Postma | September 14, 2017

How Foreign Direct Investment Can Drive Business Growth

How Foreign Direct Investment Can Drive Business Growth

The volatile and uncertain global environment makes foreign direct investment (FDI) an appealing growth strategy for CFOs.

By Erik R. Peterson and Paul A. Laudicina | April 26, 2017

The Promise of IoT in Commercial Insurance

The Promise of IoT in Commercial Insurance

With IoT, the role of the commercial insurer shifts from risk transfer to an orchestrator of prevention and performance improvement solutions.

By Michael Freilich and Joe Reifel | April 3, 2017

When Cost Cutting Gets Expensive

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When Cost Cutting Gets Expensive

Restructuring charges are commonly 125% of the savings actually realized, which makes cost cutting a losing proposition.

By Daniel Mahler and Greg Portell | December 27, 2016

How to Promote a Digital Revolution in Supply Chain

How to Promote a Digital Revolution in Supply Chain

With "digital sprints," companies brainstorm digital initiatives that can drive supply chain enhancements.

By Patrick Van den Bossche | December 11, 2015