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 other
· number kind percent
· clear
Where in the narrative
| analyze_data | 748 |
| establish_context | 270 |
| illustrate_case | 205 |
| diagnose | 153 |
| benchmark_peers | 115 |
| frame_problem | 108 |
| recommend | 98 |
| quantify_impact | 69 |
| size_opportunity | 51 |
| decompose_segments | 32 |
| present_framework | 28 |
| appendix | 27 |
Number shape
| percent | 1032 |
| plain | 727 |
| money | 145 |
| multiplier | 51 |
| other | 10 |
80 examples
showing first 8046%
Domestic investment will be the key incremental growth lever for countries that effectively mobilize capital for Gen AI, energy infrastructure, and reshoring of manufacturing
“AI ecosystem buildout presents significant opportunities for capex across industries and regions”
12.888 million NEVs in 2024 (+34.4% YoY)
China's accelerated capex in the 'New Three' sectors is adding competitive pressure to companies operating globally in these sectors
“China produced 12.888 million NEV's (New Energy Vehicles) in 2024, marking a 34.4% increase YoY”
-0.5%
Producers in the US, UK, and China face challenges in passing through costs to consumers costs due to softening demand and competitive pressures
“Producers in the US, UK, and China face challenges in passing through costs to consumers costs due to softening demand and competitive pressures”
0.8%
Core capital goods orders in the US are on the rise, with some renewed momentum in demand for tech-focused equipment
“New orders for core capital goods increased 0.8% in Jan 2025 – the largest monthly increase in 18 months”
69%
Natural gas prices held near a two-year high in February amid cold weather and reduced Russian flows, though storage levels remain sufficient to avoid immediate supply risks
“As of mid-February, Europe's natural gas storage levels have fallen below 50% capacity, a significant decrease from the 67% rate recorded during the same period…”
5.0%
Government bond yields remain elevated for most major economies as global monetary policy easing remains uncertain, while US tariff increases are driving USD appreciation
“Strengthening USD and depreciating Yuan”
70%
Telcos fall short on consumer expectations of a simplified, personalized experience.
“This may be why 30.1% of our Life Trends survey respondents use both in-person and digital channels to interact with their telco providers, with 10.6% of them s…”
60%
Consumers are looking for engaging services beyond connectivity, and telcos can play and win in this area.
“Nearly 80% of surveyed consumers in our Global Financial Services Payments study emphasized the significance of trust in the provider and confidence in transact…”
78%
78% of respondents in APAC are regular AI users, with high usage across employee levels
“78% of respondents in APAC are regular AI users, with high usage across employee levels”
70%
AI adoption in APAC is strong, with uniquely high adoption rates for frontline employees
“Leaders have the highest adoption rates, but frontline employees show significantly higher adoption than the global average”
31%
Companies that address this gap can improve adoption and the impact of GenAI across employee levels, especially in frontline roles
“Frontline employees receive the least support within the organization, consistent with global averages”
~88%
US consumers are increasingly under pressure as labor market conditions soften and balance sheets normalize, constraining purchasing power in the coming months
“US household balance sheets are still relatively healthy and returning to pre-pandemic norms, yet the financial buffers that fueled spending resilience in recen…”
-0.13%
Firms in the UK struggle to pass along costs to consumers, while the US, Euro area, and China show slightly stronger cost absorption amid differing market dynamics
“Firms in the UK struggle to pass along costs to consumers, while the US, Euro area, and China show slightly stronger cost absorption amid differing market dynam…”
61%
US shipping ports have seen significant shifts in activity around the April tariff announcements, with declines for West coast ports that import large volumes from China
“In 2024, containers from China accounted for 61% of total imports at the Port of Long Beach, and 51% at Los Angeles”
4.5%
Government bond yields remain elevated for most major economies despite some recent monetary policy easing, while the USD has depreciated considerably since April 2nd
“Softening USD and a stronger Yuan”
85%
Pain points | AI mostly tackles the “fun” coding tasks, but leaves critical steps as major bottlenecks – demanding innovation and a mindset shift
“Engineers today find joy in writing code, but mental models need to evolve to enjoy the thinking part and let GenAI write the code.”
66%
We've defined three groups based on organizations' ability to deliver capital projects with predictable outcomes on time and on budget.
“The fact that the size of the group missing targets is more than tenfold larger than those delivering ahead, drives home the need for reinvention.”
40%
Organizations using AI in their project planning are 40% more likely to meet their intended outcomes
“Organizations using AI in their project planning are 40% more likely to meet their intended outcomes.”
7%
Only 7% of organizations are adept at using new technologies to manage and communicate with stakeholders, yet they increase the likelihood of delivering on commitments by over 30% in brownfield and greenfield projects.
“Only 7% of organizations are adept at using new technologies to manage and communicate with stakeholders, yet they increase the likelihood of delivering on comm…”
65%
Coming up with creative solutions to meet your ESG goals or your sustainability goals… is a combination of you needing the political will, but frankly, you also need the good people, the right people.
“Our research found that organizations with advanced data and analytical capabilities are up to 65% more likely to be top performers, thanks to data-driven envir…”
12%
Top performers invest in developing a wide range of skills and capabilities
“Of organizations surveyed, while 36% excel at internal training, only 12% have strong external training programs, which are key for addressing skill shortages i…”
35%
We foster a culture where our people can thrive...
“If you raise your hand and say 'I think there's a better way to do this' people will say 'Let's try.'”
15%
Transforming demand planning and external manufacturing processes
“Demand planning benefits include a 15% increase in forecast accuracy, increased process rigor, and over 98% accuracy of master data as well as improved decision…”
63%
Insufficient performance and complexity challenge are the top reasons noted for slowing down GenAI use cases
85%
Supply chain struggles persist, but confidence is improving
“Eighty-five percent of executives now trust their supply chains to deliver on time and at quality standards over the next six months—up from 77% in August.”
51%
Commercial aerospace production is showing early signs of recovery, but supply chain uncertainties continue to challenge OEMs and suppliers as they work to ramp up output.
“The near-term outlook shows cautious optimism, with 51% of executives expecting production to increase in the next six months.”
73%
Rising raw material prices, escalating subsystem costs and higher wages are driving up production expenses, making strategic cost management essential.
“The US administration's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum is driving up raw material costs, forcing aerospace manufacturers to rethink sourcing.”
46%
46% of customers feel pressured at least some of the time to accept products that serve the bank more than themselves
“46% of customers feel pressured at least some of the time to accept products that serve the bank more than themselves”
53%
Turn artificial intelligence into trusted intelligence
“53% of customers worry about privacy, and 58% fear hacking risks.”
88%
Advise first, sell second
“88% of Gen Z and Millennials in our survey said they are eager to expand their financial knowledge.”
72%
72% of customers say personalization influences their choice of bank, but only 3% use personalized tools offered by their main bank.
“72% of customers say personalization influences their choice of bank, but only 3% use personalized tools offered by their main bank.”
62%
Offer flexible, evolving solutions
“Personalization stops being about product recommendations and becomes an evolving partnership that delivers true value to customers.”
21%
21% of banking service executives see customer service as a value driver
“Even though customer service came up as the second most important driver of customer advocacy across the 21 variables we analyzed, just 21% of banking service e…”
60% to 85%
Prioritize service as long-term advantage
“The company's ability to understand customer intent has surged from 60% to 85% and the company is aiming to achieve a 25% reduction in costs through annualized …”
60%
The take-away? Rates and fees are not long-term differentiators.
“60% of customers want relationship-based rewards, but only 45% are satisfied with what they receive”
<15%
Reward the relationship
“Loyalty grows when customers feel recognized.”
90%
With the help of the bot, the exchange's employees were able to reduce lead times by over 90%—with a 95% response accuracy rate.
“With the help of the bot, the exchange's employees were able to reduce lead times by over 90%—with a 95% response accuracy rate.”
50%
Financial services is more likely than other sectors to take a data-centric approach to responding to market risks with agility
“Drawing on our experience working with digital leaders in highly regulated sectors, we suggest the following actions are critical:”
28%
Proportion of financial services in the top two levels of data maturity (influential or embedded) compared with the cross-sector average across nine key data management categories
“28% percentage point year-on-year uplift in the number of financial services companies in the two highest levels of maturity (influential and embedded).”
60%
60% of recent cyberattacks suggest AI involvement
5%
Despite rising AI-driven threats, few organizations have significantly increased cyber budgets
“5% global average of significant budget increase”
69%
Competition for cyber talent is intense worldwide and within industries
25%
The AI-defense market is not prepared; only one-quarter of organizations have advanced tools
60%
Advanced technologies can drastically change the store and warehouse of the future, and improve productivity
“Grocery store of the future has potential to operate with up to 60% fewer labor hours vs traditional retailer.”
100.6%
Basket size spiked during COVID, however returned to 2019 levels by 2023, while the promo share declined by 0.5pp
85%
Unlocking the value of technology
“We are fortunate to work at the heart of today's major transformations, to contribute to development in every industry, and to help simply make our planet a bet…”
30%
We foster a culture where our people can thrive...
“If you raise your hand and say 'I think there's a better way to do this' people will say 'Let's try.'”
29%
...And we're raising the bar on our actions and commitments
“To date 16,000 employees have participated in 1600 Circles.”
75%
75% of executives rank AI/GenAI as a top three strategic priority ... but, only 25% of executives are seeing significant value from AI
“75% of executives rank AI/GenAI as a top three strategic priority ... but, only 25% of executives are seeing significant value from AI”
60%
Leading companies set clear goals and track top- and bottom-line impact
“Yet 60% of companies are failing to define and monitor any financial KPIs related to AI value creation”
76%
Cybersecurity remains critical
“Recognize that their AI cybersecurity measures need further improvements”
81%
Unconventional sources are the primary sources of oil and gas production in North America
“The Permian Basin contributes over 26% of North America's natural gas production”
8%
The US’s energy exports continue to grow with the expansion of low-cost natural gas production
“US energy exports exceeded imports in 2019, and they have continued to grow by 8% per year on average since then”
+33%
US energy companies have boosted their productivity in the past five years
“Gas output has continued to grow... while rig counts have declined... indicating that productivity has risen.”
35.7%
In 2024, exports (in the form of liquefied feed gas), electricity generation, and industrial demand were the three largest uses of natural gas in the US
28%
From 2009 to 2024, falling prices caused US industrial demand for natural gas to rise by 28% a year—and demand is likely to keep growing at that rate
“~53% of total US industrial gas demand”
50%
By 2040, data campuses that each consume over 200 MW a year will drive over 50% of the demand for power from US data centers
“Newer data centers skew in favor of larger facilities with higher power density (kW per rack) for AI servers; 20 additional ultralarge campuses (>500 MW) are ex…”
16%
However, companies continue to invest, and investment levels in mitigation and adaptation are expected to continue rising
“Approximately 70% of respondents plan to either maintain or increase investment levels”
82%
The push for decarbonization is driven by the value at stake
“Value from decarbonization primarily comes from volume-driven revenue growth and operating expenditure savings”
10%
Build a reinvention-ready digital core.
“A strong, reinvention-ready digital core is a prerequisite for high-growth organizations as it seamlessly adapts to emerging technologies like gen AI.”
85%
Action 3: Prioritize responsible and secure AI deployment.
“Leaders acknowledge the importance of responsible AI principles, but there is a gap in their practical implementation — our research shows that only 2% of compa…”
83%
Scaling gen AI: A healthcare imperative
“The time to act is now. Healthcare providers who scale gen AI today will lead the future — setting benchmarks for efficiency, innovation and resilience.”
50%
Figure 7: Only half of organizations are strategically aligned with a clear vision on how they will implement AI
+3.5 pp
PE-owned companies have been making progress on social topics, including in overall job creation and bringing diverse perspectives to leadership
“Private markets have continued to outpace public peers in job creation, despite economic headwinds... and increased the prevalence of women in leadership roles …”
72%
Overall adoption is strong—72% of respondents are regular users—but it has stalled for frontline employees
“Overall adoption is strong—72% of respondents are regular users—but it has stalled for frontline employees”
3.4%
US consumer prices could increase by at least 1% and as much as 3.5%, with risk of additional second-round inflation impacts given consumers' rising inflation expectations
“Estimated tariff impacts on US inflation, by tariff scenarios”
-8.9%
Tariffs are expected to be a significant drag on China's economy through various channels, not least of which is RMB depreciation pressure
“Depreciation of Yuan during tariff implementation -8.9%”
100%
Service providers respond to the major trends in commercial banks with modernization, tech, and transformation
“No commercial bank wants to build a custom or highly customized lending platform for treasury or trade finance among other functions.”
75%+
Accenture: Integrated capabilities to transform the end-to-end commercial banking lifecycle
“Accenture leverages its full suite of services—strategy and consulting, technology, operations, and Song—to transform the entire lifecycle of commercial banks.”
36%
The pace of AI agent adoption mirrors the rapid trajectory seen with generative AI
“The pace of AI agent adoption mirrors the rapid trajectory seen with generative AI”
16%
Fewer than one in five organizations have a strategy and roadmap for implementing AI agents
“Our survey found that 16% of organizations have developed a strategy and roadmap to implement agentic AI.”
58%
Organizations don't expect high levels of autonomy
“Organizations do not foresee a significant increase in the autonomy of AI agents. As a result, in the next 12 months, we expect AI agents to make 6% of day-to-d…”
25%
By 2028, one-quarter of business processes will be handled by AI agents with Level 3 or higher autonomy
“25% of processes within a business function are expected to be handled by AI agents with Level 3 or higher autonomy by 2028”
60%
Trust in AI agents to manage large enterprise use cases is declining
“Trust is a major hurdle. Businesses need confidence in AI systems before granting them any level of autonomy.”
60%
60% of organizations do not fully trust AI agents
“This strong correlation between trust and implementation confirms that trust plays a crucial role in the adoption of AI agents.”
22%
Nearly half of organizations implementing AI agents report above average level of trust in their abilities
“22% of executives trust fully autonomous AI agents for enterprise applications, down from 43% in 2024.”
27%
Organizations are highly concerned about ethical and safety risks – but fail to act
“The lack of trust in AI agents is aggravated by ethical and safety concerns, with nearly two in five executives believing that the risks of implementing AI agen…”
34%
Half of organizations have insufficient knowledge of the capabilities of AI agents
“In addition to declining trust and escalating risk, half of organizations state that gaps in knowledge significantly impede their deployment of highly autonomou…”
9%
Organizations fall short of technology readiness
“Fewer than one in five organizations report high maturity in any aspect of data-readiness.”
82%
Only one in five organizations has a mature AI infrastructure
“Over four in five organizations report low-to-medium maturity across dimensions such as computing, integration, orchestration, fine-tuning, and cybersecurity.”