Metrics
What numbers consultants lead with.
Every slide that foregrounds a metric — 7,750 in total — classified into families by what's being measured. Drill in to see who uses each family, where in the narrative, and the real examples.
Metric families
7,750 metric-led slides1266
Survey & sentiment
What people said — respondents, priorities, sentiment, NPS.
16.3%
1110
Market size & value
Scale of the pool — TAM, GMV, AUM, deal value, investment, funding.
14.3%
709
Cost & savings
What's spent or saved — costs, spend, savings, efficiency, abatement.
9.1%
541
Share & penetration
Piece of the pie — market share, adoption, penetration, uptake.
7.0%
491
Growth rate
Speed of change — CAGR, YoY, growth rate.
6.3%
261
Rates & ratios
Other rates — retention, conversion, representation, distress.
3.4%
324
Employment & headcount
People at work — employees, FTEs, productivity, jobs.
4.2%
226
Indices & scores
Composite indicators — confidence indices, rankings, ratings.
2.9%
218
Margin & return
Economic quality — margins, ROI/ROE/ROIC, TSR, profit.
2.8%
212
Environment & emissions
Green metrics — GHG, emissions, hydrogen, renewables.
2.7%
187
Volume & counts
Raw counts — number of X, transactions, deals.
2.4%
141
Revenue & sales
Top line — revenue, sales, GVA.
1.8%
76
Macro indicators
Economy-wide signals — inflation, unemployment, PMI.
1.0%
23
Valuation
Asset worth — present value, pre-money, exit value.
0.3%
1965
Other
Domain-specific or uncategorized long-tail.
25.4%
Filtered by cost_savings
· function illustrate_case
· clear
Where in the narrative
| analyze_data | 221 |
| quantify_impact | 101 |
| diagnose | 71 |
| recommend | 61 |
| illustrate_case | 60 |
| establish_context | 44 |
| benchmark_peers | 28 |
| size_opportunity | 21 |
| plan_implementation | 20 |
| frame_problem | 20 |
| compare_options | 19 |
| prioritize | 17 |
Number shape
| plain | 344 |
| percent | 216 |
| money | 132 |
| multiplier | 16 |
| other | 1 |
60 examples
$5,000
"During a recent hackathon, we tackled a longstanding issue: connecting three different databases without a common identifier. Now, with a large language model, we can analyze records and columns across all fields and find logical connections—even without sophisticated database technology."
“What used to take us months can now be accomplished in days, giving us newfound agility.”
~80%
As clients shift spend away from luxury goods, unique on-brand experiences can drive growth
“Brands can lean into money-can't-buy experiences to generate exclusivity for their top-spending clients”
30 million euros
Putting real-time consumer insight at the center of decisions
“By organizing this capability in-house, Unilever has generated year-on-year savings of more than 30 million euros.”
>3%pp
Sainsbury’s drastically reshaped store network and reduced fixed costs with ~3%pp of revenue in 5 years
“>3%pp reduced fixed costs as % of revenue by reducing the standalone store estate and opening more Argos stores inside Sainsbury’s”
2X
Walmart developed its ecosystem by expanding from retail to other sectors (e.g., health) with members spending 2x vs non-members
“Walmart built an E2E coverage of the retail customer journey, positioning Walmart as a one-stop destination, leveraging opportunities to cross-sell across segme…”
>30 million euros
Putting real-time consumer insight at the center of decisions
“Today, the PDC capability operates in 37 locations, across 28 languages, so far delivering more than 12,000 insights services to the business.”
10%
How Leading Marketers Optimize Measurement—and Increase Growth
“These KPIs become a shared “currency” across teams, with all other metrics laddering up to them.”
~5.8
Energy efficiency improvements for data centers (DCs)
“DCs are one of the fastest-growing sources of emissions and forecasted to grow ~11% CAGR in Asia-Pacific.”
17,230
Regional cross-border grid: A regional grid can unlock even greater renewables potential while helping reduce intermittency risks in any renewables transition
“Leveraging grid interconnections from the LTMS-PIP project, Singapore imports up to 100 MW renewable energy, equivalent to 1.5% of SG's peak electricity demand,…”
20%
European CSP: A search for B2B lead generation automation that led to a tech transformation journey
“The company achieved approximately 20% opex savings, primarily driven by the consolidation of applications.”
$2,580
The nbn network has enabled job and business creation, whilst also enabling users to boost their income and save money by using online alternatives
“The average nbn user saves $2,580 per year by using the nbn network.”
25 percentage points
Enhancing resiliency by increasing the visibility of production and operational continuity.
“Within six months efficiency soared by 25 percentage points, resulting in higher productivity and reduced waste.”
88%
Companies are already seeing a transformative effect from using Generative AI
“It is time to act now”
$100 million annually
Achievers are also more likely than Innovators to use AI for innovation, tapping into readily available developer networks that can swiftly productionize and scale successful pilots.
“By industrializing its AI tools and teams, the company targeted efficiency gains of 5% in its first year alone, with longer-term cost savings of more than $100 …”
$15-$20 million per year
The vision is to create an integrated WAN and/or 5G architecture that operates not only between all its enterprise locations, but also between all cloud locations (public, private and hybrid).
“It is estimated to generate cost savings of $15-$20 million per year owing to a highly optimized consumption model.”
95%
In fact, tech-enabled innovations behind agri-tech such as vertical farming are on the cusp of being embraced by big businesses.
“Emirates' investment in the world's largest vertical farm enabled the airline to secure its own supply chain of locally sourced, fresh vegetables using 95% less…”
250+
Pfizer is doing breakthrough innovation with the "dare-to-try" initiative
“They are passionate, brave, and exhibit behaviors where they constantly drive momentum and never give up.”
$60m
Vistra: Fueling the next wave of innovation in the energy sector
“With more than $60 million in savings captured in the first year and another $40 million in progress, Vistra is well on its way to deliver its $250–$300 million…”
US$10M
Here's how organizations are using the data lever:
“Using machine learning to help pinpoint when, where and by whom spare parts will be needed has delivered a step change in demand forecasting, raising accuracy t…”
US$60M
Here's how organizations are using the talent lever:
“With more than 50 automations, a new originations platform, a lender-optimization dashboard and other tools, the company was able to grow its market share by 18…”
44%
Surbana Jurong leverages Internet of Things (IoT) and data to improve electrical efficiency of buildings and cities while reducing their carbon footprint
“Data and technology underpin our entire sustainability journey. With our 24K platform, clients can elevate their sustainability journey and achieve their goals …”
$11.5 billion
Expanding from a bank to a provider of blockchain-powered technology solutions
“J.P. Morgan's approach involves leveraging technology to digitalize the core and to create industry-wide blockchain powered solutions.”
$7Bn
Transforming its business model to develop a financial services ecosystem worldwide
“PayPal is transforming from a single product company to an ecosystem for its global two-sided network of merchants (23 million) and consumers (300 million).”
0.7-2.5
Bio jet fuel production is not cost-competitive yet and therefore requires strong policy support
€15-20M
Data-driven employee management can allow companies to identify the root causes of absenteeism and reduce related costs
“€15-20M saved in absenteeism costs”
29
Selskabsgørelse og professionel ledelse har betydning for effektiviteten bl.a. gennem udvidet investeringshorisont og ændret kultur
“Forsyningen har kunnet effektivisere mere end landsgennemsnittet”
12-17%
Dannelsen af HOFOR har medført 12-17% reduktion af driftsomkostninger samtidigt med at aktivernes ejerskab er bibeholdt
“12-17% reduktion af driftsomkostninger (drikke- og spildevand) – men økonomiske synergieffekter ikke udløsende faktor for konsolidering”
12-17%
Bevæggrunde bag dannelsen af HOFOR er allerede indfriet i et vist omfang
“12-17% reduktion af driftsomkostninger (drikke- og spildevand), drevet af skalafordele i fx drifts-overvågning og administration.”
-17%
A1 Økonomisk effektivisering primært drevet af skalafordele
“Effektiviseringer på driftsomkostninger er bl.a. drevet af skalafordele i administration og driftsovervågning.”
4,5-7%
KLAR Forsyning og Forsyningssamarbejdet er resultatet af tværkommunale konsolideringer på Midtsjælland
“Beregnet konsolideringspotentiale på 4,5-7% af TOTEX - positivt økonomisk potentiale har været en nødvendig, men ikke tilstrækkelig betingelse for konsolidering…”
13
B2 Beregnet effektivisering primært drevet af øget indkøbsstyrke, sammenlægning af it, administration og optimering af driftsprocesser
“Estimatet på 13 mio. DKK stammer fra rapport for KLAR Forsyning, og er lavere end PWCs estimat på ca. 34,5 mio. DKK.”
35%
C3 Økonomiske synergier på ikke-kerneopgaver er primær baggrund for samarbejdet
“Økonomiske synergier på ikke-kerneopgaver er primær baggrund for samarbejdet.”
4.3%
South Korea: Maintaining a strong position in high-tech manufacturing
“Over the past decade, labour productivity in South Korea has increased by 40%, driven in large part by rapid technology adoption.”
20%
Example: Availability of low-cost IIoT solution is accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0 in India
“Real-time monitoring and instant decisions enabled shop floor workers to take proactive decision”
$400 million
A GLOBAL INSURER IMPLEMENTS A VALUE-BASED TRANSFORMATION
€300 million
A GERMAN HEALTH INSURER TRANSFORMS ITSELF TO BETTER SERVE CUSTOMERS (CONTINUED)
“These changes have made the company competitive on cost, with expected annual savings exceeding €300 million, as the company continues on its journey to deliver…”
$1 billion
A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY QUICKLY TRANSFORMS ITSELF TO BOOST VALUE CREATION
“Within the first year, the company had reduced its run rate operating costs by more than $1 billion.”
30%
A BANK RESTRUCTURES TO REGAIN ITS FOOTING AFTER THE FINANCIAL CRISIS
“Through these dramatic measures, the bank returned to profitability in just three years, reduced its balance sheet by half, and paid back a big chunk of the cap…”
30%
Adoption of cardiac devices with longer battery life is poor because procurement decisions are often made to meet short-term budget constraints
“It is estimated that a 30% cost saving to the system is achieved with the new long-life devices.”
£200m
The use of a calprotectin test on individuals with chronic intestinal symptoms saves money and is recommended by NICE, but tests are not widely used
“The use of a calprotectin test on individuals with chronic intestinal symptoms saves money downstream in terms of an outpatient appointment, endoscopy and follo…”
38.0
Market transformation programme - results
61%
“We are beginning to see measurable efficiency gains with AI agents delivering a 30% or more improvement in structured processes.”
50%
~40%
“Assumes only half the progressive farmers would adopt AWD practices in the midterm”
~18.1
“Utility-scale solar and wind investments hold substantial potential to generate electricity at a large scale and can be achieved through multiple stakeholders' …”
25%
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, a major apparel company's e-commerce business grew rapidly—it now makes up more than 50% of their total revenue, up from 15%.”
21 - 43
“50% of code on GitHub is written by an AI, e.g., a co-pilot doing code suggestions, corrections and writing”
12 - 17
10 - 19
8 - 15
“The amount of time spent in each category depends on which stage of development you are, but most time is spent on product development, troubleshooting or fixin…”
£30 million
“The impact includes a 3-5% uplift in revenue through greater speed-to-market and cost savings of £30 million over three years.”
$190m+
“To drive our global impact, in 2019, we committed $2 billion in cash and in-kind support for social responsibility efforts by 2030.”
356.9 billion
55%
“Som led i analysearbejdet er indsamlet en række "best practice"-cases, der eksemplificerer tilfælde, hvor samarbejdet mellem den operative struktur og anskaffen…”
46 mio. kr.
“Forslaget vurderes umiddelbart realiserbart.”
34 mio. kr.
“Kapaciteten vurderes ikke egnet til analyse.”
$3
“Low cost $22,000 Can replace $15~$20 / hour jobs for <$ 3/ hour”
~2%
“Estimates suggest a ~2% cost reduction in the steady state due to a reduction in human errors, lower training costs, increased productivity, plus an increased s…”
30%
$700 million
“A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S TURNAROUND GENERATES $700 MILLION IN SAVINGS IN ONE YEAR”