McKinsey Talks Operations

Cutting through the noise to transform strategy into lasting Operations success

In a rapidly evolving environment, Operations strategy can drive productivity and resilience, and capture new opportunities for competitive advantage.

Join the conversation with McKinsey experts and industry leaders, in this active program that showcases the latest thinking in Operations excellence.

Use these pages to explore the opportunities, register for events, and become part of the McKinsey Talks Operations community.

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Webinar series

Driving excellence in commodity sourcing

Webinar series
Product Development & Procurement

Join our upcoming webinar series to gain valuable insights into the complexities of raw material sourcing in a rapidly evolving value...
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chain, addressing fluctuating energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and weakened demand. Our team of McKinsey experts will provide an in-depth analysis and share practical solutions to tackle these challenges effectively.
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Driving value through gen AI for paper and packaging players

Product Development & Procurement

Join McKinsey experts to explore how paper and packaging players think about leveraging gen AI. As gen AI continues to evolve, its...
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potential across the paper and packaging value chain will grow. To unlock this promise, organizations need to act now.
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We regularly host webinars across a wide range of Operations functions and topics. View all broadcast and virtual events—and our extensive archive.

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February 20, 2025, Steenokkerzeel, Belgium

Belux CPO Roundtable

Product Development & Procurement

Centering around the theme of “Creating value in a new era of procurement”, our Belux CPO Roundtable brings together local procurement...
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executives to explore the opportunity of digital and Gen AI.
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Spring 2025 | North America

Services Rewired Summit North America

Service Operations

Post pandemic, productivity levels have not returned to meet expectations of business leaders, or shareholders. New levers are needed to...
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drive a step-change in performance, efficiencies and improved outcomes for customers and for employees across the value chain. The answer lies in rewiring your service operations: infusing the right technology where and when it matters, and improving experiences for both employees and customers, to drive productivity outcomes. Join senior leaders from across North America and McKinsey experts at the Services Rewired Summit North America for the definitive knowledge exchange on driving productivity in front, mid and back-office operations and rewiring the business and organizational fundamentals to stimulate future growth.
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May 14-15, 2025
Silicon Valley, CA

R&D Leaders Forum

Product Development & Procurement

Now is the time to shape the future of R&D: Join us for an event that brings together leaders in R&D and product development. Together, we...
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will discuss the latest trends and innovations in the R&D space—accelerate growth through AI-enhanced R&D…
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We regularly host events including summits, round table discussions, expos, and more across a wide range of Operations functions and topics. View all in person and hybrid events here.

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January 3, 2025

Beyond normal: A year in review from McKinsey Talks Operations

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December 18, 2024

Procurement’s sustainable (r)evolution

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December 10, 2024

In pursuit of productivity: How Minsur mined a rich seam of operational excellence

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