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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. Such improvements could help cut the costs of traffic congestion ( about 1% of GDP globally ), road accidents ( 1.25

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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. healthcare, technology, finance), allowing you to develop expertise in multiple areas. Jeff Zhang currently serves as a Consultant at McKinsey, specializing in private equity, transportation, technology, and sustainability sectors.

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Consultants – A dime a dozen for MBA Applications

Tom Spencer

With thousands of management consultants applying to top MBA programs each year, consulting is one of the most overrepresented candidate pools, alongside finance. Jeff Zhang currently serves as a Consultant at McKinsey, specializing in private equity, transportation, technology, and sustainability sectors.

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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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Ukraine Government Breaks Up: Prime Minister Resigns Over "Vital Laws on Energy and Army Financing"; Follow the Money

MishTalk

Issues concern unpaid soldiers, pro-Russian MPs, and various oil schemes to finance the war. Mr Yatseniuk rebuked the existing parliament for putting Ukraine’s future at risk and betraying the ideals of the protests that toppled Mr Yanukovich in February, by failing to pass vital laws on energy and army financing.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

Surface Transportation. And, of course, their claim to fame, Financial Services , is broken down into even more practices including: Finance and Risk. Corporate and Finance and Advisory. All degrees are welcome to apply, but the firm attracts those with a demonstrated interest in banking, finance, and business administration.