Business Insights

Welcome to "Business Insights," a Roland Berger podcast. Each episode brings expert perspectives on the forces shaping industries, from sustainability and digital transformation to market dynamics and innovation. We explore the strategic decisions and real-world applications driving change.
What challenges are industries facing today? How are businesses responding? And what solutions are emerging? Join us as we break down the complexities of global markets and uncover the strategies shaping the future.

Business Insights

Latest episodes

Health Insights: ESG in MedTech

Health Insights: ESG in MedTech

20m 58s

In this episode, our experts Thilo Kaltenbach and Marina Gilic discuss the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the MedTech industry. As regulations evolve and customer expectations shift, companies must meet increasing demands for sustainability, patient access, and governance compliance.
Beyond meeting requirements, ESG also presents a significant business opportunity. MedTech companies that embrace ESG can strengthen their positioning as problem solvers, service leaders, and innovators in their field. How can businesses navigate these challenges and develop responsible strategies?
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Health Insights: Ensuring future drug availability

Health Insights: Ensuring future drug availability

33m 13s

In the first episode of our Business Insights series on Health topics, our experts Thilo Kaltenbach and Stephan Fath explore the critical issue of drug availability and the challenges facing pharmaceutical supply chains. Rising global demand, geopolitical tensions, and evolving regulations have created significant disruptions, particularly for essential medicines.
Our experts discuss how pharmaceutical companies and governments are responding to these challenges. They highlight strategies such as localizing production, improving supply chain resilience, and leveraging new technologies. What role will AI and modular manufacturing play in securing future pharmaceutical supply? And how will companies navigate the complexities of regional supply...

Driving value with sustainability

Driving value with sustainability

16m 48s

In this episode, our partners Ruirui Zong-RĂ¼he and Beate Rosenthal explore pressing topics within sustainability, its current challenges, and the critical role of industry collaboration in driving higher value. Through examples from two sectors - FMCG (B2C) and chemicals (B2B) - they illustrate a new phase of sustainability marked by three defining factors: heightened regulation, geopolitical influences, and comprehensive business integration led by ESG-mature front runners.
What lessons can be drawn from these industries, and how can businesses strategically navigate this evolving landscape?

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Pricing carbon to reduce emissions

Pricing carbon to reduce emissions

18m 47s

This episode delves into the urgent need for businesses to act now in the face of rising CO2 prices and stricter regulatory requirements. Understand the financial implications and how this strategy can be leveraged for competitive advantage. It also addresses the potential burden on consumers and the strategies to implement it effectively without negatively impacting them. Learn how this key tool can drive diversification, supply chain resilience, and sustainability.
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