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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Presenter Icon Upcoming Events - Virtual

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April 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET

Managing an Effective APO to IBP Transformation: From On-Premise to Cloud-Based Planning

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

In this 60-minute session, McKinsey Operations’ leading supply chain experts will share best practices from the field to help manage...
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your migration effectively and bring your supply chain IT into the world of resilient planning on the cloud.
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Duration: 1 hour

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April 18, 2024 | 5:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM ET

Boosting Talent Stability and Productivity in Frontline Operations

Cross-Operations

Join us for an insightful 60-minute webinar, featuring practical wisdom from industry leaders at the forefront of the workforce...
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transformation. This session will equip you with an in-depth understanding of today’s challenges and the effective initiatives that deliver business results.
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: Christopher Martin, Dado Misljencevic, Tyler Freeman, Marino Mugayar-Baldocchi

Duration: 1 hour

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April 23, 2024
10-11am ET | 4-5pm CET

Playing offense: How to thrive through volatility

Product Development & Procurement

Join us as we shine a light on the top actions for procurement leaders in 2024, and explore ways to thrive through volatility in an...
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ever-changing economic reality.
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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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April 18 & 19, 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark

Nordic COO Roundtable: Future-proof operations in a landscape of macroeconomic uncertainty

Cross-Operations

The event will include robust conversation and deep dives into generative AI and tech in operations, how to future-proof your operating...
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model and how the next generation of operational excellence can unlock key competitive advantages.
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Atlanta, GA

Investing in your digital supply chain: how value and resilience go hand-in-hand

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Join McKinsey experts and industry peers this spring in a city near you to learn more about where successful companies have invested, and...
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what they’re doing to maximize value and build resilience.
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May 2, 4:30-7p CT
Chicago, IL

Investing in your digital supply chain: how value and resilience go hand-in-hand

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Join McKinsey experts and industry peers this spring in Chicago to learn more about where successful companies have invested, and what...
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they’re doing to maximize value and build resilience.
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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 15, 2024

Navigating the new normal: Operations insights for 2024

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January 3, 2024

Generative AI in operations: Capturing the value

manufacturing africas future jobs growth and sustainability
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November 9, 2023

Manufacturing Africa’s future: Jobs, growth, and sustainability

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