
Beyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chains
Companies are striving for end-to-end visibility, efficiency, and agility in their supply chains. Yet, outdated infrastructure, fragmented data, and supply chain disruptions make these goals difficult...
14 Mars 202529min

Powering productivity: Operations insights for 2025
In an era of persistent change, how can companies foster an environment that empowers employees to anticipate, respond to, and even leverage unexpected shifts in the business landscape? In this episod...
11 Feb 202525min

A year in review from McKinsey Talks Operations: Beyond normal
At the end of 2023, the final podcast of McKinsey Talks Operations concluded that there was no normal for operations leaders. Looking back on the 12 months since then, it seems the sentiment holds tru...
18 Dec 202428min

Procurement’s sustainable (r)evolution
New opportunities are coming for organizations to use procurement for a competitive edge and a driver for sustainability impact through innovation and strategic partnerships. However, the complexities...
20 Nov 202425min

In pursuit of productivity: How Minsur mined a rich seam of operational excellence
Organizations are striving to maintain operational excellence amidst rapid digital transformation, yet integrating advanced technologies while maintaining efficiency and employee engagement is a compl...
29 Okt 202426min

The best jobs in the world: How the Global Lighthouse Network is shaping the future of production
Companies worldwide are eager to adopt Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to boost both productivity and sustainability. However, the path to achieving this is fraught with challenges, fr...
27 Sep 202435min

Innovation hubs: How Global Capability Centers are shaping the future of business
Enterprises are looking to Global Capability Centers (GCCs) as critical innovation hubs to stay ahead in the competitive landscape, but the difficulty lies in aligning strategic priorities with the ca...
14 Aug 202424min

Future-proofing operations: How tech and talent go hand-in-hand
In this episode of McKinsey Talks Operations, host Daphne Luchtenberg talks with McKinsey’s Julian Salguero who shares insights on the importance of talent management, particularly in the face of labo...
14 Juni 202425min



















