Leveraging Global Trends for Growth
Episode Description
New global trends such as aging or geo-political risks compel companies to recast their growth strategies. Mauro Guillen of Wharton's Lauder Institute offers ways to navigate these uncharted waters.
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Brief Summary
Mauro Gen discusses global trends and their business implications, focusing on demographics, financial shifts, and technological advancements.
Key points
- Demographic Shifts. Mauro Gen explains how the aging population creates both threats and opportunities for businesses.
- Financial Trends and Currency Shifts. The rise of the Chinese RMB and its implications for global business strategies are discussed.
- The Future of Manufacturing. Mauro Gen predicts significant changes in manufacturing due to robotics and AI.
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Episode highlights
- Demographic ShiftsMauro Gen explains how the aging population creates both threats and opportunities for businesses.“This is probably the first time in history that you have more grandparents than grandchildren.”1:49Apr 18, 2014
- Financial Trends and Currency ShiftsThe rise of the Chinese RMB and its implications for global business strategies are discussed.“The dollar has played the dominant role in the global system for the last 60 years.”7:14Apr 18, 2014
- The Future of ManufacturingMauro Gen predicts significant changes in manufacturing due to robotics and AI.“We're only in the beginnings of a major trend in terms of decentralizing manufacturing.”17:11Apr 18, 2014
Tension
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