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Technology Is Changing Transportation, and Cities Should Adapt

Harvard Business

McKinsey and Bloomberg New Energy Finance have estimated that in 50 metropolitan areas worldwide, a rapid transition to advanced mobility systems could yield $600 billion in societal benefits through 2030. Some have chosen a wait-and-see approach, opting to watch mobility trends and develop policy responses as needed as trends play out.

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Career Launchpad: The value of joining an MBB Firm

Tom Spencer

I wanted to dive deep into the transportation industry and build my expertise and network there. With a culture that prioritizes training and development, MBB consultants are empowered to reliably generate innovative solutions aided by the unparalleled resources at their disposal in a structured, fast-paced, and supportive environment.

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The Rise of FinTech in Supply Chains

Harvard Business

In many cases, companies such as Procter & Gamble and Kellogg’s have extended their accounts payable through such supply-chain financing relationships out to 120 days. This is similar to the way third-party logistics companies (3PLs) arrange transportation. FinTechs typically act like brokers.

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Startups: Picking the right opportunity for your career

Tom Spencer

In a previous article, we explored why a startup experience is a must for every young professional ( Startup Experience: A Must for Every Young Professional ), especially if your university in undergrad placed a spotlight on finance and consulting. Consequently, I concentrated my search specifically on that sector.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

In the meantime, Marsh & McLennan was creating Mercer; in 1975, Mercer was developed as the human resources consulting arm of Marsh & McLennan. The firm offers consulting services including strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development. Surface Transportation.

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Startup Experience: A Must for Every Young Professional

Tom Spencer

In my journey from university to the professional world, I, like many of my peers, initially gravitated towards the allure of prestigious roles in consulting or finance. While my consulting experiences afforded me exposure to diverse industries, the crux of my passion lay within the realm of transportation.

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Hard Questions on Our Transition to Driverless Cars

Harvard Business

Given how central automotive transportation is to our cities, commerce, and daily lives, saying that AI will change life as we know it is no understatement. This distinction is important because the driver is typically the most expensive part of a transport business, be it taxi services, last-mile logistics, or long-haul trucking.