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How to weather inflation
US inflation hit a three-decade high in October. For some consumers, higher price tags will require reining in costs and overhauling budgets. But what are the implications of inflation spikes for CEOs who are also contending with increasing supply-chain issues and labor shortages? In the current business environment where the only constant is change, maintaining resiliency will be key. Explore these insights to uncover:
  • six proven strategies to release cash from the balance sheet
  • why executives view mounting fallout on the supply chain and inflation as the biggest threats to growth in their countries’ economies
  • how industrial companies are responding to inflation
  • how nerve centers can structurally improve companies' cost base, protect and enhance margins, and drive organizational alignment
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The coronavirus effect on global economic sentiment
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Supply-chain disruptions now outweigh COVID-19 concerns as the biggest risks executives see to domestic and corporate growth.
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Winning the race with inflation: The pricing opportunity for industrial companies
Winning the race with inflation: The pricing opportunity for industrial companies
As inflation rises, industrial companies must take a new look at pricing.
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Responding to inflation and volatility: Time for procurement to lead
Responding to inflation and volatility: Time for procurement to lead
A digital nerve center can help procurement teams collaborate better and act faster during turbulence.
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Ten steps retailers can take to shock-proof their supply chains
In a seemingly 'no win' environment, retailers can take a two-speed approach to address the current shocks and build a more resilient foundation for the future.
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Pandemic price spikes: What is a CFO’s next move?
Pandemic price spikes: What is a CFO’s next move?
Concerns about “pandemic price spikes” of manufacturing inputs have shaken many business leaders.
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What's going on with shipping rates?
McKinsey's Steve Saxon and Jaana Remes discuss why container shipping costs are surging and give their take on what lies ahead for the industry.
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Defying cost volatility: A strategic pricing response
Defying cost volatility: A strategic pricing response
While input cost increases and volatility are challenging, they present an opportunity to improve pricing and institutionalize best practices—but margins will likely suffer if these are not executed in a strategic way.
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Getting real about mitigating price inflation
Getting real about mitigating price inflation
Category managers can respond to inflation—and save their companies a lot of money in the months ahead.
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EV tax credit ‘not good news’ for Canada, ambassador to U.S. says

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QR code to be only form of proof of COVID-19 vaccine accepted in Alberta starting Monday

Starting Monday, Albertans looking to enter businesses that have implemented the COVID-19 restrictions exemption program will need to use the QR code.

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How to spot ‘greenwashing’ in your ESG investments

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