Advanced Manufacturing & Services Insights

From automotive and airline to machinery and construction, Bain Insights gauge the constantly changing landscape that industrial companies face.

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Air Travel Forecast to 2030: The Recovery and the Carbon Challenge

Three charts illustrate how CO2 mitigation costs and inflationary pressures are dampening the aviation demand outlook, despite the return to prepandemic levels.

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Why Private Capital Is Essential To US Defense

The chorus for change in defense acquisition grows louder each day.

Химическая промышленность

Energy’s Capital Projects Reset: Faster, Smarter, Leaner

As costs rise and delays abound, executives are rethinking their approaches to capital projects.

Химическая промышленность

Renewable Fuels: Seizing the Generational Opportunity

Leading companies are separating signal from noise and investing in a strategy reflecting their strengths.

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Constructing an M&A Strategy in Building Products

Most building products companies play in mature markets, with low long-term growth. M&A can help them achieve growth ambitions.

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When Less Is More: Shifting Gears in Automotive R&D

To remain competitive, it’s time for traditional OEMs to prune product portfolios and boost R&D efficiency.

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Aerospace & Defense M&A

How incumbents can respond to well-funded disrupters.

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Machinery & Equipment M&A

Learning from the best.

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Building Products & Technology M&A

Deals to shape the future.

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Automotive & Mobility M&A

Hedging bets until a clear future emerges.

Лесопромышленная и бумагоперерабатывающая промышленность

Winning in Paper and Packaging with Data-Led Pricing and Sales

Bain experts share insights on how paper and packaging companies can leverage data-driven sales and marketing to boost revenue growth.

Автомобильная промышленность

Automotive Profitability: How OEM and Supplier Margins Are Faring

For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, auto manufacturers’ profit margins fell below their suppliers’ in the third quarter.

Прямые инвестиции

Rethinking Defense: The Role of Private Capital

The defense sector needs private capital to fuel innovation, expand capacity, and improve affordability.

Автомобильная промышленность

What Keeps Top Auto Suppliers Ahead of the Profitability Curve?

Companies that prioritize operational excellence can stay on top, even in the face of economic headwinds.

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Improving the Customer Experience in Three Areas Positively Impacts Loyalty for Automotive OEMs

Targeted improvements in digital and tech-enabled experiences, EV charging, and service-related experiences deliver a strong upside in customer loyalty.

Энергетика и природные ресурсы

Key Takeaways from COP29

The conference fell short of expectations—for some, considerably so—but there were several notable outcomes.

Автомобильная промышленность

How Focus Fuels Superior Margins for Automotive Suppliers

Specialization, paired with operational excellence, can deliver higher margins than chasing multiple markets.

Автомобильная промышленность

Under the Hood: What’s Powering Automotive Suppliers’ Profit Pool Growth?

Industry trends have shifted over the past two decades, and the semiconductor and battery subsectors are reaping the rewards.

Transportation

Business Breakthrough Barometer 2024

The annual pulse check from leading business on the net zero transition.

Лесопромышленная и бумагоперерабатывающая промышленность

AI Is Revolutionizing Industrial Operations

Supply chain planning, procurement enhancements, manufacturing optimization, and engineering augmentation are emerging AI opportunities.

Автомобильная промышленность

Is the Middle East Ready to Shift Gears to Electric Vehicles?

Unlocking the potential of electric vehicle adoption in the Middle East

Металлургия и добыча полезных ископаемых

Five Predictions for the 2030 EV Battery Market

Which battery chemistries will pull ahead—and how should OEMs proceed?

Автомобильная промышленность

Electric Vehicles: The Profit Puzzle for US Manufacturers

With EV profitability trailing internal combustion engine vehicles, automakers face a tough call on their investments.

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Early Adopters and AI: What Are the Best Use Cases?

Industrial machinery manufacturers are finding applications in procurement, quality, logistics, and more.

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Strategic Focus Drives Profitability for Automotive Suppliers

Twenty years of data shows that it’s possible to expand profitability through focus and scale in innovation-supported segments.

Технологии

Prepare for the Coming AI Chip Shortage

While businesses couldn’t predict the pandemic, they can guard against the next big threat to semiconductor supply chains.

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Navigating Ups-and-Downs in the Automotive Supplier Industry

The industry has maintained profitability for 20 years, but remains vulnerable to volume fluctuations.

Энергетика и природные ресурсы

From Sustainability Commitments to Impact: Four Pragmatic Questions for Visionary CEOs

Amid competing priorities, CEOs and consumers still say sustainability matters. By acting now, companies can set the stage for profitable growth.

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How to Master the Art of Selling Sustainability

Our survey of 500 B2B buyers and sellers shows a widening chasm on sustainability. A new industrial sales model is needed to close this buy-sell gap.

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How CEOs Can Turn Decarbonization Setbacks into Progress

Successful companies are establishing a strong business case and then collaborating across the value chain.

Энергетика и природные ресурсы

Winning in the Energy Transition, One Step at a Time

Forget 2050. The next 5 to 15 years will make or break the race to net zero.

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All Together Now: Partnerships Are Key to Circularity

Broad alliances help circular businesses increase revenues and gain new customers.

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Seven Reasons There’s a B2B Buy-Sell Gap on Sustainability

Why is the chasm growing between buyers and sellers? Our survey of 500 companies across industries and countries offers some clues.

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Mexico At a Crossroads: Is It Missing Out On Its Opportunity For Nearshoring?

Maximizing the value of nearshoring and accelerating Mexico’s growth and development requires overcoming critical challenges in infrastructure, services, and security.

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Demand Is Soaring For Commercial Engine Maintenance, Repair Slots

The surge in demand has left airlines facing historically high shop turnaround times, up by 35% or more for legacy engines and more than 150% for new-generation engines compared to pre-pandemic levels.