グローバルビジネス　最近の論考

BCGの新たな調査では、今後10年間で世界貿易に劇的な変化が予測されています。国家間の同盟関係、対立、戦略的意図により、グローバル経済は再構築されていくと考えられます。

より多くの大規模新興国がBRICSプラスに加わることで、国際情勢の中でグローバルサウスの発言力が高まり、既存の制度の優位性に異議を唱える可能性があります。

BCGは100以上の国と主要な貿易圏の自由貿易協定を分析し、各国政府の貿易への関与度を複数の尺度で比較するツール「トレードエンゲージメント・インデックス」を開発しました。

調達領域の専門知識を持つコンサルタントが、現場での豊富な経験をもとに、調達部門が置かれている現状を分析し、調達を競争力向上のドライバーへと進化させる改革をどう進めていくべきか提示します。

Companies have a huge growth opportunity in emerging markets, but only if they have the right approach to get their products onto store shelves and into consumers’ hands.

Leadership in technology and business relies heavily on one factor: access to the world’s top talent.

New global challenges—from AI to climate change to geopolitical tensions—require creative solutions and inspired partnerships, says BCG’s Rich Hutchinson.

If a joint venture isn’t delivering abundant value, it could be due to certain obstacles that are easy to overcome.

BCG’s Tawfik Hammoud shares why bold, scenario-based decisions—as opposed to waiting out the storm—are key to navigating economic, geopolitical, and technological disruption.

Ahead of their annual summit, G7 leaders are turning to the Business Federations of the Group of Seven, or B7, for guidance and recommendations as they face both economic concerns and geopolitical headwinds.

By choosing its targets carefully, rather than retaliating tit for tat, Europe hopes to avoid escalating a trade war and instead coax Washington to the bargaining table.

Rising protectionism is increasing the risk of breaking complex and ever-changing trade rules. Incorporating trade compliance across the value chain is essential.

Investor sentiment is cooling amid US tariffs, but expectations of US equities and listed companies remain high.

Every company, regardless of sector or location, needs to build tariffs and the related uncertainty into its planning and operating model.

The impact could be rapid and significant. Scenario-based planning is critical to being ready to act.

It’s hard for brands to find sources of growth amid inflation, but understanding consumer spending patterns can help them make the right moves.

BCG managing director and partner Aparna Bharadwaj looks at under-the-radar affinities that reach beyond individual cultures, highlighting patterns that could bring the world closer together.

A BCG survey confirms that most consumers are ready to embrace sustainable products. Here are three ways to help make that happen.

Artificial intelligence isn’t new, but broad public interest in it is. Our survey of consumers found that people are surprisingly knowledgeable and excited about AI.

The new tariffs affect everything from insurers' claims underwriting to investment returns. But there's opportunity for companies that navigate the changes successfully.

The tariff escalation between the US and key trading partners will hit the beauty industry, but there's opportunity for companies that can adapt strategically.

Explore three potential tariff scenarios, their impact on auto sales, and what leaders can do to stay ahead.

In the face of recent tariff proposals and widespread economic uncertainty, IT leaders are prioritizing controlling costs—and doubling down on AI investments to help manage budgets and boost productivity.

The impact of tariffs will be felt across the automotive industry. How individual automakers are likely to be affected will depend largely on their specific production and sourcing footprints.

New tariffs will have a far-reaching impact on manufacturing costs and supply chains across a range of industries including those using or producing derivative products.

Big companies have competed on scale for a century, but they are losing ground to smaller firms that can respond with precision to the needs of local customers.

Markets are fragmenting quickly. Scale and pedigree are no longer guarantees of success. To be contenders, global champions must design products differently.

Fractal innovation enables large companies to be more responsive to customer needs, leverage their global scale, and set the pace for their competition.

Scale isn’t dead. But it’s critical to find the right balance between scale and fractal principles—and to do it before your competitors do.

Chinese consumer market's recovery accelerated in Q1 2024, with GDP growth surpassing forecasts and key opportunities in brand globalization and the restaurant sector. Explore the latest emerging trends in our Q2 2024 China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch.

Despite many challenges, Chinese entrepreneurs are taking the initiative to find new opportunities and increase firm profits, with many sectors showing signs of growth in 2023. Learn more in our Q1 2024 China Consumer Market Quarterly Watch.