The So What from BCG

Karin von Funck, BCG’s global lead for zero-based transformation, explains why great cost transformation goes beyond spreadsheets. The best companies don’t slash expenses. They have a deep understanding of what drives value, a rigorous approach to spending, and a culture that supports smart decision making. Quick cuts may deliver short-term relief but can erode long-term growth—as well as the trust of employees.  

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Karin von Funck: https://on.bcg.com/4iBZXqn 

BCG Latest Thinking on Cost: https://on.bcg.com/4iU0RhB 

Cost Management Remains an Executive Priority in 2025: https://on.bcg.com/41VTsYm 

For years, extended reality (XR) has waited to find its place in business. New lightweight, AI-enabled headsets are bringing the power of AI to the frontline. Tibor Mérey, BCG’s global business leader in frontier tech, explains how XR can boost productivity and address labor shortages. But will workers embrace it? 

Tibor Mérey: https://on.bcg.com/43l9LQI 

BCG’s Latest Thinking on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications: https://on.bcg.com/4hek0JY 

BCG on Augmented and Virtual Reality: https://on.bcg.com/4hcx0zu 

Seeing the World Through AI Glasses: https://lnk.to/imagine-this-Woolsey-smartglasses09 

HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. 

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Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7Gv 

BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro 

Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT  

Businesses are overlooking AI’s ability to create entirely new products and businesses. Beth Viner, who leads BCG’s corporate venturing and business building at BCGX, explains how organizations can move beyond efficiency and generate big revenue gains. Companies can combine their historical strengths with AI’s power to meet customer needs in new and unexpected ways.  

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Beth Viner: https://on.bcg.com/4193Lco 

BCG X: https://on.bcg.com/3WUviLQ  

BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/42OlGpK 

Beth’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x92AnU6MUr0 

Supply chains are more important than ever. Geopolitical shifts and an ever-increasing need to reduce carbon emissions have created new challenges. Camille Egloff, head of travel, transportation, infrastructure, cities, and logistics for Europe, Middle East, South America, and Africa, explains how businesses can reduce risks and take advantage of emerging digital technologies to create lean, resilient supply chains that flex to meet demand. 

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Camille Egloff: https://on.bcg.com/42s5F8V 

BCG on Transportation and Logistics: https://on.bcg.com/4haftJ6 

The Real Cost of Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry: https://on.bcg.com/3WBjy0L 

Vinay Shandal, BCG’s sustainable investing leader, explains why global competition is both a challenge and a catalyst for clean energy. He talks about how governments can remove barriers and red tape in addition to providing financing—and why private companies are farther along than public companies in their net zero goals.  

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Vinay Shandal: https://on.bcg.com/4fSXsxH 

How AI Can Speed Climate Action: https://on.bcg.com/3C3kYKq 

A Year of Sustainability Progress in the Private Markets: https://on.bcg.com/3Pxh6oi 

Where Are Private Equity Firms on Their Way to Net Zero?: https://on.bcg.com/3Wdmy3s 

BCG on Climate and Sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/40cZsuD 

Vinay’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q59suYxIec 

One in every three people will likely find their jobs significantly disrupted by AI in the next decade. Sagar Goel, leader of BCG’s work in digital reskilling and leadership development, talks about the role of the public and private sectors in preparing employees for this exciting, uncertain, and sometimes frightening world.   

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Sagar Goel: https://on.bcg.com/46D3O12 

Sagar’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCE 

BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaT 

Harvard Business Review Article: https://hbr.org/2023/09/reskilling-in-the-age-of-ai 

Home to over half of the world’s supply chain activity, Asia is a complex powerhouse. Bitan Datta, BCG’s Asia Pacific leader in manufacturing and supply chains, describes how to balance cost, resilience, and geopolitics in this lively market.  

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Bitan Datta: https://on.bcg.com/49IlBW0 

BCG on Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/3VHFYwN 

How GenAI Reimagines Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/49FwAj3 

CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT 

The consumer goods industry is facing threats from new competitors, inflation, and changes in consumer behavior. Rohan Sajdeh, global leader of BCG’s consumer practice, outlines how companies can adapt through portfolio reshaping, advanced pricing strategies, and personalized customer experiences. He also discusses how AI and sustainability are shaping the future of the industry.  

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Rohan Sajdeh: https://on.bcg.com/4ggm0RL 

Consumer Products Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4f2DyQe 

CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT