Why do translation services cost so much?
For a company that has not yet had a need for translation services, it might seem as if translation services cost quite a bit.…
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Language access, translation technology and how public bodies and manufacturers get it done.
Why can’t I just have my employees do my translation?
[:en]We are often asked this question, “why can’t I just have my employees do my translation?” The fact is that you can. But do…
Givers take all: The hidden dimension of corporate culture
By encouraging employees to both seek and provide help, rewarding givers, and screening out takers, companies can reap significant and lasting benefits. After the tragic…
Building superior capabilities for strategic sourcing
Purchased materials and services often make up 60 to 80 percent of a product’s cost. Companies that don’t invest in the purchasing team’s capabilities…
Applying global trends: A look at China’s auto industry
Strategists can challenge conventional wisdom and better prepare for uncertainty by analyzing the complex and not-so-obvious ways global trends interact in their industries. Predicting…
The coming era of ‘on-demand’ marketing
Emerging technologies are poised to personalize the consumer experience radically—in real time and almost everywhere. It’s not too early to prepare. Digital marketing is about to…
Interview: How militaries learn and adapt: An interview with Major General H. R. McMaster
An experienced combat commander and leading expert on training and doctrine assesses recent military history and its implications for the future. Major General Herbert Raymond…
Strategy, scenarios, and the global shift in defense power
As the strategic landscape shifts, an economic-scenario approach can help defense organizations grapple with uncertainty. The art of strategy, in defense as elsewhere, involves understanding…
Urban World: A new iPad app for exploring an unprecedented wave of urbanization
The growth of cities in emerging markets is driving the most significant economic transformation in history. The McKinsey Global Institute’s new iPad app, Urban World,…
The big-data revolution in US health care: Accelerating value and innovation
Big data could transform the health-care sector, but the industry must undergo fundamental changes before stakeholders can capture its full value. A big-data revolution is…
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