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Operations Leaders Are Pessimistic on Recession

Operations Leaders Are Pessimistic on Recession

More so than other executives, COOs and supply chain leaders expect an economic downturn, causing significant harm to the business, within 18 months.

By David McCann | October 24, 2019

Deals Made During Downturns Create More Value

Deals Made During Downturns Create More Value

While companies are naturally conservative with cash when the economy goes bad, it may be a good time to consider making acquisitions, research suggests.

By David McCann | September 27, 2019

Transformation Requires a Scientific Approach

Transformation Requires a Scientific Approach

AI, machine learning, and other new technology must replace subjective rules of thumb and one-size-fits-all programs for business transformation to succeed.

By David McCann | September 2, 2019

Are Buyers Fudging the Synergies of M&A Deals?

Are Buyers Fudging the Synergies of M&A Deals?

Although acquisitions frequently fail, acquiring companies are ballyhooing their financial benefits as transaction prices steadily rise.

By David McCann | September 18, 2018

Four Keys to Realizing Post-Merger Synergies

Mergers & Acquisitions

Four Keys to Realizing Post-Merger Synergies

'Clean teams,' performance tracking, and other ways to ensure as a buyer you capture all of a deal's value.

By Vincent Ryan | May 31, 2017

Avoid Culture Wars in Post-Merger Integrations

Workplace Issues

Avoid Culture Wars in Post-Merger Integrations

Culture is often one of the underlying reasons for the deal. Ignoring or changing that culture can destroy the target’s value.

By Julie Kilmann, Daniel Friedman, and Chris Barrett | March 15, 2016

Family Companies: To Have and to Hold

Family Companies: To Have and to Hold

Far from declining, family firms will remain an important feature of global capitalism for the foreseeable future.

By Adrian Wooldridge | April 21, 2015

Industrial Robots ‘Nearing Point of Takeoff’

Industrial Robots ‘Nearing Point of Takeoff’

By 2025 one-fourth of all automatable tasks in manufacturing will be performed by robots, boosting output per worker, says BCG.

By Matthew Heller | February 10, 2015

Spin-offs Dent Credit Ratings

Spin-offs Dent Credit Ratings

Shareholders may greet some spin-off transactions warmly, but creditors may see only downside risks.

By Vincent Ryan | October 10, 2014

Investors Prefer Spin-Offs to Sales and Carve-outs

Investors Prefer Spin-Offs to Sales and Carve-outs

In addition, investors are more open to companies pursuing divestitures aggressively now, as long as the exit strategy is "credible," says a BCG report.

By Iris Dorbian | September 22, 2014

Invasion of the Health-Insurance Brokers

Invasion of the Health-Insurance Brokers

Largely dealt out of benefit distribution by Obamacare, intermediaries are looking to work directly with your employees.

By David Katz | April 30, 2013

Offshore Finance: Storm Survivors

Offshore Finance: Storm Survivors

Offshore financial centers have taken a battering recently, but they have shown remarkable resilience.

By Economist Staff | February 19, 2013

Offshore Suppliers: Beware of Hidden Costs

Offshore Suppliers: Beware of Hidden Costs

Companies that buy goods from overseas sources because they like the price might want to think twice.

By Shawn Casemore | May 14, 2012

Gearing Up

Manufacturers pick up the pace amid predictions of a U.S. resurgence.

By Randy Myers | December 1, 2011