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Leading brands are increasingly focused on e-commerce innovation, using cutting-edge technologies like AI to transform productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. In a recent survey featuring insights from more than 500 global B2B and B2C executives, we uncovered the actions readers are taking to give their approach to e-commerce a competitive edge. Read our analysis to learn about five truths that successful companies embrace with next-gen e-commerce: https://mck.co/496ORpi #McKinseyDigital #NextCommerce #Ecommerce #DigitalTransformation

Back in 2018, McKinsey & Company teamed with the World Economic Forum to establish the Global Lighthouse Network—an initiative designed to highlight how organizations across the globe are using Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to transform their operations. The community has since expanded to 172 members, serving as a global knowledge exchange on leveraging digital innovations to drive business growth, workplace productivity, and sustainable practices. Check out our interactive article for insights into the Global Lighthouse Network sites across the globe: https://mck.co/3Os0fTf #McKinseyDigital #GlobalLighthouseNetwork #WorldEconomicForum

Only 9 more days until AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas! Will you be joining one of the biggest tech conferences of the year? From December 2-6, 2024, McKinsey & Company will host sessions dedicated to unlocking the value of the cloud, AI, and other cutting-edge digital innovations. Don’t miss out on our events, including: → Supercharging automotive and manufacturing with AI and gen AI: https://bit.ly/3YXViGu → EMEA cocktail reception: Rewiring in the era of gen AI :https://bit.ly/4fS7pvx → Executive dinner: The new dawn of the tech officer: https://bit.ly/4fUNKLM Register your interest today while seats are still available! For details on our other events at AWS re:Invent, visit: https://mck.co/3Cx4dY9 #McKinseyAtReInvent #McKinseyDigital #AWSreInvent #NeverJustTech

The EMEA Data & AI Summit was everything we hoped for and more - a fantastic event that brought our colleagues and clients together to share insights and expertise on what it takes to succeed as an AI-enabled, data-driven organization. For those who were unable to attend, below are some noteworthy takeaways from the event: → Integration and Application of AI Across Industries: AI is transforming virtually every area of business. Its ubiquity underscores the potential to boost work efficiency, improve accuracy, tailor user experiences, and address business challenges. → The Importance of Infrastructure and Scalability: AI systems require robust infrastructure and efficient data flows for scaling, along with dedicated teams and strategic investments to ensure proper deployment and maintenance. → AI's Role in Achieving Broader Goals: AI and digital innovations are driving sustainability and other major initiatives, but data and investment hurdles continue to hinder progress. → The Evolution and Future of AI Technology: AI’s rapid evolution means businesses must continuously innovate and adapt to stay competitive, including the development of new materials and designs to enhance energy efficiency. A special thank you to our partners, speakers, and organizers across McKinsey Digital, Technology, and QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey for hosting such a memorable event: Dr. Asin Tavakoli, Holger Harreis, Aamer Baig, Asaf Somekh, Davide Grande, Kayvaun Rowshankish, Klemens Hjartar, Holger Hürtgen, Matthias Roggendorf, Dominik Rigo, Pascal Notz, Ermanna Conte, Andreas Ess, Sarah Mulligan, and Rohit Rathod. This list is just a fraction of the incredible team that made this event possible - thank you all for your contributions! #McKinseyDigital #ArtificialIntelligence #Data #DataAISummit

AWS re: Invent is quickly approaching, and we can’t wait to see you there! The McKinsey & Company team will be in Las Vegas, Nevada from December 2-6, 2024, and hosting a range of inspiring sessions covering cloud, AI, and much more. For those making the trip, you won’t want to miss our events, including: → Executive dinner: The new dawn of the tech officer: https://bit.ly/4fUNKLM → EMEA cocktail reception: Rewiring in the era of gen AI: https://bit.ly/4fS7pvx → McKinsey Consumer Goods and Retail roundtable: Driving at-scale impact with cloud and AI: https://bit.ly/3CuLjkm → Commercial excellence in media and entertainment: How to grow through better monetization: https://bit.ly/3YQKI4d Attendance will be high this year, so be sure to register your interest to reserve a spot! And don’t forget to check out our other events, which you can find here: https://mck.co/4fVXxRH #McKinseyAtReInvent #McKinseyDigital #AWSreInvent #NeverJustTech

Surveys have consistently shown that chief information officers and other technology C-suite leaders will spend more on generative AI next year. But now two years into the generative AI journey, they are also thinking more about getting a return on those investments, while also expressing increased skepticism about how AI is priced. Despite these challenges, gen AI’s potential to solve business solutions has solidified it’s position as a long-term asset. In a recent article by Fortune, McKinsey Senior Partner Aamer Baig and tech leaders discuss the frustrations with gen AI investments, and share insights on their tech budgeting priorities for 2025. You can read all about it here: https://mck.co/40CMoRj #McKinseyDigital #Fortune #CIO #GenerativeAI

The rising importance of data, AI, and other digital innovations in business has fundamentally transformed tech leadership. As tech becomes a major driver for growth and competitive advantage, tech leaders need to align their roles more closely with business executives to ensure these investments achieve their promised impact. Join Senior Partners Aamer Baig and Delphine Nain Zurkiya for our next McKinsey Live event on Monday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m. EST / 5:30 p.m. CET, where they’ll share how CIOs, CTOs, and tech leaders can redefine their roles to maximize tech’s business value. Register here: https://mck.co/3YZVVAF #McKinseyDigital #McKinseyLive #NeverJustTech

We’re gearing up for AWS re:Invent! McKinsey & Company will be in Las Vegas, Nevada from December 2-6, 2024 to participate in one of the biggest cloud and AI events in business. Join our team and thousands of executive business leaders, technologists, developers, and enthusiasts for informative sessions focused on unlocking the potential of tech from cloud to data to AI. Follow the link for a full itinerary of our events, and be sure to register your interest today: https://lnkd.in/gyjitDsu Let us know in the comments if you’ll be attending - we hope to see you there! #McKinseyAtReInvent #McKinseyDigital #AWSreInvent #NeverJustTech

Happy National STEM Day! 🧑🔬💻 🔬 🤖🔭👨🔬 AI, quantum computing, robotics, cloud tech, cybersecurity solutions, and countless other innovations could not be possible without the passionate professionals who have dedicated their lives to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In honor of National STEM Day, spend some time diving into our #RecommendedReading list to read about the groundbreaking work from McKinsey consultants. Uncover how they’re using their expertise in STEM to resolve some of the most complex problems facing businesses today. > How a UAE bank transformed to lead with AI and advanced analytics:https://mck.co/491pIwp > Keeping companies safer by matching them with the right cybersecurity providers:https://mck.co/3O17PUL > Rewiring the way McKinsey works with Lilli, our generative AI platform: https://mck.co/3UNKARP > With gen AI, helping green businesses strengthen our ‘blue economy’: https://mck.co/3AEkolI > How Lufthansa is using data to reduce costs and improve spend and carbon transparency:https://mck.co/48NzAty > Banking on innovation: How ING uses generative AI to put people first:https://mck.co/3OoksJL #McKinseyDigital #STEM

Is your company struggling to capture the financial and operational benefits of AI and digital technologies? If so, don’t miss our upcoming presentation “Unlocking profitable growth with Customer-back Business Model, featuring Steffen Fuchs, Senior Partner in Dallas, Gianmarco Cilento, Partner in Miami, Ali Sankur, Partner in Chicago and Ana Lucía Pérez Sánchez, Principal Data Scientist in Mexico City. Tune in and hear from our experts for data-driven insights covering how to fully leverage cutting-edge tech innovations. 📆 Date: Wednesday, November 13th ⏰Time: 10:00 ET | 15:00 BST | 19:30 IST 🔗Register here: https://mck.co/4fKIWsd #ProfitableGrowth #BusinessModel #McKinseyDigital