The fortnight thus far
Reports & resources we loved in the last 15 days, once every 15 days.
Issue #68
Dec 01, 2021
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Crafting a Fit-For-Future Retail Operating Model
Sustained cost-cutting put retailers well behind other industries. Up to 10% of costs could be saved by reassessing the activities critical for the business and more than 50% of the work in retail could be automated. What areas must retailers invest in to achieve an operating model transformation?
[ McKinsey & Co. > Full report here:
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Turning Adversity into Advantage- Finance Paves the Way for Future Growth
31% of executives see ‘increasing sales growth’ as a top strategic priority in the next 12 months. Finance executives take the lead as 88% of them shift their focus on reinventing foundational financial processes. What is the defence mechanism adopted by leaders to position their organisations better?
[ Deloitte > Full report here:
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Electric 2-Wheelers: Nascent Market at the Cusp of Disruption
The Indian Electric 2-wheeler market is poised to grow 20x to reach ~3 Mn units by FY25. Driven by demand from both B2B & B2C segments, this market could subsequently comprise nearly 50% of the 2-wheeler market. Uncover the 4 foundational shifts that will define the market over the next 10 years.
[ BCG > Full report here :
4
Venture Pulse Q3 2021
Globally, VC investment reached $171.7 Bn in Q3’21. Series A investment has surpassed that of prior years by ~50% already. The number of exits in Q3’21 surpassed that of Q3’20 by almost 75%. Investor interest in ESG & Cleantech is gaining quick traction in Q3’21. Know more on VC funding.
[ KPMG > Full report here:
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Achieving Maximum Potential from a Cloud Transformation
95% of companies only capture about 35% of the full potential of their cloud models. Companies that realize more of this potential are 2x proactive in making changes to their operating models and 50% more likely to have an enterprise-wide business case. How can companies unlock maximum potential
[ Bain & Co. > Full report here:
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2022 Digital Trust Insights Survey- India Edition
41% of organisations in India envisage growth of upwards of 11% in their cyber budgets in 2022. However, only 25% have realised the benefits of their cyber investments. With over 75% of respondents concerned with the rising cyber risks, how can companies achieve better returns from future cyber investments?
[ PwC > Full report here:
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