EdTech Insight – What is circularity?

by EdTechMate | Jun 14, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The shift from a linear consumption model to a circular economy presents a transformative opportunity for global consumer industries. Circular business practices, rooted in reuse, recycling, and reducing waste, are not only...

EdTech Insight – Scott Johnston on designing and building scalable platforms

by EdTechMate | Jun 14, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The conversation between Rikki Singh, a McKinsey partner, and Scott Johnston, CEO of Docker, emphasizes the significance of focus, simplification, alignment, and repetition in the scope of scaling software platforms. Johnston reflects...

EdTech Insight – A new itinerary for the tourism industry

by EdTechMate | Jun 14, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Mckinsey’s research involving over 5,000 travelers across various geographies highlights significant behavioral, motivational, and expectation differences among tourists. The study emphasizes the growing importance of travel as...

EdTech Insight – Revolutionizing procurement: Leveraging data and AI for strategic advantage

by EdTechMate | Jun 13, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The integration of data analytics and AI in procurement is revolutionizing its strategic positioning within organizations. Key innovations include AI-enabled spend categorization, demand forecast optimization, dynamic management of...

EdTech Insight – After the surge: Tien‑Tsin Huang on the future of payments

by EdTechMate | Jun 13, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The recent discussion between Roshan Varadarajan of McKinsey and Tien-Tsin Huang of J.P. Morgan sheds light on the transformative shifts in the payments and fintech sector post-pandemic. While the sector experienced a...

EdTech Insight – What it takes to rewire a CPG company to outcompete in digital and AI

by EdTechMate | Jun 12, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Key innovations and trends in the digital and AI landscape largely impact consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. These companies are urged to accelerate their digital and AI transformation initiatives to keep up with...