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I’ve recently had an amazing few days in Morocco, talking about rewiring businesses and exploring the future of sustainable software engineering as part of the SoCraTes event, of which McKinsey was a knowledge partner. SoCraTes gathered participants from Morocco, France and Germany, and my colleagues Sallah Kokaina and Guillaume Lurenbaum hosted a gen AI-assisted refactoring hackaton. It was incredible to see how gen AI optimized processes and enhanced code quality. I also took part in a roundtable discussion in Casablanca focusing on cloud transformation, technological resilience, and using gen AI to boost engineering productivity. It was a pleasure to speak alongside colleagues and peers including Sallah and Guillaume, as well as Arnaud Tournesac, Lucy Shenton, Umar Bagus, Othmane Ouardi, and Anass Bensrhir. I came back from Morocco feeling inspired and energized! #McKinseyonAI #GenAI #DigitalTransformation #SoCraTes

African Leaders on the Move – Paris edition Vous êtes étudiant(e), jeune diplômé(e) d’une grande école d’ingénieur ou de commerce, ou vous disposez d’une expérience professionnelle de moins de 8 ans ? Les métiers du conseil vous intéressent et l’Afrique vous passionne ? Participez à la nouvelle édition de African Leaders on the Move le 23 novembre prochain. Vous aurez l’occasion d’en apprendre plus sur McKinsey Africa, d’échanger avec nos consultant(e)s, nos directeurs associés et de découvrir nos opportunités de carrières. Postulez avant le 08 novembre 2024 ➡️https://mck.co/3XyiIS0 #McKAfrica #McKCareers #AfricanLeadersOnTheMove #Paris_

Apply to attend the UK edition of the African Leaders on the Move event! Join us to learn about our impact across Africa, with projects spanning sectors such as energy, financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, digital, and telecommunications. This will also be an opportunity to explore career opportunities in our six locations on the continent: Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa. Apply now: https://mck.co/3Y64qd6 #McKAfrica #McKCareers #MeetMcKAfrica #NetworkingwithMcKinsey

Sometimes, a manufacturing site requires more than a patch-up job—it needs a shock to the system to bring it back to life. Three primary markers indicate the need for specific interventions: 1️⃣ Ongoing challenges with safety, quality, and compliance 2️⃣ Consistently low, variable, and unpredictable performance 3️⃣ High direct labor costs, stress, absenteeism, and employee turnover A consumer products factory in Africa showed many of these signs, struggling not only with repeated failure to meet delivery targets but also with low and inconsistent quality and high waste levels—factors that posed health and safety risks. Multiple attempts had been made to turn around operations, under a variety of well-tested approaches, but none offered any sustained benefits—the owner of the plant had to shock the system to bring it back to life. If your factory shows these signs, it’s time to take action. Our article outlines a proven approach to bring stability to distressed manufacturing sites and lay the groundwork for sustained performance improvement. Learn more➡️ https://mck.co/4aoW6sl #Manufacturing #Operations #PerformanceManagement

Bernard, an engagement manager based in our Lagos office, was inspired to join the firm after attending the 2023 edition of the African Leaders on the Move event. The experience solidified his decision to return to Africa and help drive change on the continent. Be inspired and discover your potential at the UK edition of the Africa Leaders on the Move event on 15 November. 👥 Event highlights: ➡️ Engage with McKinsey leaders and hear about their entrepreneurial journeys and expertise. ➡️ Participate in insightful discussions about McKinsey’s work in Africa. ➡️ Discover exciting potential career opportunities. Apply now: https://mck.co/4ei8TPy

Investment in recycling is accelerating. Now may be the time to derisk through business model innovations and by pursuing investment opportunities further upstream. Across the plastic recycling value chain, investments totaling $50 billion may be needed by 2030 globally to support the scale-up of plastic recycling, about one-third of which will be in feedstock sourcing and preparation, with the remaining two-thirds in building out mechanical and advanced-recycling capacity. Our South Africa Managing Partner, Adolf Thapelo Makgatho, and Associate Partner, Vincent Moll, hosted a session on Sustainability and the Plastic Recycling Value Chain at Safripol's Sustainability Conference 2024. They shared their insights into the dynamics of the recycled plastics value chain and how to coordinate this to unlock scaling, specifically for South Africa. The event gathered industry leaders for pioneering discussions on sustainability, innovation, and circular economies. Click on the link to learn more about the conference: https://mck.co/3N3xBHs #LetsPlasticResponsibly #Safripol #Sustainability

African Leaders on the Move – Paris edition Vous êtes étudiant(e), jeune diplômé(e) d’une grande école d’ingénieur ou de commerce, ou vous disposez d’une expérience professionnelle de moins de 8 ans ? Les métiers du conseil vous intéressent et l’Afrique vous passionne ? Participez à la nouvelle édition de African Leaders on the Move le 23 novembre prochain. Vous aurez l’occasion d’en apprendre plus sur McKinsey Africa, d’échanger avec nos consultant(e)s, nos directeurs associés et de découvrir nos opportunités de carrières. Postulez avant le 08 novembre 2024 ➡️https://mck.co/3XyiIS0 #McKAfrica #McKCareers #AfricanLeadersOnTheMove #Paris_edition

Ready to be inspired? Hear from Sabrine, one of our alumni, as she shares how Forward transformed her skill set and boosted her confidence. ✨ Join our vibrant McKinsey Forward community, where 75% of alumni experienced career growth within two months of completing the program. Don’t wait—applications for the final cohort of the year close in just 6 days! Seize your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dPMTg4eV #TakeAStepForward

How can AI help accelerate the discovery and development of new cancer treatments? We explore AI’s potential to help get medicines to cancer patients twice as quickly, at one-third lower cost in the video below. ⬇ https://mck.co/47EXUNi #RewritingCancer #QuantumBlack QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

We're thrilled to announce that Ricky Asemota, a partner based in our Lagos office, will be speaking at the upcoming "African Leaders on the Move: Inclusive Prosperity - Bridging the Gap in Africa" event in London, UK! Ricky is a powerhouse in the consulting world, with an impressive background spanning multiple industries, including oil and gas, telecommunications, and banking. She currently leads the recruiting function in Lagos, bringing her passion for people and strategic leadership to the forefront. Her academic journey includes significant time in the UK, where she completed both her undergraduate studies and her MBA before choosing to return to the African continent. Ricky’s journey exemplifies the enriching experiences and opportunities available in Africa, and she is eager to share her story with you. Join us in London to learn more about Ricky's inspiring journey and how you can launch your own consulting career with McKinsey in Africa. Event Details: 🗓️ Date: November 15th, Friday 📍 Location: London, UK Apply before November 1st ➡️ https://mck.co/47HtcU6 #McKCareers #McKAfrica #MeetMcKAfrica #ManagementConsulting #London #McKinseyAfrica