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ARTICLE · 26 MAY 2023

Disruption In Consumer Products: Why Building A "Change-Proof" Organization Is Essential In China

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What keeps business leaders up at night? It's not just one roadblock facing their respective industries, but several interconnected and self-reinforcing pressures that are continuously at work...

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An Age of Disruption Seen Through the Eyes of Business Leaders

What keeps business leaders up at night? It's not just one roadblock facing their respective industries, but several interconnected and self-reinforcing pressures that are continuously at work. In 2023, the pace of disruption and cycles of upheaval will move even faster - and offer up opportunity amid the challenges.

AlixPartners recently issued its fourth annual Disruption Index survey report, assessing the continued impact of disruption on different businesses, industries, and countries. The report analyzes how senior executives view disruption, its impact on their roles, the challenges it presents for them, and how it impacts their companies.

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