This week’s issue spotlights critical shifts and emerging risks in the consulting landscape—essential reading for anyone advising clients at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology. Notably, Oliver Wyman’s scathing audit of DB Cargo’s restructuring injects new urgency into leadership and turnaround mandates. Meanwhile, Simon Kucher’s survey reveals that 70% of German industrial firms are moving investments abroad, underlining urgent competitiveness challenges. Finally, McKinsey’s latest analysis highlights how U.S. productivity is surging ahead of Germany, raising the stakes for transformation and labor markets in Europe.

Further industry developments you should not miss:

- Capgemini details actionable strategies for AI portfolio management and scalability

- The German consulting climate stagnates, but AI remains a key innovation driver

- Roland Berger calls for sweeping reforms to strengthen health systems worldwide

- McKinsey warns of a historic global economic transformation driven by geopolitics and technology