National oil companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council face a critical strategic decision as their giant legacy fields enter decline. Should they replicate expensive greenfield operating models, or design new frameworks specifically built for mature assets? This analysis examines three distinct operating model archetypes and reveals how GCC NOCs can achieve both low production costs and lean G&A through deliberate functional decomposition.

Retail footfall has experienced a sharp decline driven by calendar distortions, consumer uncertainty, and reduced discretionary spending amid geopolitical instability and cost-of-living pressures. While seasonal events may offer temporary relief, retailers face mounting pressure to innovate and create compelling reasons for customers to choose their brands in an increasingly selective market.

Alix Partners hat zuletzt bei Home Depot in den USA und bei zwei führenden europäischen DIY-Händlern harte Entscheidungen getroffen.

Aktuelle Krisen und disruptive Ereignisse sorgen vor allem in China, Japan und Europa für einen weiteren Rückgang und erhebliche Umsatzeinbußen auf dem Automobilmarkt.

Many Japanese pharmaceutical companies have been languishing under low growth and profitability amid a "triple whammy" business environment...

"Today's higher-than-expected drop in inflation is welcome news for many, but the annual consumer price inflation rate still remains higher than most would want.

With inflation rising to 3.5%, it's the first time we've seen it push past the 3% mark since March of last year. This is a clear indication that cost pressures remain stubborn, particularly in areas like energy and food.

Randy Chapman speaks with NPR Marketplace about Coca-Cola's decision to sell soda in mini cans. Coca-Cola's 7.5-ounce mini cans tap into the "little treat" economy, offering smaller, affordable indulgences for budget-conscious consumers.

The world of content moderation is moving at pace, with online platforms wrestling with a raft of new regulatory changes...

Explodierende Energiekosten, gestiegene Rohstoffpreise, Lieferkettenprobleme: All das führt in vielen Branchen zu steigenden Produktionskosten. In Unternehmen rund um den Globus laufen daher...

Every day, we talk to concerned clients who know they need to take near-term steps to ensure supply chain continuity, shore up their balance sheet, or fix operational problems.

High-cost lenders can be a critical source of finance for individuals who are unable to access traditional lending.

AlixPartners’ David Owusu-Gyebi, Diane Shaw, Harry Malins, and Sita Sonty wrote this opinion article about how aerospace & defense companies can stake their ground in space infrastructure.

Dave Orlofsky, Americas Co-Lead of Turnaround & Restructuring at AlixPartners, discusses the retail sector and its perpetual risk of restructuring.

Structural overcapacity, tariff volatility, and uneven demand continue to reshape freight markets, with ocean and air rates drifting lower even as carriers lean on blank sailings and cost discipline to defend utilization.

Following the U.K. Supreme Court's much-awaited judgment on motor finance commission arrangements on 1 August, Financial Services Partner & Managing Director James Worsnip, Automotive Partner Tom Beard...

Massive spend is targeting digital transformation, but is it really creating value? Find out in the latest episode of our Disruption Matters miniseries, sponsored by AlixPartners.

The global chemical industry is experiencing what initially appeared to be a cyclical correction but has evolved into a structural reset that is fundamentally weakening investor confidence. Driven by overcapacity, soft demand, geopolitical instability, and higher energy costs, the sector faces compressed margins and undermined resilience that is reshaping asset utilization and capital investment rewards.

Cloud transformation is now essential for growth and resilience in today's digital era, but success requires clarity, speed, and relentless focus on value

AI is innovating at a pace unprecedented since the dawn of the internet.