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
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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 |
80 examples
showing first 80$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.”
$3.5 billion
Global aerospace market on the road to recovery
“The commercial aerospace market is showing signs of recovery in 2025, with global aerospace company revenues projected to grow 12% YoY.”
$126 billion
Leading MRO providers are scaling capacity, upskilling workers and adopting digital tools to meet rising demand while navigating labor and supply chain constraints.
“Commercial MRO spending is projected to exceed $126 billion in 2025, up 14% YoY, driven by escalating labor, parts and production costs.”
$4,900
US households could face an average annual cost increase of $2,200-$4,900, depending on the outcome of negotiations to reduce reciprocal tariffs, with lower-income consumers shouldering a larger burden
“Estimated tariff impacts on US households”
$450 billion
AI agents present a $450 billion opportunity
“While estimates of AI's economic value vary significantly, there is general agreement that agentic AI will have significant impact.”
$2,400B
Disparities in consumer health and spending resilience are set to widen further, with lower-income groups likely to face particular pressure to rein in spending
“Top earners still have a substantial cash stockpile to support spending, while lowest-income households have already depleted their excess savings”
US$750 million
If there's a single theme that has dominated discussions about banks' technology over the past few decades, it is the constraints of their digital core.
“When Commonwealth Bank of Australia replaced its core banking system, it took five years and cost almost US$750 million.”
$14.42
Some attributes of the quadruple aim have stabilized but need significant attention overall
“Some attributes of the quadruple aim have stabilized but need significant attention overall”
$282B
Incentives: US IRA (Inflation Reduction Act, effective as of 2022) has successfully accelerated green investment, including for global players
“$282B of investment across 280 clean energy projects in 44 US states was announced in first year of IRA”
$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.”
$1.9 Tn
Infra spending — Buildout at full throttle with $1.9 Tn spend
$44 Bn
India’s financial ecosystem highly supportive to lend for growth
“Rise in number of projects & capex allocated; projects worth ~$45 Bn funded in FY23”
$40 Bn
India will spend ~$40 Bn every year for the next 7 years on Green energy
“Avg. annual market ($ Bn) ~3.2x increase”
$50 - $90M+
Training a custom LLM will offer greater flexibility, but that comes with high costs and capability requirements
“Usage Costs – $7M to $15M yearly (costs 30x to 50x lower if not using the most advanced model)”
$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 …”
$12B
Key incentives | Expanded 45Q tax credits from the IRA and ~$12B in funding from the IIJA are the key drivers of this market expansion
“Major IRA 45Q expansion significantly decrease projected costs of DAC”
$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.”
$300B
While the risk outlook appears manageable, one final risk to consider: the lack of interregional transmission lines
“Many regional and interregional transmission links have significant potential economic value and expanding transmissions could save >$300B in power system costs…”
$3,000
Subscription-based digital-health-enabled primary care can disrupt health insurance for primary care
“Health consumers can choose the combination of subscription-based primary care and a high deductible health plan (HDHP) that could translate into a savings of a…”
$6 trillion
Global Hydrogen Flows: Hydrogen trade as a key enabler for efficient decarbonization
“International hydrogen trade can reduce the cost of the energy transition by $6 trillion.”
$460 billion
Enabling trade of hydrogen and its derivatives reduces total capital expenditures and operational expenses by 25 percent, saving $460 billion by 2050
“Enabling trade of hydrogen and its derivatives reduces total capital expenditures and operational expenses by 25 percent, saving $460 billion by 2050.”
£33 billion
Why the impact of digitisation might be even greater
“The £33 billion potential boost to GVA is significant. To put it into context, this figure is more than double what the UK government estimates a free trade agr…”
~$250 billion
Edge computing might soon become an operational necessity for many organizations
“Edge computing provides flexibility for organizations to achieve greater data sovereignty, greater autonomy, better security, and better latency while unlocking…”
$101.5 billion
Why should leaders pay attention?
“Digital-trust technologies can reduce risk and potential negative impact from cyberattacks”
$2.4 trillion
Why should leaders pay attention?
$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…”
$30
ADVANCES IN TESTING TECHNOLOGY HAVE GIVEN RISE TO AT-HOME ALTERNATIVES TO IN-PERSON TESTING
$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).”
$180
A new post-pandemic ad world order
“What comes next is a rapidly evolving advertising market that will continue to disproportionately favor digital over other media, especially linear TV.”
$700M+
OUR STUDY OBJECTIVE: EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDIA CHANNELS IN CANADA
“Assemble and analyze a first-of-its-kind data set in Canada combining $700M+ in annual media spend, TV viewership, and point of sale data from 105 brands over 4…”
$473
These ‘ecosystem’ factors are evident when benchmarking total costs for the ‘refuse’ (landfill) waste stream....
“For waste destined for landfill in Australia, the total costs vary dramatically based on the state.”
$0.05-0.1
The cost/ton/km of rail transport is significantly lower than road transport, however this will vary considerably by distance transported
“In NSW, c.10-20% of household waste generated is transported via train to Veolia's Woodlawn Bioreactor for processing and disposal”
$350 billion
Digital transformation could unlock $~350 billion for the top 1000 banks
“... closing half of the gap would translate into $~350 cost saving”
$1.2 billion
Digitization and automation of farms are profoundly changing farming operations – 2/2
“Yield monitors and variable-rate application control systems represented ~45% of the USD 1.2 billion spent on precision agriculture in 2011”
$14.0tn
Construction matters: Construction related spending accounts for 13 percent of global GDP
“Construction related spending accounts for 13 percent of global GDP”
$1 trillion
Outsourced IT has huge upside — $1 trillion in annual spend by 2018
“Upon closer examination, however, those services that more directly drive workflow productivity gains are expected to generate higher revenue and/or margin oppo…”
€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”
$4.20
Competition is heating up in DC
“Should I take Metro or Uber to work-a trip from Potomac Avenue to Bethesda?”
$29bn
After 4 years of bleeding cash, consensus is that the Majors will have cash available for discretionary spending in 2017
$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.”
£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…”
$1.5M - $3M+
The HR function is mostly centralized; however, changes to technology, processes, policies, and the operating model provide opportunities for consolidation and efficiency.
“$1.5M - $3M+ in potential annual savings identified”
$2.5M - $3M+
The Procurement function is highly decentralized. Changes to technology, processes, policies, and the operating model provide opportunities for consolidation and efficiency.
“$2.5M - $3M+ in potential annual savings identified”
$705.6K
In the areas of highest fragmentation, labor costs are higher for employees who perform the work outside of the Procurement organization
“In 6 of the 7 processes within the Procurement function, the majority of labor costs are outside of the Procurement Division.”
$3.5M - $5.5M+
The IT function is mostly centralized; however, changes to technology, processes, and the operating model provide opportunities for further consolidation and efficiency.
“$3.5M - $5.5M+ in potential annual savings identified”
$391.7K
There are 12 processes within the IT function where the majority of labor costs are outside of the IT Division.
“There are 12 processes within the IT function where the majority of labor costs are outside of the IT Division.”
$1M+
GA is an area with considerable fragmentation and the potential for overlap and duplication of duties.
“$1M- $1M+ in potential annual savings identified”
$1,437.3K
In the areas of highest fragmentation, labor costs are higher for employees who perform the work outside of the Finance Division.
“There are four processes within the Finance function where the majority of labor costs are outside of the Finance Division.”
$500K - $2.5M
The Student Administrative Services function is mostly centralized; however, changes to technology, processes, and the operating model provide opportunities for further consolidation and efficiency.
“$500K - $2.5M in potential annual savings identified”
$2,405.5K
In the areas of highest fragmentation, labor costs are higher for employees who perform the work outside of the SAS organization
“There are six highly-fragmented processes within the SAS function where the majority of labor costs are outside of the SAS Division.”
$1.5M - $3M+
The Facility Services function is largely centralized; however, opportunities still exist to further enhance efficiency and provide potential cost savings.
“$1.5M - $3M+ in potential annual savings identified”
$8,908.5K
The one process that has the most significant FTE count outside the Facility Services Division, Perform Maintenance, is also the most costly.
“Corresponding with the fragmentation by FTEs, “Perform Maintenance” is the highest cost of the Facility Services processes. The labor cost for this process repr…”
$1M - $1.5M
While the majority of Advancement work is centralized in the Advancement Division, improving the Span of Control within the division may help increase efficiency across the function.
“$1M - $1.5M in potential annual savings identified”
$530.8K
ADV – Fragmentation by Process (Labor Cost)
“In the areas of highest fragmentation, labor costs are higher for employees who perform the work outside of the Advancement organization.”
$1M
The CUR function is largely centralized, but opportunities exist to further centralize its processes to improve efficiency.
“Up to $1M in potential annual savings identified”
$755.9K
The most fragmented Communications process, Plan and Execute Communications, is the most costly for NMSU.
“Plan and Execute Communications is the most costly of all Communications processes at NMSU.”
$1.5 – $2M+
Changes to the University’s operating model may provide opportunities to reduce the number of management layers.
“$1.5 – $2M+ potential annual savings identified”
$21M
OM – Fragmentation by Process (Labor Cost)
“Cumulatively, the total spent on labor costs for Operational Management Activities is ~$21M with the four most fragmented processes being the most costly.”
$395.7K
There is a wide range of average labor cost by Division per FTE for the processes with the highest fragmentation.
“There is a wide range of average labor cost by Division per FTE for the processes with the highest fragmentation, often exceeding $100K.”
$690.0K
The two processes with the most FTEs are also the most costly for NMSU.
“Combined, the top two most costly processes represent 39% of all the labor cost for employees performing RCA work.”
$1.4M
RCA – Fragmentation by Process (Labor Cost for the Colleges)
“Cumulatively, the Colleges represent $1.4M of the labor costs for the RCA function.”
$500K
Changes to processes and the operating model provide opportunities for improved efficiency within Educational Program Function
“Up to $500K in potential annual savings identified”
$7.7M
EP – Fragmentation by Process (Labor Cost)
“Of the ~$7.7M spent on Educational Program labor costs, 62% of the costs are for the Implement Educational Programs and Develop Outreach Programs processes.”
$3.3M
EP – Fragmentation by Process (Labor Cost)
“The Colleges spends ~$3.3M on labor costs for employees performing Educational Program work.”
$138.4K
EP – Divisional average labor cost per process
“The average labor cost per FTE is generally higher for the most costly EP function, Implement Educational Programs.”
$0- $0.5M
The Auxiliary Services function is largely centralized; however, opportunities still exist to further enhance efficiency and provide potential cost savings.
“$0- $0.5M in potential annual savings identified”
$500K
RSC – Key Findings and Opportunity Summary
“Up to $500K in potential annual savings identified”
$25.3M
RSC – Fragmentation by Process (Labor Cost)
“NMSU spends ~$25.3M on labor costs for the RSC function. Of the total spent on RSC, $7.5M is spent on the Provide Research Support process, which represents 30%…”
$15.7M
RSC – Fragmentation by Process (Labor Cost) for the Colleges
“Combined, the Arts and Science College represents $5.9M (38%) of the total labor costs within the Colleges spent on employees performing RSC work.”
$53.7K
Cost of attendance at Syracuse is low relative to peers
$509M
$509M of FY10 operating and capital spend prioritized as in-scope for Phase II BCG solution design
“$472M includes 2010 stimulus dollars; Recurring annual spend is ~$200M”
$70M
Recommendations estimated to achieve over $70M in run-rate cost savings and over $55M in new revenue
$71M
Financial impacts to be achieved over next 5 years
“Additional savings being pursued as part of transformation (e.g., "Lockdown & Count", OT reduction)”
$23-27M
Transformation includes investments to enhance IT systems and build key capabilities
$2-3M
Business change driver with customer service orientation and transparent, fact-based investment decision-making process
“Transform IT from order taker to business change driver to maximize efficiency gains and value delivered from investments”