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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1056: Today we're talking about Elon Musk's dramatic exit from government, the rising appeal of extended-range EVs as a hybrid-EV mashup, and how Amazon wants to talk you into your next purchase—literally—with AI-generated audio highlights.Show Notes with links:Elon Musk has exited his role as a special government employee under the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), after a controversial 130-day crusade to slash federal spending.Musk's off-boarding began suddenly, without a direct talk with Trump.His DOGE plan aimed to cut $2 trillion but claimed only $175B in savings—an unverifiable figure.He aggressively targeted federal telework policies and agency redundancies, prompting both voluntary exits and court challenges.Clashes with cabinet members and critiques of Trump's tax plan sped his exit.Musk, reflecting on the challenge: “The federal bureaucracy situation is much worse than I realized.”With hybrids on the rise and EV momentum cooling, automakers are revisiting a once-overlooked technology: the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Acting like an EV with backup, EREVs offer consumers a new kind of compromise.EREVs run on electric motors exclusively; the gas engine charges the battery, not the wheels.Sales in China are up, and new models are coming stateside from Ram, Nissan, Ford, and Scout.Ram's 2025 Ramcharger boasts 145 miles of electric range and a total of 690 with the gas engine.ZF and other suppliers are betting big on smaller, smarter range-extender systems launching globally.“EREVs...provide the benefits of an EV with the flexibility of a hybrid, at a relatively lower cost,” said AlixPartners' Dan Hearsch.Amazon is rolling out a new AI-powered audio feature designed to make product research less of a chore. “Hear the highlights” offers short audio summaries of key product info—ideal for the multitasking shopper.The feature pulls from product pages, reviews, and web data to generate brief, conversational scripts that are read by AIIt's currently being tested on select products like a Ninja Blender and Keurig coffee maker.Amazon VP Rajiv Mehta says it's “like having helpful friends” talk through your shopping choices.It may soon integrate with Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI voice assistant, to power hands-free buying.CEO Andy Jassy revealed Amazon is developing 1,000+ generative AI tools, calling AI the “reinvention” of customer experience.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Brian Nemeth, Managing Director at AlixPartners, where we talked about the ripple effects of tariffs on global supply chains. We dived into real-world case studies, the resurgence of the bullwhip effect, and the strategic decisions supply chain leaders must make under pressure. Brian shared his on-the-ground experience helping major companies react and adapt quickly to uncertainty, offering actionable insights on scenario planning, automation, and global sourcing diversification.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Send us a textWhen President Trump announced 25% tariffs on all cars imported into the US from April, and the same levy all car parts from May, he described them as "permanent."  Since then, his hard lines on trade have become increasingly blurred… but, as things stand, just what are the implications of the somewhat erratic US trade policy for the automotive sector, global supply chains and the world economy?    In this episode of The Agenda, Juliet Mann speaks to Dan Hearsch, Leader of the Americas automotive practice at consultant AlixPartners, Burkhard Riering, Publisher & Editor at Germany's only auto B2B paper - Automobilwoche, and Zhang Yu, Managing Director of Automotive Foresight.

April 22, 2025 ~ Mark Wakefield, global automotive market lead at AlixPartners, joins Lloyd, Jamie, and former congressman Dave Trott to discuss the rise of Chinese auto brands, their potential to control a substantial portion of the global market, and focusing on markets like Russia and the Middle East following tariffs from the U.S.

“You're not going to be able to completely eliminate your tariff exposure. There are three frames under which to think about tariffs: How will you mitigate in the short term? How will you think about it in the medium term from your customer's perspective and pricing? And how will you think about a long-term realignment of supply chains?” - Richeek Maitra, Director, AlixPartners With tariffs dominating the news cycle and sending global markets on a wild ride, procurement is scrambling to figure out the practical implications of tariffs on global supply chains and their own organization's procurement strategy.  In this timely Art of Procurement podcast episode, host Philip Ideson welcomes Richeek Maitra, a Director at AlixPartners and an expert on tariffs and their effects on the global supply chain and procurement operations. As Richeek advises, procurement shouldn't (over) react to every single news story about tariffs, but everyone should be planning both short- and long-term strategies to safeguard their organizations from negative tariff-related fallout while still maintaining a competitive advantage.  In short, procurement shouldn't act as if the sky is falling, but they shouldn't stick their heads in the sand and pretend it's just business as usual either. In this episode, Richeek explains: How procurement should interpret new tariff announcements and estimate potential impacts on specific spend categories and supplier relationships A practical response framework to tariffs that includes immediate tactical moves (like duty engineering) to long-term supply chain restructuring How to adopt a rational approach to China sourcing decisions that balances global trends with company-specific circumstances Links: Richeek Maitra on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube  

Tariff chaos has tossed retailers into a crisis similar to Covid in 2020, leaving them unable to plan ahead, according to AlixPartners, the financial advisory and global consulting firm. “It’s a little crazy and retailers are canceling orders,” Holly Etlin, a partner at the firm and restructuring veteran, tells Bloomberg News’ Reshmi Basu and Bloomberg Intelligence’s Stephen Flynn in the latest Credit Edge podcast. There’s a “real crisis, everybody going nuts,” she added, referring to pricing, inventory and shipping decisions that retailers are trying to make. Etlin also discusses the impact of elevated bankruptcy costs, the outlook for more coercive liability management exercises, how retailers are using asset-based loans as a lifeline and the turnaround of Tailored Brands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we take a look at the impact of how US tariffs are reverberating through the global automotive industry. Ford Motor Company is preparing to raise prices on cars rolling off assembly lines starting next month if President Donald Trump doesn't deliver on the tariff relief he's hinted at for automakers, while Chinese EV maker Xpeng is ramping up its global expansion -- despite the intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing, and the European Union's punitive tariffs against Chinese cars. We speak with Dr. Stephen Dyer, Head of the Asia Automotive Practice at AlixPartners. Plus - Warnings from Chair Jerome Powell that trade tensions risk undermining the Federal Reserve's employment and inflation goals whipped up fresh volatility on Wall Street Wednesday, with stocks resuming sharp declines while haven assets like Treasuries and gold surged. We unpack the day's market moves with Shams Afzal, Managing Director at the Carnegie Investment Counsel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025. április 10., csütörtök 8-9 óra SCHILLER: Autópiaci körkép egy kis üzemanyagcellával turbózva Schiller Márk, a Schiller Autó Család Zrt. stratégiai és marketing igazgatója ARANYKÖPÉS: Ha az emberek egy helyen dolgoznak, és együtt töltik a munkaidejük nagy részét, akkor éppen úgy kialakulnak köztük a szokások és az előítéletek szabályai, mint valami törzsnél. Eric Knight, angol író (1897) FUTÓMŰ: Kell egy jó terv! Így menekülhet meg az európai autóipar Az egyre komolyabb kihívások, veszélyek és nehézségek árnyékában a Berylls by AlixPartners autóipari tanácsadó cég egy kilenc pontos akciótervet dolgozott ki annak érdekében, hogy az európai autóipar versenyképessége meg tudjon maradni. Kell egy európai autóipari "mesterterv" - Várkonyi Gábor Autóblog Balázséktól Stella Li-ig “Reggel másfél órát voltam "Balázséknál" a Rádio 1-ben, a meghívás apropója a kínai autóipar globális terjeszkedése volt. A mai napra kaptunk meghívást néhányan a BYD-től arra, hogy Stella Li-vel készítsünk interjút. Őt választották a "World Car Person of the Year"-nek, első hölgyként a díj történetében. Nem mellesleg Kína egyik legbefolyásosabb üzletasszonya, a BYD felsővezetője.” Stella Li: Hosszútávon csak két-három erős kínai márka marad az európai piacon - Várkonyi Gábor Autóblog Várkonyi Gábor, autópiaci szakértő

In this episode, James Dolman, CFA, Director of Alium Dolman Limited, interviews Saffron Hill, CFA, Management Consulting Associate at AlixPartners. Saffron discusses her career journey in the investment industry, from taking the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) as part of her employee training, to using the skills, knowledge, and disciplines she gained to move into the next stage of her career. Not one to stop there, Saffron has since gained her CFA, and closes off the episode with some foundational advice to anyone on a similar path.

TOPIC: Tariff Impact PANEL: Mark Wakefield, AlixPartners; David Welch, Bloomberg; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

January 30, 2025 ~ According to a new survey of CEOs and senior executives, the automotive sector will be the most disrupted major industry in 2025. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with AlixPartners partner Stephen Tapley about the possible disruptions the industry could face this year.

We kick off the hour talking markets with Victoria Greene of G Squared Private Wealth and Ohsung Kwon of BofA Securities, analyzing today's key trends. Our Leslie Picker provides critical takeaways on banks, setting the stage for tomorrow's earnings. Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester shares her take on CPI data, the Beige Book, and Fed policy, while Evercore ISI's Krishna Guha offers a deep dive into market strategies. Simon Freakley of AlixPartners discusses CEO priorities and challenges in 2025, including their biggest worries. Our Diana Olick reports on how LA wildfires are driving demand in the REIT sector, with insights into upgrades and trends for key players like Essex and Avalon Bay.

“I think there is an element of mastering your own destiny, a sense of showing up and being engaged in the conversation about what the change should be and the nature and how you do it.” - Aaron Addicoat, Director at AlixPartners  In a session at Mastermind Live 2024, Kelly Barner spoke with Aaron Addicoat, Director at AlixPartners, to examine the ways procurement can adapt their operating model to achieve business objectives - and do so with the right attitude. Aaron's passion for procurement and all it encompasses was apparent as he shared his thoughts on: The level of awareness and forethought procurement must invest in adapting and improving their operating models  The ways certain mindsets can enable a more comfortable and efficient relationship with change The importance of making changes that empower the user experience Links: Aaron Addicoat on LinkedIn Watch on demand: Mastermind LIVE 2024 Listen to Deloitte's 2023 CPO Survey with Aaron Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube  

Shoot us a Text.The clock is about to run out on 2024, but that doesn't stop the grind of the retail auto industry! Today we're covering the latest awkwardness from the potential Honda-Nissan merger, how California dealers are threatening to sue Scout over their DTC plans, and over-priced fast food.Show Notes with links:Honda's CEO Toshihiro Mibe faced an awkward press moment when asked why Nissan would make a good business partner, candidly admitting, “That's a difficult one,” when trying to explain the rationale. The comment highlights broader skepticism and questions surrounding the partnership.Honda has a solid hybrid lineup but struggles with EV development after parting ways with GM. Meanwhile, Nissan faces financial instability and a declining EV market share despite its history as an early leader with the Leaf.Nissan's robust manufacturing network and supply chain might align with Honda's hybrid expertise. However, overlapping product offerings could limit potential benefits.Nissan's shares initially soared over 60% after the deal's announcement but have since plunged by 13% over two days, signaling investor doubts.Both companies face uphill battles, with AlixPartners estimating any meaningful results from a merger might take three to five years.“Ideally, it would've been a healthy and financially sound company, rather than Nissan,” said analyst Julie Boote, echoing doubts about the merger's feasibility.California's new-car dealers are pushing back against Volkswagen Group and Scout Motors, accusing them of violating state law by taking direct-to-consumer refundable deposits for their upcoming electric Scout models.California's amended Vehicle Code, effective Jan. 1, 2024, prohibits automakers or their affiliates from direct-to-consumer sales if they already have franchised dealerships in the state. Tesla is exempt, as it has never operated through franchisees.Dealers argue Scout's sales model excludes VW's 50 franchisees in California, cutting them out of Scout's EV sales opportunities.Scout insists it's independent from VW, designing a unique electric platform, and claims the direct sales model aligns with their “customer-first vision.”A recent study has named Shake Shack and Five Guys as America's most overpriced fast-food chains, sparking debate over whether premium pricing for burgers and fries is really worth it.Preply analyzed over 57,000 Google Reviews, highlighting Shake Shack as the most overpriced chain, followed by Five Guys and Sugar Factory. Key terms like “expensive” and “not worth the money” dominated customer feedback.A viral receipt showing $22 for a Five Guys burger, soda, and fries led to widespread backlash, with one post asking, “What is the right amount these days?”Despite the criticism, Shake Shack posted strong Q3 earnings, with a 14.7% revenue surge and 17 new locations. CEO Rob Lynch said, “We are proud of the resuHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Consultancy AlixPartners works with top companies around the world, giving it a front row seat at how industries are changing. Its annual Disruption Index takes an even closer look at these changes surveying leaders to understand the biggest opportunities and challenges they see, all while identifying the tipping points ahead in everything from global labor markets to technologies. CEO Simon Freakley breaks down surprising insights from the Index's fifth edition, including the ways leaders have become more adept at handling change since COVID and the skills CEOs say they need to strengthen now. He uses his own experience to put key takeaways into sharp focus, sharing the traits effective technology leaders must develop and the tactical questions they must ask themselves to navigate disruption and eventually drive the transformation of their sectors.  For more information:  AlixPartners: 2024 Disruption Index: Related podcasts:  What's next for data driven medicine - and what AI-powered innovation needs now: Insitro CEO Daphne Koller: Build a culture of innovation: HPE's CTO shares what must be in place: 7 top innovators share strategies that drive cutting edge solutions:

The Disruption Matters special podcast miniseries is back for a third season, and this year, leading industry experts discuss how private markets can best use today's technologies to create value. In the sixth and final episode of this season, we delve into how best to begin creating value using AI and other cutting-edge technology. It's no surprise that picking the right priorities is key, but so is staffing and senior management buy-in. With so many service providers, systems and apps in the market making so many promises, it's hard to imagine where to begin the process. While every GP and every portfolio company has unique needs and challenges, we offer the first principles that should guide listeners, no matter the size or strategy of the firm. Guests include Matt Katz, global head of data science at Blackstone; Chris Satchell, managing director of tech and digital at Clayton, Dubilier and Rice; Raj Kushwaha, co-head of value creation and chief digital officer at Warburg Pincus; Misha Logvinov, a managing director at MGX; Tim Kiely, operating principal at BayPine; Hoyoung Pak, global co-lead of the AI & Data Practice Group at AlixPartners; and Jason McDannold, Americas co-lead, Private Equity, at AlixPartners.

Edward Hightower is an accomplished global automotive engineering and business executive, entrepreneur, trusted advisor, and author.  In this interview, we hear from Edward Hightower, the author of Motoring Africa, and our Host Ray Hightower's brother! He shares his lifelong passion for the automotive industry and the future of long-range electric vehicles in Africa.  About our Guest:  Edward Hightower is the managing director at Motoring Ventures LLC, an investment, growth, strategy, and operations consulting firm focused on driving value + impact in automotive and manufacturing businesses around the world. He has extensive operating experience throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. He previously led GM's $15 billion Global Crossovers business as the executive chief engineer and vehicle line executive and served in leadership roles at Ford and BMW. He also worked as a hands-on management consultant at AlixPartners, LLP. He is the author of the book "Motoring Africa: Sustainable Automotive Industrialization (published in 2018).” Hightower serves on the boards of directors of Tempel Steel – a global manufacturer of precision components for electric motors; and HEVO Power – a designer, developer, and manufacturer of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles. He is also an advisor to the board, CEO, and leadership of Kiira Motors – a manufacturer of electric city busses, based in Uganda, East Africa. Relevant Links Kira Motors - Vehicles in Uganda - https://www.kiiramotors.com/ Motoring Africa by Edward T Hightower https://amzn.to/3wcF0Kx Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World by Fareed Zakaria  https://amzn.to/3gdd1U9 Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Dr. Hardy https://amzn.to/3cqVAhA Get Know Edward:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethmotoring/  About Ray Hightower: Ray Hightower is a tech company founder and commercial real estate investor based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He serves as CEO of Bridgetown Partners, the creator of ROIClear. https://ROIClear.com https://BridgetownPartners.com https://RayHightower.com #ROIClear #Entrepreneurship​ #Business  #RealEstate  Note: ROI Clear is written without spaces: ROIClear.

Chinese consumers have exhibited robust purchasing power for high-quality and intelligent products containing innovative technologies during the Singles Day shopping extravaganza.在“双十一”购物狂欢节期间，中国消费者对包含创新技术的高品质和智能产品表现出强劲购买力。Experts said this has played a vital role in promoting the recovery of consumption and shoring up economic growth in the country.专家表示，这对促进国内消费复苏和支撑经济增长起到了重要作用。Major Chinese e-commerce platforms have extended the promotional period, and adopted a simple and more pragmatic approach by canceling presale campaigns this year.中国的主要电商平台都延长了促销期，并采取简单务实的做法，取消了今年的预售活动。Instead, direct price cuts have become the preferred strategy to attract price-conscious customers and bolster sales during China's biggest online shopping event. 直接降价反而成为吸引价格敏感型顾客的首选策略，在中国最大的网购活动期间助力促售。Experts also said that unlike in the past, when record-smashing gross merchandise volume, or GMV, through discount-led sales had come to characterize the 11-11 or Double Eleven promotional campaign, chasing high GMV is no longer the focus now.专家们还表示，以往通过折扣带动销售来创造破纪录的商品交易总额（GMV）是双十一促销活动的特点，而现在，追求高GMV已不再是重点。Chinese shoppers are becoming more rational and carefully reviewing their needs, with an emphasis on the quality and value of commodities, they added.专家补充，中国购物者变得更加理性，他们会仔细思考自己的需求，注重商品的质量和价值。Data from Tmall, Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group's business-to-customer platform, showed that in the first four hours after the shopping carnival officially kicked off at 8 pm on Oct 21, 174 brands saw their sales surpass 100 million yuan ($14 million).中国科技巨头阿里巴巴集团旗下B2C平台天猫的数据显示，在“双十一”于10月21日晚8点正式拉开帷幕后的四个小时内，有174个品牌的销售额超过了1亿元人民币（约1400万美元）。During this period, the turnover of more than 12,000 brands surged over 100 percent year-on-year and the sales of nearly 6,000 brands skyrocketed more than 500 percent compared with the same period last year.在此期间，12000多个品牌的营业额同比增长超过100%，近6000个品牌的销售额同比增长超过500%。The transaction volume of Apple Inc's products on Tmall exceeded 1 billion yuan within five minutes, while sales of domestic smartphone brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi and Vivo all surpassed 100 million yuan in the first four hours of the promotional event, according to Tmall.天猫数据显示，苹果公司产品在天猫上的交易额5分钟内就突破10亿元，而华为、小米、vivo等国产智能手机品牌在促销活动的前4个小时内销售额均突破1亿元。Consumers preferred to snap up bargains via livestreaming on e-commerce platforms, with sales from some top-tier livestreamers on Taobao Live, Alibaba's livestreaming arm, surpassing 100 million yuan within a short period.消费者更喜欢通过电商平台上的直播抢购特价商品，阿里巴巴旗下直播平台淘宝直播上一些头部主播直播间的销售额在短时间内就突破了1亿元。JD, another major Chinese e-commerce player, has launched a subsidy campaign worth 10 billion yuan, and given discounts for commodities included in the consumer goods trade-in program, such as home appliances and computers. It has also stepped up efforts to upgrade supply chains and logistics services.中国另一家大型电商平台京东推出了价值100亿元的补贴活动，并为家电、电脑等以旧换新计划中的商品提供折扣。京东还加大力度升级供应链和物流服务。JD said it recorded a double-digit year-on-year growth in transaction volume, orders, and user numbers between 8 pm on Oct 14, when its promotional gala opened, and 9 pm on Oct 31.京东称，从10月14日晚8点促销活动开始至10月31日晚9点，其交易量、订单数和用户数量均实现了两位数的同比增长。More than 16,000 brands saw their sales surge over threefold year-on-year, while the number of brands exceeding 100 million yuan in turnover increased over 400 percent compared with the same period last year. More than 17,000 merchants witnessed their order volumes soar over five times from a year earlier.16000多个品牌的销售额同比增长超过3倍，营业额超过1亿元的品牌数量同比增长超过400%。17000多家商户的订单量比去年同期激增5倍多。New users who bought apparel and cosmetics via JD's online marketplaces skyrocketed over 140 percent year-on-year, while JD's livestreaming channel saw a 245 percent year-on-year increase in order volumes.通过京东网上商城购买服装和化妆品的新用户同比激增超过140%，而京东直播频道的订单量同比增长245%。Consumer electronic devices witnessed robust growth during the shopping extravaganza.电子设备消费在购物节期间实现了强劲增长。The transaction volume of gaming laptops rose 120 percent year-on-year during the shopping spree, and AI smartphones and 4K projectors experienced 100 percent growth in turnover, while the sales of AI learning devices and 3D printers surged over 10 times from the same period last year, JD said.京东表示，“双十一”期间，游戏笔记本电脑的成交量同比增长120%，AI智能手机和4K投影仪的成交量增长100%，AI学习设备和3D打印机的销售量比去年同期激增10倍以上。Furthermore, a series of products that represent scientific and technological innovations achieved by Chinese enterprises have been made available on e-commerce platform Taobao. These products cover fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, new energy and quantum technology. 此外，代表中国企业科技创新成果的一系列产品已在电商平台淘宝上进行销售。这些产品涵盖信息技术、人工智能、航空航天、新能源和量子技术等领域。For example, consumers can directly purchase the country's independently developed AS700 civil manned airship and enjoy discounts. The airship can be used for sightseeing, emergency rescue and geophysical exploration of the skies, among other things.例如，消费者可以直接购买中国自主研发的AS700民用载人飞艇，并享受折扣优惠。该飞艇可用于观光旅游、紧急救援和天空地球物理勘探等。The Double Eleven festival was just a 24-hour event on Nov 11 when it was unveiled by Alibaba in 2009, but has stretched into a weekslong shopping spree lasting from mid-October to mid-November this year. Online retailers initiated the promotional event one week earlier this year than previously.阿里巴巴在2009年推出“双十一”活动时，该购物节还只是一个在11月11日举行的24小时活动，但今年的“双十一”已发展成从10月中旬持续到11月中旬的长达数周的购物狂欢节。与以往相比，今年的促销活动提前了一周。"Consumption has become the main driving force boosting China's economic growth, and the Singles Day shopping carnival is pivotal to unleashing consumers' purchasing potential, bolstering domestic demand and promoting consumption recovery," said Wang Yun, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research.中国宏观经济研究院研究员王蕴表示：“消费已成为拉动中国经济增长的主要动力，‘双十一'购物狂欢节对于释放消费者购买潜力、拉动内需、促进消费复苏具有举足轻重的作用。”More stimulus policies are needed to stabilize and expand employment, improve household incomes, and boost people's ability and willingness to spend, so as to further perk up consumption, Wang added.王蕴补充，需要更多的刺激政策来稳定和扩大就业，提高家庭收入，增强人们的消费能力和意愿，从而进一步刺激消费。China's retail sales, a significant indicator of consumption strength, rose 3.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of this year, said the National Bureau of Statistics. Online sales remained a bright spot, rising 8.6 percent year-on-year during the January-September period. 国家统计局数据显示，作为衡量消费实力的重要指标，今年前三季度，中国社会消费品零售总额同比增长3.3%，线上消费仍是一大亮点，网上零售额1-9月同比增长8.6%。Based on a survey by global consulting firm AlixPartners in early October, consumers still view Singles Day as the most important shopping festival. Most consumers are likely to maintain their spending levels from the previous year, with 25 percent of interviewed shoppers saying that there would be an increase in their overall spending, the consultancy said.根据全球咨询公司艾睿铂10月初的一项调查，消费者仍将“双十一”视为最重要的购物节。咨询公司称，大多数消费者可能会保持去年的消费水平，25%的受访购物者表示他们的总体消费会有所增加。Most of the increased spending based on the survey would be in apparel, daily necessities and cosmetics. Consumers are likely to remain sensible in their spending given the current economic backdrop, it added.根据调查，大部分增加的支出将用于服装、日用品和化妆品。该调查补充，在当前的经济背景下，消费者可能会保持理性消费。Online retailers have made promotional methods simpler this time, with a key focus on improving user experience and seeking high-quality and long-term growth, as Chinese consumers are more prudent and rational about potential purchases, said Jason Yu, managing director and vice-executive president of CTR Media Convergence Institute.央视市场研究（CTR）总经理、CTR媒体融合研究院执行副院长虞坚认为，随着中国消费者对潜在购买行为更加谨慎和理性，网络零售商此次将促销方式变得更加简单，重点放在提升用户体验、寻求高质量和长期增长上。Yu said retailers hope to roll out new products to attract consumers and build brand image during the shopping spree.虞坚表示，网络零售商希望在购物热潮中推出新产品来吸引消费者，并树立品牌形象。High-quality and intelligent commodities are crucial for stimulating the purchasing appetite of consumers and unleashing new consumption potential, he said.他说，高品质、智能化的商品对于刺激消费者的购买欲、释放新的消费潜力至关重要。"A series of pro-consumption policies, such as the consumer goods trade-in program, have played a significant role in bolstering the sales of consumer electronic products and household appliances on major online marketplaces," Yu added. 虞坚补充：“消费品以旧换新等一系列有利于消费的政策，对促进电子消费品和家用电器在主要线上市场的销售发挥了重要作用。”Meanwhile, Taobao and Tmall have officially integrated JD's logistics during this year's shopping carnival as sellers on these platforms can choose JD Logistics as the delivery method. JD has accepted the mobile payment option from Alipay, which is operated by financial technology company Ant Group.与此同时，淘宝和天猫在今年“双十一”期间正式整合了京东物流，这些平台上的卖家可以选择京东物流作为配送方式。京东已接入由金融科技公司蚂蚁集团运营的支付宝提供的移动支付方式。Industry insiders said these moves signify a key step in breaking down barriers between the two leading internet companies, enhancing interconnectivity of different platforms, and elevating the online shopping experience of users.业内人士表示，这些举措标志着两家先进互联网公司在打破壁垒、加强不同平台互联互通、提升用户在线购物体验方面迈出了关键一步。Mo Daiqing, a senior analyst at the Internet Economy Institute, a domestic consultancy, said major e-commerce platforms have ramped up efforts to offer steep discounts and shopping subsidies as well as simplify promotion methods during the prolonged shopping carnival to rev up sales.网经社电子商务研究中心高级分析师莫岱青表示，各大电商平台已加大力度，在持续很久的购物狂欢节期间提供大幅折扣和购物补贴，并简化促销方式，以刺激销售。"The policy measures to encourage trade-ins of consumer goods have not only stimulated consumers' desire to purchase, but also bolstered the sales and upgrades of household appliances, and propelled the popularity of green and energy-saving products," Mo said.“消费品以旧换新的政策措施不仅刺激了消费者的购买欲望，还促进了家电产品的销售和升级换代，推动了绿色节能产品的普及。”莫岱青说。She noted that Chinese consumers have become more value-conscious and are paying more attention to the quality and cost-effectiveness of commodities. Mo also emphasized that online retailers should launch new products and upgrade supply chains to attract a new breed of young shoppers.她指出，中国消费者变得更加注重价值，更加关注商品的质量和成本效益。莫岱青还强调，线上零售商应推出新产品并升级供应链，以吸引新一代年轻购物者。It is noteworthy that generative artificial intelligence technology has witnessed a ramp-up in China's retail industry during this year's 11-11 promotion.值得注意的是，在今年的“双十一”促销活动中，生成式人工智能技术在中国零售业迎来了爆发期。According to a report from consultancy Bain & Company, Chinese retail players are investing in generative AI to boost sales and Singles Day could be the perfect opportunity.根据贝恩咨询公司的一份报告，中国零售商正在投资发展生成式人工智能技术，以期拉动销售额，今年的“双十一”成为生成式AI大显身手的好机会。The report said 52 percent of the surveyed merchants have used at least one generative AI-enabled tool. More than half of them have used generative AI-powered customer service chatbot tools, while about one in three have used AI to generate content. The survey interviewed over 500 merchants trading on China's major e-commerce platforms.报告称，52%的商家使用过至少一种生成式AI工具，其中超过50%的商家使用过AI智能客服机器人，还有约1/3的商家利用AI生成内容。这项调查访问了中国主要电子商务平台上的500多家商户。It stated that the era of high double-digit increases in the GMV during the Singles Day shopping spree has come to an end, forcing retailers to focus more on sustainable growth, profitability and customer loyalty, rather than a win-at-all-costs obsession with the top line amid current economic headwinds.该报告指出，“双十一”期间GMV以两位数高速增长的时代已经结束，这迫使零售商更加关注可持续增长、盈利能力和客户忠诚度，而不是在当前的经济逆风中一味追求最高利润。Kelly Liu, partner at Bain & Company's Greater China retail and performance improvement practices, said AI's increasing prominence across Chinese retail sector offers a timely boost to a maturing industry that is facing challenges such as slower retail sales growth.贝恩公司全球合伙人、大中华区零售和绩效提升业务领导团队成员刘洋表示，人工智能在中国零售业的影响力和作用与日俱增，这为面临零售销售增长放缓等挑战的成熟行业提供了及时的推动力。Generative AI gives Chinese retailers access to a powerful tool for increasing sales and lowering cost, Liu said.刘洋认为，生成式人工智能为中国零售商提供了促进降本增效的强大工具。"It is vital that Chinese retailers deepen their customer engagement. AI tools can energize customer retention efforts, enabling e-commerce players to hyper-personalize their engagement with consumers and create bespoke shopping experiences for them," said James Yang, head of Bain & Company's Greater China retail practice.贝恩公司大中华区零售业务主席杨大坤表示，“中国零售商必须加强与顾客的互动。AI工具可以优化顾客挽留措施，帮助电商平台打造高度个性化的顾客互动方式，为顾客带来量身定制的购物体验。”Chinese retailers need to transition faster from AI experimentation to deployment at scale. The retailers that master generative AI in three key areas — deepening customer engagement, turbo-charging productivity and cost savings, and finding new growth beyond trade — could build a lasting strategic advantage, according to the report.中国零售商需要加快从AI实验过渡到大规模部署的步伐。报告指出，零售商如果能掌握生成式AI技术，并利用其成功强化顾客经营、推动降本增效、找到新增长点，就能建立长久的战略优势。Singles Day shopping extravaganza“双十一”购物狂欢节price-conscious customers价格敏感型顾客appareln. 服装gross merchandise volume商品交易总额

This episode is sponsored by AlixPartners The Disruption Matters special podcast miniseries is back for a third season, and this year, leading industry experts discuss how private markets can best use today's technologies to create value. In this fifth episode, we discuss tech's role in recruiting, onboarding and developing talent. Along the way, we address how best to recruit Gen Z, the limits of AI in this particular arena and how tech is changing the nature of talent management as a discipline. With tech tackling so many of the rudimentary tasks around talent management, human capital professionals will be freed up to focus on the more complicated tasks around motivation, evaluation and leadership. In short, tech may make some duties simpler, but the key challenges of managing people will still need to be addressed by humans. Guests include Christopher P Trendler, managing director and head of portfolio talent at Madison Dearborn Partners; Nicole Jones, talent director, portfolio support group at Advent International; John Sander, principal, portfolio solutions at Lightyear Capital; and Ted Bililies, the global leader of transformative leadership at AlixPartners. Clips - Her. Spike Jonze, Annapurna Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures - M3GAN. Akela Cooper, Universal Pictures

Welcome to the CMO Series Digital Masterclass. A successful website build for any professional services firm begins with a well-crafted RFP. Today, we're joined by Anders Holt, CEO of Novicell, and Chris Eatherton, Head of Digital Marketing at AlixPartners, who will share their expertise on the complexities of website projects and the nuances of crafting a winning RFP from both the agency and client perspectives. In this episode, we discuss the biggest challenges firms face when drafting an RFP, the importance of involving technical experts early on, and how to approach a project with a clear understanding of both functional and non-functional requirements. If you're a CMO planning a website overhaul, stay tuned for actionable insights and expert advice on how to set your project up for success from the very start.

This episode is sponsored by AlixPartners The Disruption Matters special podcast series is back for a third season, and this year, leading industry experts discuss how private markets can best use today's technologies to create value. In this fourth episode, we discuss tech's role in improving the speed, rigour and ease of roll-up strategies, where a private equity firm acquires a platform company in a fragmented industry and uses M&A to consolidate targets to create a market leader. It's a popular strategy for the simple reason: it's worked so well in recent years. We'll look at what today's cutting-edge tools, including AI, can do for roll-up strategies, and where human expertise and experience still can't be replaced. Guests include David Poole, partner, executive chair of digital at Stanley Capital; Max Julian Kaye, principal at Battery Ventures; Saurabh Singh, partner at AlixPartners; Jason McDannold, partner and managing director at AlixPartners; and Hoyoung Pak, partner and managing director at AlixPartners. Clips -"People," Barbara Streisand. Funny Girl. Capitol -"Human Touch," Bruce Springsteen. Human Touch. Columbia

In this podcast, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Marc Iampieri, global co-leader of the Logistics & Transportation practice, as well as Partner and Managing Director, for New York-based AlixPartners, a New York-based global consulting firm.

This episode is sponsored by AlixPartners The Disruption Matters special podcast miniseries is back for a third season, and this year, leading industry experts discuss how private markets can best use today's technologies to create value. In this third episode, we will discuss life after the 100-day plan and that tricky middle period where effective portfolio management is paramount, especially if the company isn't growing in line with expectations. Here we'll investigate how tech and AI can be used to diagnose problems, even propose solutions, and how much the human element still matters in managing a crisis. For example, no workforce wants management relying on AI bots to sell them on a new strategic direction. Guests include Arvindh Kumar, partner and co-head of technology, private equity at EQT; Antony Edwards, managing director at PSG Equity; Neil Kalvelage, co-lead of portfolio operations team efforts at Centerbridge; and Dan Boland, partner and managing director at AlixPartners. Clips: - Magnum Force. John Milius, Robert Daily, Warner Bros, The Malpaso Company. - RoboCop. Edward Neumeier, Michael Miner, Arne Schmidt, Orion Pictures.

In this episode, Uzair talks to Tabarak Rehman who is attempting to become the first person ever to run 1,400 kilometers across the length of Pakistan to raise awareness around the country's education crisis. His goal is to raise $1 million for The Citizens Foundation, an incredible non-profit that operates nearly 2,000 schools in Pakistan. Tabarak is a New York-based Turnaround & Restructuring Consultant at AlixPartners, who's also super passionate about educating Pakistani students. Through his social media, he has guided hundreds of Pakistani students toward higher education in the U.S., even helping secure over a million dollars in student loans for at least 30 of them. His academic journey started from his boarding high school, Cadet College Hasan Abdal after which he went to IBA Karachi for his undergrad and then Northeastern University in Boston, where he earned his Master's degree. He also holds a CFA Charter. You can support Tabarak's cause here - https://fundraise.tcfglobal.org/fundraiser/384593207740/tabarak-runs-across-pakistan-for-education Follow Tabarak's run here - https://www.instagram.com/tabarakruns/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:20 Tabarak's journey 14:45 Resources for getting an education in the US 20:30 Running 1,400 kilometers 26:30 Training regimen 32:00 How to help 38:10 Reading recommendations Reading recommendations: - David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell - The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason - Built to Last by James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras

TOPICS: What legacy OEMs have to do to overcome China's advantage. PANEL: Mark Wakefield, AlixPartners; Keith Naughton, Bloomberg; John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net

Andrea interviews Stefano Aversa, chair of EMEA and vice chair globally for AlixPartners. Stefano shares his experience of leading through disruption, creating flexible organisations, and driving change. From crisis management to empowering communities, Stefano shares practical tips for leaders navigating uncertainty. Stefano's experience in turnarounds and his work with the Andrea Bocelli Foundation provide a unique perspective on leadership in both business and non-profit sectors. KEY TAKEAWAYS Disruptions, rather than economic cycles, now dominate the business world, requiring leaders to be more agile and prepared with multiple contingency plans. Creating a small crisis can be an effective strategy to drive change and address underlying issues in an organisation. CEOs today are feeling more uncertain about their roles, with 79% expressing doubts due to technological changes and geopolitical shifts. The trend in leadership is moving towards more consensus-oriented, caring, and authentic styles, although results still ultimately determine a CEO's success. Private equity-backed companies tend to have less patience for underperforming CEOs, typically expecting significant improvements within the first two years. Non-profit organisations can benefit from applying business principles while addressing unique challenges in extreme situations. Talent should be viewed not just as a gift but as an obligation to develop and share with others. Leaders must learn to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty, turning these challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. BEST MOMENTS "Crisis is one of the best management skills, but measurement school. I tend to say that the crisis is an opportunity which is too important to miss." "Sometimes I create the crisis even when there is not, and it could be a small crisis, but for example, very often there is some uneasiness in the organisation." "The CEOs is more unsure today than they used to be.” "Talent is an obligation. It's not just a gift. It's an obligation to develop." VALUABLE RESOURCES Like the show? Please leave or write a review on your favourite podcast platform! The World Class Leaders Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59dect0RJ5cuxIXsX7hCRw Let Andrea know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn or via email For more information on Andrea's work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website    If you don't want to miss any episode and receive the full article in your inbox, subscribe today to our blog Need more? Book a 30 min call here: Need more? Book a 30 min call here: https://calendly.com/andreapetrone/strategy-call-30. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

For our final bankruptcy episode, we are in conversation with Clint Neider from AlixPartners. Clint shares his passion for the critical role valuation plays in bankruptcy restructuring.  Restructuring requires a combination of science and art, as well as the ability to play the role of a finance professional and a therapist.  Clint shares: What skills make a successful restructuring practitioner How valuations impact the negotiation process Learning to educate, counsel, and provide guidance to the Court Guest: Clint Neider, CPA/ABV, AlixPartners, Restructuring Group Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, ASA, CFE. Shilts CPA, PLLC Please share your thoughts about the episode - click here to leave us a review   Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit  https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs to access the show notes with direct links. Previously released Bankruptcy Briefings episodes: Navigating Financial Rebirth, Part 1 with Ken DeGraw Navigating Financial Rebirth, Part 2 with Elizabeth Woodward Exclusive content – Free for FVS Section members Frequently asked questions when providing bankruptcy services Providing Bankruptcy and Reorganization Services, Vol. 1: Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Bankruptcy Providing Bankruptcy and Reorganization Services, Vol. 2: Valuation in Bankruptcy Bankruptcy at a glance: chapter 7 Bankruptcy at a glance: chapter 11 Bankruptcy at a glance: chapter 11, subchapter V  This podcast episode is part of the extensive resource library available from the AICPA's Forensic and Valuation Services Section, the premier provider of guidance, tools, and advocacy for professionals who specialize in providing forensics, valuation, litigation, and fraud services.  Visit us online, and if you're not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content, including BRGonline, Daubert Tracker, and Merger Shark.  LEARN MORE ABOUT  Accredited in Business Valuation(ABV) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV Infographic Certified in Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic Certified in Fraud and Forensics (CFF) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF Infographic This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com  

Oggi al Cuoa Business School di Altavilla Vicentina (Vicenza) si è tenuto il convegno dal titolo "La filiera italiana dell'Automotive tra transizione e competitività", organizzato da Anfia e Federmeccanica con il patrocinio di Confindustria Veneto ed il sostegno della Fondazione Cuoa. Durante l'evento sono stati presentati due studi che hanno inquadrato rischi e opportunità del futuro del settore automotive in Italia in correlazione a quanto sta accadendo in particolare tra Europa e Cina, con il Green Deal e l'introduzione dei dazi aggiuntivi all'importazione delle auto elettriche dal Paese asiatico. Il primo, "Piano per la competitività del settore automotive italiano" è stato curato da Anfia e AlixPartners mentre il secondo, "L'automotive verso la sostenibilità ambientale", è stato presentato da Corrado La Forgia, vicepresidente Federmeccanica e il professor Luca Beltrametti, dell'Università di Genova. In quest'ultimo studio viene sottolineata la crescita del mercato orientale. "Questo è avvenuto - hanno precisato La Forgia e Beltrametti - anche grazie alle intelligenti politiche di sostegno alla domanda di auto elettriche fatte dal governo cinese che hanno favorito una continua innovazione tecnologica innalzando il livello di performance dei veicoli e riducendone al contempo i costi di produzione. Ciò, associato alla disponibilità di materie prime, di enormi economie di scala e di competenze professionali, ha permesso un 'sorpasso' rispetto ai leader tradizionali occidentali".Durante l'evento è intervenuto anche Federico Visentin, presidente Federmeccanica che ha avvertito: "Abbiamo bisogno di politiche industriali che puntino soprattutto sull'offerta e sull'innovazione di prodotto più che sugli incentivi sulla domanda che devono rimanere soluzioni marginali". Intanto preoccupano gli ultimi dati del settore: La produzione italiana di autoveicoli diminuisce del -27,8% a maggio rispetto all'anno precedente, secondo i dati Istat corretti per il calendario. Anche nell'insieme dei primi cinque mesi dell'anno è in contrazione rispetto allo stesso periodo dell'anno precedente del 16%. Nel complesso, il settore della fabbricazione di mezzi di trasporto è quello con la flessione tendenziale più ampia a maggio (-11,1% su anno). Dall'inizio dell'anno la produzione si è ridotta del 6,7% rispetto ai primi cinque mesi del 2023. Per trovare un calo maggiore di quello registrato a maggio 2024 dalla produzione di autoveicoli bisogna tornare indietro nel tempo fino a ottobre 2021 quando la flessione fu del 33,4%. Dall'Istat spiegano che il dato relativo agli autoveicoli si riferisce alla sintesi di sei macroprodotti: autovetture, autobus, autocarri derivanti da vetture, camper, motori per autoveicoli (compresi i trattori) e autogru.Ne parliamo con Corrado La Forgia, Vicepresidente Federmeccanica - General Manager VHIT-WEIFU.Fiat compie 125 anni, ma Stellantis produce sempre meno in ItaliaA Palazzo Bricherasio, Torino, l 11 luglio 1899. È questo il luogo e la data dove 125 anni nasceva la Fiat, fondata all epoca come Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili Torino . Il primo presidente fu Ludovico Scarfiotti ma i creatori del progetto furono il Conte Emanuele Cacherano di Bricherasio e l avvocato Cesare Goria Gatti, entrambi fondatori dell ACI Automobile Club d Italia. Davanti al Cav. Dott. Ernesto Torretta, Notaio Patrimoniale della Real Casa, i soci versarono un capitale di 800.000 lire. Chi erano i fondatori della Fiat? Emanuele Cacherano di Bricherasio, Alfonso Ferrero de Gubernatis Ventimiglia, Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia, Lodovico Scarfiotto, Cesare Goria-Gatti e Giovanni Agnelli. Quest ultimo, diventato come noto il proprietario dell azienda torinese e capostipite di una dinastia che ancora oggi sie, si aggiunge in un secondo momento al progetto di creazione del primo marchio automobilistico a livello industriale. Il primo modello costruito dalla neonata società fu la 3 Hp, prodotta in 8 esemplari nel corso del 1899 e derivata dalla Welleneys Per vedere la nascita del Lingotto bisogna attendere il 1916, con la fine dei lavori nel 1923. Il presente dell'azienda simbolo del capitalismo italiano, però, non è così roseo. Secondo i dati della Fim-Cisl presentati lunedì 8 luglio a Torino, gli stabilimenti della holding hanno prodotto 303.510 veicoli, pari a un meno 25,2% dall anno precedente. Solo Pomigliano e Atessa mantengono il segno più con un incremento del 2%. Flessione generale: Dopo tre anni di crescita, dal 2021 al 2023, arriva una frenata che per il sindacato significa poco più di 500mila veicoli prodotti a fine anno, a fronte dei 751mila del 2023. Ma soprattutto la metà rispetto all obiettivo di un milione di auto, soglia condivisa con il ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy. E Torino? I primi sei mesi della fabbrica di Mirafiori vedono un -63,4% rispetto allo stesso periodo dell anno scorso. La flessione più consistente dopo il plant Maserati di Modena (-73%). Gli esemplari prodotti sono 19.510, ovvero poco più di un terzo in relazione al 2023. I dipendenti nell assemblaggio sono 2.861, 360 in meno dall ultimo monitoraggio di dicembre. Gran parte di quest ultimi, comunque, ricollocati nel Battery Technology Center e nel Circular Economy Hub inaugurati tra settembre e ottobre dell anno scorso. A Mirafiori, dove hanno pesato 45 giorni di stop produttivo (26 nel secondo trimestre), il 90% dei volumi prodotti nel primo semestre sono 500 elettriche. Solo 1.850 Maserati prodotte, una riduzione del 70% dall anno precedente e cifra lontana dalle 10.000 unità del 2017.Ne parliamo con Ferdinando Uliano, segretario generale della Fim Cisl.Taglio del nastro per l'aeroporto di Salerno, 20 le destinazioniUn'offerta inziale che prevede 20 destinazioni sparse nel mondo. Oltre a nuovi scenari nell'ottica di un sistema aeroportuale in Campania che per la prima volta va oltre Napoli. E' il nuovo aeroporto Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi che ha visto oggi il taglio del nastro mettendo d'accordo il governatore campano De Luca, che parla di "giornata storica", e il ministro dei Trasporti Salvini che sottolinea invece i benefici in termini di "posti di lavoro e ricchezza" che deriveranno dalla nuova struttura inaugurata oggi dopo tanti rinvii. L'inizio dei primi voli segna inoltre la nascita del sistema aeroportuale campano imperniato sui due scali di Napoli e Salerno e gestito da un unico soggetto, Gesac, in una logica di sistema integrato e complementare. Venti le mete coperte di cui 6 di nazionali (Catania, Cagliari, Milano Bergamo, Milano Malpensa, Torino e Verona), 7 internazionali (Basilea, Berlino, Ginevra, Malta, Nantes, Londra Gatwick e Londra Stansted) e 7 sul segmento charter (Corfù, Djerba, Monastir, Podgorica, Rodi, Sharm el-Sheikh e Zante). Il piano di sviluppo consiste in un complesso gruppo di investimenti articolati in diverse fasi tra loro correlate per un importo complessivo, fino al 2043, di circa 254 milioni di euro di cui 134 milioni finanziati con fondi pubblici. La prima fase si è principalmente concentrata sulla realizzazione delle nuove infrastrutture di volo e sulla ristrutturazione degli esistenti edifici ed aree destinate ai passeggeri, necessarie alla messa in esercizio dello scalo. In particolare il prolungamento della pista di volo e l'estensione dei piazzali di sosta aeromobili, la segnaletica di volo, la riattivazione dell'aerostazione passeggeri e parcheggi. Il vicepremier e ministro delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti, Matteo Salvini, intervenendo all'inaugurazione dell'aeroporto Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi ha dichiarato: "Questa è una grande opera di sistema non solo perché collega il territorio con Berlino, con Londra, con Milano, con Catania. Non c'è ancora il nome dell'aeroporto salernitano, lo deciderete nelle prossime settimane. Su Malpensa una decisione l'abbiamo già presa. L'importante che partano i voli. Questo è l'inizio di un percorso. C'è il collegamento con la metropolitana, ovviamente sono altri 300 milioni di euro che stiamo mettendo come sistema di infrastrutture e trasporti con il contratto di programma Rfi in fase di progettazione quindi visto che siamo ambiziosi e visto che a me piace dare alla mia squadra dei termini temporali, conto che entro l'inizio del 2027 ci sia anche la fermata della metropolitana per un collegamento rapido con la città". "Oggi parte anche il collegamento di Bus Italia - ha aggiunto il vicepremier - con Ferrovie dello Stato tra l'aeroporto e la città, quindi è un sistema. L'uscita dell'autostrada A2 non è lontana. Sempre Rfi e Ferrovie dello Stato hanno in corso di progettazione l'intera tratta dell'alta velocità Salerno-Reggio Calabria per arrivare fino alle pendici dello Stretto". Ne parliamo con Carlo Borgomeo, Presidente Assaeroporti.

In the world of financial crime compliance, few names resonate as profoundly as Tom Scampion's. Born in Warwickshire, UK, Tom's career journey has been anything but ordinary. From his early days in the corporate world to leading his own venture, Tom's story is a testament to the power of data, the importance of collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of innovation. Tom's company, Global Screening Services has attracted funding from top-tier investors like AlixPartners, The Cynosure Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and MUFG.

Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don't improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests. In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Kristin Cobbs said she purchased Poppi drinks on multiple occasions because of their labels, which say they are prebiotic sodas and feature the slogan, “Be Gut Happy. Be Gut Healthy.” But Cobbs later found that Poppi drinks contain only around 2 grams of prebiotic agave inulin fiber, which she said is insufficient to provide any real benefit. Cobbs cited research showing that consuming 7.5 grams of agave inulin daily for three weeks was insufficient to confer any meaningful prebiotic benefit. If consumers drink more Poppi, any prebiotic benefits would be outweighed by increased sugar consumption, the lawsuit said. Cobbs is seeking monetary relief for herself and similar customers. Austin, Texas-based Poppi said in a statement that it stands behind its products. “We are on a mission to revolutionize soda for the next generation of soda drinkers, and we have diligently innovated to provide a tasting experience that millions of people have come to enjoy,” the company said. “We believe the lawsuit is baseless, and we will vigorously defend against these allegations.” The Associated Press sent an email message seeking comment to Poppi, which is based in Austin, Texas. Poppi is one of dozens of brands in the exploding category of functional beverages, which claim to improve health and wellness. U.S. sales of prebiotic and probiotic drinks more than tripled last year, according to data compiled by consulting firm AlixPartners. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Janice Ellig is joined by Simon Freakley, CEO of AlixPartners, to discuss how AlixPartners is guiding its clients to new economic opportunities through disruptive times.  tags: LR, janice ellig, simon freakley, leadership, business, economics, diversity, alixpartners, ceo, board

This episode is sponsored by AlixPartners The Disruption Matters special podcast miniseries is back for a third season, and this year, leading industry experts will discuss how private markets can best use today's technologies to create value. In this second episode, we explore how technology is changing the nature of due diligence. How much can AI improve investment decisions? Is it only a matter of data management, or can these new technologies help identify potential operational efficiencies, EBITDA growth and new markets? And is this reserved for tech-forward industries like SaaS or can they be applied to sectors like manufacturing and insurance? We answer these questions with what's possible today, complete with the limitations and the need for expert supervision. Listeners should know that this episode ends with a plot twist that might keep GPs up at night. Guests include Anders Thulin, partner and head of digital & technology practice at Triton Partners; Andrew Tarver, founding partner of Motive Partners; Hoyoung Pak, a partner and managing director with AlixPartners; Jason McDannold, partner and managing director with AlixPartners; Lewis Bantin, partner at ECI; Sofia Gertsberg, managing director of quantitative investment science at HarbourVest; and Jeremy Lehman, director at Alix Partners. Clips: - Alien. Dan O'Bannon. 20th Century-Fox, Brandywine Productions. - Star Wars: The Force Awakens. JJ Abrams. Lucasfilm Ltd, Bad Robot, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Ownit AI Podcast Studio at CommerceNext 2024, Noam Paransky, Chief Omni and Innovation Officer at Tapestry, shares insights on the company's digital transformation journey and the evolving role of omnichannel in luxury retail. With an extensive background in consulting at Kurt Salmon Associates (now part of Accenture Strategy), AlixPartners, and Gap Inc., Noam brings a wealth of experience to his current position. Noam discusses the importance of creating unified platforms across Tapestry's family of brands, including Coach, while also tailoring omnichannel initiatives to each brand's unique needs. He emphasizes the significance of empowering store associates and adapting digital strategies to enhance the human touch in retail. Discover how Tapestry is leveraging generative AI to improve customer service, synthesize field feedback through the innovative "Tell Rexy" program, and create more engaging shopping experiences during the holiday season and beyond.

This series is sponsored by AlixPartners The Disruption Matters special podcast miniseries is back for season three: AI and the future of value creation. This year, leading industry experts will discuss how private markets can best use today's technologies to create value. In this first episode, The digital promise: Threats and opportunities, we set the stage by getting a reality check around what today's AI solutions can and can't do. While AI-related tech has enormous potential, firms need to select their use cases wisely, tailored to the unique needs of a given business. And like any other technology, it's only as good as its implementation, which is still governed by the timeless demands of any change management. But managers don't have the luxury of waiting for others to develop best practices; at the current pace of innovation, there's too great a risk of being left behind. Guests in this episode include Jason McDannold and Hoyoung Pak, partners and managing directors at AlixPartners; David Bonasia, head of value creation for the Americas for Brookfield Asset Management's PE business; Blythe Masters, a founding partner of Motive Partners; Ashish Chandarana, head of portfolio optimisation and partner at Veritas Capital; Luke Chan, a partner with HighVista Strategies; Michael Zeller, head, AI strategy and solutions at Temasek; and Catherine Brien, a partner and managing director at AlixPartners.

La nuova guerra dei chip per l'Intelligenza Artificiale e i nuovi computer va in scena al Computex di Taipei. Da Taiwan Roberto Pezzali, esperto di tecnologia della redazione di Dday.it, ci aggiorna sulle novità e i trend più interessanti. Con Emanuele Cordone, direttore dell'Automotive & Industrial team di AlixPartners, parliamo di sistemi elettronici di assistenza alla guida (ADAS) sviluppati per migliorare la sicurezza dell’auto. Dalla frenata di emergenza ai sistemi di rilevamento della segnaletica, vediamo quali sono le dotazioni che saranno obbligatorie dal 7 luglio 2024 sulle auto di nuova immatricolazione nell'Unione Europea. Una piattaforma basata su intelligenza artificiale che permette alle aziende di automatizzare l’analisi di tutte le conversazioni avute coi loro clienti, in tempo reale. Intervista a Aurora Maggio, co-fondatrice e amministratrice delegata di Zefi.ai, startup che ha appena raccolto finanziamenti per 1,6 milioni di euro.E come sempre le notizie di innovazione e tecnologia più importanti della settimana.

With no experience in design, Sam Tyrrell rose to the title of King of Canva at AlixPartners and went Behind the Post to tell you everything you need to know to master Canva yourself.  Sam walks us through the process they have in place when creating content on Canva, including how he trains his wider marketing team to create designs, what the approval process looks like, and how he ensures all designs stay on-brand. Being part of a company big on employee advocacy and personal branding, Sam is passionate about translating this company value through visuals as well. He walks us through how he encourages his colleagues to use design to help their employees showcase their personalities online.  Sam also entered fire-round questions to share his best practices, go-to features, design pet peeves, and the biggest lessons he's learned along the way to taking the throne. If you use Canva, you won't want to miss this episode.  Hot Topics: Go-to features on Canva that everyone should know about Design best practices that will take your final designs from mediocre to masterpiece Which design tools he uses besides Canva and what for How AlixPartners' designs differ for their corporate social media pages versus their employee advocacy program Subscribe to our newsletter: The B2B Social Compass.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Television and Radio broadcast live from the Milken Institute Global Conference featuring EY CEO Carmine Di Sibio, Byron Allen, Founder and CEO of Allen Media, Amherst Group Founder and CEO Sean Dobson, Seth Boro, Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, David Steinbach, CIO at Hines and Lisa Donahue, Co-Head of Americas & Asia at AlixPartners. Hosts: Carol Massar and Romaine Bostick. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Reorg's Harvard Zhang leads a panel discussion with Larry Wee a partner at Milbank, Jingzhi Dai ‘JD', a managing director at Jefferies, Alex Xiao, an associate at Gibson Dunn and David Samikkannu, a director at AlixPartners speak, where they discuss why they set up a networking group called Restructuring Asians in New York, or RAINY, how they got to where they are professionally, and what can be done to advance the careers of minorities. Those that identify as AAPI in the leveraged finance, distressed debt and restructuring industries and are interested in joining RAINY can find the private group HERE on LinkedIn. And, as always, we bring you our weekly summary of interesting developments in the restructuring world as well as a preview of what's on tap for next week. We're looking for feedback to improve the podcast experience! Please share your thoughts here: www.research.net/r/Reorg_podcast_survey For more information on our latest events and webinars: reorg.com/resources/events-and-webinars/ Sign up to our weekly newsletter Reorg on the Record: reorg.com/resources/reorg-on-the-record/

Zara owner Inditex, H&M and other apparel giants are holding ground against the Asian fast-fashion upstart. However, AlixPartners' retail expert Matt Clark argues in this Exchange podcast that Shein's focus on garment quality could threaten the dominance of pricier rivals. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising.

The latest episode of ABI's "Unordinary Course" podcast, brought to you by ABI's Business Reorganization Committee, features Lee Pacchia of ICR Inc. (New York) talking with Frank Pometti of AlixPartners, LLP (New York) about the ongoing turmoil and challenges in the digital media space, and where the industry might be headed in the future.

Learn from the brightest minds in food science and top innovators in the food industry in the October episodes of the Omnivore podcast.  IFT's Tracy Fink talks about risk management and best practices in mitigating chemical hazards, including PFAS, BVO, and heavy metals. Andrew Csicsila, partner and managing director for AlixPartners, shares his insights and … Continue reading EP 30: PFAS, BVO and Heavy Metals, Oh My!, Social Media for Product Development, Shark Tank Primetime Tips →

Beth Gullette is Chief People Officer at Well and an executive board member at the Institute for Contemporary Leadership. She has served as a trusted adviser to senior executives, boards and investors and a thought leader on issues of individual and organizational change, culture, leadership development, executive selection assessment and cultivating high performance teams. Prior to her role at Well, Beth served as the Managing Partner at Contemporary Leadership Advisors; Vice President, Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness (LOE) at AlixPartners; and Senior Faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership. Beth also received her Ph.D., in Clinical Psychology from Duke University and B.A. from William and Mary.

It's been a year of disruption for the media and entertainment industry. AlixPartners' Grace Lee lays out the road ahead. Plus, after a strong fourth quarter, can Amazon continue its run next year? Clockwise Capital's James Cakmak weighs in. And, the Santa Claus rally is showing no signs of slowing down with the major indices on nine-week winning streaks. LPL Financial's Quincy Krosby and Aureus Asset Management's Kari Firestone discuss what this means for 2024.

Traditionally, private equity companies have created value at the companies they own by taking on debt, restructuring, and exploiting underserved opportunities. But surging interest rates and increased competition have made it much harder to deliver strong returns. Ted Bililies, a partner and managing director of AlixPartners, says private equity leaders can no longer count on financial engineering to drive performance. Instead, they need to invest in the human capital at their portfolio companies. Bililies wrote the HBR article “Private Equity Needs a New Talent Strategy.”

In this fifth and final episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries, we explore the complex relationships in private equity, emphasising the crucial role of clear communication among all stakeholders from general partners to employees. We discuss the alignment of long-term goals in acquisitions and address limited partners' concerns about debt and liquidity in unstable markets. The overarching message is that success hinges not just on financial metrics or strategies, but on effective communication. Guests include: Kyle Nelson, a partner and managing director at AlixPartners; David Tayeh, head of private equity in North America for Investcorp; Joncarlo Mark, founder of Upwelling Capital Group and a former senior portfolio manager at CalPERS; Jonathan Pressnell, a partner at BluePoint Capital Partners; and Richard de Silva, founder and managing partner of Lateral Investment Management. This episode is sponsored by AlixPartners

In this fourth episode of season two of the Disruption Matters special miniseries, we delve into the complex interplay between digital transformation and human interaction in sales and marketing. While technology can add efficiencies, the importance of the human element in customer engagement remains an issue. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of tactical pricing, particularly in a volatile economic environment. Guests include Jason McDannold, partner and managing director at AlixPartners; Richard Liu, a partner in the enterprise technology and services arm of FTV Capital; Ben Russell, senior vice-president of private equity at Partners Group; Brit Yonge, an operating partner at Corsair Capital; and Jeremy Schein, a partner and member of the buyouts investment committee at Corsair. This episode is sponsored by AlixPartners

In this episode, we dive into research and trends from TJ Wommack, Partner at AlixPartners. We discuss the composition of management teams is undergoing a significant transformation. This shift is changing the face of leadership and influencing business strategies, particularly in the restaurant industry. This article delves into the demographic shifts in management teams and their profound impact on promoting diversity and inclusion. We will also present data that reveals a notable trend: 36% of restaurant operations are led by individuals under the age of 40, while almost 70% of emerging brands are helmed by younger leadership.The Changing Face of Restaurant LeadershipTraditionally, the restaurant industry has been characterized by older, more established leaders. However, the past few years have seen a dynamic shift in the age demographics of restaurant management. A substantial number of younger professionals are taking the reins, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table.Age Distribution of Restaurant Management TeamsPercentage of Management TeamsUnder 40 | 36%40-55 | 44%Over 55 | 20%This data, nearly 36% of restaurant management teams are now led by individuals under the age of 40, signifying a significant generational shift in leadership.The Rise of Emerging Brands and Younger LeadershipOne striking trend in the restaurant industry is the surge of emerging brands that are capturing market share at an astonishing pace. These brands are often characterized by their innovative approaches to foodservice, ambiance, and customer engagement. What's particularly interesting is the composition of their leadership teams.Age of Leadership in Emerging Restaurant BrandsPercentage of Leadership TeamsUnder 40 | 68%40-55 | 29%Over 55 | 3%This data reveals that a staggering 68% of emerging restaurant brands are led by individuals under 40. This age group's dominance in emerging brands suggests that younger leaders are at the forefront of driving innovation and change in the restaurant industry.The Impact on Diversity and InclusionThe influx of younger leaders in the restaurant sector has several implications, one of the most prominent being a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion. Younger generations tend to have a stronger commitment to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, reflecting a broader societal shift towards inclusivity.Younger leaders are more likely to:Embrace Diversity: They understand the value of diverse perspectives and are more inclined to hire a diverse workforce.Implement Inclusive Practices: They tend to create a more inclusive culture within their organizations, fostering an environment where every voice is heard.Adapt to Changing Consumer Preferences: Younger leaders are more attuned to the evolving preferences of a diverse customer base, leading to better business strategies.Predictions for the FutureBased on historical analysis and the current trends observed in the restaurant industry, we can make some predictions about the future:Increased Diversity: As younger leaders continue to rise, we can expect an increase in diversity at all levels of the restaurant industry.Innovative Business Models: Emerging brands led by younger individuals will likely continue to disrupt the market with innovative business models and unique dining experiences.Greater Emphasis on Inclusion: Inclusion will become a focal point for businesses, not just in the restaurant industry but across sectors, as younger leaders prioritize inclusivity in their organizations.ConclusionThe demographic shifts in restaurant management teams, with a significant proportion of younger leaders at the helm, are reshaping the industry. This transformation is driving a more diverse and inclusive restaurant landscape, fostering innovation, and better aligning businesses with changing consumer expectations. As we move forward, it's clear that the restaurant industry will continue to be a vibrant and dynamic sector led by a new generation of leaders committed to positive change.

Robert Teeter, Head of Investment Policy & Strategy Group at Silvercrest Asset Management, joins in studio to discuss sectors and stocks on the move and what could outperform the market amid various economic headwinds. George Royeca, CEO of Angkas, discusses his company being the “Uber of motorcycles” in the Philippines and outlook for consumers in Asia and globally. Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch joins to discuss Matt Miller driving the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 crew cab. Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG (OTC: IWGFF), joins to discuss return to office and outlook for real estate. Howard Chua-Eoan, International Editor with Bloomberg Opinion, joins to discuss President Biden's comments about Xi Jinping. Hayden Brown, CEO of Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK), joins to discuss remote work and the freelance job market. Lisa Donahue, co-head of Americas and Asia at global consultancy firm AlixPartners, joins to discuss markets and the global economy. Nick Akerman, former assistant special Watergate prosecutor, joins to talk about Hunter Biden and an assigned special counsel. Hosted by Matt Miller and Simone Foxman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Bililies, Managing Director and Head of Global Transformation Leadership Practice at AlixPartners joins Devin again to review the findings of the 8th Annual PE Leadership Survey. Devin and Ted discuss where PE and Portfolio Executives agree and differ on what's most important in today's turbulent times. They talk about sprinters vs. marathoners, growers vs. grinders, and peace-time vs. war-time leaders. They also cover how technology adds to the challenges of scaling companies and the crisis of middle management and how to address it.