Putting the Focus Back Where it Belongs – on Business

Results of Arthur D. Little’s 2010 global survey on the economic crisis

It is close to two years since the financial and economic crisis erupted with the dramatic collapse of Lehman Brothers, the impact of which has been felt across nearly all sectors and economies worldwide. As our 2009 global survey revealed, companies have made unavoidable short-term cost reductions to cope with the collapse in demand, but they have also taken actions to prepare for business beyond the downturn. It is now time to focus on the effectiveness of these measures. What actions taken during the crisis have resulted in enduring benefits? What factors are still holding back growth? And most importantly, what are businesses doing to outpace competitors in the post-crisis world?

Released: June 2010

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