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Industry Perspectives for 2012
Our end-of-year industry perspectives, written by the leadership of Booz & Company’s industry practices, examine industry-wide trends, identify key decisions leaders need to make in 2012, and discuss the capabilities that companies need to build in order to be successful in this challenging global economic environment.read more>

The 2011 Global Innovation 1000: Why Culture is Key
In past editions of the Global Innovation 1000, we found that companies focused on developing cutting-edge products and services fall under one of three fundamental innovation strategy models: Need Seekers, Market Readers, and Tech Drivers. This year, our seventh annual study of the world’s 1000 largest corporate R&D spenders focuses on the link between the three strategy models, culture, and organization — and their effect on companies’ alignment to innovation objectives and the impact on financial performance. The key finding: culture is key to innovation success, and its impact on performance is measurable.read more>

A Return to the Public Sector
Booz & Company has an established track record helping U.S. public sector agencies increase customer focus, operate more efficiently, leverage technology, and think strategically about how to develop the capabilities essential to accomplishing their missions.read more>

Post-Recession, Consumer Frugality Persists
A 2010 Booz & Company survey of U.S. consumers reveals that consumers continue to defer discretionary spending, but more affluent consumers won't trade down on price and prestige when they do buy. A dramatic increase in online shopping and private label consumption demonstrates persistence in "unpunished" purchasing behaviors...
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The Future of Health Insurance
Booz & Company research suggests that employer-sponsored health plans are likely to endure post-health care reform, as most large and mid-sized employers will continue to offer traditional insurance to employees. However, health plans will still need to make fundamental changes in their business models, likely involving more specialized capabilties for targeted customer segments...read more>