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Case study: Building a customer-centric B2B organization

McKinsey

A Chinese steel manufacturer systematically transformed its operations to be customer-centric—and in the process, improved its bottom line.

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Navigating the semiconductor chip shortage: A control-tower case study

McKinsey

One industrial company’s innovative response to the global semiconductor chip shortage proves to be a game changer for the manufacturing sector.

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What Wasn’t Printed: The Strong Case for PA’s Natural Gas Future

Marcellus Shale Coalition

It taps our natural gas strength to power advanced manufacturing and attract the industries of tomorrow, while delivering around-the-clock power. Talk of alternative energy trends sounds promising, but it dodges reality: renewables can’t provide always-on energy, especially for entities demanding constant, reliable fuel.

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Case Study Addendum: Why BYD Leads in EV Battery Manufacturing

Energy Central

BYD’s dominance in the EV battery manufacturing industry is no accident—it’s the result of a strategic blend of vertical integration, relentless innovation, and operational excellence that directly maximizes wrench time and drives both operational and financial performance.

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Texas Supreme Court Rules Oil and Gas Producer Not Entitled to Sales Tax “Manufacturing Exemption”

The Energy Law

On June 17, 2016, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that an oil and gas producer (“Southwest”) was not entitled to a statutory exemption from sales taxes on its purchases of casing, tubing and pumps used in the production of oil and gas (the “Equipment”). At issue in Southwest Royalties, Inc.

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From blueprint to breakthrough: How AI and automation can transform the consumer enterprise

McKinsey

Yet most consumer organizations are either overwhelmed by the volume of gen AI (and agentic AI) use cases or are too focused on near-term initiatives to make any meaningful progress. Manufacturing jobs are often concentrated in fewer, larger locations, such as plants or warehouses, and do not have any customer-facing exposure.

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Casing Controversy: Does the Comparative Fault Codal Article Cover Contract Claims?

The Energy Law

Justiss”) entered into a turnkey drilling contract to drill a deep oil well using intermediate casing purchased from Oil Country Tubular Co. and manufactured by North American Interpipe, Inc. After drilling to a depth of over 12,000 feet, Justiss placed the intermediate casing into the bore and cemented it in place.

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