The Davos Energy Brief
Bain & Company 1/27/2009
by Peter Parry, John McCreery and Luis Uriza
The global oil industry faces three big unknowns this year: oil prices, production capacity and sector consolidation. Despite the scale of turbulence, energy, oil and gas remain attractive sectors. Performance will vary by sector, but large segments of the industry will remain strong in 2009.
The Consumer of the Future Part I: Impact of today's turbulence
Bain & Company 1/26/2009
In today's global economy, consumer behavior and psychology have led to shifts in spend that companies must understand in order to navigate turbulent waters. In the first of a multi-part, multi-step study of the "consumer of the future," Bain & Company has gauged the effect of the global economic downturn on consumer trends that already had begun to change purchasing behavior. The study shows that, even as spending and psychologies adapt to a new world, retailers and producers need to double down on their core customers in order to find growth where it's achievable.
The future of Russian banking: Finding strength through adversity
Bain Brief 1/15/2009
by Yury Spektorov
In recent years, Russia has been one of the world's most dynamic yet volatile banking markets across the globe. Recent liquidity problems led to several industry near-collapses, reflecting inadequate risk management. Now, most Russian banks are simply not lending. Market forces are pushing Russian banks toward an industry wide overhaul that could improve efficiency and performance.
Employment opportunities and challenges in the context of rapid industry growth
Bain Brief 11/10/2008
by Dr. Markus Boettcher, Niels Peder Nielsen and Dr. Kim Petrick
The wind and wave & tidal industries in the UK face a number of significant barriers to growth. Building on our experience in the renewable energy sector, Bain & Company has focused this analysis on employment and skill-related issues. The report identifies three different scenarios for the development of the wind and wave & tidal industries. It identifies steps that can be taken to resolve problems to help achieve the UK's ambitious 2020 targets for renewable energy production.
For banks in need - getting more from Lean Six Sigma
Bain Brief 9/26/2008
by Peter Guarraia and Andrew Schwedel
Facing a faltering economy, many financial services companies are turning to Lean Six Sigma for help. While Lean Six Sigma can allay obvious defects, it is less proven as a tool for relieving problems lurking within business processes. Taking an upfront diagnostic X-ray, however, allows banks to identify where to focus before rushing to apply Lean Six Sigma techniques.
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