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Curious about a day in the life of an associate consultant #atBain? Join Rachna Kumar from our Seattle office as she takes you behind the scenes with her case team. Check out her story in our latest blog: https://atbain.co/3Y9LTLM

With the pandemic-induced chip shortage behind us, executives are now bracing for the next challenge: the growing demand for AI computing power. This surge will put pressure on supply chains for data center chips, PCs, and smartphones. Forward-thinking companies will leverage lessons from the previous chip crisis to keep their inventories balanced between shortages and oversupply. https://atbain.co/3BNlZ94

Guest host Daniel Yellin talks with manager Alice Saltão, DPT, PhD, based in our Atlanta office, about transitioning into consulting. Alice went from professional dancing to earning a dual DPT/PhD and joining Bain through our ADvantage program. They highlight how diverse backgrounds enrich Bain's teams and align with the firm's principle of "Diverse Teams, One Bain," demonstrating that varied experiences can enhance consulting success: https://atbain.co/4eotRMv

Our expanded partnership with OpenAI enables us to accelerate AI's transformative impact in the world's top companies. By harnessing the combination of OpenAI’s innovations and Bain’s strategic guidance and digital implementation capabilities, we'll unlock new potential for powerful AI solutions to deliver breakthrough business value: https://atbain.co/4h2BxFY

Insurgent companies are scaling faster, but many are struggling to find the wings to fly. Despite record levels of start-up funding, only Uber and Meta have broken the $10 billion revenue barrier in the US over the last two decades. 🦄 What’s keeping other unicorns from soaring to similar heights? Explore why today’s path to long-term success is steeper for emerging unicorns. https://atbain.co/3YotMD1

Innovation and design experts like Sam help leading companies and pioneers in new fields reimagine how work gets done and leverage tools like Generative AI. Learn why our people love being in careers #atBain that create bold new solutions: https://lnkd.in/ea8smmRn

What do consumers really want when it comes to sustainability? Consumers are demanding sustainable solutions, but preferences vary across regions and demographics. Learn how businesses can help consumers not just buy, but live more sustainably. https://atbain.co/3Y7ev8r

Last week, our Bain team connected with nearly 500 INSEAD 25J students across Singapore and Fontainebleau at the 17th Master Strategist Day. Over 20 senior mentors #atBain guided small student groups in a case competition to support Sankara Eye Foundation , India—an NGO that operates 14 eye hospitals across 10 states, specializing in large-scale cataract surgeries. Hearing directly from Sankara’s representatives in Fontainebleau was inspiring. And as always, the students’ strategic insights were impressive. Congratulations to the winning teams in both locations!

Unlike some disruptions where fast followers gain an edge by learning from first movers' mistakes, AI is different: Early adopters are already realizing performance gains of up to 20% in earnings within 18 to 36 months. Our research highlights five core areas where most AI value is found today: ⚙️ Software and product development 👤 Customer support 📈 Sales and marketing 💡 New products and features 🏢 Back office operations Strategic AI use will be crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage over the next decade and beyond. Late adopters are out of time and risk falling behind. Discover the top areas where AI delivers value in our 2024 Technology Report. https://atbain.co/3ZYerdD

Balancing core operations with new ventures is key to sustainable growth. Most of the world’s 100 largest companies now view a second growth engine as essential, not optional. Our in-depth analysis of these companies reveals common archetypes among Engine 2 businesses. https://atbain.co/4eFe2kG