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.

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110
Real consumer spending index (Jan 2024=100)
Accenture · 2025 · decompose_segments
Higher-income households have been key to consumer resilience over past 1-2 years, but pressures are also beginning to emerge for these wealthier consumers
“Spending for middle- and lower-income households is near 2024 levels, while high-income household spending has grown substantially in the past year”
327
Recovery rate for tax-free shopping spend
McKinsey · 2025 · analyze_data
Yen weakness has propelled growth and boosted Japan’s attractiveness as a global shopping destination
“2-3x recovery in tax-free spend vs. 2019”
30 million euros
annual savings
Capgemini · 2025 · illustrate_case
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.”
10 million tons
CO2e savings
Capgemini · 2025 · establish_context
We help our clients become more sustainable enterprises...
“Reducing the environmental impact of enterprise IT and creating a culture around net-zero objectives”
>30 million euros
Year-on-year savings
Capgemini · 2025 · illustrate_case
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.”
100
Abatement potential
McKinsey · 2025 · compare_options
Unlocking additional clean hydrogen uptake by 2030 would require incremental policy and infrastructure measures
“Unlocking a baseline of clean hydrogen demand in the coming decade requires the implementation of existing policy measures and enablers as initial support comes…”
2.7
Breakeven cost
BCG · 2025 · analyze_data
North America’s gas basins closely rival those in the Middle East in terms of costs and reserves, which will ensure continued exports and energy security
“The US has more than 178 tcf of proven natural gas reserves, which can be extracted and delivered at a cost of less than $3/Mcf... and another 74 tcf of associa…”
16
Abatement potential
Bain · 2024 · prioritize
Prioritization: ~100 investable ideas assessed based on abatement potential and deployability, leading to short list of 16 with top 13 investable ideas prioritized
~5.8
Investment potential
Bain · 2024 · illustrate_case
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.”
~13.4
Investment potential
Bain · 2024 · size_opportunity
Energy efficiency improvements for buildings
“Assumes latest technology for efficient building design (e.g., insulation, air tightness, and solar shading) brings an average 15% energy savings.”
17,230
Renewable energy technical potential
Bain · 2024 · illustrate_case
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,…”
GBP 19 billion
Gap between March and November 2023 OBR forecasts of UK real departmental spending by 2027-28
Accenture · 2023 · analyze_data
The implied public spending contraction needed to fund the UK government's recent tax cuts puts pressure on key public services and could further strain household finances
“in real terms, departmental government spending is set to be GBP 19.1 billion lower by 2027-28 relative to what OBR had projected in March 2023”
3.700B
Cumulative spend
BCG · 2023 · decompose_segments
Young lead growth today, yet Older Gens invested over time and should not be neglected in short-term
“Today, two segments of generations are both sizeable and relevant to address, contributing to brand value in different ways.”
150
Spending Net Appetite Index
BCG · 2023 · analyze_data
Post-Pandemic spending euphoria booming in China consistently with recent re-opening, while persisting in US despite pessimistic sentiment
5,4
Spending multiplier
Bain · 2023 · analyze_data
Nhóm người dùng có mức chi tiêu cao chi tiêu nhiều hơn gấp 5,4 lần so với nhóm người dùng có mức chi tiêu thấp hơn; sự thay đổi tích cực nhất trong triển vọng chi tiêu ở Đông Nam Á
“Nhóm người dùng có mức chi tiêu cao chi tiêu nhiều hơn gấp 5,4 lần so với nhóm người dùng có mức chi tiêu thấp hơn.”
94.6
Visa Spending Momentum Index
McKinsey · 2023 · establish_context
According to Visa SMI, consumer spending momentum is at the weakest level since May 2020
“94.6 is the lowest SMI since May 2020.”
28-43
Value potential (bn NOK)
McKinsey · 2023 · quantify_impact
... But business functions, as opposed to specific industries, will be the driving forces of value creation
55
Technical automation potential
McKinsey · 2023 · analyze_data
In Germany, GenAI promises greater productivity potential in complex processes, such as decision making and collaboration...
“Technical automation potential implies the availability of technological capabilities required to automate a particular work activity, hence, affecting hours sp…”
24
Additional automation potential
McKinsey · 2023 · analyze_data
Education: Greatest labor shortage mitigation potential for tertiary education level while societally for high school education level
“Additional impact of GenAI is expected to be highest for those with tertiary-level education (24 pp). The population-weighted skilled labor shortage mitigation …”
63
Net change in consumer spending
McKinsey · 2022 · analyze_data
Spending on food and gasoline increased sharply and is expected to grow further; strongest spend reduction for jewelry and accessories
“Spending on food and gasoline increased sharply and is expected to grow further; strongest spend reduction for jewelry and accessories.”
0.36
Ad spend as % of GDP
BCG · 2022 · benchmark_peers
While Ad spend in India is growing at an 8% CAGR, potential to increase Ad spend exists
“Indian ad spend as % of GDP amongst the lowest in the world”
4,483
Advertiser count and spend share
BCG · 2022 · analyze_data
1.8 Advertiser base expanding especially with digital natives becoming more prominent
“Digital native share of the Top 50 advertisers spend has risen from 7% in 2020 to 26% in 2021”
80 GT
cumulative CO2 abatement
McKinsey · 2022 · quantify_impact
Clean hydrogen can abate 80 gigatons of CO2 by 2050
“Clean hydrogen can provide 80 gigatons (GT) of cumulative abatement by 2050.”
88bps
Cost to Income Ratio
AlvarezMarsal · 2022 · analyze_data
Eight out of ten banks saw improvement in cost efficiency
“Overall cost to income ratio improved by 88bps as operating income (+4.9% QoQ) increased more than operating expense (+2.1% QoQ)”
9bps
Cost of Risk
AlvarezMarsal · 2022 · analyze_data
Cost of risk declined due to reduction in impairment charges
“Cost of risk has decreased by 9bps QoQ due to a substantial drop in the aggregate impairment charges (-15.4% QoQ)”
-9bps
Cost of Risk (bps)
AlvarezMarsal · 2022 · analyze_data
SIB and ANB majorly drove the aggregate cost of risk
“Aggregate cost of risk improved (-9bps QoQ) to 0.4% in Q3'22 compared to 0.5% in Q2'22”
5 waste pools
Inefficiency rating by waste pool
Accenture · 2022 · diagnose
Inefficiencies occur across the value chain, especially in production from underutilized capacities, and at the end-of-life
“Large inefficiencies occur in the production of machinery and equipment through processes like casting, forging, machining, and welding”
8
Maritime inefficiency drivers identified
Accenture · 2022 · diagnose
Inefficiencies occur in all parts of the maritime value chain and industry drivers push for greener solutions during the lifecycle
“Inefficiencies occur in all parts of the maritime value chain where underutilised capacity is the largest waste pool. Vessels often have long idle time or are n…”
250+
High-potential innovation proposals funded within one year
Accenture · 2022 · illustrate_case
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.”
70 minutes per day
Total time savings from working remotely
Accenture · 2021 · quantify_impact
Remote work and telehealth are the two biggest time-savers for nbn users
“Assuming 2 days a week are worked at home, Australian would save $1.2k a year based off the cost of leisure time ($9.8/hr)”
2/3rd
R&D spenders
Capgemini · 2021 · establish_context
WE ARE THE LONG-STANDING PARTNER OF INNOVATION LEADERS IN R&D INTENSIVE SECTORS
“WE ARE THE LONG-STANDING PARTNER OF INNOVATION LEADERS IN R&D INTENSIVE SECTORS AND THE ER&D PIONEER IN PIVOTAL INDUSTRIES”
RMB 170K
Annual spending
Bain · 2021 · analyze_data
Consumers expect to increase their spending more on Brand.com and WeChat Mini Program; WeChat Mini Program shoppers spend the most
“WeChat Mini Program enables branding and sales under one roof with more flexible, creative format”
170 bn
AI annual value potential
McKinsey · 2020 · size_opportunity
EXHIBIT 21: AI could hold significant value potential of ~EUR 170 bn across all sectors in DF9
1.3
Production cost ($/kg)
McKinsey · 2020 · analyze_data
1.1/ Blue H2 is cheaper today, but Green H2 is the 'new solar' with costs decreasing rapidly
“Blue H2 is cheaper today, but Green H2 is the 'new solar' with costs decreasing rapidly.”
34
Hydrogen market potential
McKinsey · 2020 · prioritize
Economic breakeven will start with domestic applications; exports of green ammonia will ramp up in the second half of this decade, whereas exporting hydrogen and synfuels will happen after 2030
“Commercialization of hydrogen applications will take place in three waves: Wave I: Domestic ramp up and export preparation; Wave II: Capitalization on export ma…”
450-700
Municipal solid waste feedstock potential
Kearney · 2020 · analyze_data
Waste-to-energy pathways are attractive but policies are expected to make recycling more compelling in the long term
0.7-2.5
Production costs ($/L)
Kearney · 2020 · illustrate_case
Bio jet fuel production is not cost-competitive yet and therefore requires strong policy support
2,015
Congestion Cost per Auto Commuter
McKinsey · 2020 · analyze_data
2a: DC faces relatively high congestion delays and costs
40.4
Annual spend
BCG · 2019 · decompose_segments
"Absolute Luxury", "Megacitier" and "Rich Upstarter" represent the 3 largest segments
0.3
Cost per ton per kilometer
LEK · 2019 · benchmark_peers
Despite many apparent inefficiencies in the overall waste sector, the freight component of the waste supply chain appears to be relatively efficient
0.1
Total grape transport cost per 9LE
LEK · 2019 · benchmark_peers
Notwithstanding these differences, the Australian wine supply chain appears to be reasonably efficient against the geographies reviewed from a cost perspective
“No bulk export from Bordeaux”
473
Total cost per tonne
LEK · 2019 · analyze_data
An aggregate cost has been used to assess the waste supply chain holistically. Some interpretative considerations are important
“Total costs indicate the end-to-end costs of collection, movement, consolidation, processing and transfer of the waste type.”
473
Total cost of landfill / refuse waste stream
LEK · 2019 · benchmark_peers
Despite lower unit rates, transport costs across Australian landfill/refuse waste streams are higher than international examples due to longer distances
272
Total cost of recyclable waste stream (AUD per tonne)
LEK · 2019 · analyze_data
Transport costs for recyclables and organics are more comparable due to shorter distances
“The total costs across the recyclable waste streams were relatively similar, across the reviewed geographies.”
2.2
Wine holding cost
LEK · 2019 · benchmark_peers
South Australia and Bordeaux produce c.1/5 of the volume produced in California; holding cost in South Australia is materially lower vs. California
“Differences likely due to a greater number of warehouses operated by third-parties in CA, resulting in higher average cost”
0.7
Cost per km
LEK · 2019 · analyze_data
The cost per kilometre of freight in SA is estimated to be higher with more road freight as well as sizable differences related to the cost of diesel fuel
“Differences in cost on a per kilometre basis are mainly due to the cost of diesel fuel in each geography (i.e., $A1.0, $A0.8, $A1.6 in Australia, U.S., and Fran…”
2.2
Potential additional GDP
McKinsey · 2018 · prioritize
Five sectors would present the highest economic potential for Lebanon
“Five sectors would present the highest economic potential for Lebanon.”
2025
Urban efficiency KPIs
McKinsey · 2018 · frame_problem
Achieving Lebanon's Economic Vision will require an efficient urban and business centre in Beirut
“Several gaps exist within Greater Beirut's efficiency that should be tackled as part of a broad city vision.”
100-350 billion USD
Reconstruction cost
McKinsey · 2018 · size_opportunity
The Syrian conflict has destroyed 1-2 million homes, contributing to a total reconstruction cost of 100-350 billion USD
“Thus, in all likelihood, Lebanon's reconstruction efforts will not be limited by demand”
2.7
Sector cost in 2030
McKinsey · 2018 · compare_options
Three potential options exist for the target generation mix
2.7
Generation cost
McKinsey · 2018 · analyze_data
Scenario “Accelerate Renewables”: parallel focus on CCGT’s and solar PV deployment
“Demand for firm capacity will be met by the newly built CCGT's.”
2.8
Generation cost
McKinsey · 2018 · analyze_data
Scenario “Wait for battery”: immediate focus on CCGT’s shifting towards solar PV with battery beyond 2025
“Demand for additional firm capacity beyond 2024”
2.2
Potential additional GDP
McKinsey · 2018 · prioritize
Five sectors would present the highest economic potential for Lebanon
“Five sectors would present the highest economic potential for Lebanon.”
5.07
Net cost of support
McKinsey · 2018 · analyze_data
Tobacco farms in Lebanon produce negative value, as cost of production far exceeds market value of produce
“The cost of producing tobacco exceeds the value of production... and as a result, government losses exceed total profit to farmers.”
156
Potential visitors
McKinsey · 2018 · recommend
Lebanon should focus on regional & global companies based in the GCC and Iraq to grow its share of business M&I tourists
“Lebanon should focus on regional & global companies based in the GCC and Iraq to grow its share of business M&I tourists”
1.8 USD
Marketing spend / tourist arrival
McKinsey · 2018 · recommend
The tourism marketing budget should be increased by 5-10x between 2019-2025 to position Lebanon as a tourism destination
“Lebanon spends 1.8 USD/tourist arrival (~4 times lower than benchmarks). 5-9x increase in marketing budget is needed between 2019-2025.”
29.4
Total marketing spend
McKinsey · 2018 · recommend
Lebanon’s marketing efforts should be targeted to selected source countries & focused on building unique brand images for each anchor city
“Focus marketing budget on 15 top source markets and develop a go-to marketing strategies for each source market tailored to their behavioral trends and preferre…”
287
Public sector R&D spend
McKinsey · 2018 · recommend
To be in line with global innovation leaders, R&D spend should grow by ~20+% p.a.
“The government has a key role in driving growth in R&D spend, either through direct investments or through incentives”
30,000
Job creation potential
McKinsey · 2018 · size_opportunity
With the right government framework, the outsourcing sector presents a valuable opportunity with the potential to create 25-35K jobs
“Capturing a "fair share" would allow the creation of ~20,000 jobs in BPO and a further ~10,000 jobs in KPO by 2025”
~300 USD Bn
Market potential
McKinsey · 2018 · recommend
Four niche centers of excellence should be developed, leveraging Lebanon's comparative advantages and the regional context
“Syria and Iraq reconstruction efforts with prospective ~300 USD Bn infrastructure deals.”
100-350 billion USD
Reconstruction cost
McKinsey · 2018 · size_opportunity
The Syrian conflict has destroyed 1-2 million homes, contributing to a total reconstruction cost of 100-350 billion USD
“Thus, in all likelihood, Lebanon's reconstruction efforts will not be limited by demand”
95-105
Construction cement costs (USD per ton)
McKinsey · 2018 · benchmark_peers
Cement costs are lower than Jordan but ~2x Turkey's costs
45 mio. kr.
Nettopotentiale
BCG · 2017 · recommend
Effektiviseringsforslag: Samtænkning af operative behov og indkøbstekniske muligheder ved anskaffelser
“Estimeret nettopotentiale på 45 mio. kr. (Bruttopotentiale fordeler sig med 8,7 mio. kr. på MAP og 36,3 mio. kr. på MDP-G).”
45 mio. kr.
Bruttopotentiale (mio. DKK)
BCG · 2017 · quantify_impact
Effektiviseringspotentialet beregnes på baggrund af de planlagte projekter på den adresserbare baseline
“Bruttopotentiale på gennemsnitligt 45 mio. kr. i de mest relevante år fra 2020-2022”
45 mio. kr.
Nettopotentiale
BCG · 2017 · quantify_impact
Forslaget indebærer begrænsede implementeringsudgifter
“Nettopotentiale for forligsperioden vurderes til 45 mio. kr., som er gennemsnittet af 2020-22”
45 mio. kr.
Netto potentiale
BCG · 2017 · plan_implementation
Plan for implementering af Samtænkning af operative behov og indkøbstekniske muligheder ved anskaffelser
“Det er vigtigt, at der hurtigt dannes et overblik, således IPT'er med nært forestående projekter kan iværksættes primo 2018.”
33 mio. kr.
Netto-potentiale
BCG · 2017 · recommend
Effektiviseringsforslag: Bedre kommercielle indkøb
“Forsvaret mødes af for høje priser grundet aftaleskabeloner og der ses forbedringspotentiale i opfølgning med leverandører.”
94 mio.
Procurement spend
BCG · 2017 · analyze_data
Baseline med potentiale for brug af dynamisk indkøbssystem
“Baseline vurderes at være for lille til, at initiativet forfølges i dette regi”
631 mio. kr.
Potential savings
BCG · 2017 · diagnose
Erfaringer med prisregulering viser et betydeligt potentiale
“De 168 aftaler har en målværdi på 631 mio. kr.”
36 mio. kr.
Savings potential (Mio. kr.)
BCG · 2017 · quantify_impact
Estimeret potentiale på 36 mio. kr. af den samlede baseline
“Provenuet er estimeret til 1% af den relevante baseline.”
0-80 mio. kr.
Nettopotentiale
BCG · 2017 · recommend
Effektiviseringsforslag: Kategoristyring
“Forslaget lægger op til etablering af egentlig kategoristyring som styringsværktøj ved FMI med henblik på identifikation, iværksættelse og eksekvering af katego…”
6-10 mio. kr.
Potentiale
BCG · 2017 · recommend
Effektiviseringsforslag: Hjemtagning af IT udviklingsopgaver
“Det er vanskeligt at insource de mest specialiserede kompetencer, som benyttes under udvikling. Til gengæld er udvikling skalerbart og det vurderes at man under…”
1-14
Potentiale (mio. kr.)
BCG · 2017 · analyze_data
Scenarie 2: Hjemtagning af udvikling delt op i 3 scenarier
“10-25% potentiale igennem billigere opgaveløsning ved hjemtagning; stor skalerbarhed giver nedre grænse på ~1 mio. kr.”
151-179 mio. kr.
Netto-potentiale
BCG · 2017 · recommend
Effektiviseringsforslag: Konsolidering og optimering af IT i koncernen
“Forslagets målsætning er en en altomfavnende omstilling af koncernens IT-landskab og -styring med dertilhørende stort forbedringspotentiale hvad angår effektivi…”
1.637
IT Spend
BCG · 2017 · diagnose
In future, IT could be managed in integrated way
“Currently just a small share of IT is managed by the central IT provider KAKI”
118-307
Accumulated savings (mil. DKK)
BCG · 2017 · plan_implementation
Process will come in waves
“Early improvements in lower layers will lay basis for further improvements”
100-263
Savings potential
BCG · 2017 · analyze_data
Need to consider overlaps and investments
“Savings depend on degree of change”
263
Savings (mil. DKK)
BCG · 2017 · recommend
Final recommendation is a result of two analytical phases
“Two options within feasible savings range developed via top-down assessment. Both options target all structural layers, but with different intensities”
200-220 mil. DKK
Annual savings potential
BCG · 2017 · compare_options
Decision required on option going forward
“Need to balance savings target with ability to change and willingness to invest”
200-220 mil. DKK
Savings target
BCG · 2017 · recommend
Our recommendation for next steps
“A larger effort can produce greater savings on all layers of the military IT framework”