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Building sustainability into operations

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The path discrete manufacturing companies have taken to make their operations carbon neutral has important lessons for any business pursuing the dual mission of profitability and sustainability. Insights on Operations Operations Manufacturing operations

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Digital transformation to achieve operational excellence

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Using principles of operational excellence, empowering workforces, and adding digital processes to production can help companies achieve new levels of performance. Insights on Operations Energy, Resources & Materials Operations Global energy and materials

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Drones on the front lines in public safety operations

GCN

Drone networks that allow seamless communication among devices, first responders and dispatch centers enhance public safety operations. Public Safety

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Batteries included: Building and operating sustainable gigafactories

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Insights on Operations Energy, Resources & Materials Manufacturing OperationsAs the demand for electric vehicles grows, so does the demand for the batteries to power them. Meeting that demand will require more gigafactories to be built at speed and scale.

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Emerging from disruption: The future of pharma operations strategy

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

To maintain profitable and resilient operations, CEOs and COOs of pharma companies may need to make bold changes to their operations strategy as the industry navigates new challenges. Insights on Operations Pharmaceuticals Operations strategy Manufacturing operations

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How to enhance the cybersecurity of operational technology environments

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Cyberattacks on operational technology systems have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their huge impact on industrial operations means that organizations must find answers—quickly.

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A new operations formula for the chemicals sector

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Chemicals Insights Chemicals OperationsFacing spiraling costs, looming skills shortages, and the decarbonization imperative, manufacturers of chemicals and agricultural products can’t afford to stand still.

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Upgrading medtech commercial operations in China

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Five approaches to refocus commercial operations can help navigate these challenges. Growth in China’s buoyant medtech market is tapering as policy uncertainties persist. Insights on Life Sciences Pharmaceuticals Medical products

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Operating with a Sense of Urgency

Park Leaders

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss the importance of operating with a sense of urgency. Per Phil’s experiences, operating with a sense of urgency is not about speed but action.

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McKinsey Talks Operations: How the best from 2022 can power 2023

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Listen in as we recap this year’s critical conversations with industry experts on the real operational challenges being faced by business leaders. Insights on Operations Operations Leadership Strategy

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How mining companies reach the operational excellence gold standard

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Creating a culture of operational excellence is allowing the mining industry to reach new heights in sustained improvement in productivity, efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Insights on Operations Operations Mining

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Five Ways to Run an Effective Solid Waste Collection Operation

NLC (National League of Cities)

Managing an effective solid waste and recycling operation is essential for the health and well-being of a city and its residents, but it can also represent a significant use of taxpayer dollars.

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Maintenance and operations: Is asset productivity broken?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A new survey finds that asset productivity programs for equipment maintenance aren’t working as well as they could. Here are three things to fix. Insights on Electric Power & Natural Gas Electric Power & Natural Gas

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Announcing the AWS Well-Architected Operational Readiness Review lens

AWS Public Sector Blog

With that in mind, at Amazon Web Services (AWS), we strive to build and operate resilient services—in part, by learning from failures. However, we also apply learnings from failure events across workloads by using a program called the Operational Readiness Review (ORR) program.

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Big Apple polishes data operations

GCN

New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation will train staff to leverage data to inform decision-making and enhance city services and programs. Data & Analytics

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A more resilient supply chain from optimized operations planning

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Insights on Operations Supply chain managementTo combat greater complexity and prepare for rapid demand shifts, resilient companies can integrate prescriptive analytics into their supply chain planning.

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Challenges quickly test creative solutions to operational snags

GCN

Long Beach’s annual smart city challenge focuses on improving customer satisfaction with service delivery. Cloud & Infrastructure

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Leading operating model modernization: What do transformation leaders say?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Insights on People and Organizational Performance Management consulting Operations strategy OrganizationLeaders of agile centers of excellence came together to discuss key success factors for going agile and their conviction that doing so is the best way to safeguard the future of companies.

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It takes a team to secure operational technology

GCN

State and local governments must look for federal and private-sector partners. Cybersecurity

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NIO unlocks its potential through standout user operations

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

McKinsey sits with NIO’s president to discuss the logic behind its approach, its input–output economics, and the implications for the industry. Automotive & Assembly Insights Automotive

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Tips for multicloud public health IT operations

GCN

Preparing data, applications and staff for a multicloud environment is critical to maintaining a secure, integrated public health IT ecosystem, experts say. Cloud & Infrastructure

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Virtualizing satellite communication operations with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

The complexity of spacecraft operations has sky-rocketed with increased orbital activity and new satellite capabilities, like the ability to reconfigure capacity, power, and coverage on demand. How virtualized ground segments benefit satcom operations.

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Security Operations Centers and Related Services Augment Slim Government Staff

State Tech Magazine

A security operations center, or SOC, can be the nerve center of a strong state and local cybersecurity effort. SOC teams are charged with detecting, preventing, investigating and responding to cyberthreats, ideally with round-the-clock monitoring of an organization’s network.

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Helping Arapahoe County operate more efficiently with Google Cloud

Google Public Sector

The county recognizes that maintaining its data centers will increase operational expenditures for the next five years, a problem that would undermine its mission.

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Climate Hazards Could Disrupt U.S. State Department Operations Overseas (interactive map)

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards—including those linked to climate change— has heightened the risk of disruption to the Department of State's operations overseas.

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Understanding the Transition from Authorization to Operate to Continuous ATO

FedTech Magazine

A key component of how agency IT officials assess risk and deploy new information systems is an authorization to operate, or ATO.

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Mobile threats prompt operational changes for government staff

GCN

More than 80% of public sector respondents to a recent survey said they have been forced to re-evaluate workplace practices as attacks on mobile devices grow. Cybersecurity

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What matters: How to scale advanced analytics in corporate functions

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Insights on Operations Operations Analytics Service operationsOrganizations are starting to embrace advanced analytics as a core pillar of innovation within their general and administrative functions.

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Maximising operational efficiency with the new Gemini™ Scanner

Open Access Government - Technology News

This allows the Gemini scanner to maximise throughput and operational efficiency. Operator comfort and productivity are enhanced further through the ergonomic design with a customisable work area and adjustable-height table.

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The scaling imperative for industry 4.0

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Insights on Operations Operations Manufacturing operationsGlobal Lighthouse Network organizations continue to light the way in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To keep up, companies must now scale technologies across sites and value chains.

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Amid ongoing cyber threats, one county moves toward a 24/7 operations center

GCN

The Universal Services department in Harris County, Texas, hopes to open the center in FY 2023, as attacks can come from anywhere, at any time. Cybersecurity

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How Public Safety Is Driving the Deployment of Mission-Critical Operations Centers

State Tech Magazine

The ability to analyze public safety data in real time has become critical to the success of law enforcement agencies.

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Autonomous receiver tracks fish to improve hydropower dam operations

GCN

The underwater autonomous receiver uploads tracking data from tagged salmon to the cloud in near real-time to help hydroelectric plant operators know when, where and how many fish are expected to pass through dams.

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Organizational Resiliency and Operational Risk Factors

CarahCast

This session will focus on how an organizations resiliency can positively impact its overall operational risk. This session will focus on how an organizations resiliency can positively impact its overall operational risk A successful resiliency program aligns your impact analysis, continuity planning, IT disaster recovery planning, crisis management and incident response activities with your organization's broader business strategy and objectives.

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To De-Congest Delivery Traffic, Operators and Cities Need to Come Together

The City Fix

Integrated Transport air quality city leaders congestion COVID-19 curb management data deliveries digital efficiency freight pandemic policy private operators PUDO zones road safety sustainable transportation traffic Trucks zoningAt one point, in a history that now feels more like a mythical past, grocery, food delivery and online shopping felt like a “nice-to-have” for most people. But in a matter of days, the COVID-19 pandemic turned on-demand delivery services.

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Deep learning in product design

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Insights on Operations Engineering & Construction Operations Artificial IntelligenceA revolutionary approach is transforming the way companies approach tough engineering optimization challenges.

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Indirect manufacturing costs: An overlooked source for clear savings

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Indirect operations functions make up a significant share of total operations—and optimizing them can deliver sizeable bottom-line impact. Insights on Operations Lean manufacturing Manufacturing operations

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The future of tax operations

Public Sector Future

On the first episode of our Public Finance mini-series, Jeff Saviano, the Global Tax Innovation Leader for EY, tells host Olivia Neal about the intersection of tax and innovation and shares what he sees in the future of public finance. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Jeffrey Saviano [guest] | LinkedIn Learn more about how Microsoft supports Public Finance organizations. Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episodes.

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Integrating SESAR Solutions in an operational environment to foster the green deal

Open Access Government - Technology News

ITARO (Integrated TMA, Airport and Runway Operations) to further close the gap between Industrial Research & Development and (pre-) deployment, aiming at greener flights and improved traffic predictability and flight efficiency (e.g.

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Digital twins: Flying high, flexing fast

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Insights on Operations Aerospace High Tech & Internet Digital OperationsDigital design and product development can provide new ways to solve complex problems. Getting implementation right means thoughtfully translating big ideas into boots on the ground.