24/10/2023
The efficiency imperative is one of the six global trends we identified as key for 2023. At the forefront of our thinking has been the inflationary backdrop in many markets that has driven a significant increase in production costs and retail prices.
Meanwhile, the collective actions of central banks have increased borrowing costs, putting pressure on businesses, and consumers. This has led to an intense focus on driving out costs, improving efficiencies and delivering value to consumers in new ways.